In-Person in Toronto, ON M6H 2X5
In-Person in London, ON
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Specializing in anxiety and OCD! Do you feel stuck in your anxiety? Are intrusive thoughts or memories bothering you and getting in the way of your life? Perhaps your anxiety is also affecting your ability to be present and to function in the ways that you would like to in your relationships, work, or school life. Maybe you have coping strategies that used to work in the past but are no longer as effective for you now. If this is the case, do these issues then lead you to experiencing feelings of shame, wondering if there is something wrong with you, or questioning if things will ever get better?
You are not alone and change is possible! Anxious thoughts and feelings do not have to dictate your life and relationships. Together, we will work on learning skills to help you decrease your anxious feelings, get unstuck from your thoughts, develop more helpful coping strategies, and get back into the relationships and activities that matter to you.
My commitment is to come alongside you with compassion and care to offer direct, practical support that can make a difference now. I utilize a mindful, values-based approach to help you get back to meaningfully engaging in your life – whatever that looks like for you! I would be honored to work with you as you seek to live your life more fully.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Christian clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- 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.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- 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.
Approach Description: My therapeutic approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Internal Family Systems, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 170
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medavie BlueCross. For clients with other insurance providers, receipts will be issued after each session and can then be submitted to your respective insurance provider, if applicable.
Education & Credentials
Joel Mayer MDiv
- Male
- License # 008457
- Licensed in Ontario
- Practicing Since 2018
Education: I have advanced training as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP) to help individuals better manage symptoms of anxiety, OCD, panic disorder and relationship issues.
Joel Mayer Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Toronto, ON M6H 2X5 and London, ON
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland And Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy via Jane App
I am a gentle, nonjudgmental and compassionate individual who enjoys connecting with people on a personal basis. I have a diverse educational background which includes clinical counselling, religious studies, and community development (local and international). I have experience working with people of various ages, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds. My counselling experience includes working with individuals dealing with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, anxiety, life transitions, depression, trauma, relationship issues (friends, couples, family of origin), attachment, grief, loss, self-esteem, addictions, sexuality, and spirituality. Using a values- and mindfulness-based approach, I desire to help you notice the areas where you are getting stuck, help you connect with your values, and then offer practical ways for you to move forward in the directions that are personally meaningful to you.