Experiential therapists in Ajax, ON
Browse Experiential therapists in Ajax, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Experiential
Andrea Town
Occupational Therapist, MScOT, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist
I am an Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist with close to twenty years of experience in mental health, currently in my second year of the 5 Year Psychotherapy Training Program at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto. I offer a calm, non judgmental, and compassionate space for adults working through emotion regulation, trauma and PTSD, relationship concerns, role and identity shifts, and the ongoing work of making peace with the past. Drawing from Gestalt, CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, mindfulness, and self compassion, I help clients develop choice where it once seemed impossible. Serving Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and the broader Durham Region in person and online across Ontario.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Ajax, ON L1S 6B7
Online in Ajax, ON
Experiential
Marta Gozdzik
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying), MA
Welcome to Sosna Psychotherapy. I offer individual virtual psychotherapy services to Ontario residents aged 16 and older. I work collaboratively with clients to support meaningful, positive changes in thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and social functioning, within a compassionate and non-judgmental space. All services are provided by me through secure telephone and/or video sessions. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, with a strong emphasis on safety, choice, collaboration, trust, and empowerment. I live and work in the Durham Region and invite you to book a consultation to explore whether we may be a good fit to work together.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ajax, ON (Online Only)
Experiential
Rubina Gogna
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, RP
You know the hows and the whys. You have done talk therapy. And you are still stuck.
I'm Rubina Gogna, Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) and founder of Mindful Comeback Therapy in Ajax, Ontario. For over a decade, in community mental health and private practice, I have worked with teens, adults and couples who are ready to go to the root instead of just talking about it.
My approach is science first, feeling second. We make sense of what your brain and nervous system are doing, then create real change with psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, somatic therapy, inner child work and an attachment lens, plus practical skills from CBT, DBT and ACT.
In person in Ajax, serving Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and Durham Region, and virtual across Ontario including Toronto. Sessions in English, Hindi and Punjabi. Book a free 15 minute consult.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Ajax, ON L1S 7P9
Online in Ajax, ON
Experiential
Malik Smith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BA, RSW
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, trapped in cycles of unhealthy behaviours, or the impacts of past trauma? Do your emotions lead you to engage in patterns you wish you could break? I can understand these feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and what seems to be uncontrollable, and I'm here to make them easier. If you are looking for clarity on why you feel this way and want to regain a sense of control or stability, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help. Understanding your emotional and behavioural patterns is the first step toward change, and I am here to guide you through this process.
With over 7 years specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma, I have developed an understanding of how these issues can intertwine and complicate one's life. Together, we will explore the roots of your struggles, providing you with the knowledge and strategies to not only cope but thrive. Whether it's managing emotions, overcoming addictive behaviours, or healing from emotional pain, my goal is to empower you with the awareness and resources to move forward confidently. Reach out to discuss how I can support you.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Experiential
Durham Psychotherapy (In-person + Direct Billing Available)
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
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.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Experiential
Ferozan Nasiri
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
As a therapist with over nine years of experience, my practice is deeply rooted in connection, compassion, and evidence-based care. I’ve supported individuals, families, and communities through life transitions, anxiety, addiction, and life’s toughest moments. Whether in schools, hospitals, or my therapy practice, I provide a warm, client-centred space where healing, growth, and resilience can thrive.
I’m passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your inner strengths and foster self-awareness to help make meaningful, lasting change. My approach is collaborative and empathetic, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Experiential
Kayla Rivera
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I believe meaningful change begins when you feel truly seen and safe enough to be honest. Many of the people I work with are high achievers and caregivers who have spent a long time holding it together, even while feeling anxious, disconnected, or drained. They’re often tired of people pleasing, overthinking, or repeating relationship patterns that leave them feeling unseen.
Before I became a therapist, I was a classically trained pianist. Music taught me how to listen closely, notice what’s unspoken, and sit with emotion without rushing it away. That early foundation shaped the way I work now: with patience, attunement, and deep respect for your story.
In therapy, we’ll gently unpack what’s keeping you stuck, build emotion regulation and self trust, and help you move toward balance, clarity, and more secure connections. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Experiential
Jola Mecani
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MPP, BA
Therapy with me is about more than finding ways to cope with what you're feeling. I'm interested in understanding the patterns underneath, how you learned to protect yourself, what happens when you feel hurt or disconnected, and what your emotions may be trying to communicate.
I bring warmth, curiosity and honesty into the therapy room, while also being an active and engaged therapist. I won't simply sit back and listen; I'll help you slow things down, notice what is happening beneath the surface, and make connections that may be difficult to see when you're in the middle of it. Whether you're coming on your own or with your partner, you don't need to arrive knowing exactly what needs to change. We can figure that out together.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Experiential
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
I became a therapist because I know what it's like to need to rebuild — not just once, but repeatedly, across displacement, across countries, across versions of myself I had to leave behind to survive what came next. That experience shapes almost everything about how I practice today.
I don't believe therapy should feel like something done to you. I see it as a genuine collaboration — you bring your lived experience, I bring my clinical training, and we figure things out together. With your permission, I'll sometimes offer a different way of seeing something: this is what I notice — what do you think? If you see it differently, that's completely fine. We explore from there. Nothing gets handed down as fact.
A lot of the people I work with have already done real work elsewhere. They know their diagnoses, they've learned the coping skills, they can explain their patterns fluently — and it still hurts. That's usually exactly where we begin.
Before I became a therapist, I spent over a decade in the legal field and in ADHD coaching, which means I bring a slightly different lens to trauma, family conflict, and neurodivergence than clinicians who've only trained in one world. I also work with two therapy dogs, Emma and Evee, who often make the room feel safer than words alone can.
If you're the person everyone else relies on, and you're quietly wondering who's supposed to hold you — I'd like to help with that.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Experiential
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Therapy, to me, is a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out or carry everything on your own. It is a place to pause, feel heard, understand what you’re experiencing, and gently make sense of what may have been difficult to express or process. My approach is trauma-informed and emotion-focused, recognizing that our emotions, relationships, past experiences, and cultural backgrounds all shape how we navigate life. I aim to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, reconnect with yourself, and move toward greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and meaningful change.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Experiential Therapy therapists in Ajax, ON Statistics
Experiential Therapy therapists in Ajax, ON average 13 years of experience and charge around $183 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (82%), and Self Esteem (74%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$183
Accept insurance
76%
Offer sliding scale
66%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 82% | Depression |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Stress |
| 68% | Loss or Grief |
| 63% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Asian |
| 33% | Christian |