Choosing Health

Choosing Health Empowering you through life’s challenges. Social work and Psychotherapy Services in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Do you suspect or know you have ADHD? Our 12 week program offers a compliment or alternative to prescriptions for managi...
05/02/2026

Do you suspect or know you have ADHD? Our 12 week program offers a compliment or alternative to prescriptions for managing the symptoms and effects of having ADHD. First of all let’s start with the shame and should-ing on ourself that people experience - thoughts such as “I should have the discipline and willpower to just do what I need to do”, or “I should just know how to manage this stuff”. These types of thoughts aren’t helpful and are demotivating.

We offer a program that will help you to recognize that ADHD can be both a super power and our kryptonite. Stop should-ing on yourself and let’s chat about what actually works.

You’re not alone and you’re not expected to know how to fix this. Book a free consult call to learn more about how we can help!

https://www.choosinghealth.ca/adhd-program

On May 30th join us for the Alzheimer’s walk in Mississauga! We will walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s ...
04/30/2026

On May 30th join us for the Alzheimer’s walk in Mississauga! We will walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s and Dementia 💜

$35 gets you registered, a t-shirt and brunch after the walk! Most importantly, you’re supporting this important cause. Join us! 💜💜💜

We are so excited to have found this beautiful home for our clinic! Located in the Lorne Park / Clarkson area of South ...
04/24/2026

We are so excited to have found this beautiful home for our clinic! Located in the Lorne Park / Clarkson area of South Mississauga, we are easily accessible to anyone from the GTA! If you haven’t already come to see our new space, please do!

We are a therapy clinic offering individual, couples and family therapy including EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Counselling, a 12 week ADHD program, DBT therapy and skills groups amongst other offerings! We are a passionate team of social workers (MSW) and Registered Psychotherapists. Come check us out at 1107 Lorne Park Rd, Unit 207.

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Today is April 20th, otherwise known as 4/20 - you may have heard the term “Four Twenty” used before to allude to Cannab...
04/20/2026

Today is April 20th, otherwise known as 4/20 - you may have heard the term “Four Twenty” used before to allude to Cannabis use. This term was created in the 70’s and referred to 4:20 p.m. as the time many young teens would go outside after school to smoke ma*****na! The term 420 has expanded to include today’s date as a date to celebrate cannabis use.

As a Social Worker in Ontario, we used today as an opportunity to discuss Cannabis Use in Ontario and how it’s showing up in our offices as social workers and psychotherapists - in our emergency rooms - in our schools - and in our homes and families.

With the legalization of Cannabis in our Country, we are seeing families needing support for individual members and for the family as a whole to deal with the adverse effects Cannabis use can cause.

At Choosing Health Counselling we are not here to judge or lecture or to tell you what to do. We are here to listen, to share what we know, and to support individuals and families with their challenges and struggles and to hopefully achieve optimal health and wellness.

If Cannabis use is something that is affecting yourself or your family, please don’t hesitate to reach out and chat with us. Book a free consult call or initial appointment with our team to learn more about how we can support you. #420

We are thrilled to welcome Mahira Zakiuddin, Registered Social Worker (Master of Social Work), to our team!Mahira Zakiud...
04/03/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Mahira Zakiuddin, Registered Social Worker (Master of Social Work), to our team!

Mahira Zakiuddin is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a graduate of Columbia University, where she completed her Master of Social Work as a Fulbright Scholar.

With nearly two decades of international experience across the UAE, Pakistan, and the United States, she has worked extensively with adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, trauma, relational challenges, and emotional regulation.

Mahira previously served as Director of Counselling for the GEMS Wellington cluster of schools in Dubai and Qatar, where she led counselling services, supervised multidisciplinary teams, and supported complex student mental health needs.

She currently works in private practice in Ontario, providing individual, couple, and family therapy, and continues to support clients globally through virtual care.

In addition to her clinical work, Mahira serves as an Advisor with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) Private Practice Group, contributing to the advancement of ethical, effective, and accessible mental health services across the profession.

Mahira is now accepting couples, families, and individuals for in-person and virtual therapy sessions.

Mahira is also very passionate about the Gottman Method and we are thrilled to be offering her services to couples and families who are interested in these practices to improve their relationships.

Book a free consult call or initial session here:

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Mahira Zakiuddin (MSW / RSW)

Do you feel like you understand your experiences intellectually, but the emotional reactivity or pain is still stuck ins...
03/09/2026

Do you feel like you understand your experiences intellectually, but the emotional reactivity or pain is still stuck inside of you?

EMDR therapy helps the brain process distressing memories so they no longer feel as overwhelming in the present.

At Choosing Health Counselling, several of our therapists are trained in EMDR and support clients with trauma, anxiety, grief, and other experiences that may feel “stuck.”

Curious if EMDR might be helpful for you? Reach out to learn more.

🌟The power of having a Mantra🌟. In some of the hardest times of my life, I’ve cultivated a mantra that comforted me and ...
03/01/2026

🌟The power of having a Mantra🌟.

In some of the hardest times of my life, I’ve cultivated a mantra that comforted me and supported me through fears and doubts. Some of my favourites include: “I am not the first person and I won’t be the last to go through this” (this one helps to feel less alone in our struggles). With a loved one who was fighting some health concerns, we came up with this together: “I am healthy. I am strong. I am ok”. “This too shall pass”, is a commonly used one.

Mantras are more than just words — they’re anchors.
In moments of stress, self-doubt, or overwhelm, the thoughts in our minds can spiral quickly. A mantra interrupts that spiral. It gives your nervous system something steady to hold onto.

✨ A mantra can:
• Calm anxiety in the moment
• Shift negative self-talk
• Reinforce self-worth
• Build emotional resilience
• Help you respond instead of react

The key? Repetition + belief + practice.
When you repeat a phrase consistently, your brain begins to create new neural pathways. Over time, that statement becomes easier to access — especially when you need it most.

Some more examples:
🖤 “I can do hard things.”
🖤 “This feeling will pass.”
🖤 “I am safe right now.”
🖤 “Progress, not perfection.”
🖤 “I am worthy of care and respect.”

A mantra isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about choosing a grounding truth when your mind is telling you a distorted story.

If you don’t have one yet, try this:
Notice the negative thought you return to most often — then gently write the opposite, compassionate truth.
Your words matter. Especially the ones you say to yourself.

🌟The power of having a Mantra🌟. In some of the hardest times of my life, I’ve cultivated a mantra that comforted me and ...
03/01/2026

🌟The power of having a Mantra🌟. In some of the hardest times of my life, I’ve cultivated a mantra that comforted me and supported me through fears and doubts. Some of my favourites include: “I am not the first person and I won’t be the last to go through this” (this one helps to feel less alone in our struggles). With a loved one who was fighting some health concerns, we came up with this together: “I am healthy. I am strong. I am ok”. “This too shall pass”, is a commonly used one.

Mantras are more than just words — they’re anchors.
In moments of stress, self-doubt, or overwhelm, the thoughts in our minds can spiral quickly. A mantra interrupts that spiral. It gives your nervous system something steady to hold onto.

✨ A mantra can:
• Calm anxiety in the moment
• Shift negative self-talk
• Reinforce self-worth
• Build emotional resilience
• Help you respond instead of react

The key? Repetition + belief + practice.
When you repeat a phrase consistently, your brain begins to create new neural pathways. Over time, that statement becomes easier to access — especially when you need it most.

Some more examples:
🖤 “I can do hard things.”
🖤 “This feeling will pass.”
🖤 “I am safe right now.”
🖤 “Progress, not perfection.”
🖤 “I am worthy of care and respect.”

A mantra isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about choosing a grounding truth when your mind is telling you a distorted story.

If you don’t have one yet, try this:
Notice the negative thought you return to most often — then gently write the opposite, compassionate truth.
Your words matter. Especially the ones you say to yourself.

⁉️Wonder why fidget and squish toys are so popular?⁉️Fidget toys are popular because they offer sensory regulation, impr...
02/28/2026

⁉️Wonder why fidget and squish toys are so popular?⁉️

Fidget toys are popular because they offer sensory regulation, improve concentration, and reduce stress by providing a physical outlet for nervous energy or boredom. They are widely used to boost focus and calm anxiety, making them helpful tools for managing focus-related issues like ADHD and autism.

💙Sensory and Emotional Regulation: Fidgets provide tactile input that can help ground people, reduce anxiety, and manage “big emotions”.

💛 Improved Focus and Cognitive Benefits: Contrary to the idea that they are distracting, fidget toys can actually help individuals—particularly those with ADHD—by providing just enough stimulation to keep their minds engaged on a primary task, such as listening or working.

💚 Release of Excess Energy: They provide a quiet, non-disruptive way to release fidgety energy in classrooms or workspaces, preventing the need for more distracting behaviors like tapping feet or shifting in seats.

💜 Dopamine Boost and Stress Relief: Manipulating these toys can help trigger the brain’s reward system, increasing dopamine levels, which reduces stress and brings a sense of calm.

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