Pathway To Self Counselling & Psychotherapy - Maor Bernshtein (He/Him)

In our sessions, I offer a blend of compassion, curiosity, and humor to create a space that feels both open and supportive. My approach is rooted in creative, out-of-the-box thinking because I believe that each of us already holds the wisdom and knowledge about who we want to become, where we want to go, and how to get there. My role is to help you uncover and reconnect with that wisdom. Having worked with clients from all walks of life, I’ve learned just how brave it is to reach out for support, and I’m here to make sure that the space we create together allows you to show up fully, with all the different parts that make you who you are. Taking this step deserves acknowledgment, and I commend you for doing so.

My focus areas include Addictions, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Complex Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression. However, your unique experiences are central to our work—your diagnosis is only one piece of a much larger puzzle. I aim to focus on your story as a whole, honoring every part of your path.

Life can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, or addictions. It’s easy to feel stuck, lost, or disconnected from the person you want to be. My role is to help you access and reconnect with that part of yourself. My approach is built on three primary stages:

Finding Stability and Balance When life feels chaotic, finding stability is key to feeling more like yourself. Whether you’re dealing with overwhelming stress, anxiety, or past trauma, we’ll work together to regain a sense of control. This means rediscovering your strengths—both old and new—while learning tools to manage daily challenges. Our sessions will focus on reducing anxiety and stress, helping you find balance, and cultivating resilience in the face of life’s demands.

Healing Emotional Wounds Healing isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about finding ways to move beyond it and rediscover joy. Emotional pain and trauma can leave deep imprints, affecting how you see yourself and relate to others. Together, we’ll work to heal these wounds by building a positive relationship with your emotions, even the difficult ones. We’ll focus on letting go of patterns or beliefs that no longer serve you, so you can cultivate healthier relationships with yourself and those around you. This journey of healing is about embracing the full spectrum of your emotions and experiences.

Reclaiming Your Whole Self Your trauma, mental health struggles, or diagnosis don’t define you—they are part of your story, but they aren’t the whole story. I believe in helping you reclaim your inherent worth by embracing every part of yourself, including the painful ones. Our work will focus on integrating those parts, not rejecting them. This process of reclaiming your whole being means understanding that you deserve peace, fulfillment, and joy. I want to help you get there by acknowledging the challenges while helping you tap into the strengths you already possess.

As a social worker and therapist, I specialize in relational, trauma-focused, and collaborative counseling. Many clients I meet express feelings of being “stuck” or hopeless, like nothing they’ve tried has worked. You may have invested time and effort into trying to improve your situation but feel like you’re still struggling. I understand how frustrating that can be, and that’s why my approach centers around you—your experiences, your needs, and your goals. I’m here to help you break through that feeling of being stuck and to offer new ways of looking at your pain and challenges.

I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. Each person’s journey is unique, and therapy should reflect that. I value creativity and flexibility, which is why I work with you to co-create a therapeutic approach that’s tailored to you. My goal is to help you uncover what works best for you, rather than trying to fit you into a pre-defined method or framework. Whether we’re working on healing trauma, managing anxiety or depression, or addressing relationship challenges, our sessions will be focused on your needs, experiences, and goals.

The Pathway to Self is more than just a name—it’s a commitment to helping you find your way back to the life you deserve. Healing, growth, and reclaiming your wholeness isn’t something that can be dictated from the outside. It’s a path that we walk together, and it requires your active participation and engagement. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you navigate that journey with guidance, support, and insight.

If this sounds like the kind of therapy you’re looking for, I encourage you to reach out. Whether or not we work together, I want you to find the peace, well-being, and strength that you deserve. You’re not alone on this path, I’m here to walk it with you. Feel free to contact me by text, call, or email to get started.