Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapists in Milton, ON
Co & Associates is a collective of skilled psychotherapists and social workers dedicated to providing non-judgmental mental health support for individuals, couples, families, and children. Our mission focuses on normalizing therapeutic processes and promoting emotional health through collaborative, empathetic relationships. We offer both in-person and virtual therapy sessions, integrating physical health with mental and emotional wellness through our partnership with Physiomed. Our team employs diverse therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Neurofeedback to address challenges like anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.We prioritize creating safe, inclusive environments where clients feel heard and understood. With years of combined experience, our professionals co-create personalized action plans to help clients achieve specific goals. We emphasize accessibility through easy online booking and flexible appointment times, including evenings. Our commitment to anti-oppressive, anti-racist practices ensures culturally empathetic care for diverse backgrounds. We work with teens, adults, and families facing issues ranging from disordered eating to infertility support. While we operate as a fee-for-service practice, we encourage clients to check insurance coverage for potential reimbursement.
Services
Individual Counseling
Child/Youth Therapy
Neurofeedback
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Trauma-Informed Care
Virtual Therapy
Family Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Life Transition Support
Highlights and features
- We offer virtual or in-person appointments with flexible scheduling.
- Our team includes registered psychotherapists and social workers with specialized expertise.
- We employ diverse therapeutic approaches tailored to individual needs.
- We prioritize safe, inclusive environments for all clients.
- Our trauma-informed practices address both mental and physical wellness.
Services
Individual Counseling
Our 50-minute individual counseling sessions provide personalized mental health support for clients aged 12 and older. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, we address anxiety, depression, trauma, and mood disorders. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and personalized action plans to help clients achieve specific goals while maintaining a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Neurofeedback Therapy
NeurOptimal Neurofeedback sessions offer non-invasive brain training to improve mental and physical well-being. These 45-minute sessions help clients manage stress, sleep issues, and mood challenges without requiring medical diagnoses. The technology supports enhanced cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall wellness through real-time feedback that helps the brain optimize its natural patterns and improve day-to-day functioning.
Child/Youth Therapy
Specialized 50-minute counseling sessions for children and youth aged 5-18 address anxiety, behavioral challenges, and developmental transitions. Our therapists use age-appropriate techniques including play therapy and narrative approaches to help young clients build emotional resilience. We focus on creating safe spaces for self-expression while working with families to strengthen communication and support systems for lasting positive outcomes.
Virtual Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions provide accessible mental health support through Physiomed's platform. Available for individuals, couples, and families, these sessions maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits. Virtual options ensure continuity of care for clients facing mobility challenges, busy schedules, or those preferring the comfort of their own environment while receiving evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Trauma-Informed Care
Our trauma-informed approach addresses complex trauma and PTSD through specialized modalities like Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems Therapy. Therapists work collaboratively with clients to rebuild safety, process traumatic memories, and develop grounding techniques. This approach recognizes trauma's impact on mind-body connections while emphasizing empowerment and gradual healing through personalized therapeutic relationships.
People
Garion Sparks-Austin
Founder & Director
Registered Social Worker specializing in trauma and mental health support with expertise in relationship dynamics and personal growth. Combines professional expertise with lived experience to create empathetic therapeutic environments for clients seeking emotional healing and life transformation.
Stephanie Maza
Registered Psychotherapist
MPsy graduate focusing on anxiety, mood disorders, and perinatal mental health. Specializes in supporting teens and adults through infertility challenges, pregnancy-related transitions, and postpartum adjustment difficulties using evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Haadiya Saleem
Registered Psychotherapist
H.B.Sc. graduate specializing in youth mental health and cultural empathy. Develops culturally responsive therapeutic techniques for diverse populations, focusing on creating inclusive spaces that honor clients' backgrounds while addressing contemporary mental health challenges through modern therapeutic frameworks.
Taylor Morgan
Associate Therapist
BSc(Psych) and CYCP-certified therapist supporting teens and adults with anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Provides affirming care for 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, focusing on building coping skills and resilience through personalized therapeutic approaches that respect clients' identities and experiences.
Nadia Jameel
Registered Psychotherapist
MACP graduate offering warm, non-judgmental support for teens and adults with anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. Integrates diverse therapeutic modalities to address OCD, ADHD, and other mental health challenges while emphasizing client strengths and personal growth potential.
Questions
What therapy services do you offer?
We offer individual counseling, child/youth therapy, neurofeedback, couples counseling, and specialized support for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions using evidence-based approaches.
Are virtual therapy sessions available?
Yes, we provide secure virtual therapy sessions through our partnership with Physiomed for clients preferring remote access to mental health services.
How do I book an appointment?
You can book appointments easily through our online scheduling system for both in-person and virtual sessions with available therapists.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, we maintain strict confidentiality and privacy protections for all client information and therapeutic sessions as required by professional standards.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as a fee-for-service practice, but many insurance plans cover services provided by registered psychotherapists and social workers. Check with your provider for details.
What makes your approach unique?
Our trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practices combine diverse therapeutic modalities with personalized care plans tailored to each client's specific needs and life circumstances.
Reviews (4)
Melanie Ventura
Dec 31, 2021
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I worked with Melissa for my son and his behaviour and communication. We were having a hard time with tantrums, defiant behaviour and not understanding what he was asking for. She gave us really helpful strategies and coached me through what to do. A few weeks later and we're a much happier household now. More patience from me and more understanding of what our son needs to be at his best. He is much happier too!
Kendra Lumb
Apr 21, 2021
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Knowledgeable and very inviting experience with Melissa. Was struggling with behavioural issues with my 5 yr old son as a result of a horrible separation. I could not be happier and more appreciative of the service that was provided to me. It helped alot
Michele Brown
Apr 10, 2021
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Truly a safe place to talk about hard things, Garion is warm and welcoming, Im so happy that Co & Associates were recommended to me!
Jennifer Del Vecchio
Aug 23, 2020
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Finding someone to connect with seemed almost overwhelming and unnatural, but connecting with Garion at Co & Associates has been easy and beyond any expectations for therapy. Through accessing support services with Garion, she really helped to normalize the challenges experienced, helping to provide clarity and just peace of mind. If anyone is looking for a therapist, I would highly recommend reaching out to Garion Sparks-Austin of Co & Associates.
