Therapists

Michael Wassef

Individual, Couple, and Family Therapist

Professional Credentials:
  • Registered Psychotherapist RP(Q)
  • B.Eng
About Michael Wassif

My name is Michael W, and I have over 7 years of experience in the helping professions. I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families in their healing journey toward mental well-being and personal growth. If you’re looking for a therapist who can provide a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, I’m here to help. If distress, fear, anger, shame, worry, or helplessness rob you from fully experiencing your present, I’m here to help you regain control.

I offer trauma-informed care that acknowledges the immense impacts of trauma on an individual’s mental health and well-being, drawing from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Valuing people’s intrinsic and innate value, humanness, and individuality, I am passionate about actively and empathetically listening to clients’ stories, providing a non-judgmental space. I aim to assist clients in rediscovering new meanings, fostering personal growth, and empowering them to regain control amid difficult times.

Your time is valuable, and so is your well-being. Don’t delay the care you deserve—book a session or connect with our intake team today

Michael Wassef

Individual, Couple, and Family Therapist

Professional Credentials:
  • Registered Psychotherapist RP(Q)
  • B.Eng

Please contact us today or complete our “Request Your First Counselling Session” form to schedule your first counselling session.

faq's

A psychotherapist (also commonly referred to as a “therapist” or a “counsellor”) helps with emotional and mental health problems in individuals, couples, and families through a variety of therapeutic approaches.  In 2007, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) defined psychotherapists in Ontario as “regulated health professionals,” which means that all psychotherapists in Ontario need to be licensed members of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and to utilize the formal title of “Registered Psychotherapist (RP).”

A Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) holistically believes that your relationships with others (for example, with your family members) represent an essential aspect of your life and personal well-being and that your counselling process is more effective if he or she fully considers all of your relationships within her or her treatment plan for you.  A Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) is a Pre-Clinical Fellow within the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT).

A psychotherapist (also commonly referred to as a “therapist” or a “counsellor”) helps with emotional and mental health problems in individuals, couples, and families through numerous therapeutic modalities.  A psychologist may work in a variety of possible roles, from teaching psychology courses in universities and engaging in academic research to counselling clients and administering advanced psychological assessments.  A psychiatrist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment (mainly through psychotropic medication) of mental or psychiatric disorders.  A social worker helps people to resolve issues of everyday life (including through counselling services) and to access government and community resources.

No, your therapist is not a medical doctor and cannot prescribe medication.  To obtain a prescription for medication, please speak with your family doctor or request a referral for an appointment with a psychiatrist.