Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Islington-City Centre West, ON
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Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, RP; MA
I work alongside you on this self-exploratory journey, not only showing curiosity about the thoughts that shape your emotional world but also the nervous system patterns held in your body. Real change occurs when the mind and body begin communicating differently, and I will collaborate with you to explore this process with care, curiosity, and evidence-based tools. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in trauma-informed methods that create space for deep emotional work at a pace that feels safe. If you’re ready to understand your patterns, reconnect with yourself, and find lasting relief—not quick fixes—I am here to support your healing through this process.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON
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Tehmina Ayana Meherali
Counsellor/Therapist, M.Ed, CCC, CMHP
Healing happens in relationship and I create a heart-centered space for our work together. I have many years of experience working with clients on issues ranging from anxiety to relationship difficulties and life transitions. I use a therapy model called Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps you understand the different parts of you that are experiencing challenges. For instance, there may be a part of you who is a perfectionist, or a part that may feel overwhelming anxiety. We get to know these parts of you in a compassionate and curious way, which helps you to get to the root cause. Through this clarity, a spaciousness opens up in your psyche and body, which can often lead to profound healing. I teach clients how to engage their mind, body, and spirit in the healing process.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON
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AL Kaibzhanov, Psychotherapist & Coach | Anxiety, Trauma & EMDR Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LCSW
I'm AL, a licensed therapist with over 17 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and personal growth. My approach combines evidence-based therapy with genuine human connection, creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore challenges openly and develop practical tools for lasting change. I believe meaningful therapy should help you gain insight, heal emotional wounds, and move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON
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Joel Mayer
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv
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.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON
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Manisha Grewal
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you tend to replay past events in your mind over and over, and spiral into worries about the future? Do you struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, or relationships, causing you to "overgive" to others while abandoning your own needs? Many people describe feeling like they’re moving through life on autopilot — weighed down by overthinking, low mood, or the pressure to keep everyone else happy. You might notice people-pleasing tendencies, difficulty maintaining boundaries, or a pattern of overgiving that leaves you drained, ungrounded, and disconnected from yourself. Here, you’ll find a warm, calm space where your feelings are validated and your voice genuinely matters. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful, deep processing work, explore what's fuelling your distress, and gently uncover the deeper experiences and patterns shaping your emotional world. Alongside this, we’ll build practical tools to regulate your nervous system and ease your symptoms in the present, helping you reconnect with a more empowered, resilient, and self-aware version of yourself. I bring the richness of three cultures, four languages, and the lived experience of being both a first- and third-generation immigrant. My background in the medical field also allows me to integrate physiological and psychological insight. These parts of who I am allow me to deeply empathize with the immigrant journey across generations, as well as the ways culture, family expectations, and identity can shape mental health. No matter your background or story, I aim to meet you with genuine understanding, respect, and compassion. I am a proud ally to LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities and offer inclusive, compassionate care for all backgrounds and lived experiences. If what I’ve shared resonates, we may be a good fit. If you're curious about working together, let's start with a free, no-pressure 30-min video consultation, where we can connect and chat in a calm, relaxed space.
✨ Evening and weekend appointments available
✨ Free 30-minute consultation to get started
2 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
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Samaha Sufyan
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
Discover deeper connections in a supportive online space. Trained in EFCT and relational/psychodynamic therapy, I guide mothers, couples, and immigrants through parenting stresses, emotional bonds, and transitions via secure online sessions. I help my clients heal relational wounds, navigate cultural shifts and build resilient families. I'm here to help you transform challenges into strength. Let's connect—your journey awaits.
1 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
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Lisa Shouldice Pychotherapy Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCP
Our team provides compassionate support for people who have experienced sexual, physical, and emotional abuse or assault, as well as other relational trauma and mental health concerns. We’re committed to cultural diversity and inclusivity, with a special focus on the LGBTQQIPSAA community. We help address challenges stemming from these experiences and related symptoms, including learned coping mechanisms that no longer work for you and your partner(s) and loved ones. Our focus includes managing complex family dynamics and alleviating trauma-related symptoms like bodily sensations, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and sexual dissatisfaction. We also support those dealing with addiction, unhealthy eating habits, relationship concerns, and possible or diagnosed personality disorders. We’re an experienced, specialized, and trusted team with over 50 years of combined expertise. We offer a range of therapeutic approaches, ensuring you find the right path to healing. Our culturally diverse team provides informed services with a special focus on the LGBTQIA+ community. We support you and your entire family, including your chosen family.
22 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
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Meaningfully Connected Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP or RP (Qualifying)
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.
6 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
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Florence MacGregor
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, MPS, Embodiment Coach
My job is not to fix you or heal you. You are not broken. The path has been thoroughly traveled a-thousand-fold. Healing is possible. It may be that you need to unravel trauma loops, recover childhood memories or give yourself the time to figure things out in this moment of your life. Growth and transformation is within reach. I am a survivor and a thriver from emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual abuse. I offer unconditional non-judgement as a gentle process for your journey.
16 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
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Ashley Bargent Coaching & Counselling
Registered Social Worker, Associate Certified Coach, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider MSW, RSW, ACC, ADHD-CCSP
Work is draining the joy from your life. Your confidence is dropping and you’re not sure about this career anymore. Every workday, it’s harder to get out of bed. You’ve considered changing jobs but are scared you’re the problem. The idea of change feels overwhelming because you overthink and don’t know where to start. You long for a job where your strengths will shine and you can live up to your potential. But you aren’t sure if you’ll ever find a place where you belong, especially if you’re grappling with ADHD.
11 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Islington-City Centre West, ON Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Islington-City Centre West, ON average 10 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Trauma and PTSD (76%), and Depression (76%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Accept insurance
84%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 76% | Depression |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Stress |
| 61% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 56% | Teen |
| 53% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Asian |
| 31% | Christian |