Find a Therapist in Canada

After over 20 years of struggling with insomnia, I discovered that there IS a safe, long-lasting strategy that's more effective than sleep meds in the long run. It profoundly changed my life. Now my passion in life is helping others reclaim their lives with better sleep.  

Hailey is a Registered Social Worker who is a passionate advocate for mental health and is committed to helping others navigate challenges while improving quality of life. Hailey specializes in the treatment of anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harming behaviours, as well as suicidal ideations. She believes that every person can benefit from talking with a counsellor; there is no problem too big or too small! Mental health is health - meaning we all have it! Hailey is passionate about mental health and dedicated to enriching the lives of her clients. Together she can work to identify your strengths and achieve wellness.  

I work with adults, often men, who know something needs to change but may not be sure how to move forward. You may be dealing with anxiety or self-doubt, a strong inner critic, relationship patterns that keep repeating, or simply feeling stuck despite functioning well in many areas of your life. My approach is practical, collaborative and focused on helping you understand what is keeping you stuck while finding realistic ways to make change. Together, we can work toward greater clarity, perspective and confidence in how you respond to the challenges in your life. I know that change is possible, and you don't have to figure everything out on your own. I offer a free consultation so we can talk about what brings you to therapy and whether working together feels like a good fit.  

Here at Serenity Ridge Therapy, Katie & Kaitlynn welcome you, where we are rooted in connection and grounded together. We offer a warm, collaborative space to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace. We are relational and trauma-informed, supporting both mind and body as you navigate stress, life transitions, relationship challenges or other struggles. Wherever you’re starting from, we’re here to meet you with care, curiosity, and respect for your unique journey.  

I am a clinical psychologist supporting and helping families, youth and adults for over 20 years. My expertise is in addressing various anxiety and mood disorders as well as helping manage difficult life transitions and circumstances. I also have expertise in working with parents on developing effective parenting skills and in helping them learn how to respond to their child's anxiety. I value compassion in treatment as well as mutual collaboration, and my approach is to tailor my interventions depending on the clients’ needs.  

My approach is compassionate, intuitive, and grounded in the deep knowing that healing is possible—because I’ve lived it. Everything I offer is rooted in what has personally helped me heal complex trauma and reconnect with my True Self. I blend Internal Family Systems (IFS) with somatic practices to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel seen, supported, and empowered to shift out of survival mode. I know there is so much more to life than just getting by—and if you're ready to experience that for yourself, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.  

Tom Caplan is a Psychotherapist in private practice who works with individuals, couples, families and groups, has had extensive experience in this work and makes every effort to accomplish this in as short a time as posible to improve quality of life.  

I am a holistic practitioner, supporting individuals, couples and families in their journey of healing and recovery, for last 13 years. As a therapist, I am cognizant of all the struggles that one endures on daily basis. The traumas that you have withheld for decades probably. The challenges you face everyday in your basic daily functioning. The stress, anxiety and depression that sometimes can cloud you, does impact all domains of your beautiful life. All you need is to connect with yourself to unlock your true potential, in a safe space. I am excited, happy, and honored to walk this journey of healing with you.  

I work with teens and adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, low mood, shame, people-pleasing, or addictive patterns and are tired of doing it alone. In a warm, non-judgmental space—online across Ontario and in-person in Pickering—I’ll help you slow down, understand what’s really going on underneath the symptoms, and build practical tools so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.  

I offer a personalized approach to therapy based on psychoanalytic psychotherapy. After getting to know you we can decide on your goals for change. We explore in depth patterns that may be an obstacle to your growth so that you can decide whether to change them( or not). This approach is a process we go through together and the change is long standing. You will have a better understanding of your deep self and better control of where you want to go as well as better connection with others.  

I have ten years of experience working with a wide variety of people and I have worked with a variety of mental health concerns in community and clinical settings. I am a trained forensic and clinical psychologist and I have a passion for working with trauma, grief, and sexual or narcissistic abuse recovery. My approach to counselling is accessible and laidback. I do not work from a manual which can come across as inauthentic and stuffy. I enjoy walking alongside my clients when they are struggling and sharing a laugh and celebrating their victories. I take the time to get to know the person(s) sitting in my office to understand what therapeutic approach may work best and work with that person to help them implement and maintain meaningful change.  

I have Master's Degrees in Clinical Psychology and Counselling. In addition to professional training and experiences in psychotherapy and treatment, behavioral intervention, and neuropsychological assessments, I use my previous PhD and current doctoral studies to supplement my clinical practice using both clinical-scientist and scientist-practitioner models.  

Dr. Burgess works to provide care in a way that is compassionate, non-judgmental, client-centred, and evidence-based. She is experienced in providing services for individuals from the 2SLGBTQI+ community and is committed to providing culturally sensitive treatment for all clients. Dr. Burgess has experience providing therapy for a range of clinical concerns including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image concerns, self-criticism, perfectionism, assertiveness, communication skills, and difficulties forming relationships with others (including both peer and romantic relationships).  

I truly believe that each and every one of us holds the strength to transform ourselves and our lives in a meaningful way - sometimes, we just need a little support to get there. Specializing in anxiety, eating disorders, body image, depression, self-esteem, and grief/ loss, my approach is client centred - recognizing that through the challenges, experiences, and traits that make us who we are, we deserve therapy that is unique to us.  

Very little about human experience surprises me anymore — yet people continue to move and inspire me. I am deeply open-minded, curious, and grounded in a strong sense of relational and community responsibility. My work is shaped by decades of clinical practice and by a lived understanding of complexity, resilience, and care under pressure. I bring steadiness, intuition, and a thoughtful sense of humour into the therapeutic space, creating an environment where people can feel safe enough to speak honestly and begin to heal. ​ I am also attentive to the spiritual, cultural, and meaning-making dimensions of people's lives, including experiences of spiritual or religious harm, loss of community, and the search to rebuild identity after trauma. Therapy is not about fixing what is broken, but about creating space for integration, dignity, safety, and renewed choice. ​ Professionally, I have worked within provincial mental health and welfare systems and continue to support charitable and community-based initiatives focused on intimate partner violence. I have also been involved in a federally funded research project examining coercive control and the challenges faced by culturally insular communities, work that informs my clinical and supervisory practice. ​​ My therapeutic approach is integrative, relational and responsive to each person's inner world and culture. I draw primarily from psychodynamic and relational traditions, alongside somatic and trauma-informed approaches, adapting therapy to the pace, needs and lived experience of the individual. This includes support for individuals affected by intimate partner violence, spiritual abuse, and trauma within religious or culturally insular communities.  

Overly emotional...too soft for your own good...do these judgements sound so familiar? If yes, you have found your tribe! I am passionate about working with individuals whose unique personality traits characterize them as highly sensitive. My clients are highly intuitive and experience life and emotions profoundly. Many of my clients, despite their best efforts, find themselves stuck and struggling with ineffective coping patterns to help manage symptoms from traumatic experiences, anxiety, self-doubt, grief, and loss. I strive to help clients reestablish a flexible and compassionate connection with their inner-most voice while developing skills to weather even the most volatile emotional storm - empowering clients to reclaim the rich and meaningful life they want.  

Accepting New Clients Feeling like your mind doesn't slow down, no matter how hard you try? Maybe you're overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in patterns you're not sure how to step out of, or navigating ADHD, anxiety, grief, or chronic health challenges without knowing where to turn. Maybe you're trying to understand yourself more clearly, or figure out how to move forward in a way that actually feels sustainable. Together, we can slow things down, build insight, and help you feel more grounded and confident day-to-day. We'll start with a free consultation call. I work with individuals 16+ from diverse backgrounds, including 2SLGBTQA+ and neurodivergent communities, as well as those living with chronic illness or disability. Currently completing my Master's degree, I offer a space that is affirming, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Somewhere you can show up without the mask. My approach draws on CBT, ACT, DBT, ERP, and trauma-informed, mindfulness-based practices. I support clients with anxiety, burnout, OCD and phobias, ADHD, grief, life transitions, women's health, and chronic health concerns. Sessions adapt to you, with a focus on connection, emotional regulation, and practical strategies that fit your real life.  

I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, men’s mental health, and neurodivergence. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or struggling to make sense of your experiences, therapy can be a place to slow down, gain clarity, and find a way forward that actually works for you. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can show up as you are without pressure to “have it all figured out.” I understand that for many, opening up or finding the right words can feel challenging. We’ll move at your pace, in a way that feels comfortable, practical, and respectful to your needs.  

Welcome! At North Star Therapy, empathy and understanding is central to our practice. We know reaching out for help is a courageous step, and we approach every client with respect, compassion, and an open mind. We strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard and validated, fostering a sense of trust that is essential for the therapeutic journey. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and navigate the complexities of your life and work towards meaningful change. We are here to help. Let's talk about how to get started living the life you want. Our clients bring a range of concerns to therapy, including relationship issues, parenting, sexual and gender identity, trauma, grief, anger, depression, anxiety, racism and other inequalities, intergenerational trauma, body image, work/career goals, feeling "stuck," and finding meaning in life. If any of these concerns feel familiar, or if you have any other issues you'd like to unpack, don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to exploring how we might work together.  

(ENGLISH BELOW) Je suis convaincue que le meilleur levier pour le bien-être d’un ado est une mère qui se sent en sécurité et outillée. Trop souvent, on s’épuise à essayer de contrôler l’incontrôlable. Je le sais, je l’ai vécu. Ma mission est de normaliser vos réactions : ce n’est pas un manque de volonté, c’est votre système nerveux qui réagit au stress. Formée à l’approche polyvagale, je vous offre un espace pour calmer cette réponse de "survie" et retrouver votre clarté. En stabilisant votre propre boussole, vous ne faites pas que traverser l'adolescence : vous transformez durablement la dynamique familiale. ENGLISH: I believe the most powerful tool for a teen’s well-being is a mother who feels grounded and safe. Too often, we exhaust ourselves trying to control the uncontrollable—I understand, I’ve been there. My mission is to normalize your experience: your reactive moments aren't a failure, they are your nervous system responding to stress. As a Polyvagal-informed Social Worker, I provide a space to soothe that 'survival mode' and regain your clarity. By stabilizing your internal compass, you don’t just survive the teen years—you transform the entire family dynamic from the inside out.