Turning Stones Therapy: Your Partner in Mental Health
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSIONS FOR:
-Children (ages 5 yrs+)
- Teens
-Adults
- Seniors
- Couples
SESSIONS AVAILABLE in- English, Mandarin, Farsi, Tagalog/Filipino, Hindi, and Gujarati
Please reach out by filling in the form in our contact section, or email: frontoffice@turningstonestherapy.ca , or leave a voicemail at 905 235-1932 to inquire more or set up an initial appointment.
Turning Stones Therapy Psychotherapy
Individual Therapy
Get personalized one-on-one sessions to explore your feelings, thoughts and behaviors in a safe and confidential environment.
Couples Therapy
Work together with your partner to improve communication, resolve conflicts and strengthen your relationship.
Family Therapy
Build stronger family relationships, improve communication, and work through difficult times as a team.
Music Therapy
Music therapy can benefit people of all ages and abilities, including those coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodivergence, and life transitions. It offers a creative, nonverbal way to process emotions, strengthen self-expression, and foster connection in a safe, supportive environment.
Anxiety
Learn practical tools to manage anxiety symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Depression
Explore the root causes of your depression and learn effective coping strategies to improve your mood and overall well-being.
Trauma
Work through the effects of trauma and learn how to manage symptoms of PTSD.
Grief
Mental health support for grief provides a safe, compassionate space to process loss, express difficult emotions, and find meaning while adjusting to life changes. Therapy can help individuals cope with pain, reduce feelings of isolation, and develop healthy ways to honor their loss while moving forward at their own pace.
Post Partum
Postpartum mental health support addresses concerns such as mood changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, identity shifts, and the challenges of bonding and caregiving. Therapy provides a compassionate space to process these changes, build coping strategies, and support emotional well-being during this important transition.
Men's Mental Health
Supporting the struggle with mental and sexual health issues such as pornography addiction, anger, and emotional repression, often rooted in societal pressures and unresolved trauma.
Neurodivergent Individuals--ADHD/Autism
Mental health support for neurodivergent individuals focuses on understanding each person’s unique needs, experiences, and ways of thinking. Therapy can help with emotional regulation, communication, self-esteem, relationships, and navigating environments that may not always be accommodating. A neurodiversity-affirming approach values acceptance, empowerment, and practical strategies to support well-being and quality of life.
Jodi-Lyn Knoop MSW., RSW-- Registered Social Worker
In-Person or Virtual Psychotherapy
Jodi-Lyn is a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with a Masters degree in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University (2005) and an Undergraduate degree in Criminology/Psychology (1999) from the University of Ottawa. She is a trained Trauma therapist (advanced level certificate) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT). She is also trained and provides therapy using Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), IFS and ACT. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, she has worked with a range of clients including, adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, loss/grief, relationships, post partum depression, and difficulty with emotion regulation. Previously a professor at Seneca College (SSW program); she has also worked in a variety of settings from family counselling centers, hospitals, addiction centers, and correctional facilities.
Jodi-Lyn is compassionate and committed to fostering a non-judgmental supportive environment, where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Using a client centered approach, her goal is to provide space for clients to realize their inner strengths, build resilience, and to empower them to lead more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
Jodi-Lyn is now offering Clinical Supervision for professional development, RP Qualifying status, and to students of Yorkville University.
Emily Barrow: Mental health worker
Virtual Mental Health Support
Emily brings over 10 years of experience working in mental health with youth and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health challenges, including concurrent disorders. She is a registered member of the OAMHP and after graduating with an Honours Bachelor Degree in Community and Criminal Justice (2016), Emily has gained valuable experience working in shelters and residential settings, as well as crisis support and psycho-education. She is a trauma informed clinician with additional training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), crisis intervention, suicide prevention/intervention, therapeutic art, and is earning her Masters of Counselling Psychology degree. Emily aims to meet with clients where ever they are on their healing journey and offer non judgmental guidance in practicing skills in emotion regulation, boundary setting, and crisis and stress management. Emily also uses a client centered, trauma-informed approach to her coaching and support by highlighting the personal strength, and resiliency of those seeking healing through therapy.
Rebecca Krawiec M.A.C.P, RP-- Registered Psychotherapist
In-person or Virtual Psychotherapy
Rebecca Krawiec is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She also holds an undergraduate degree in Forensic Psychology with a minor in Criminology and Justice, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions.
Rebecca is trained in modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy approaches, and Internal Family Systems, and is certified as an Individual Clinical Trauma Specialist with the Arizona Trauma Institute.
Additional trainings include: Gender affirming care & approaches, Queering Mental Health Training, and a wide range of EMDR specific training in topics such as PTSD, neglect, trauma, and other wounds, integrating EMDR and Schema Therapy, EMDR for Complex Trauma, incorporating polyvagal and parts work in treatment, Enactment-Focused EMDR, and many more.
Rebecca approaches counselling with a stance of compassion, acceptance, and curiosity to process heavy emotions and express difficult thoughts and feelings, as she walks alongside clients toward healing, growth, and well-being.
EMDR
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that has been widely recognized for its effectiveness in treating trauma and various mental health conditions.
Rebecca, a skilled therapist trained in EMDR, offers this transformative therapy to her clients, providing a safe and supportive environment for them to process their past experiences.
Whether you're dealing with past trauma or simply want to break free from the lingering effects of negative experiences, EMDR therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and emotional growth.
Emily Freeland MSW, RSW-- Registered Social Worker
In-person or Virtual Psychotherapy
Emily Freeland is a Registered Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. She also holds a Bachelor of Social Work from Laurentian University and a Social Service Worker Gerontology diploma from Seneca College. Emily has valuable experience working with diverse populations in various settings such as long-term care homes, adult day centers, residential settings, shelters and hospitals. Emily's therapeutic approach is customized to meet each individual's unique needs. She integrates evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy into her practice. Emily utilizes a client-centered approach to offer compassionate support for individuals struggling with their mental health. Including: Stress, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, low self-esteem, trauma, and other life challenges. Her goal is to meet clients at their current stage of healing, cultivating a safe and empathetic environment where they feel comfortable sharing their unique experiences, thoughts, and emotions.
Ivory Xiang-MMT, MTA-Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
In-Person or Virtual Psychotherapy & Music Therapy
Ivory Xiang is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Certified Music Therapist. She holds a master’s degree in Music Therapy from Temple University (USA). Ivory integrates a variety of therapy approaches tailored to each individual’s needs, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Trauma, and Music Psychotherapy. She is currently expanding her skills in experiential approaches such as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).
As a first-generation immigrant, Ivory deeply understands how cultural factors influence personal, relational, intergenerational, and systemic aspects of the human experience. Ivory works with individuals of all ages, with a focus on young children (from age of 3), youth, and young adults experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief and loss, past or present trauma, and more.
With several years of specialized experience supporting neurodivergent individuals (e.g., Autistic, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, etc.), Ivory emphasizes fostering emotional regulation, self-expression, sensory integration, and social confidence through a neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based lens. Her background also includes working as a Crisis and Suicide text hotline responder and supporting youth in foster care, dropout programs, and behavioral hospital settings.
Ivory’s therapy style is warm, collaborative, and creative. She is passionate about providing a non-judgmental space where individuals feel heard, and about building strong therapeutic relationships that empower clients to develop resilience and healthy coping skills.
Ivory is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Gelica Tatarenko BScN, RN, MEd, RP-Registered Psychotherapy
In-Person or Virtual Psychotherapy
Gelica Tatarenko is a psychotherapist with a background in psychiatric emergency nursing. She brings over a decade of clinical experience supporting individuals with mental health crises in the hospital and community settings. In her work as a psychotherapist, she supports individuals and couples navigating trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, burnout, and relationship challenges. Gelica is trained in EMDR and uses trauma-focused, attachment-based, and evidence-informed approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Mindfulness, and Gottman Method to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and connected. Having lived experience as a nurse working in high-pressure environments, she takes a special interest in working with first responders, healthcare providers, and frontline professionals. She offers a supportive space to process the unique demands of attaining a balance between providing quality care in high-stress environments and having a thriving personal life. She provides therapy in English and Tagalog/Filipino.
Aditi Jagirdar MSW., RSW-Social Worker/Psychotherapist
Virtual Therapy
I believe that healing is sacred work—an unfolding that happens in divine timing, guided by both the soul and the nervous system. As a therapist, I hold space for the unseen, the tender, the mystical, and the messy. My clients often share that they feel safe to bring their full selves into the room—with all their contradictions, longings, and quiet wisdom.
My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which forms the foundation of how I support emotional healing, identity integration, and transformation. In our work together, we’ll listen deeply to the parts of you that have been carrying pain, fear, or shame—and gently invite them into dialogue, trust, and healing. Drawing from IFS, somatic practices, and intuitive guidance, I support you in reconnecting with your inner Self, your body’s wisdom, and the deeper truths that want to emerge.
Alongside IFS, I thoughtfully integrate elements from evidence-based modalities including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – to identify and shift limiting thought patterns with compassion and awareness.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – to strengthen emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness while honoring the complexity of your parts.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) – to process trauma-related beliefs through a combined cognitive and parts-based lens.
- Brief Supportive Psychotherapy (BSP) – to ground our work in attuned, relational presence, especially when parts need co-regulation.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) – to help surface your strengths, inner resources, and future-oriented clarity.
Emad Zahedi M.A.C.P., C.C.C., RP-Psychotherapist
In-Person and Virtual Therapy
I believe meaningful change begins with honesty - both with ourselves and in our relationships. In my work as a psychotherapist, I work with individuals and couples, with a focus on men’s mental and sexual health, helping clients untangle the patterns that are holding them back so they can move toward more clarity, connection, and self-understanding.
At the heart of my approach is the creation of a safe, judgment-free space where we can explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. Together, we work to uncover root causes and develop practical, meaningful strategies that support growth - emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
I support clients navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, self-worth/self-esteem issues, high stress, infidelity and betrayal, compulsive behaviours (including pornography and gambling addiction), anger and emotional regulation, grief, trauma/PTSD, and more. I also work with couples navigating conflict, communication issues, intimacy challenges, and life transitions. If something’s weighing on you and you’re not sure where to turn, I’m here to listen - no pressure, no judgment.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, integrative, and client-centered. I draw from a range of evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), as well as humanistic and relational approaches such as Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples. I also incorporate Brainspotting and clinical hypnosis when appropriate, particularly in work related to trauma and emotional blocks. Every person is different, and I tailor each session to meet your unique needs and goals.
I hold a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology and am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. I have completed Level 2 training in the Gottman Method and Phase 2 Brainspotting training. I am also currently completing my certified clinical trauma intensive certification. I offer therapy in both English and Farsi/Persian.
If you are ready to take the next step towards healing, or even just curious about what that could look like, I’d be honoured to work with you. I welcome you to reach out.
Terri Keay RP-Psychotherapist-Children, Teens, Family
In-Person and Virtual Therapy
Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
I work with children, youth, families, and individuals who are looking for support with emotional, relational, or behavioural concerns. People come to therapy for many different reasons. My role is to help slow things down, understand what is happening, and support change that feels practical and manageable.
My approach is grounded and relational. I pay close attention to how stress, development, and relationships affect behaviour over time. I work in a trauma-informed way, which means I pay attention to how stress and past experiences affect reactions, and we move at a pace that feels steady and respectful. In therapy, we look at what is shaping current patterns and what responses are most likely to help in everyday moments.
I use an integrative, evidence-informed approach that includes Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Family Systems work. My work is informed by neurobiology, child and adolescent development, and attachment theory. This helps frame behaviour as communication and supports skill-building that improves regulation, connection, and change over time.
In addition to individual therapy, I have developed and facilitated therapeutic groups, including mindfulness-based stress reduction groups for teens, ADHD parenting groups, and DBT skills groups focused on managing stress. Group work has shaped how I help people learn skills they can actually use at home, at school, and in everyday situations.
Clients often describe me as calm, steady, and direct. I offer a space that is supportive and clear. Our work together focuses on helping life feel more manageable at home, in relationships, and within yourself.
Are the Services Covered?
Most Insurance companies now cover psychotherapy services but please check with your provider to see your coverage.