Individual Therapy in Mississauga & Online
One-on-one sessions in Mississauga and online across Ontario.
Life can be complicated. Sometimes you know exactly what is wrong; other times you simply know that something does not feel right and you are tired of carrying it alone. Individual therapy in Mississauga at Serenity Psychotherapy Clinic gives you a confidential, supportive and non-judgmental space to talk through what you are carrying — anxiety, stress, low mood, grief, relationship strain, a major transition, or a vague sense of being stuck — and to work toward change at a pace that feels manageable.
Sessions are provided by Ahmad Shihab, MA, RP, the clinic’s founder and director — see his full background and registration details. The approach is individualized and integrative: rather than applying one template to everyone, your therapist takes time to understand your history, circumstances, strengths and goals, then combines practical coping strategies, pattern exploration, and skills you can use between sessions.
Individual therapy is open to children (from age 7), teens, and adults, and you do not need to be in crisis to begin — many people start simply because they want to understand themselves better or feel more like themselves again. Sessions are available in person at the Meadowvale office in Mississauga or online for clients located anywhere in Ontario, and a free 30-minute consultation is available before you book a first full session.
At a Glance
Who Individual Therapy Can Help
Individual therapy can help at many points in life, not only during a crisis. Children, teens, and adults all come to individual sessions, for reasons that range from a specific, pressing problem to a quieter sense that something is off. With younger children, sessions draw on play- and art-based approaches; teens and adults talk through what is bothering them in a more conversational format. In every case the starting point is the same: understanding what the person in the room is actually experiencing.
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No single sign means therapy is “needed,” and no problem has to reach a certain severity before it is worth bringing to a session. Some people arrive with a clear concern in mind; others want a private space to reflect, understand long-standing patterns, or simply feel better day to day.
Common Concerns We Work With
Individual sessions at Serenity most often focus on:
- Anxiety, worry and panic — persistent “what if” thinking, physical tension, avoidance, or stress that has stopped easing on its own.
- Low mood and depression — exhaustion, loss of interest, harsh self-criticism, or disconnection from things that used to matter.
- Trauma and difficult past experiences — experiences that still shape how safe the present feels, explored at a pace you set.
- Burnout — the emotional and physical depletion that can build up through work, parenting, caregiving, or carrying too much for too long.
- Self-esteem — constant self-comparison, self-doubt, fear of rejection, or the feeling of never doing enough.
- Grief and loss — mourning a death, a relationship, a health change, or a version of life you expected to have.
- Anger — irritation that feels disproportionate or hard to control, or suppression that eventually boils over.
- Relationships and life transitions — conflict, boundaries, identity questions, new jobs, moves, separations, and other turning points.
Our Approach to Individual Therapy in Mississauga
Therapy here is integrative and shaped around the person. Sessions may draw on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), DBT-informed skills, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, emotion-focused and attachment-informed work, or trauma-informed care — combined and rebalanced as the work develops, based on what is actually helping rather than a preset plan.
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Culture, family expectations, identity, immigration experiences, and community all shape how distress is felt and understood, so therapy here does not assume that one definition of “healthy” fits everyone. What matters is the meaning your experiences carry in your own life and relationships.
There is no promised outcome and no fixed number of sessions. Many people notice that structured, evidence-informed support changes how they feel and function day to day; your therapist checks in with you regularly about how the work is going and adjusts it with you.
What Sessions Look Like
Your first sessions focus on getting to know you — your concerns, relevant history, current circumstances, strengths, and what you want to be different. There is no expectation that you arrive with a diagnosis or a tidy explanation of what you are experiencing; part of the early work is making sense of it together. From there, you and your therapist agree on a general direction and revisit it regularly as things progress.
Sessions take place in person at the Meadowvale Town Centre office in Mississauga or online for clients located anywhere in Ontario, and you can move between the two formats when it suits you. A free 30-minute consultation is available before you commit to a first full session, with no obligation to continue afterward — you can book directly through the online scheduler.
Session Fees
| Session | Format | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| New client consultation | Online | 30 min | Free |
| New client consultation | In person | 30 min | Free |
| Individual session | Online | Per hour | $220 |
| Individual session | In person | Per hour | $220 |
Fees are as listed above — the clinic’s current rates per session hour, effective September 2026 — and the fee for your specific appointment is shown when you book through Jane.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in a first individual therapy session?
Expect a straightforward intake conversation, not a test: your therapist asks what is bringing you in, some background, and what you want to get out of sessions. From there you set a starting focus together, with room to adjust it as you go — nothing needs to be fully mapped out beforehand.
Do I need a referral or a diagnosis to start?
No. Individual therapy does not require a doctor’s referral or a diagnosis — booking is done directly through the online scheduler. Where a diagnosis would help with something else, such as insurance or workplace accommodations, your therapist or family doctor is the right person to raise that with.
Do you see children and teens?
Yes. Individual therapy is available from age 7 and up. With younger children, sessions use play- and art-based approaches; teens get a format built around being heard without being judged or pressured. Depending on age and circumstances, parents or caregivers may be involved in parts of the process — ask about the best fit for your child during the free consultation.
References
- CAMH — Psychotherapy (talk therapy), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
- CRPO — Registrant Information, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
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How to get started
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Book the free consultation
30 minutes, online or in person, through Jane.
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Ask questions, check the fit
Talk through what you are looking for before booking anything further.
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Choose your first session
In person in Meadowvale or online for clients in Ontario.
Start with a free 30-minute consultation
Take the first step toward clarity and support. Meet with Ahmad Shihab online or in person at our Meadowvale office with no pressure or obligation.
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