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What makes my therapy practice unique is the way I blend clinical skill with real-life understanding. I don’t just offer techniques—I create a space where you feel genuinely seen, understood, and safe to be yourself. My approach is mindful, trauma-informed, and grounded in emotional awareness and nervous system regulation, helping you not only process what you’ve been through, but also build the tools to move forward with clarity and confidence. As someone who deeply values growth, resilience, and self-connection, I walk alongside my clients in a way that feels supportive, empowering, and real. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply ready for something to shift—even if you can’t fully explain what that is—this is your sign to reach out. You don’t have to wait until things get worse to invest in yourself. Therapy can be the space where you slow down, reconnect, and start creating a life that feels more aligned, peaceful, and intentional.  

At Off the Beaten Path, we know that individual struggles don't exist in a vacuum. They're connected to the whole family system. That's why we work differently, where you might come to us for support with burnout or people-pleasing, while your teenager sees one of our therapists for identity questions or wellness. We coordinate, listen, and we often step outside of traditional office into nature because that's where some of the best conversations can happen, including the breakthroughs that happen while in movement. Using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and attachment-focused work, we help families actually understand each other. If you're looking for therapy that feels real, genuine, and gets real results, please connect.  

Reconnection is at the heart of my work. Many of the individuals and couples I support are thoughtful, capable, and high-functioning, yet find themselves feeling disconnected, whether from themselves or within their relationships. Often, this disconnection doesn’t happen all at once. It develops gradually through patterns that once served a purpose, but over time begin to create distance, pressure, or uncertainty. My approach to therapy is grounded, relational, and attachment-informed. I focus on helping clients understand the underlying patterns shaping their thoughts, emotions, and interactions, not to assign blame, but to create clarity. This includes exploring what is being said, as well as what may be harder to access or express. I aim to create a space that feels both safe and engaged. Alongside attunement and support, I offer gentle challenge to help clients move beyond familiar patterns and toward more intentional ways of relating. In our work together, we slow things down. We make sense of emotional responses, attachment dynamics, and survival strategies, so that change feels meaningful and sustainable, rather than forced Whether you are seeking individual support or navigating challenges within your relationship, therapy can be a space to reconnect, rebuild trust, and move forward with greater awareness.  

*New Clients Welcome/No Waitlist Currently* No one knows you better than you. A combination of talk and somatic-focused therapies are used to treat client concerns, and support a collaborative partnership where clients play an active role in their therapeutic growth and individual progress. You're invited to reach out and see if we might be a good fit and if online psychotherapy is right for you.  

(Currently Accepting New Clients) Hello and welcome! I'd like to start by acknowledging that starting with a new therapist can be super awkward, vulnerable, and challenging. It's a big risk to step out and say, "I'm struggling" or "I want something different for myself." My hope is to offer a safe space for you to show up as you are and sit with you in the complexity of life. One metaphor I love to use when talking about the therapy process is that we often come to therapy with a knotted-up bundle of yarn. Maybe this ball of yarn is formed from one type of yarn; maybe it's a mishmash of many colours, sizes and textures. However complex and knotted the yarn, I am here to sit with you as you notice, untangle, and wind up the ball. What I mean by this is I am here to help you make sense of yourself, listen to your story, and offer my support along the way so you can move towards your goals. If what I've shared resonates with you, please feel free to reach out to book a 20 to 30-minute free consultation. During this time, we will talk a bit about what brings you in and a bit about my approach and decide if we are a good match for the therapy journey. My schedule and emails from this website are managed through Spacious Mind Counselling.  

As an expert in the trauma, attachment, body and relationship therapy field, Patricia can support you in just the right way. Making changes, even small ones are easier with the help of a trained therapist. You are already courageous by taking the first step!  

I am a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC, CCPA) and a Registered Psychotherapist (RP, CRPO). I am accepted by BlueCross-Medavie, Green Shield, and Sunlife/Manulife (with OACCPP plans). I strive to embrace clients' uniqueness and individuality. My goal is to be a support for people as they navigate their own journey and their own selves.  

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.  

With over 20 years of experience in the corporate sector, I bring an understanding of how leadership demands, workplace cultures, and systems of responsibility can impact mental health and emotional well-being. My work sits at the intersection of mental health, leadership experiences, and cultural context, with attention to how culture, migration, intergenerational expectations, and identity influence stress, coping patterns, and relationships. I approach therapy as a collaborative and respectful process that recognizes each person’s strengths while offering a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to explore emotional experiences, develop insight, and support meaningful, gradual change aligned with your values and lived experience.  

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.  

I believe we all need to feel seen, heard, and supported as we navigate life’s challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, and loss. I see each person as inherently creative, resourceful, and whole, and I believe that within every struggle there is potential for growth and healing. I understand that each person’s experience is unique, and so is their therapeutic journey. You do not have to go through it alone. Having experienced significant life changes myself, I appreciate the importance of hope and the value of having a supportive space to explore what you are going through. ​  

Struggling with anxiety, OCD, or relationship challenges can leave you feeling stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, and constant "what ifs." My therapy practice is here to help you break free from these exhausting patterns. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel grounded, build confidence, and learn to navigate relationships and life with greater clarity and ease. If you're ready to feel more like yourself again, reach out for a free 15-minute consult—let's see if we're a good fit.  

Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or frustrated by repeated patterns that block the life you want? I provide psychotherapy in Toronto and online across Ontario for adults and couples. I work closely with clients to help build clarity, emotional resilience, and relational strength. My work integrates evidence-based approaches such as ACT, IFS, CBT and Narrative Therapy to empower you with insight and practical tools that support lasting growth. I work with: • Individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, and identity concerns • Men seeking resilience, emotional awareness, and relational balance • Couples healing from betrayal, communication breakdown, or disconnection • People navigating addiction recovery and life transitions  

I offer a safe, non judgemental space for people to reconnect with themselves & explore vulnerabilities without reservation.  

If you're looking for a judgement-free space, where your needs and goals are our top priority, then you've found the right place. Together, you and I will explore your experiences and what it is that brings you into therapy, in a way that facilitates self-empowerment and reduces shame. Taking a hard look at ourselves can be scary, and even a bit overwhelming. As a person-centered professional, I'll be there to support you in all of those intense moments, and hold space for you to let those feelings out. I offer 20 minute free consultations for us to see if we're a strong fit, before officially starting our sessions together. I specialize in ADHD management, anger management, addiction (online gambling), burnout, depression, and men's issues. Of course, you're welcome to bring anything into our sessions. Whatever the topic of our work together, it'll always be conducted in a zero judgement space. You deserve to be supported and cared for. Those challenges you've been facing can be overcome with the help of a professional. If you're in need of a safe space where you can openly explore your feelings and find a way forward, then give me a shout so we can get our first session together started.  

My commitment is to provide a high quality personalised service tailored to each person's unique needs and goals.  

’m a Registered Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in helping adults navigate anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and trauma—whether recent or rooted in the past. I work from an integrated mindfulness-based, CBT and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) approach, while adding in evidence-based tools, skills, and strategies tailored to your needs. Our work together can be process-oriented, skills-focused, or a blend of both. I have a particular interest in supporting people who experience anxiety including, worry, overthinking, panic symptoms. I also enjoy working with First Responders and WSIB clients facing occupational stress and trauma. My goal is to help you calm your nervous system, access and build more self-compassion, and strengthen your emotional resilience, with tools that you can carry with you for the rest of your life.  

I truly love helping people have a better relationship with themselves (and those around them as a side effect) and be able to make more conscious choices in their life and believe in what I have learned both personally and professionally to help people get there. Over my time as a therapist (and in going through my own journey) I have seen how that what brings people toward truly feeling better is learning to be more self compassionate, building acceptance of their own story and how it has affected their life and developing a more neutral relationship with the thoughts and feelings that they experience.  

You don’t have to figure this out alone. At Durham Psychotherapy, a diverse team of licensed clinicians offers warm, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, ADHD, OCD, grief and more. We make getting started simple: free 15-minute consults, fast matching to the right therapist, evenings/Saturdays, and direct billing where plans allow. Sessions are online across Ontario with in-person by request in Durham. Tell us what’s hardest right now—we’ll map a clear next step you can use this week.  

I know firsthand what it is like to live, move, and survive in a world that was simply not built with our bodies or identities in mind. As a blind therapist with low vision, my practice is informed by a heightened sensory and energetic attunement to movement, vocal expression, and the felt sense of what passes between us online. As a trans, queer, genderflux femme (she/they), I am deeply committed to providing accessible, non-gatekeeping care that actively welcomes your gender euphoria alongside your systemic exhaustion. In this online therapy space, the burden of translation is completely removed from your shoulders. You do not have to spend our time explaining or justifying the daily impacts of ableism, transphobia, or marginalization; you are met exactly where you are with an immediate, shared resonance. We will work at a pace that respects your boundaries, allowing you to safely unpack your burdens and build a deeper, kinder relationship with your own body. For local clients in the Vancouver area, we can also explore moving our therapy outdoors for walk-and-talk sessions once we have firmly established our therapeutic foundation and connection.