Mais Haj-Ayoub

BA

MA (Cand), Psychotherapy Intern

Availability: Accepting new clients
Services Offered: Psychotherapy For Adults, Psychotherapy For Teens, Play Informed Therapy for Children
Location: In-Person (Waterloo), Virtual (across Ontario)

Hello, my name is Mais and I am a psychotherapy intern currently completing my Master of Arts in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy at Wilfrid Laurier University. My passion for mental health support stems from my background in psychology and my experience working in community service agencies, where I have supported both youth and adults. I recognize how deeply our mental well-being affects every aspect of our lives and I hope to always help people along their journey of self-discovery and healing.

Why Work with Me

I have experience working with individuals across diverse backgrounds, including youth struggling with emotional and behavioural challenges and adults navigating housing instability and mental health challenges. My personal and professional experiences have instilled a passion for supporting others to grow and achieve their unique goals. My priority is to create a safe space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges.

My Approach

I approach therapy in a client-centred, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive way. I know how hard it can be to feel alone in facing life’s challenges, so my goal is to help you feel understood, build resilience, and gain confidence in your path towards growth and change. I draw on modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, expressive arts therapy, play-informed therapy, and narrative therapy, tailoring my approach to best suit your individual needs and goals.

    • Person-Centred Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

    • Play Based Therapy

    • Expressive Arts Based Therapy

    • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

    • Anxiety

    • Depression

    • School and Work-Related Challenges and Stress

    • Self-Esteem and Identity

    • Emotion Dysregulation

    • Relationships

    • Life Transitions

    • Masters, Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy - In Progress

    • Psychotherapist in Training

    • Honours Bachelors, Psychology

Now Offering Affordable Therapy

Affordable, quality psychotherapy and play-informed therapy from skilled interns, under the guidance of an experienced Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Play Therapist. Book now with no wait time.

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