Children therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Children
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
Children
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
They say our greatest weakness lies in giving up! We have all been there. I decided that if life was going to be difficult, I would become its greatest “warrior” and teach others to do the same. Too often we use our armour to hide our inner selves, rather than see it as our strength which only comes from taking a risk, facing our fears, taking a step forward, and learning that every battle is won with wisdom. I am here to empower you to take that chance on yourself — your mind is a powerful force, but you are its master.
Through various forms of therapy, one can explore different perspectives, coping skills, and motivators to establish better relationships; self-esteem and self-direction; deal with complicated family or couple dynamics; face a significant crisis or transition; manage substance use or addiction; and collaboratively make cognitive and behavioral changes to better emotional, mental, and even physical health!
2 Years Experience
Children
Jennifer Ritchie Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CYW
*Accepting new clients for immediate booking* Life can be hard. Sometimes we find ourselves asking how we got here and sometimes it's hard to know where to start. We just know something doesn't feel right and these feelings can consume and overwhelm us. Perhaps you're experiencing some setbacks or challenges that you're finding difficult to cope with like anxiety, depression, loss, relationship issues, family conflict, or maybe you're just feeling really stuck. It's difficult to put into words how we feel when we don't understand what's really going on in our heads. If it feels like things are falling apart and you're feeling lost or overwhelmed or unable to cope alone, allow me to support you in finding your way back to feeling like you again.
Visit my website at www.jenniferritchietherapy.ca for more details or to schedule your first appointment.
19 Years Experience
Children
McDowall Integrative Psychology and Healthcare
Psychologist, Psychologist, Registered Psychotherapist, Pre Registration Professionals
Our mission at McDowall is to provide hope, health empowerment and to encourage personal responsibility so individuals, no matter how challenging their circumstances, become positive agents of change during their process of psychological and physical recovery. We are here to help!
19 Years Experience
Children
Nave Nijjar, Hear to Heal Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
I'm a passionate Psychotherapist specialized in Trauma and Sexual Assault for children, youths, adults, and families impacted by the trauma. I will safely challenge your negative thoughts and help you unblend your suffering to discover a new self energy. I provide services around anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, witnessing domestic violence, bullying, and acts of war), both historical and present. Additionally, grief, confidence/self-esteem, teen stress, family issues. I also provide psychoeducational support to non-offending parents/caregivers of our younger participants so that they are able to better support their children. I carry a compassionate aura and some humor in our sessions!
7 Years Experience
Children
Nakasha Ogbonna
Registered Social Worker, RSW
I am a dual province (Ontario & Alberta) registered social worker specializing in mental health. Before entering private practice, I served as the University of Calgary’s Mental Health Consultant where I was the primary on-campus therapeutic support for staff, faculty, and post doctorates. I now work in private practice supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups. I also have specialized training and experience working with first responders and their families in dealing with operational stress injuries. My breadth of experience includes work with patients accessing community public health as well as school aged youth in primary and secondary school divisions.
Life is hard enough. Therapy does not need to be overly stressful. For this reason I take a relaxed approach, infusing light humour while discussing your deepest thoughts and concerns. I aim for your time with me to be one of the best parts of your week, because it is where you know you can be your authentic self with a warm and non-judgemental supporter.
Therapy can work for anyone when there is a strong relationship between the client and therapist. For this reason I prioritize building a strong therapeutic partnership with my clients that is grounded on transparency, empathy, and unconditional support. Think of me as a GPS for your mind. You pick the destination and I’ll show you how to get there.
5 Years Experience
Children
ThriveWell Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW / RP
Take the next step towards discovering a brighter today and tomorrow. ThriveWell Counselling offers a free 30 min Meet & Greet. Our therapists provide short, longer-term and ongoing therapy that can help you take the next steps in your wellness journey. Embarking on a transformative journey towards emotional well-being, takes courage and strength. We are very glad you're here, and look forward to supporting your holistic well-being both inside and out.
6 Years Experience
Children
Simply Connected Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Now accepting new clients for in-person sessions and virtually! We are so happy that your strength and courage have guided you to reach out. It is always a good time to start exploring, and we are more than honoured to be a part of this with you. We value the therapeutic relationship that we create and am aware that growth happens when we feel connected to something or someone. We will meet you where you are at and assist you to draw on your resources and your strength. We am looking forward to connecting with you! To book a free consult online: https://simplyconnectedtherapy.janeapp.com/
8 Years Experience
Children
Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
My specialities are helping individuals and couples facing: sex addictions, healing affairs, sexual trauma or abuse, porn addiction, love addiction and sex crimes. This includes the person experiencing these challenges, and their partners or spouses who are confused and hurt, as well as their families.
According to Parole Services, I have never had someone re-offend while under my care. I have only had 5 couples of 300+ ever separate under my care. I can help with sexual enhancement, growing in intimacy, and relationship recovery. Imagine the possibilities that good therapy can have in your life!
I have proven history of being effective with the most complex situations and people. Unlike others, I will not be surprised or overwhelmed by anything you say. I will effectively match the right technique to the person or situation. The focus is on you.
Trust that you can break free from the fear, confusion, frustration, and powerlessness.
And we know that it’s important for you to trust a therapist who can actually help.
You've come to the right place.
14 Years Experience
Children
Dr. Robert T. Muller
Psychologist, Ph.D., C.Psych.
Working with survivors of trauma or PTSD, I help people who have struggled with a painful past. In Toronto, practicing for over 25 years, I work with individuals and families struggling with interpersonal trauma or PTSD, difficult family relationships, or those in high distress from loss & grief, or people trying to cope with eating disorders, anxiety, or emotional pain.
30 Years Experience
Children
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist
We are a team of dedicated and experienced therapists who are here to help. We know that you are unique and there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. We are interested in understanding who you are and what will work best for you! Our therapists are integrative and have training in DBT, CBT, EMDR, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, psychodynamic therapy and various modalities of couples therapy.
Therapy can be challenging but seeing the benefits of creating lasting change are so worth it!
14 Years Experience
Children
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
Children
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
Hi I am Dr. Kim Edwards, a Clinical and Health Psychologist registered in Ontario and New York. Dr. Edwards has significant experience with complex cases and sees children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns including:
✓ anxiety
✓ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
✓ body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRB)
✓ chronic pain and somatic symptoms (e.g., headaches)
✓ depression
✓ difficulties coping with stress
✓ emotion-regulation challenges
✓ excoriation disorder (skin picking or dermatillomania)
✓ low mood
✓ OCD
✓ trichotillomania (hair pulling)
✓ tic disorders / Tourette syndrome
9 Years Experience
Children
Rachel Brennan
Registered Psychotherapist, B.Sc., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you feel like your anxiety stops you from living your life? Like self critical thoughts are always running through your mind and your brain won't "shut off"? Or maybe you've been through trauma that you feel like keeps affecting you in the present? I specialize in supporting teens and adults to help you have more confidence, feel more in charge of your own life and finally feel hopeful about your future again. My work is rooted in compassion and together we can equip you with the tools to cope with life's challenges, understand yourself better, and go from surviving to thriving in order to create the life that you deserve.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, adhd, self-esteem + body image issues, trauma and more. I have trainings in multiple therapeutic approaches to help you with the tools that you need for sustainable healing. I'd love to help you deepen your understanding of yourself, break free from what is holding you back, and create a more confident you.
I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all in therapy and use an individualized approach to suit all of my clients needs. With me by your side, we are not just tackling surface level issues, we are diving deep. You deserve a therapist who truly gets it and can help you create lasting change. Contact me to book your free phone consult today!
2 Years Experience
Children
Dr. Nilgun Turkcan Ataoglu, BCT, RDT
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Licensed & Registered Creative Arts Therapist
I am a Creative Arts Therapist, a Registered Drama Therapist - RDT, a Board-Certified Trainer - BCT, a supervisor and I am the founder and the director of Creative Arts Therapy Center…I have over 22 years of experience in promoting growth and healing through engagement in the arts.
Becoming a creative arts therapist has been long, extremely exciting and rewarding journey for me. Since I was a child, I was often expressing my thoughts and feelings through art, storytelling, role playing and writing poems, which made me to discover the healing power of arts at very early age. In 1999, when I found out about the MA Program in Creative Arts Therapies, at Concordia University, in Canada and I was accepted to the Master’s studies, my biggest dream came through. During my two years internships at McGill University Hospital, I became aware of my abilities to listen and have empathy towards others' suffering. After graduating and having for 11 years clinical experience, my motivation and curiosity about the field led me to start my PhD study in Expressive Therapies Program at Lesley University, in Boston. During my twenty-two years of clinical experience, I have privileged to help and to witness so many people to discover the meaning of their shattered life and to be empowered by creating and rewriting their life stories through drama, art, dance and music. To experience the honor of being entrusted with deepest secrets or overwhelming experiences also to experience with and to ''hold'' another human being through the process of healing, and transformation is the greatest reward one can experience.
For scheduling an introductory free session please contact.
I can't wait !
23 Years Experience
Children
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
Children
Samantha Cervino
Life Coach, Life Coach | Yoga Teacher | Personal Development Mentor | Published Author | Reiki Master, EFT Meridian Tapping Pract.
As a personal development mentor, life coach, and energy healer, I have helped many people find their life purpose, create a well-balanced life and greater personal success by showing them how to tap into their limitless potential. My clients are successful in achieving clarity of mind, adopting a positive mindset as well as positive habits in order to live a happier life with confidence and better health. I offer a free consultation call. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
7 Years Experience
Children
Bridges Clinical Hypnotherapy Services
Hypnotherapist
I am here to guide you through any obstacles you may currently be facing. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply, to better cope with change...and quite possibly, to help you find the solution that bridges the gap between where you find yourself right now and where you wish to be.
6 Years Experience
Children
Yidia Xin
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, registration no. 13745
Hello, I'm Yidia, a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist committed to supporting individuals on their journey to mental and emotional well-being. With a deep understanding of the challenges we face in today's complex world, I offer a safe and nurturing space for healing and growth.
As a trained and licensed psychotherapist, I bring expertise in various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, and solution-focused therapy. My goal is to tailor each session to meet your unique needs and collaboratively work towards your goals.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, I provide a non-judgmental environment where we can explore the underlying issues, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and strive to create a warm and trusting atmosphere where you can feel truly seen and heard.
I am deeply passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles, discover their inner strengths, and live fulfilling lives. Together, we will navigate the challenges you face, unlocking your potential for growth, resilience, and self-empowerment.
If you are ready to embark on a transformative journey towards positive change, I invite you to reach out and schedule a session. I look forward to joining you on the path to greater well-being and a more meaningful life."
Feel free to personalize and modify this statement to align with your own experiences, specialties, and therapeutic approach.
4 Years Experience
Children
Susanna Damiani di Vergada
Registered Social Worker
I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I have experience providing evidence-based therapy to couples, families and individuals.
Working from an integrative eclectic approach that draws from multiple theories and approaches to address the unique needs of each person, I offer services in English and Italian.
My practice is informed by my experience working with individuals and families with diverse backgrounds in community organizations, outpatient clinics, hospital settings, government administration, and private practice.
3 Years Experience