Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Islington-City Centre West, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Selene Khosla
Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (qualifying), MAP, PHD
There was a time when I thought being strong meant holding everything together, smiling through exhaustion, pushing past doubt, and showing up even when it hurt. But beneath all that effort was a quiet truth: I was tired of surviving and ready to start living. That realization changed everything.
Becoming a therapist wasn’t just a career decision, it was a calling to understand the messy, beautiful, and complicated parts of being human. I’ve faced my own moments of uncertainty and know how difficult it can be to ask for help. That’s why the space I offer isn’t about fixing, it’s about softening, slowing down, and finding your voice again amidst the noise.
I’ve come to believe that healing often begins in the ordinary, in the small, quiet moments of pausing, noticing, and simply breathing. It’s within these gentle pauses that we start to reconnect with ourselves, remember what truly matters, and find the courage to move forward, even when life feels heavy.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, but you don’t have to take it alone. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore what’s been weighing on you and what you’d like to shift or understand more deeply. If you’re curious about beginning, reach out to schedule a consultation, we’ll talk about your goals, your hopes for therapy, and see if working together feels like the right fit for you.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON Ontario
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Samantha Duarte Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
You may be used to carrying a lot for everyone else. Perhaps you're a frontline worker, helping professional, or someone who has spent years putting others' needs before your own. On the outside, you may seem like you're managing, but underneath you feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or unsure how to slow down.
I work with adults navigating burnout, grief, trauma, life transitions, and the impact of difficult experiences. Many of the people I support feel stuck in survival mode- going through the motions while feeling disconnected from themselves and the things that once brought them joy.
My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in nervous system awareness. Together, we'll explore what has been weighing on you, build a deeper understanding of your patterns and experiences, and develop tools to help you feel more present, connected, and resilient. Therapy moves at your pace, creating space for both reflection and meaningful change.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and former anti-human trafficking caseworker, I understand what it's like to carry heavy stories and navigate complex systems. My goal is to offer a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as you reconnect with yourself.
I offer in-person therapy in Mississauga and virtual therapy across Ontario. Free 15-minute consultations are available.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON Ontario
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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 Ontario (Online Only)
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Michael Sa'd - Toronto Talk Therapy
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, CFST, MBA
With over a decade of experience as a registered social worker and psychotherapist with an MBA, I specialize in providing professionally tailored individual and couples therapy.
I’ve worked at respected institutions like CAMH, York University, and Health Canada, which has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of best practices of counselling and psychotherapy. I have over 10,000 hours of professional clinical experience working with various mental health issues, life challenges, and transitions.
14 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
I help individuals and couples navigating challenges such as sex or love addiction, affairs, porn use, sexual trauma, and other struggles. I also support partners and families as they work through the impact these experiences can have. Together, we create a personalized plan that supports your unique needs and relationships while encouraging meaningful, lasting change.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON Ontario
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Liz Witzke
Registered Psychotherapist, RPQ, BA, LLB, CSAT, CPTT
I am trained in Partner and Betrayal Trauma Therapy and have experience supporting both partners who've been hurt by betrayal and individuals struggling with compulsive sexual behaviors. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where healing, accountability, and lasting change can begin.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON Ontario
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Jennifer Morley
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BSc, BA, CCPA
It’s not easy being human right now. Especially when you’re carrying anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, or the quiet exhaustion that comes from holding everything together for everyone else. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or the people they care about, and who are ready for meaningful change.
My approach to therapy is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, helping clients build insight, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns in relationships. I place strong emphasis on safety, trust, and understanding the whole person, not just the symptoms that brought them to therapy.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, high stress, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you don’t have to perform, explain away your feelings, or have it all figured out. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface, and work toward greater clarity, connection, and emotional ease.
3 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Dr. Ashwin Mehra
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Growth and healing are choices we can make. If you are reading this, you have already taken an important first step. You may be wondering whether therapy can help you take the next ones. Those steps might lead toward relief from distress, clearer direction, healthier relationships, better emotional regulation, insight into long-standing patterns, healing from the past, or movement toward meaningful personal goals. Each person begins therapy with unique hopes and expectations. My role is to support you in moving toward what matters most to you.
I offer an integrative, individualized approach to therapy rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University in New York City through an integrative program that emphasized both depth and breadth of training. My clinical experience in New York and Toronto has provided me with extensive exposure to diverse populations and a wide range of psychological concerns. I work across the lifespan from children, adolescents, adults, to seniors and provide individual, couples, family, group, and parenting therapy, depending on what best fits a client’s needs. I have also conducted comprehensive psychological assessments evaluating cognitive functioning, personality structure, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioral concerns. This breadth of experience allows me to approach each case with nuance, balance, and clinical depth. Please call for a free consultation!
13 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
My journey into this field is deeply personal. Having lived with anxiety, navigated grief, and taken on caregiving responsibilities early in life, I became committed to understanding mental health not only intellectually but in ways that could support genuine coping and healing.
I understand what it can feel like to be stuck, lost, or caught in what seems like an endless loop of discouragement and emotional fatigue. These experiences have shaped the empathy and perspective I bring to my work.
Through my work with individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, I have come to believe that human resilience is universal. Even in the most difficult circumstances, people find ways to endure and move forward. As a therapist, my goal is to support you in rediscovering your inner strength—helping you find clarity, reconnect with yourself, and rebuild a sense of hope and trust in your path forward.
15 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Finding your way back to a sense of balance, clarity, and inner steadiness is not always easy. Life can feel painful, confusing, or overwhelming at times, especially when you are carrying anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, grief, identity questions, or major life transitions.
In therapy, I see our work as collaborative. You are the expert on your own life and story, while I bring clinical training, curiosity, and experience to help us better understand what you are facing. My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and grounded in mindfulness. I integrate approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, MBCT, EMDR, CBT-I, and the Unified Protocol when appropriate.
I do not see mental health as the absence of painful thoughts or emotions. Difficult experiences are part of being human. What often matters is how we relate to those experiences and whether we can still move toward a life that feels meaningful, connected, and aligned with our values.
My hope is to offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood as a whole person, not simply a collection of symptoms or problems. Together, we can work toward greater self-understanding, emotional steadiness, and meaningful change.
13 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Islington-City Centre West, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Islington-City Centre West, Ontario, Canada average 9 years of experience and charge around $168 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Stress (84%), Anxiety or Fears (80%), and Depression (77%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$168
Accept insurance
85%
Offer sliding scale
79%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Stress |
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 72% | Social Anxiety |
| 72% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 64% | Senior |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 66% | Men |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Black / African American |
| 41% | Christian |