Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: Ruth offers phone and video sessions only.
Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
PLEASE NOTE: Ruth offers phone and video sessions only.
ABMA COUNSELLING
Meet Our Team
Our therapists provide In-Person, Phone and Video
Psychotherapy and Social Work Services.
Need help booking your appointment?
Contact us at 905-321-0550.
Our Team
We've spent over a decade building a diverse, skilled and dedicated team,
with each therapist having their own training, specialties and approach to therapy.
Except where noted, our therapists provide in-person, phone and video appointments.
HIMRANI RAMSEWAK
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
* Video and Phone Only
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Adults
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Teens (12+)
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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Reality Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety & Depression
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Relationship Challenges
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Stress, Worry and Health Issues
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Spiritual and Existential Crises
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Youth Concerns
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Domestic Violence and Abuse
Himrani is accepting new clients for Video and Phone Appointments.
CHERYL BECHARD
HOWE
Registered Social Worker
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Teens and Children (Aged 8+)
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Adults
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Parents/Caregivers and Families
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Solution-Focused Therapy
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Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Emotion Regulation
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Coping Skills
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Anxiety & Depression
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Self-Esteem
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School-Related Challenges
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Blended Families
Cheryl is accepting new clients.
KATIE HARRIS
Registered Social Worker
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Young Adults (16+)
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Adults
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety, Depression and Stress
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LGBTQIA+ Issues
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Relationship and Career Concerns
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Crisis and Suicide Intervention
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Self-Harm
Katie has a waitlist for new clients.
Contact us at 905-321-0550 to join the waitlist or book with another qualified therapist.
ANITA THOMPSON
Registered Social Worker
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Teens and Children (Aged 5+)
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Adults
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Parents/Caregivers and Families
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Play Therapy
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Family Therapy
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Exposure and Desensitization
SPECIALTIES
Therapy
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Self-Esteem
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Emotion Regulation
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Anxiety & Depression
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Self-Harm
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Childhood Trauma
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School-Related Challenges
Anita has a waitlist for new clients.
Contact us at 905-321-0550 to join the waitlist or book with another qualified therapist.
STEVE ABMA
Registered Psychotherapist
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
SPECIALTIES
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Adults
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Couples
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Marriage, Relationships, Intimacy
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Anxiety & Depression
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Trauma Recovery
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ADHD Coaching
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Co-Parenting, Divorce
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Pandemic Stress
Steve has a waitlist for new clients.
Contact us at 905-321-0550 to join the waitlist or book with another qualified therapist.
RITA VESCIO
Registered Psychotherapist
CLIENT FOCUS
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Emotion Regulation
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Anxiety & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Depression
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Trauma
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Pandemic Stress
SPECIALTIES
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Adults
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Teens and Children (Aged 5+)
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
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Narrative Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Solution-Focused Therapy
Rita has a waitlist for new clients.
Contact us at 905-321-0550 to join the waitlist or book with another qualified therapist.
THERAPY APPROACH
LAURA BRUNO
Registered Psychotherapist
CLIENT FOCUS
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Adults
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Teens (Aged 15+)
THERAPY APPROACH
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Anxiety & Depression
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Teen Issues, Bullying, Relationships
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First Responders and their Families
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Self-Harm and Suicide
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Crisis Intervention
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Pandemic Stress
Laura has a waitlist for new clients.
Contact us at 905-321-0550 to join the waitlist or book with another qualified therapist.
MARYANN TRIES
Registered Psychotherapist
CLIENT FOCUS
THERAPY APPROACH
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Adults
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Couples
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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Solution Focused Therapy
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy
SPECIALTIES
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Crisis Intervention
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Relationships
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Emotion Regulation
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Anxiety and Depression
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Trauma
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Pandemic Stress
Maryann has a waitlist for new clients.
Contact us at 905-321-0550 to join the waitlist or book with another qualified therapist.
RUTH NIXON
Registered Psychotherapist
CLIENT FOCUS
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Adults
SPECIALTIES
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First Responders and their Families
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Trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD
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Sexual & Domestic Violence
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Anxiety & Depression
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Grief
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Pandemic Stress
THERAPY APPROACH
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Interpersonal Therapy
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EMDR for Trauma
Ruth has limited availability. Please call our office at 905-321-0550 to book appointments with Ruth.
Not Sure Who To Book With?
Dee, our Client Care Representative, is available to help you find the right therapist.
We understand every situation is unique. Finding someone who can trust is important and we’re here to make that happen.
To get connected with a therapist, or to learn more about our services, contact our our office by phone/text or email.
Proudly Members Of
We strive to provide the highest quality services possible.
Our therapists are members of organizations that regulate our profession
and promote professional development opportunities.
