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ABOUT RICHARD

I am a registered psychologist working with people across the lifespan – from children as young as five to those in their senior years (65+). I have offices in both Markham and Whitby, Ontario. My areas of interest have been in addictions (to substances or behaviours such as gambling), mental health (e.g., depression, anxiety), and on family violence. My research and clinical experiences in these areas have helped people make progress in controlling their emotions, gain deeper insight into themselves, and helping reach their personal goals of self-improvement.

Along with providing psychotherapy and counselling services, I also facilitate workshops for groups and organizations. I’ve been providing these services since 2000.

My Approach
I typically use an interpersonal approach to understanding a client’s concerns. My ultimate goal is to help the client develop insight into understanding the patterns in how they are behaving. Once the client begins to develop insight into why they may be relating to others in a certain way, then change will begin to take place. Ultimately, the goal is to create a safe and comfortable working relationship where the client is are able to openly discuss anything they would like.

ABOUT PSYCHOLOGY FOR GROWTH

My goal for Psychology For Growth is to provide readers with helpful information on a wide range of topics dealing with mind-body health.

You can learn about a variety of topics such as trauma, anxiety, change, and many other subjects related to mental health and counselling psychology.

If you would like to get a sense of whether or not you might enjoy working with me, feel free to send me an email. I would then be happy to book a free 15-minute
consultation with you on the phone. You can also visit my Markham Psychologists website.

Hoping this message finds you well….

Dr. Richard Amaral