Therapists near Playter Estates helping Adolescents with All Clinical Issues

Christine Sloss is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, parents, families, couples and adults. She treats clients struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders (e.g. BPD), addictions, trauma, relationship issues, and family or parenting challenges. Christine is competent providing a range of treatments, and has a particular specialization in DBT and CBT. In all of her work, Christine is empathic, compassionate and caring. She focuses on clients’ strengths and resilience, believes in them, and is dedicated to helping them live healthy and meaningful lives. She has a strong family focus and seeks to involve families, partners, or parents in treatment whenever relevant. Christine relies on research to inform her work, and is able to be flexible and creative to adapt empirically validated treatments to the unique needs and responses of individual clients and families. Christine attended DePaul University in Chicago (completed her Ph.D. in 2002), where she provided services to high risk and often marginalized children, youth, families and parents. After coming to Toronto, she worked for eight years at CAMH, in the BPD clinic, the Eating Disorder and Addiction clinic, the Family Addiction Service and the Child, Youth and Family Program. She has been in private practice since 2009 and founded Broadview Psychology. Broadview Psychology provides DBT, CBT, ACT and EFT to children, adolescents, families, adults and couples experiencing a wide range of difficulties. We are a group of psychologists, social workers, dieticians and behaviour therapists who work together as a team to provide comprehensive, empirically validated treatments to our clients and their families. We have a particular specialization in DBT and offer separate DBT programs for children, young adolescents, adolescents, young adults and adults. We also have multiple clinicians trained and experienced in working with athletes and performing artists. Early in her career, Christine studied music at university. She trained and worked as a music therapist, and so believes in the value of art and creativity in the treatment process. In addition to her music background, Christine also studied Ballet, and participated in various sport and running teams throughout her childhood. She also has experience parenting children who have been involved in music at high levels. Because of this background, she has an interest in helping performing artists, athletes and their families with performance challenges, performance decisions, and mental health issues either stemming from or interfering with their performance in their artistic or athletic endeavours.

Making the choice to begin therapy can be a turning point for change in our lives. I believe we have an innate healing agency in which every part of ourselves has value and aspects which together supports and guides us. Whether you are dealing with, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, OCD, PTSD, or unresolve painful struggles, you are NOT alone.

Gibran Rodriguez has a Ph.D. in Clinical and Counselling Psychology (2023) from the University of Toronto – Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE). He completed his Master's education at Universidad de las Americas in Mexico City. In Mexico, he was trained in family and couple’s therapy, brief therapy, and CBT. Gibran worked as a therapist in private practice and as a sexual health educator for several years before moving to Canada to start his doctoral program. He has completed three clinical placements as a Ph.D. student, including two private practices and a rotation at the CAMH Sexual Behaviours Clinic. Gibran completed a year-long internship with the Toronto Area Consortium, having delivered services at the Centre for Student Development at Counselling - Toronto Metropolitan University. Gibran is experienced in working with a wide variety of mental health problems in adults, ranging from mild to moderate/severe challenges. He has experience working with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, chronic illness, personality disorders, suicidality and self-harm, ADHD, psychotic symptoms, and bipolar disorder. While in Canada, Gibran has received training in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and clinical, psychoeducational, and forensic assessment. His therapeutic style is collaborative and client-centred, as he strives to develop a positive relationship with his clients to reach mutually defined goals and employs a variety of evidence-based strategies. Gibran believes that while he might be knowledgeable about tools to foster change, clients bring their own expertise to therapy in the form of lived experiences, self-awareness, and personal strengths.

Hi! My name is Agustina and I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I have experience working with disorders of emotion regulation and PTSD. I can deliver services in English and Spanish.

Christine Klinkhoff received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed her internship at Northwell Health in New York. She has experience working with adolescents and adults in both outpatient and hospital settings, and has received extensive training in Cognitive Behaviour therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavioul therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Christine utilizes a collaborative approach to treatment that is goal-directed and skills-focused. Her specialties include treating Mood and Anxiety disorders, Perfectionism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder. She incorporates evidence-based interventions with the aim of helping clients achieve greater self-awareness as they work toward their treatment goals. Christine also has a strong interest in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. She is highly skilled in Exposure and Response Prevention, and treats diverse presentations of OCD. While in New York, Christine facilitated OCD groups in addition to providing individual therapy. She is keen to continue working with this population and to develop the OCD program at Broadview Psychology.

Leann Lapp graduated with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Ryerson University. She works with adults experiencing issues such as depression, anxiety (generalized anxiety, health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, panic disorder), OCD, insomnia, psychosis, and personality disorders. She provides empirically-supported treatments such as CBT and DBT, tailoring these approaches to each of her individual clients. Prior to joining Broadview Psychology, she completed clinical training in a variety of settings including St. Michael’s Hospital (Department of Family and Community Medicine), Baycrest Hospital (Neuropsychology and Cognitive Health), the Ryerson Student Counseling Centre, Humber River Regional Hospital (Adult Mental Health), Ryerson University’s Sleep and Depression Research Lab, CBT Associates, and the Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment (Waterloo, Ontario). Her graduate research focused on healthy cognitive aging, specifically with respect to how motivation, goals, and memory change as we age. She strongly believes in challenging negative stereotypes about aging, as well as those regarding mental health more broadly. Leann has a background in neuroscience, having received her BA/BSc in Biology and Philosophy from McGill University, and her MSc in Brain and Mind Sciences from the University College London/University Pierre and Marie Curie in Paris, France. While she deeply values research, science, and empiricism, she also takes a critical perspective in how these methods produce knowledge. Leann also works with athletes and other high performers, with a specific focus on transition/retirement. She has sought out training and consultation in sport and performance psychology to further ground this work. Leann grew up playing sports (e.g., gymnastics, dance, soccer, track & field, Olympic weightlifting) at provincial and national levels, and was classically trained as a pianist until she was 18 years old. She went on to swim for McGill University, and was co-captain during her senior year. After varsity sport, Leann competed internationally as one of the top ranked Canadian Crossfit athletes (2014-2017). As such, she has first-hand experience with the joys and challenges involved in high performance. Leann is a member of the Canadian Psychological Association, the Ontario Psychological Association, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

Erinn Bickle is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (MACP), and Bachelor’s degrees in Child, Youth, and Family Studies (BASc), and Education (BEd). She completed her clinical internship with Trent University’s Counselling Services before serving as a staff therapist. Her role with the University focused on the delivery of walk-in consultation services, ongoing therapeutic support, crisis intervention, and group therapy. Erinn has experience providing therapeutic support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, chronic pain, and life changes. Erinn has training in several specific treatment approaches including Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Brief and Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Erinn is a compassionate therapist who focuses on providing support that is empirically-informed and tailored to each individual. Her approach to therapy centers around the cultivation of a safe and non-judgmental space that supports healing and promotes meaningful and fulfilling living. Erinn has a background in high-performance athletics and has represented universities in the United States and Canada as a varsity women’s volleyball player. Outside of her therapeutic work, Erinn enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, golfing, watching movies, and trying new restaurants.Erinn works out of our Stouffville clinic providing psychological services for clients who are north of Toronto.

Marlyse Bergstra is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree from the University of Toronto. She is also an accredited music therapist. She has experience working with both adolescents and adults, mainly within community mental health settings. The majority of her training is in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (including Cognitive Processing Therapy), and Emotion-Focused Therapy. Marlyse supports people with a variety of different mental health goals, including those who want to manage intense emotions positively, improve their mood, or use healthy coping strategies. Most recently, she has been working with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people in Toronto and has developed an expertise in providing survivors of trauma a place to heal from their past. Marlyse is especially effective at empowering survivors of childhood or adult emotional abuse to access self-compassion and self-love. Marlyse offers a warm, genuine, and honest approach. She collaborates with her clients to help them achieve what they are looking for through therapy. She is kind and compassionate while holding her clients accountable to their goals. Her music therapy background keeps her creative and open to holistic ways of healing.

I specialize in providing Cognitive and Dialectical Behaviour Therapies to children and teens, and providing parent support to parents. I love meeting and getting to know new clients so I can help them achieve their therapy goals. I completed my PhD in Child Clinical Psychology from the University of Windsor in Oct. 2019 and have experience working in a variety of settings (e.g., inpatient unit, Section 23 school, outpatient mental health program, community mental health, and private practice) and for a variety of presenting problems including anxiety, selective mutism, depression, low self-esteem, aggression, and emotion dysregulation. My research at the University of Windsor focused on Intimate Partner Violence in young adult dating relationships and I currently conduct program evaluation at Broadview Psychology. In my free time, I enjoy painting, doing yoga, eating at new restaurants, and cuddling my cats.

Nicole Lancaster is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Certified Music Therapist. Throughout Nicole’s graduate training, she focused on the use of music therapy in end-of-life care, with extensive work in inpatient oncology units and palliative care. Over the past couple of years, Nicole has been co-leading canoe expeditions in the Northwest Territories, Ontario, and Quebec for Inuit youth. These trips focus on building confidence and self-esteem in youth through challenging outdoor adventure and social-cultural exploration. Using a trauma-informed approach, Nicole’s practice draws upon various therapeutic models including Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Music Psychotherapy, and strength-based approaches. She deeply values authenticity in her practice and approaches each session with curiosity, compassion, and a desire to understand each individual’s unique lived experience.

My name is Agustina and I deliver psychotherapy services in-person or virtually. I specialize in providing services to those that are struggling to regulate emotions and behaviours accordingly. I work collaboratively with you to set up goals and work ourselves out of needing therapy.

Zahra is a registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She holds a master's degree in clinical psychology and is currently pursuing her doctoral candidacy. With over 8 years of experience in treating individuals facing diverse mental health challenges, Zahra has worked with adolescents, young adults, and adults dealing with issues like trauma, relational difficulties, academic concerns, and emotional dyregulation. Additionally, she is proficient in addressing personality, mood, and anxiety disorders. Throughout her career, Zahra has worked in various settings, including outpatient clinics, universities, and communities. In addition to her clinical work, she has several years of experience teaching psychology at the graduate level and promoting mental health within communities. Zahra has training in providing Cognitive behaviour therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, DBT-PE (prolonged exposure treatment for trauma, DBT with families and couples and Schema therapy. She believes in a personalized approach as she understands that each person's journey is unique. In her practice, Zahra embraces an integrative and collaborative approach, aiming to create a supportive and nurturing environment. As a therapist, Zahra describes herself as compassionate and open-minded. She deeply values her clients' vulnerability, recognising it as a courageous step toward growth. She not only has faith in her clients' inherent capacity to find joy and satisfaction but also believes in the profound healing power of a genuine human connection. Her goal is to walk alongside you on this journey of self-discovery and healing with empathy and genuine care. As an immigrant, Zahra considers her background a source of strength and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and anti-oppressive space for everyone.

I value honesty and compassion within the therapeutic relationship and practice my approach with acceptance, genuineness and empathy. I recognize and appreciate the uniqueness of everyone that I meet, and customize my approach to suit your distinctive needs. I offer an open, safe and non-judgmental environment for you to share your story. I received my Masters of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toronto. My experience as a practicing clinician includes working in both inpatient and outpatient capacities at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, with focused training and experience Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and CBT for psychosis, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Group Therapy and Family Therapy. I also currently work at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare providing crisis intervention services. I support adolescent and adult clients experiencing anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance use, low self-esteem, interpersonal conflict and difficulty managing strong emotions. It’s my role to facilitate conversation and support you in finding the pathway towards your preferred way of living. Together, we can explore your concerns and work towards lasting change. When I am not working, you’ll find me exploring new restaurants with family and friends. I find joy in a healthy balance of sports, good food and watching Netflix with my dog.

My role as a therapist is to facilitate your journey into self-discovery and guide you towards your personal goals. My aim is to empower you to remove emotional and psychological roadblocks. I am dedicated to providing a warm, supportive, and safe space for you to explore and grow, and empathy, compassion, and deep listening are the hallmarks of my practice. I provide a non-judgmental, anti-racist, and culturally sensitive counselling service in which I help you identify your difficulties and teach you the necessary skills to live a more meaningful life. I received a Master's degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the University of Toronto. I help clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, career and existential issues, and have experience working with youth, adults, and seniors from diverse backgrounds and communities. I have provided counselling and psychotherapy through online platforms, by phone, in community agencies, and hospital settings. Most recently, I have provided psychotherapy in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy program at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health and counselling field, I have extensive training in evidence-based therapies including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy. In my practice, I keep you in mind and customize my approach based on your needs.

You deserve a space that prioritizes your well-being and honours your unique journey. Work with a therapist who has felt the discomfort of exploring their layers and continues to walk along the healing path. There are moments that are hard and heavy. Yet among the way, you discover agency, liberation and the freedom to walk a new path. As a relational therapist, my work embodies an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed lens that is integrated into my collaborative, relational, client-centred approach. In our work together, we may explore your past and present relationships, life experiences, behaviours or coping strategies, surfacing the ones that may no longer serve you...and the ones you want to keep. No matter what you may be holding, we can help you find clarity, meaning, and healing so you can thrive.

Therapy can be confusing, scary, painful, and frustrating, but it’s also magical and so necessary. I am deeply passionate about this work – about you and your process of sitting with and naming and feeling all that is painful and scary within you and around you. Moreover, I am passionate about seeing you stepping into your own power and resilience and beauty. In our sessions, I will support you to become curious about yourself. We will explore parts of your journey/psyche that have felt shamed, scared, abused, confused, and silenced and we will offer these parts lots of love and understanding, so you can feel clarity, relief, and congruence. I work in a gentle, honest, intuitive, and creative way, and I am comfortable with a range of emotions and experiences including grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, childhood abuse and psychosocial trauma (including war), post-immigration experiences, relationship difficulties, self-actualization, and self-esteem issues. My practice is trans, queer, fat and sex worker affirming, and I welcome those who want to explore their sexuality, gender identity, and alternative relationship styles. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a supervisor at the Distress Centre of Greater Toronto. I have a lot of experience in front line crisis work, dealing with often very complex situations of intimate partner, sexual and child abuse, self-harm, as well as in-progress/imminent-risk suicide situations. I completed Advanced Somatic Experiencing® training for trauma resolution, and am dedicated to supporting folks who experienced marginalization, poverty and violence through trauma and social justice informed lens. Feel free to email me. I offer a free 20 minute consultation over the phone. I currently offer online sessions.

I offer support around depression, addiction, stuckness and life transitions. It's a drag, but the past matters to the present. I'll support you in the crisis right now, and help you get past old patterns that are holding you back. Online or in person at Broadview and Danforth in Toronto. Free 15-30 minute consultation. jamiesmithpsychotherapy@gmail.com

I have my masters degree in professional psychology and a graduate with her Honors degree in psychology from Queen's University. I have experience in providing psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for individuals and couples, dealing with a variety of emotional and psychosocial issues. I employ a holistic approach to therapy which is tailored to meet the needs of the individual drawing mainly from two models: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Adlerian Therapy. During your therapy sessions you will be treated with dignity and respect and with the belief that you have the capacity to make positive changes in your life. I will work with you to identify your specific goals of therapy based on any problems or issues that you may be dealing with, we will then collaborate on developing strategies to meet these goals. I believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading, skiing and love to spend time with my three children, family and friends.

The one thing life forgot to give us is a guidebook. Ever find yourself scrolling on Facebook or Instagram watching high school acquaintances post their job promotions or new engagements as you sit there comparing yourself? Ever think yourself into a frenzy as you try to figure out adult-ING hacks? Or maybe none of this sounds right and you’re here because sex isn’t what it’s been cracked up to be. Maybe you’re here because you want to reclaim your sexuality and discover new meanings of sex. That mythical “Life Guide Handbook” got lost in the mail a long time ago, but maybe you don't have to figure things out on your own anymore. I am a life transitions, new habits, anxiety, and sex therapy specialist. Together, we will look at your needs and the ways in which they are or aren't being fulfilled. You will leave each session with new skills or perspectives to apply in your life outside of session so that relationships with yourself, loved ones, and in the workplace can be improved. If you’re feeling ready to tackle these items or just want to get to my approach a little more, submit a request here on Therapy Owl. Let me join you on this journey to figure out life. I offer free 15-minute free consultations and am currently accepting new clients. As a Registered Social Worker, I am a reimbursable claim expense for most insurers.

Living is not easy. Living well is even more difficult. Finding safety, purpose and fulfilment may seem elusive. Many of us find ourselves entangled in the habitual patterns of the mind and heart. Repetitive mental and emotional habits can gain addictive power. This is because we may be compelled to keep doing them despite experiencing negative consequences. Once entrenched, these tendencies can make us feel stuck and in a chronic state of discontent. In my version of mindfulness-based therapy, which combines experiential and existentialist strategies, the aim is to disentangle from life-diminishing and self-limiting forces. I am trained in mindfulness and experiential therapeutic approaches. My passion is to assist in the process of the co-creation of who you feel you can and would like to become.

Andrea Sadler O.T. Reg. (ONT) is an Occupational Therapist, who has been working in the field of mental health for more than 21 years. Andrea Sadler offers Psychotherapy Services to individuals who may be experiencing depression, anxiety and/or other psychological concerns. Andrea Sadler uses a holistic client-centered approach, while providing support and strategies to assist clients through life’s challenging transitions. Andrea Sadler graduated from Queen’s University in 1994 and is in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario. Andrea’s experience in mental health, in both delivering treatment to individuals and in group settings, is strengthened by her additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and the Progressive Goal Attainment Program. In addition to her private practice, Andrea also works at Women’s College Hospital as the Coordinator of the Mental Health Day Treatment Program, as well as providing individual psychotherapy to clients of the General Psychiatry Program.

I am passionate about assisting clients to transform their emotional experience. When our emotion systems go awry, it can be difficult or impossible to meet our needs. This often leads to pervasive discomfort including symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or efforts to manage feelings through avoidance or distractions such as drinking, drug use, exercise, eating, and sex. I believe that emotions are most effectively changed by changing emotion with emotion. Emotion Focused Therapy combines empathy with evidence-based practices to assist clients in overcoming longstanding patterns of self-criticism underlying depression and anxiety, in letting go of challenging stuck feelings towards significant others in your life, and in seeking to heal from the impacts of trauma. Working in this way requires an openness to experiencing your inner world, and a motivation to approach and transform your emotion patterns.

You don't have to be alone in your struggle. It takes strength to seek support, and personal therapy can be an important part of self care. Whether you're feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, angry, or overwhelmed, your feelings have value, and connecting to them can help. Our earliest attachments can have a profound impact on the emotions we allow or deny, and how we behave in future relationships. We all long for connection, yet we can both reach for, and push away, opportunities to get it. Together we can understand how this might be happening for you. As an attachment focused therapist, I will help you to understand your early childhood experiences and how these may have impacted your personality, your relationships, and your self worth. We will also explore how you feel about your emotions, with the goal of greater emotional freedom or control. As a therapist I am engaged, present and curious, and I strive to create a safe and non-judgemental space for my clients. Please visit my website to find out more and book a no charge consultation. LGBTQ+ friendly.

I operate from a feminist, anti-racist and class conscious perspective with the goal of fostering agency, accountability and well being in individuals who want to be agents of change in their lives and in the world around them. I also strive to provide an outlet for the fear, sadness and rage that comes from bearing witness to and being the victim of systemic injustice and violence. I recognize that systemic issues will not be remedied through individual solutions, and make space for the contradictions that exist in this work. I offer a non-pathologizing approach to mental health that considers the individual, relational, material and systemic conditions of my clients lives. My goal, as a therapist, is to provide a space where healing, growth and connection can occur. I love working with clients who are seeking meaning in their lives, who want to act but don't know where to start.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist specializing in relational and emotional wellness and treatment in Canadian Asian communities. I am professionally trained to offer psychotherapy in Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and English with experiential approaches.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist who is looking to provide counselling to adults and adolescents age 13+ for a range of emotional and psychological issues including: Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Chronic pain, grief and bereavement, stress management, anger management, return to work, Adjustment Disorders, general health and wellness, relationship issues, people who have been involved in a workplace accident or motor vehicle accidents.

I believe all people have innate strengths, gifts and creativity, and can benefit from an empathic, curious, and safe therapeutic relationship through which to explore the material of their life. I offer counselling and psychotherapy that incorporates EMDR, expressive arts therapy, mindfulness and somatic approaches into a trauma-informed, attachment-informed, relational, intersectional and eclectic approach to therapy. I am passionate about supporting people of all ages to deepen their relationship to the wisdom within, and to grow and give voice to their experiences. I am an Expressive Arts Therapist and Master’s-trained Social Worker with more than a decade of experience working in both private practice and paediatric and adult health and mental health care settings. Many of us face challenges to our wellness, resilience and sense of balance. During difficult times, we may choose to seek professional support to assist in finding our way through. Feel free to reach out to explore working together.

I work from a model of health, balance and empathy by bringing into awareness the places where we get stuck and our unique ways of getting there. You know best when your patterns of coping are no longer working. A therapist's job is to support you in creating positive shifts in your life. This support may sometimes feel frustrating, especially when our familiar patterns of functioning are being challenged. I incorporate art, humour and paradox in sessions allowing for a creative, spontaneous exploration of your needs, contradictions and feelings and by providing a safe space where new possibilities and hope are possible. I work primarily with the Gestalt approach, which focuses on self-awareness, contact and the here and now. My style is attentive and responsive. You will get direct feedback from me in each meeting. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including Psychodrama, Drawing and Mindfulness based interventions. I work with adults, couples, and adolescents on issues such as loss, conflict, chronic health problems, body and identity concerns, as well as blocks in creativity. I enjoy working with individuals in private practice, as well as facilitating workshops and support groups. I run regular, experiential workshops at the University of Toronto.

I have been a psychotherapist in private practice for 35 years. I believe that change happens when people go beneath symptoms to root causes. Over the years I have helped many people change their lives.

People come to therapy for many reasons, usually because they are not happy with something in their lives. My role as a therapist is to help facilitate a process that results ultimately in positive change. It is you, the client, who does the actual work, but I help to create an environment where that work is possible. I believe that people will naturally move towards wholeness given the right conditions and that they have the resources available to deal with the challenges life brings them. Part of what I do is listen deeply to what you are telling me. That can be healing in itself. From that listening I reflect back to you what I hear in perhaps new ways – you might recognize something in what I say that you didn’t fully realize before. Or you might clarify what I’ve fed back to you and that will deepen both our understandings of your experience. I also encourage you to stay with and experience your feelings as you touch on them in our sessions. Sometimes that will feel hard, but you will also experience relief as you allow your truth to emerge. As they say, “The truth will set you free.” It is not only insight and self-awareness that is liberating – the actual experience of being connected to your authentic self expands your capacity to relate to your life and those around you with increased fulfillment and satisfaction. The work we do together is about exploring and uncovering your feelings, thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes. Through that process, you will learn more about who you are and what your needs, fears, desires, and strengths are. With that knowledge you will be better able to act in your life in a way that brings about positive change. I believe that the relationship we have as therapist and client is the most important ingredient in creating an environment where you feel safe enough to do the work. To that end, as well as bringing my empathy, caring, respect, and sensitivity, to our relationship, I work as a team with you, collaborating on how you want to proceed every step of the way. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a masters degree in counselling psychology and a bachelor degree in engineering. In addition to my private practice I’ve worked with clients in a rape crisis centre, an abortion clinic, a walk-in counselling clinic, a yoga community, and two post-secondary schools. With a background in yoga and meditation, I am interested in the intersection of eastern spirituality and western theories of psychological healing. Authors whose teachings reflect my working style include: Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, Pema Chodron, Brene Brown, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Geneen Roth, Esther Perel, and Sue Johnson, to name a few. Some of the issues I’ve helped people work with include: relationship difficulties, stress, anxiety, depression, food issues, life transitions, addictions, self-esteem, sexual and physical abuse, grief and bereavement, illness, and spiritual growth. I see both individuals and couples. If you feel that any of what I’ve said resonates with you or intrigues you and you would like to explore further whether we would be a good fit, please contact me to set up a free half-hour consultation. My office is in the east end of Toronto near Pape and Danforth.

Hello! I'm Jamie Smith and I've been an Addictions Counsellor for just over 5 years. I have many years of lived experience with Addiction. I have been sober for 9 years, and I have chosen to dedicate my career to helping others with their own struggle. If you are looking to quit drinking alcohol or other substances, please book a free introductory session to discuss goals to understanding your addiction and living a healthier life.

Hello , my name is Stephen Biggs. I go by Steve or Stephen and my pronouns are he/him. I am a mature, seasoned psychotherapist with nearly three decades of experience. If you are feeling overwhelmed and finding it hard to deal with life circumstances I can help you. I have a calm, steady approach which people find comforting in times of upheaval or crisis. I am a deep listener and I provide practical realistic guidance that taps into your strengths to help you get through difficult times and achieve your goals.​ Integrating cognitive, systemic and growth-oriented strategies I have a very relational approach.​ I have advanced training and specializations in sex therapy and marital counselling, and also have a lot of experience working with non-monogamy, multi-partnered relationships and kink. Many of my clients are professionals - educators, health care providers, and other therapists. ​I'm available for weekday and evening appointments.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by present challenges or haunted by past pain, experiencing a sense of disconnection, or yearning for improved relationships with both yourself and others? Are you seeking effective ways to manage your emotions, break free from unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors? I am committed to aiding individuals in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to lead more fulfilling lives. Many of my clients face challenges with: anxiety, trauma, depression, body image concerns, intense emotions such as guilt, shame, and anger, issues with self-esteem, coping with grief, and fostering healthier relationships. I specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotion Focused therapy. My extensive training also extends to: Compassionate Inquiry method, attachment-based, trauma-informed therapies, and mindfulness-based. For the last decade, I have treated clients in both outpatient and private clinical settings. My goal as your therapist is to facilitate your sense of agency. By creating a warm, non-judgmental & collaborative environment, together we work towards your goals for a meaningful and satisfying life. I offer a free phone consultation to see how I can help. If any of these resonate with you, I'm here to help you on your journey towards your goals.

Dr. Stacey Schell is a registered Clinical Psychologist, who received her Ph.D. from the University of Guelph in 2014. She works with children, adolescents, and their parents, as well as with adults. Her approach is collaborative, client-centred, empathetic, and warm, and she emphasizes individual strengths and autonomy, while also providing the necessary structure to allow for change. Having a background in motivational interviewing, she is particularly skilled in engaging clients in the treatment process and helping them build and maintain motivation for change. Dr. Schell has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of a variety of mental health difficulties, including: emotional dysregulation, trauma, mood, anxiety, suicidality and self-harm behaviours, substance use, behavioural difficulties, and eating issues. She has training and experience in several evidence-based treatment modalities, but works primarily from Dialectical-Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approaches, most often combining mindfulness, cognitive, and behavioural strategies to help clients reach their goals. Outside of work, she spends most her time reading, writing, staying active, and being outdoors with friends and her dog.

As a therapist, Tiffany values growth, resiliency and creativity and strives to support her clients with their inner growth, feeling grounded and reconnecting with themselves through the use of creative art-making. She believes everyone should be encouraged to have creative tools for self-reflection, self-regulating and self-expression. Her approach to understanding clients comes from an individual perspective informed by their social and cultural contexts. Tiffany works from a psychodynamic and reflexive point of view and incorporates a strength-based approach into her practice. Tiffany’s approach to therapy comes from combining two disciplines: art and psychology by using lines, colours, shapes, and symbolic imagery to create a helpful way to make sense of feelings that are difficult to talk about. People of all ages can benefit from art psychotherapy, and previous art-making experience is not required. Art therapy is a distinct discipline that combines the creative process and psychotherapy. Art making in a therapeutic setting is used as a way to understand who we are, express ourselves when words cannot, release stress and tension, and enhance life by creating something that did not exist before.

Dr. Madalyn Marcus is a registered clinical psychologist who has extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment of people with diverse clinical concerns including eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, self-harm behaviour, and interpersonal and adjustment related difficulties. While she has experience in a number of evidence-based treatments, her primary approach includes Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical-Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Regardless of the treatment model, Dr. Marcus has a warm and empathetic approach that fosters and builds off of peoples' strengths. She works in a collaborative fashion and is dedicated to assisting her clients achieve their therapeutic goals. Dr. Marcus's professional experience includes psychology positions in outpatient, inpatient, day hospital, community, and private practice settings. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from York University. When not working, Dr. Marcus enjoys spending time with her two children and her partner, being creative and active, and travelling when possible. To any potential clients, Dr. Marcus is very much looking forward to meeting you and beginning this journey along side you. She knows that the path towards reaching out for help can be a challenging one. Her hope is to work collaboratively with you to address any concerns you have. Please reach out.

Do you feel confused, powerless to make change, anxious, stressed out? Feeling alone, a hot mess, stuck in a pattern of thoughts and behaviours that aren't working for you? With the right support, you can break free of the past and change your future. By learning how to expand your awareness of your body and emotions, you can build your own toolbox of supports that help you step forwards into a happier, richer, life Gestalt psychotherapy is a relational psychotherapy that is grounded in our bodies and accesses emotions and your felt sense. You learn to access more of your physical cues, you are able to support yourself better, and are guided to bring your own unique voice into the space. I work from a spiritual perspective grounded in the buddhist philosophy of "beginners mind' where I am able to experience you free from judgement. I believe everything happens for a reason, our challenges can be interpreted as being challenges for our greater growth and understanding. Your wisdom is already with you, I can help you to reconnect. A safe space for LGBTQ+ clients. Sex positive & alternative lifestyles supportive.

I welcome clients with big "T" trauma with complex PTSD, ADHD and Autism. Clients wanting to explore and validate the presence of ADHD and Autism can be quickly assessed. Work includes assessing executive functioning skills. Therapy focuses on self-discovery, alleviating emotional pain or confusion by fostering a more accurate understanding of your past, present and future. I primarily work with EMDR to resolve trauma, anxiety and depression supported by CBT-based therapies. In addition, Narrative Therapy is offered to individuals who choose to work with reauthoring their lives. Group classes are offered for those seeking executive skills development. I am passionately committed to working with clients who want to work in a safe and compassionate therapeutic environment with a therapist who provides unconditional positive regard and respect regardless of where you are.

Let me help you attune to your feeling body and connect you with the wisdom and capacity to heal that is already within you. I use an interdisciplinary approach of psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness and movement. Currently accepting new clients, online only.

​I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist ​with a general private practice in downtown Toronto. I believe we all face challenges in our lives, and sometimes we need support to understand and work through them. My approach to therapy is collaborative and firmly grounded in an appreciation of diversity and inclusion. This means we work together to build a therapeutic relationship in which empowerment and growth is a valued goal. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples recognize their inner strength and working together to implement strategies that encourage insight, wellness, and growth. ​My practice philosophy is grounded in compassion and trust. ​I strive to create a safe, validating therapeutic relationship in which clients can explore their relationships with self and others, gain insight into challenges, and enjoy growth and wellness moving forward.

35 years experience has taught me much about successful therapy. Being understood, whether as an individual or within a couple is critical; my job is to listen well while bringing you my knowledge about how people work and how change happens. You bring knowledge of your life and together we have a conversation about what might allow change to happen. Sometimes, old stories get in the way and revisiting them is necessary to remove obstacles to change. This can only happen when people feel safe. Creating that nurturing environment is also part of my job. While therapy can be difficult, it is also an exciting and rewarding process. My approach to individual and couples work integrates such frameworks as Emotionally Focused Therapy, mindfulness and CBT. I am also interested in understanding how our brains work and how that offers possibilities for change. I work within an anti-oppression framework understanding individuals and couples in the context of their power relationships. I am experienced in working with individuals and couples on issues related to emotional regulation, trauma, loss, chronic illness, and communication to name but a few. Although my practice is highly varied, I have worked with people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans and HIV communities, providing individual and couples counselling.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) working in Ontario, Canada. Currently I am offering virtual 0-50$ "Pay What You Can Therapy" through Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario. I have worked with children of all ages and families of all kinds for many years, specifically supporting children with emotional and behavioral issues. Working with birthing people and parents is a personal passion for me as I believe it truly takes a village to raise not only children, but their parents/caregivers. We are all in this together and we all deserve more peace in this world.

I am Lisa M Kelly, (previously) a Registered Psychotherapist in downtown Toronto, providing online therapy in Ontario for relationships, relationship issues, dating, anxiety, relationship break-ups, life transitions, communication, self-esteem and loneliness. For over 12 years, I collaborated with individuals and couples to more deeply understand their experiences, concerns and needs. With the goal of catalyzing positive change, I helped them explore options for growth and communicate/relate more effectively. Across my career, I was fortunate to have been recognized annually on "Three-Best-Rated Marriage Counselling Toronto." I am grateful to have had the opportunity to engage in such meaningful work with so many special souls - to be emotionally present to my clients' vulnerability, "aha" moments and very inspirational growth.

You're feeling stuck. Perhaps you've had a loss or a change in your life, and you're unsure as to how you can move forward. Maybe you don't even know what is wrong, but you're not living the life you wanted for yourself and cannot even identify how you're feeling. Together, we can work towards uncovering your challenges and finding a way forward. I've been a Registered Psychotherapist since 2016. There is no one particular approach that I adhere to, as each person who comes to see me is different and has different needs. I may draw from CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Mindfulness, ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Narrative Therapy, or elements of Creative Arts therapies. I will be your partner. Specialties include loss (grief, divorce, relationships ending), caregiving and parenting, and aging.

Life can be hard to cope with. Do you feel overwhelming anxiety, sadness, grief, or shame, or you can't stop the flood of negative thoughts? These feelings affect your sleep, physical & mental health, ability to connect with others, & your ability to focus & learn. You might blame yourself or feel helpless. This can be isolating and feel so heavy & get in the way of living a full, happy, and authentic life, aligned with your values & needs. If you want support to uncover your inner compassion and wisdom, build resiliency, and live with greater happiness, ease, and connection, please reach out. I can help you. My psychotherapy approach to healing & transformation is integrative, and tailored to each client; it's based on cultivating self-compassion & grounded in research, building awareness & mindfulness; it's culturally sensitive. Mindfulness & self-compassion skills are not easy yet they are effective in supporting you, especially the wounded or hidden parts. I discovered mindfulness, compassion, and yoga in my journey of healing from stressful work & family situations. These approaches have sustained me & with them, I empower clients to learn how to be compassionate to themselves, build mindfulness, emotional balance, & autonomy. To learn more, email me for a 15-minute phone consultation or to book a session.

Are you feeling overwhelmed as a parent—unsure how to handle your child’s behavior or stuck in patterns that just don’t work? Whether you’re facing tantrums, screen-time battles, sibling conflict, or daily power struggles, parenting can be incredibly challenging. From toddlers to teens, every stage comes with its own stressors—and you don’t have to face them alone. I work with parents who feel stuck, exhausted, or uncertain about what to do next. Together, we focus on strengthening emotional connection, setting respectful boundaries, and managing behavior in ways that are effective and compassionate—without yelling, shame, or guilt. You’ll receive practical tools and a supportive, non-judgmental space to help you feel more confident, calm, and connected in your parenting. I am here to provide support with: For Parents of Young Children • Tantrums and emotional meltdowns • Picky eating and mealtime struggles • Bedtime resistance and sleep difficulties • Power struggles over routines and transitions For Parents of School-Age Kids • Sibling fights and constant bickering • Homework battles and school-related stress • Emotional outbursts and difficulty managing feelings • Anxiety, defiance, or low self-esteem • Screen- time battles For Parents of Teens • Lack of communication • Excessive screen time and social media use • Low motivation and academic struggles • Mood swings, anxiety, or increased conflict at home My approach is grounded in Attachment Theory, Emotion Coaching, Positive Discipline, Solution-Focused strategies, and Responsive Parenting. I tailor our work to the unique needs of your child, your family, and your values. Together, we’ll explore actionable strategies to help you reduce conflict, build deeper relationships with your child, and navigate parenting with more clarity and ease. If you’d like to explore working together, I offer a free 20-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

Gabrielle Iwaskow is a Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), and a certified Design Your Life Health & Wellness Coach with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. As a former athlete, with a love for psychology, Gabrielle is excited to now be leveraging all of her passions to do what she loves most: empowering millennial individuals during times of transition, with healing conversations and evidence-based mental skills that work. Why? Because she knows what it’s like to be a young individual with tons of inspiration struggling with a lack of clear direction. She also knows the power a single conversation can have to get you moving on the right path. As a dedicated, results driven professional who is highly skilled at quickly developing authentic connections, she feels incredibly fortunate for the training and support she has received that helped her find her purpose and she is excited to have the opportunity to help you find yours.

We are inter-dependently connected, and yet there is dis-connection. Healing involves connecting with ourselves through each other, and connecting to each other through ourselves. Interpersonal harm, systemic barriers and institutional violence impact each and every one of us. My practice is rooted in de-pathologizing, neurodivergent-affirming, anti-oppressive, de-colonizing, class conscious, trauma-informed frameworks, and enriched by my lived experience as queer, trans, and neurodivergent.I focus on three inter-related areas: 1) Gender, Sexuality and Relationships 2) Neurodivergence 3) Creativity and Work/Life Balance. I offer CBT, DBT, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Relational, and Feminist therapy, as well as therapies designed to assist in healing from gender, sexuality, and autism conversion therapies. I offer complimentary 30 minute in person consultations to help us decide whether we would be a good fit for each other.

To suffer is human – but to grow and heal is also human. In life, you might experience stress, anxiety, self-criticism, anger, sleep problems, chronic pain and disability, difficult transitions or relationships, and other challenges. Sometimes, you might feel so stuck or overwhelmed that your usual coping tools are not quite enough. It can be helpful to seek support from a professional who empowers you to overcome life’s challenges by helping you tap into your inner resources and develop new ones. I am a therapist with years of experience offering such support. I have 8 years of experience in mental health. I work with adults (17+) with diverse backgrounds, identities, and concerns. I value culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, accessible therapy; and I aim to provide a space of empathy, non-judgement, and unconditional positive regard. Drawing from Mindfulness, ACT, CBT, and other therapies, I support clients in changing how they relate to themselves and their experiences; modifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving; increasing their understanding of their emotions; and acting in line with their values. I help individuals find self-compassion and inner peace in the present moment while facing hardships; and I endeavour to bring empathy, authenticity, insight, and calm into therapy and into clients’ lives.