Find a Therapist in Canada

Do you struggle with ADHD or Autism symptoms? Do you struggle with Anxiety? Are you stressed or burnt out? Have difficulty regulating your emotions? Do you feel you lack a sense of belonging or struggle to make meaningful connections? Do you struggle with self-loathing or have a poor self-image? If you want to release your fears, experience a less stressful life, rediscover yourself, and have a much happier life, I am here to support YOU. As a passionate therapist, I strive to meet my clients where they are. I will work collaboratively with YOU to identify your needs, develop an individualized treatment plan and learn effective skills to unravel any patterns that keep you stuck, develop meaningful patterns to alleviate your symptoms, improve your well-being and forge ahead.  

Life is full of transitions, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're navigating personal struggles, feeling overwhelmed, or seeking positive change, I'm here to support you. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where you feel truly seen and heard. Together, we'll work toward helping you move forward with clarity and confidence.  

I find clients are looking to understand themselves, to find reasons they struggle the way they do, and discover how they got where they are. We've all been influenced by our experiences, whether good or bad. Good healthy experiences give us the tools and confidence to navigate life, but what happens when our experiences have been far from good? A child experiencing abuse, trauma, loss, and neglect believes they deserve it or it's their fault, not knowing the adults in their lives are responsible to help them feel secure and confident. Negative childhood experiences often throw individuals into feeling too much responsibility, becoming people pleasers, carrying much shame and guilt, feeling like a burden, social awkwardness, experiencing cognitive distortions, depression, addictions, loss of identity, anxiety and panic disorders, inter-relational problems, lack of confidence, and a lack of boundaries. Clients need to know they're not to blame and there's hope to experience a healthier and purposeful life, the life they were meant to have. Clients need to know they belong, they matter and are not a mistake. If you want to find freedom, purpose, contentment, and healing schedule a 30 minute free consultation to explore whether we'd be a good fit to journey together to a better you.  

Struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem or feeling stuck can feel overwhelming, and therapy can provide the tools and support needed to navigate these challenges and work toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. I’m here to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your emotions, identify patterns holding you back, and work toward meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique journey, helping you uncover your strengths and build tools to manage life’s challenges more effectively. Through warm person-centred and solution-focused methods, I help clients process the weight of the past and move forward toward a future that feels empowering and aligned with their values. Whether you're battling feelings of unworthiness, overwhelm, or uncertainty, I believe that together we can foster resilience, rediscover hope, and create a path toward greater fulfillment. Through collaboration and compassionate support, we can navigate this journey together, empowering you to find healing, rediscover hope, and create meaningful change in your life."  

Ellie Borden, BA, RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Director, and experienced Life & Business Coach who takes an integrative, evidence-based approach to mental health and personal development. As an internationally published author, she draws on training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), trauma recovery, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship dynamics, and psychological assessment. Ellie leads Mind By Design®, a multi-site mental health practice offering compassionate, evidence-based care across diverse communities. She and her team support children, teens, adults, couples, families, and leaders through practical, skills-based strategies that promote emotional resilience and meaningful growth.  

You don't have to keep carrying everything alone. Whether you're recovering from a narcissistic relationship, feeling burned out, struggling with anxiety, or questioning who you are after years of putting everyone else first, we'll work together to help you reconnect with yourself. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and practical, helping you build emotional resilience, healthy boundaries, and the confidence to move forward with greater clarity and self-trust.  

I am a Toronto-based clinical psychologist providing services to adolescents and adults across Ontario. My approach is collaborative, holistic, and insight-oriented. I work together with clients to help them identify the thoughts, emotions, sensations, and behaviours that contribute and impair their quality of live so that they can better understand themselves and feel confident in their abilities to improve and nurture their wellbeing.  

Interactive Counselling offers a laid back environment, with multiple session options, so anyone can be comfortable during the counselling process. We thrive off of being different than other counselling practices, check out our website for more information.  

Women often come to me when they’re carrying more than they can comfortably hold alone, and what makes my practice meaningful is the way we build a relationship that feels steady, safe, and genuinely supportive. I bring a relational, transpersonal approach that blends depth, intuition, and practical insight, helping clients explore their inner world with compassion and curiosity. Whether you’re navigating complex relationships, parenting challenges, anxiety, or major life transitions, our work together creates space for clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of self. If you’re looking for a therapist who values trust, connection, and thoughtful exploration, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.  

🌟 Immediate Availability - Visit our secure online booking portal: https://maribelayala.janeapp.com to book your virtual appointment today!🌟 Are you facing the weight of anxiety, grief, stress, relationship issues, sexual concerns, PTSD symptoms, or navigating a life transition? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, the echoes of a traumatic event, or a deep sense of loss, my associates and I are here to offer you compassionate support through proven, evidence-based therapies, including talk therapies and somatic approaches. Our goal is to help you build effective coping strategies that empower you. Together, we can set meaningful therapeutic goals that address your current challenges while unlocking your potential for growth and transformation. With my qualifications as a Registered Psychotherapist, EMDR International Association Certified Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Sex Therapist, and Canadian Certified Counsellor, backed by a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, you will be in caring and competent hands. In addition to my services, my associate, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) is here to provide you with quality services tailored to your specific needs. I welcome you to explore our website at www.maribelayala.com to learn more about the services we offer. For further information, contact us at 226-984-9398, or you can easily schedule your initial appointment online through our secure booking portal: https://maribelayala.janeapp.com/.  

We understand that reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, this is why we've built a team of therapists who are friendly, down-to-earth, and also can challenge you at times - but always with care and gentleness. Our team offers warm, relatable, and evidence-based therapy tailored to your unique experiences. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for something to change, we’re here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and self-compassion. We can't wait to meet you!  

My mottos are : "Be the cycle-breaking hero of your family lineage! The buck stops with you. Stop Dimming Your Light AND start disrupting multigenerational family patterns" I have created a unique blend of traditional talk therapy and eastern based modalities that work with the mind, the body and the soul which I call Holistic Psychotherapy. In addition to verbal unpacking of the core issues, I use neural science, visualization and intention to rewire the mind and belief systems that a person may have learned as survival tools in childhood, that no longer work for them in their adult lives and relationships. The work powerfully affects permanent and long-lasting change in an adult individuals, couples and/or adult families. My main focus is to disrupt multi generational dysfunction.  

Hi. I am a Human Relations Therapist with over 15 years experience. I offer an empathic service where we work together to help you get through the ups and downs of life. My service is private and confidential and I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can share your feelings and develop your strengths.  

Many people who seek therapy are not “broken,” but exhausted from carrying too much on their own for too long. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, mentally drained, or stuck despite functioning well in their daily lives. I have a particular interest in working with individuals with ADHD or autism—whether diagnosed or exploring that possibility—who often feel misunderstood or pressured to function in ways that don’t fully fit. In therapy, my goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely understood, supported, and not judged. Together, we work to slow things down, make sense of your thoughts and emotions, and develop practical, effective strategies that help you feel more in control and aligned with how you naturally function.  

I provide a supportive, client-centered space where you are heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to your unique needs, helping you navigate challenges with clarity and confidence. If you’re looking for a safe and flexible way to prioritize your mental well-being, I invite you to reach out and take the first step.  

I help clients with anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, grief/loss, stress, and burnout/compassion fatigue. Additionally, I specialize in working with First Responders/Health Professionals and PTSD/Trauma. I focus on your individual values and helping you discover a meaning-centered life. I believe that therapies and the therapeutic relationship are as unique as the individual, while one style may suit you, it may not suit others. I am mindful of each individual who walks through the door.  

I assist adults in managing confusing emotions related to challenging life events, and away from negativity, to a more positive improved focus. The path to Emotional healing is Emotional Freedom leading to emotional wisdom. You will find the tools to better cope with symptoms related to anxiety, depression and unresolved conflicts.  

At Meaningfully Connected Counselling, meaningful connection is at the heart of everything we do. We are a team of compassionate therapists who support individuals feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or as though they are nearing a breaking point. Our goal is to help you better understand your inner world and develop a greater sense of clarity, balance, and agency so you can begin to feel that you have real options again. We believe healing begins when every part of you is welcomed with compassion — even the parts that feel anxious, guarded, ashamed, angry, uncertain, or hard to understand. Rather than pushing those parts away, we work alongside you to gently explore them with curiosity and care, helping you develop a deeper and more integrated relationship with yourself. Our approach is grounded in authentic human connection, compassion, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches. We believe lasting healing happens within safe and supportive relationships where you feel seen, heard, and understood. Our therapists draw from a range of modern and effective modalities while remaining deeply attuned to your unique story, pace, and needs. For clients who desire it, we also thoughtfully integrate faith and spirituality into the therapeutic process. We honour the role that faith, meaning, and connection to something greater can play in healing, growth, and restoration. Through the meaningful connection you build with your therapist, you can develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, emotions, body, relationships, and the many parts that make you who you are. This deeper self-connection can help you show up more fully — for yourself, for others, and for the life you want to create.  

In my practice I focus on developing the therapeutic relationship in order to better understand you as a human being and an individual on their own path of growth, healing, and development. If you feel you are struggling to recover from certain experiences in life, or that you have behavior that is self-destructive, or even if you feel life has lost its meaning, please take that first step on your journey and reach out for a consultation or therapy session!  

My goal in therapy is to create a space where you can say the things you haven’t felt able to say anywhere else. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who carry a lot on their own. They may talk things through with friends or family at times, but often hesitate to go too far because they don’t want to burden the people around them. In therapy, you have a place where you can speak freely and be fully heard. Clients often tell me they’re surprised by how much they have to say once they begin. They may have spent years thinking through challenges in their lives, but haven’t had the opportunity to explore those thoughts out loud in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. My role isn’t to criticize the past, rush to conclusions, or tell you what decisions you should make. Instead, I focus on helping you understand your experiences, clarify what matters most to you, and find practical ways forward that feel authentic and sustainable. I see therapy as a collaborative process that helps you better understand both your strengths and the challenges that come with them. Many qualities that serve us well in life—like sensitivity, dedication, or a strong work ethic—can also create difficulties when they become overwhelming or unbalanced. Together, we explore how these qualities shape your experiences, identify the patterns that may be holding you back, and build on the strengths that can help you move forward. Sometimes this work involves learning specific tools or skills. Other times it involves taking the time to reflect, share important stories, and gain new perspective. Either way, my aim is to help you uncover resources within yourself that may have been overlooked and to support you in navigating difficult moments with greater clarity and confidence. I tailor my approach to each person I work with because every individual’s experiences and goals are different. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, OCD, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can be a place to slow down, reflect, and make meaningful progress.