LGBTQ+ therapists in Banbury-Don Mills, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(qualifying), MACP
You may be here because how you usually cope is not working right now. Sometimes we can feel 'stuck' or a 'burden' to those around us. I have a passion for working with individuals, youth, and families who are currently or have previously experienced; interpersonal conflict, anxiety, depression, trauma or complex trauma, grief, and issues with coping in daily life. Every client is different and I strive to work collaboratively with you to find a comfortable rhythm that best suits you. I focus on building a strong and trusting relationship together and knowing what you are getting into will help mediate those fears.
I have my Master’s in Counselling Psychology and am a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists. I have done post-graduate certifications in; Addictions and Mental Health, Clinical Traumatology, and therapeutic modalities (including Motivational Interviewing, DBT, CBT, Structural Family Therapy, EFT, and IFS). I am a trauma focused therapist.
I come at this work from years as a peer support facilitator. I've sat with individuals, families, and groups during exceptionally difficult periods in their lives. What I know how to do is to sit with what is hard, to listen empathetically, to build a space of safety and non-judgement, and create an authentic dialogue with you as we get to know one another.
4 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
EMDR and Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Are you grappling with the question, "How do I overcome this?" A common hurdle individuals often articulate when discussing emotional distress is feeling immobilized. If you're encountering difficulties progressing in your career, relationships, or rediscovering lost joy in life, you might be grappling with unresolved trauma or unaddressed attachment needs. These challenges can manifest physically, such as chronic pain, headaches, or fatigue. We take the time to empathize with your unique journey that has led you here.
You might be navigating through anxiety, depression, or intense emotions like fear or anger. Ultimately, you might feel disconnected and wrestle with existential questions about your beliefs or purpose. Our aim is to offer the support you need to move forward. We endeavour to guide individuals towards a deeper understanding of themselves and how to authentically engage with the world around them.
Recognizing that addressing trauma requires vulnerability and emotional investment, we prioritize cultivating a safe, non-judgmental space for our clients. Our approach to trauma therapy is integrative, aiming for holistic healing. We follow a three-step process: 1) Building a comprehensive understanding of your experiences; 2) Crafting a personalized treatment plan; and 3) Assisting you in finding inner peace and resolution.
22 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
11 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Our goal is to help our clients retrieve their forgotten creativity and utilize it to better problem solve and cope with their issues. If you feel stuck in your day to day routine, work, or relationships we help you search for a new perspective in life. Anxiety management, anger management, and emotional regulation in adults play an important role in helping them succeed in personal interactions, and professional endeavours. We help you identify the emotional and psychological blockers, traumas, and stressors and provide you with strategies to better cope with them.
14 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Lauren Jin Yong Schneider
Registered Psychotherapist, R.P. (Qualifying)
Lauren is a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) providing therapy for individuals and couples in-person and virtually in the province of Ontario. She helps support clients with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational and family dynamic concerns, trauma, and disordered-eating. Lauren also works with couples experiencing concerns related to communication, betrayal and trust, emotional distance, sex and intimacy, and life transitions (marriage, divorce, loss, childbirth).
Lauren holds a master's of counselling psychology degree from the University of Toronto. Her experience supporting individuals has given her a deep appreciation for the diversity and resilience that lies within each individual and a commitment to empowering each client in their healing journey to take control of their lives and align with their values and authentic self-expressions. Her priority is ensuring therapy is a safe environment where clients feel safe to express themselves and their areas of concern.
She is happy to provide free a free consultation to chat further about your reasons for seeking therapy, fitness to work together, and to give you the space to ask any questions you may have!
1 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Gwen Shandroski, Expressive Arts Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc, S-LP(C), R.P.
I help my clients/patients feel comfortable to begin therapy. I have gone through this process as a client and as a therapist many times. Feeling understood and having someone help you take a look at what is going on can be very refreshing and provide some hope. My background in speech-language pathology has prepared me to work with clients who have difficulty expressing themselves. Expressive arts therapy is an alternative way to reach feelings and represent the experience you're having.
28 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Sarah Houazene
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I help teenagers and adults manage anxiety stemming from life transitions, interpersonal difficulties, and trauma. Anxiety and past experiences should not define one's value or future, and we can make active changes to overcome these challenges. Many complain about how exhausting anxiety can be - but we don't have to resign to living like this forever. The way I see it, the goal of therapy is to both get to know yourself and your anxiety, but also to take back control to minimize its impact on relationships and academic or professional development. I also her people who have suffered from childhood trauma by improving their sense of self-worth and sharing their stories in a safe environment.
3 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We are a Toronto based holistic wellness therapy practice focusing on the mind-body connection. We are a team of Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Social Workers, Registered Dieticians and a Naturopathic Doctor.
Psychological therapy at The Cohen Clinic will help you gain a better understanding of yourself with effective coping skills to help you make changes. Using evidence-based approaches, the therapy we provide you with is proven to increase your happiness and motivation. Dietetic services at the clinic will improve your physical health in order to better support your mental health.
We are dedicated to assisting you in overcoming difficulties in your life. We will work with you to identify goals you wish to achieve and provide you with evidence-based health services. We will help you reach your highest potential based on clinical skills which have been honed through education and varied work experiences.
Contact the clinic today to start the conversation about your mental and/or physical health. The Clinic Coordinator will provide you with a free phone consultation to discuss your needs and provide you with information.
We are Ontario based therapists who are here to help!
10 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Andrea Rowell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
If you're looking for a down-to-earth therapist who can also guide you to create a meaningful difference in your life, we may be a great fit. My primary priority is to create a connection with you, and then we can move forward with a combination of the types of evidence-based approaches best suited for you.
5 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Nisrine Maktabi
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Psychology
Overcome any internal obstacles that are keeping you from achieving your own true potential. The past is no longer here chaining you to old ghosts. Break your internal chains, and see how it feels like to inhabit the real you.
16 Years Experience