I believe that healing happens through connection, curiosity, and being truly seen. I work with individuals and couples navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, identity, stress, anxiety, grief, and questions of meaning and belonging. My most aligned client is someone seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships, who wants to move beyond simply coping toward greater self-awareness, authenticity, and connection. As a relational therapist, I honour each person's story, strengths, culture, and lived experiences, and I see therapy as a collaborative process of growth and transformation.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
Approach Description: I draw on a relational, attachment-based approach, integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and existential/humanistic perspectives to help clients build self-awareness, connection, and meaningful change.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $190
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Limited reduced rate / sliding scale slots available.
- Accepts Insurance
- Nearly all insurance policies cover psychotherapy from Social Workers & Psychotherapists! After each session, we will direct bill your insurance or you'll receive a receipt which you can use for submitting a claim.
Education & Credentials
Makai Livingstone RP (Qualifying)
- Male
- License # 22781
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2022
Education: Diploma, Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy (TIRP), expected November 2026. Training grounded in relational, attachment-based, trauma-informed, and psychodynamic models, with coursework in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential and Anti-Oppressive approaches.
Makai Livingstone Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Pickering, ON L1V 7G5 and Oshawa, ON
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: JaneApp
I offer support for individuals and couples through relational psychotherapy, with a focus on emotional regulation, communication, relationship patterns, life transitions, and personal growth. I draw from a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to help clients develop practical tools, deepen awareness, and create meaningful shifts in their lives and relationships.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with CRPO, with training in relational psychotherapy, peer support, and trauma-informed care.
Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we take time to understand your experiences, identify what you hope to change, and explore the patterns that may be impacting your life and relationships. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can move at your own pace while developing insight, building skills, and working toward meaningful change.
My journey to becoming a therapist began long before I entered the therapy room. Throughout my career, I have been drawn to roles centered on supporting people, building community, and creating spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. My work in a community health centre strengthened my commitment to accessible, culturally responsive mental health care and deepened my understanding of the ways our experiences, relationships, and environments shape our wellbeing. I also understand the transformative power of therapy personally, having experienced my own journey of healing and growth, I don't just support the process, I have walked through it myself.
Becoming a relational psychotherapist allowed me to bring together my passion for human connection, my experience supporting others, and my commitment to helping people create meaningful change. I approach therapy with warmth, confidence, and respect for each person's unique story. I believe clients are not defined by their challenges, but by their capacity for growth, resilience, and connection.
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and finding the right therapist is an important part of the process. I invite you to reach out to explore whether we may be a good fit.