Hi, I'm Mary Mikhail
Registered Social Worker (RSW), BSW, MACP
I’m so glad you’re here.
I know that reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and finding the right therapist is an important part of that journey. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and accepted exactly as you are.
Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, we’ll work together to better understand your experiences, build practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Why Clients Choose To Work With Me
Compassionate & Non-Judgmental
Therapy should be a place where you feel safe to show up exactly as you are.
I strive to create a warm, validating space where every part of you is welcome, without fear of judgment or criticism.
Evidence-Based Care
I integrate evidence-based approaches, including DBT, CPT, CBT, ACT, and IFS, to create therapy that is tailored to your unique needs, goals, and experiences.
Collaborative Therapy
You are the expert on your own life.
Rather than telling you what to do, we’ll work together to better understand your experiences, strengthen your coping skills, and create meaningful change.
Trauma-Informed Approach
Healing is not about fixing what is “wrong” with you.
It is about understanding how your experiences have shaped you, responding with compassion, and building the tools you need to move forward.
My Story
My journey as a therapist has been shaped by years of working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health and addictions settings. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals through some of the most challenging moments of their lives, including experiences of trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and significant life transitions.
These experiences deepened my understanding of the many ways our past experiences, relationships, and environments shape how we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others. They also reinforced my belief that healing is possible when people are provided with the right support, tools, and therapeutic relationship.
Over the years, I have developed a particular passion for working with trauma and helping individuals understand the patterns that may be keeping them stuck. I support clients experiencing PTSD, Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), childhood trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, substance use concerns, and difficulties with emotional regulation.
Witnessing the resilience of the people I have worked with continues to inspire me every day and is one of the reasons I feel so grateful to do this work.
My Approach
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy can help you better understand and manage intense emotions, cope with distress, improve relationships, and respond more effectively during difficult moments.
Cognitive Processing Therapy supports healing from trauma by helping you explore and shift painful beliefs that may have developed after difficult or overwhelming experiences.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help you identify unhelpful thought patterns, understand how they affect your emotions and behaviour, and develop healthier ways of coping.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on building psychological flexibility, making space for difficult emotions, and moving toward a life that feels more aligned with your values.
Internal Family Systems therapy helps you explore different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion, supporting greater self-understanding, healing, and emotional integration.
Beyond Credentials
I believe therapy is about more than techniques, diagnoses, or having all the right answers. It is about creating a relationship where you feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to be vulnerable, and respected enough to move at your own pace.
Every person brings a unique story, and I do not see my role as fixing you. Instead, I am here to help you better understand yourself, recognize the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and reconnect with your own strengths.I will support you with compassion, challenge you when it may be helpful, and celebrate the progress you make along the way. My hope is that therapy becomes a space where you can feel seen, build trust in yourself, and begin creating a life that feels more grounded, meaningful, and authentic.
Mary Mikhail
Finding The Right Therapist Matters
The relationship you have with your therapist can make a meaningful difference in the therapy process. You deserve to work with someone who helps you feel understood, while also being honest, direct, and focused on helping you move forward.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, solution-focused, and tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll identify the patterns keeping you stuck, build practical tools, and work toward changes that feel meaningful and sustainable.
If you’re looking for a therapist who will support you, challenge you when helpful, and help you take clear steps toward your goals, I’d be happy to connect.
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