Are you feeling disconnected, lonely, anxious or extremely sad? Are you finding it difficult to make sense of your feelings after experiencing a difficult transition or traumatic event? I am here to help you make sense of your feelings and support you as you get to a place where you feel better about yourself, your relationships and your life. I support individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and navigating relationship challenges.
I am passionate about helping my clients thrive. Coming from a culturally diverse background, as a bi-racial woman, I lead every session with kindness and empathy so my clients feel they have a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to learn and grow.
I pride myself on being able to offer my clients strategies to help them build on their strengths, develop coping skills, overcome challenges, & make positive changes, so they can lead a life where they feel confident & in control. Starting therapy can be scary. I hope to help make the process less intimidating. Feel free to reach out & book a free consult.
Mariko is a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University and a Graduate Certificate in Addiction and Mental Health (ADMH) from Durham College. She has an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certificate, and has completed extensive training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples and Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. Mariko is a member in good standing of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and the Canadian Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Client Focus: Individuals, Couples, & Relationships (Adults aged 18+)
Treatment Areas of Focus:
Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Chronic Illness/Pain, Emotion Regulation, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Life Transitions, Relationship Dynamics, Divorce, Marital/Pre-Marital Concerns, Sex/Sexuality/Intimacy, Trust, Infidelity, Family Conflict, Confidence & Self Esteem, Racial Identity, Intercultural/Interfaith Relationships, Career Guidance, Parenting/Co-Parenting, Self-harm, Suicidal Ideation, Addiction, Alcohol & Substance Use Sleep Disturbances, Insomnia, Trauma, Developmental Abuse, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Stress, Compassion Fatigue & Burnout.
