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Welcome to the first step in your mental health journey! Our diverse team of compassionate, skilled therapists are here to support you every step of the way.
Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION with one of our team members to explore how we can support you in finding your inner strength and resilience. We have plenty of services available, including affordable therapy options.
If you aren’t sure who on our team would be best suited to your needs, we encourage any new clients to make an inquiry through our website’s contact page.
If you have any questions about our services, or would prefer direct support from our knowledgeable administrative team, feel free to reach out to us at 289-624-9772 or intake@livewiseinc.com.
Our team at LiveWise Associates Inc. is so excited to meet and support you through your therapeutic journey of self-discovery!
Nathaniel Israel Registered Psychotherapist
Nathaniel is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) that has been in practice for over 10 years. He specialized in trauma, addictions, and mood and affect related issues.
Nathaniel utilizes a variety of modalities to assist with managing one’s issues, including, but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Therapy, Emotional Experiential, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing Techniques, and Trauma Focused modalities.
Nathaniel has spent over 8 years specializing in treating those with concurrent mental health and addictions related issues. While supporting clients and the affected families of those with substance use and behavioural disorders. He focuses on addressing the underlying issues that bring about the substance use and behavioural problems to address the root cause.
Nathaniel resonates with individuals who are experiencing painful memories or find it difficult to function in certain settings because of fears. His great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through a traumatic or stressful experience.
Nathaniel helps clients, adults, and families to find healthy perceptions of themselves. He strengthens his client’s relationships so they can know themselves completely, wholly, and safely. He will help you to connect the underlying dots and gain a better understanding of yourself, so that these unhealthy thoughts or difficult memories do not keep you from experiencing life authentically.
Nathaniel is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) that has been in practice for over 10 years. He sp... Read More
Hamid Azizi Registered Psychotherapist
Hamid has a comprehensive educational foundation, including a BSc. in Psychology and Biochemistry from Trent University and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and has a strategic intervention certificate. He brings a wealth of knowledge and real-life experiences to the therapeutic journey.
For 15 years before becoming a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), he has honed his skills through a strategic intervention certificate program focusing on couples counselling and their range of issues. Hamid tailors his techniques to suit your unique needs using a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Informed approaches. He also has obtained certification in Addiction and Anxiety management.
At the core of his therapeutic philosophy is a commitment to a client-centric and holistic approach grounded in evidence and a Biopsychosocial framework. He provides a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space. He recognizes that life has seasons and understands that whatever season you find yourself in right now may feel overwhelming. But remember, seasons pass.
Hamid is committed to helping you navigate challenges and rediscover your resilience. Together, you can gain clarity, embrace now, and cultivate hope for a better tomorrow.
His specializations include couples therapy, individual counselling, relationships, family dynamics, substance and behavioural addictions and interpersonal conflicts. Hamid has a strategic intervention background grounded in a life coaching certification in positive psychology and can offer solution-focused therapy.
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Radha Narain Registered Social Worker
I am Radha, your empathetic guide in mental health. Struggling with a recent diagnosis or cultural stigmas? I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, creating a safe space for racialized and vulnerable communities. As a cheerful and enthusiastic professional, I focus on your goals, offering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with a structured yet collaborative approach. Witness symptom reduction and cognitive empowerment in our sessions. Experienced in trauma, depression, anxiety, and more, I tailor treatment for all ages, including children, youth, adults, and families. Let’s navigate your journey together towards holistic well-being.
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Delia Bagi Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Are you feeling stuck, lost, or overwhelmed by the challenges life is throwing your way? Do you find yourself wishing for more fulfillment, peace, and a sense of direction? You’re not alone in feeling this way, and you don’t have to go through it by yourself. I’m Délia, a psychotherapist, and I’m here to support you in finding balance, clarity, and a deeper sense of purpose in your life. Together, we’ll take the time to explore your unique experiences, uncover the underlying causes of your struggles, and develop personalized strategies to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with more confidence and ease.
I offer a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can openly share your thoughts, feelings, and challenges without fear of judgment. Using a blend of therapeutic approaches, I will tailor our sessions to meet your specific needs, whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck.
Taking the first step toward healing and growth can feel difficult, but you don’t have to do it alone. If you’re ready to start making positive changes in your life, let’s work together to create a new chapter—one filled with empowerment, healing, and fulfillment. Reach out today, and let’s begin this journey toward a brighter, more peaceful future.
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Ayleen Gutierrez
Ayleen brings over 25 years of experience supporting individuals and families through crisis, trauma, and life transitions. She is currently completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and is certified in ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), reflecting her dedication to client safety and compassionate crisis intervention.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ayleen offers bilingual counselling with a special commitment to serving the Latinx community and other diverse populations. Her practice is grounded in warmth, collaboration, and cultural responsiveness, ensuring that clients feel safe, respected, and empowered.
Drawing on her background in vocational counselling and child protection intake work, Ayleen integrates practical coping skills, career guidance, and emotional support to help clients navigate challenges such as stress, anxiety, family conflict, caregiver strain, and cultural adjustment. She works with a wide range of concerns including trauma recovery, addictions, parent-teen conflict, newcomer settlement, and life transitions.
Ayleen’s therapeutic approach is client-centred and integrative, drawing from modalities such as Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gestalt Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Family Therapy.
At LiveWise Associates, Ayleen is proud to contribute to an LGBTQ-affirmative, anti-oppressive practice that values inclusivity, equity, and accessibility. She shares the organization’s vision of creating a safe, welcoming environment where all individuals, couples, and families can find support, healing, and empowerment.
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Augustine Jatoe Registered Social Worker
Welcome to LiveWise Associates, where Augustine Jatoe MSW, RSW, a compassionate and experienced professional, is ready to support you and your loved ones on your healing journey. With over 20 years of expertise as a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, Augustine brings a unique blend of knowledge, skills, and cultural understanding to his practice.
Augustine is not only a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCPT), but he also specializes in working with BIPOC children, teens, and men who have been impacted by adverse childhood experiences and racialized trauma. His deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals from diverse backgrounds allows him to provide tailored support that is sensitive to their unique needs and experiences.
Drawing on his ancestral roots, Augustine’s healing journey began early in life as he observed the remarkable work of his paternal grandmother, a traditional healer and soothsayer from his father’s village in Upper West Ghana. This heritage instilled in him a natural inclination towards healing and a profound respect for traditional practices, which he integrates into his therapeutic approach.
Augustine’s dedication to helping others extends beyond his individual practice. He is also a sought-after clinical supervisor, having completed the AAMFT(OAMFT) 30-hour supervision course, and an approved clinical supervisor for the Master of Counselling Psychology program at Yorkville University. Through these roles, he shares his wisdom and expertise with aspiring therapists, contributing to the growth and development of the counseling profession.
At LiveWise Associates, Augustine Jatoe MSW, RSW creates a safe and supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to heal and grow. Whether you are seeking trauma-informed therapy, support for racialized trauma, or assistance in navigating life’s challenges, Augustine’s compassionate approach and specialized expertise are here for you.
Augustine is also an approved provider for Medavie Blue Cross under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP). The IFHP provides limited, temporary health care coverage for eligible protected persons, including resettled refugees and refugee claimants, who are not eligible for provincial or territorial health insurance.
Contact LiveWise Associates today to schedule a consultation with Augustine and embark on a transformative journey of healing, empowerment, and self-discovery.
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Mauvieyan Raveenthiran Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Are you struggling to cope with the relentless burden of stress and anxiety? I specialize in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), aimed at helping you regain control and find peace. As a seasoned psychotherapist, my expertise extends to understanding the unique challenges faced by individuals from the South Asian community, making me well-equipped to provide a nurturing and empathetic space for clients dealing with a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, stress management, emotional turmoil, cultural adaptation, and more.
My mission is clear: to empower you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life. By delving into the core of your challenges, I equip you with practical, healthy coping mechanisms that seamlessly integrate into your daily routine. My commitment goes beyond traditional therapy; I am your dedicated listener, especially during life’s toughest moments.
Navigating through these challenges together, we can work towards lightening the load on your shoulders and providing you with the clarity and comfort you deserve. To kickstart your journey towards a brighter future, please don’t hesitate to reach out for a free consultation. Your path to lasting well-being begins now, and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
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Marwa Hamouda Registered Psychotherapist
Hello, I’m Marwa, a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. I am committed to supporting individuals and couples in forming healthy relationships with themselves and with their loved ones.
I strongly believe that our health and well-being depend on our connections with ourselves, our loved ones, and others. Working collaboratively with you and/or your partner, I will help you to explore, understand, and enhance your awareness of your relationship patterns. You will become empowered to build loving and meaningful relationships and create a healthy and balanced living.
I use trauma informed practices that enable me to work with individuals of various backgrounds, across life cycles, and transitions. With compassion and understanding, I am committed to providing the support to help you through difficult life transitions.
In our session, we will work collaboratively in exploring the influences of past experiences and relationships in your present. This awareness will guide you in making conscious choices and help us develop skills to break free from patterns that no longer serve you, leading to a more fulfilling and authentic life.
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Salomi Williams Registered Social Worker
You don’t have to navigate life’s hardest moments alone, and you don’t have to stay stuck in patterns that no longer serve you.
With over 12 years of experience as a social worker, with a Master’s of Social Work Degree from the University of Toronto, I have had the privilege of walking alongside youth, adults, families, and communities through some of life’s most complex challenges. my work is grounded in a deep understanding that healing is not one-size fits all-its personal, layered, and absolutely possible.
I specialize in mental health, addictions, purpose discovery, self-esteem, and recovery. As a psychotherapist certified in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), I draw from evidence-based approaches to support meaningful and lasting change. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or searching for meaning, I offer a space where you can safely explore your experiences and begin to rebuild from within.
My approach is both trauma informed and rooted in a trauma informed, anti-racist approach to therapy, recognizing how past experiences shape present realities. Together we work to gently unpack those experiences, build resilience and create lasting, meaning change- at your pace.
I believe therapy should feel like being heard, understood, and supported without judgement. My role is not to “fix” you but to help reconnect with your strengths, your voice, and your capacity to heal.
Change is possible. Growth is possible. You deserve both.
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Tamara Fernandez Registered Psychotherapist
“I am not perfect… but I am enough.” This belief is at the heart of Tamara Fernandez’s therapeutic work. She understands that experiences of trauma, loss, stress, and emotional pain can disrupt our brain’s natural ability to process and integrate memories, often leaving individuals feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Tamara views therapy as an opportunity for healing and growth—a space to help the brain rewire, restore balance, and build more adaptive and meaningful ways of living.
Tamara is a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Behavior Analyst with over 12 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, couples, and families from diverse cultural, religious, and identity backgrounds. She is committed to creating a supportive, safe, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their concerns, strengths, and goals.
She holds a BSc. Specialized Honours in Psychology from York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Tamara is EMDR Certified, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Clinical Supervisor. Her integrative, trauma-informed approach draws from EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, EFT, the Gottman Method, mindfulness, play-based approaches, and applied behaviour analysis principles.
Tamara works with concerns including trauma and PTSD/C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence (ASD/ADHD), life transitions, relationship and parenting challenges, perinatal and postnatal mental health, grief, stress, emotional regulation, and chronic pain. Outside of her clinical work, she values time with her family, enjoys the outdoors, art, piano, photography, and believes in the importance of practicing mindfulness each day.
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Shane Lyons Registered Psychotherapist
Welcome to a transformative journey where you reconnect with your authentic self! I’m Shane, your guide and support in creating a safe space for you to explore and embrace your unique emotions.
In a world that often pushes us toward perfection, seeking help can feel like an admission of not being good enough. I’m here to show you the beauty within your imperfect journey. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of life’s challenges, planting seeds of positive change, and nurturing them for lasting transformation.
As your therapist, my focus is on navigating self-worth, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and the emotions that might be keeping you stuck. Drawing on over 10 years of experience with both youth and adults, my passion is helping individuals heal and rediscover their uniqueness.
Embark on a healing journey where mindfulness techniques blend seamlessly with person-centered, solution-focused, and narrative therapy. This combination will ground you, empower you to manage emotions and behaviors, and raise your self-awareness to address life’s obstacles.
Ready to embrace your imperfect journey? Contact me today, and let’s set up your first appointment. Rediscover what makes you special as we navigate the path to healing together.
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