Obesity therapists in Ajax, ON
Browse Obesity therapists in Ajax, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Obesity
Sherine Chacko
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Weight-inclusive online counselling for emotional eating, shame, and sustainable health behaviours. No crash diets—compassionate, measurable changes. Care for the body you have while you help it.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Obesity
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Weight concerns can be emotionally complex and may involve stress, shame, body image, health concerns, trauma, mood, eating patterns, and self-worth. Therapy can help you explore your relationship with food, movement, body, and coping without judgment. The focus is on sustainable change, self-compassion, and supporting your overall well-being.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Obesity
Paighe Rojas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Weight concerns are often intertwined with stress, emotional eating, shame, trauma, sleep, and identity—not just “discipline.” Therapy supports sustainable behavior change by focusing on nervous system regulation, self-compassion, and the real drivers behind patterns. The aim is respectful health-focused change, not punishment.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Obesity
Durham Psychotherapy (In-person + Direct Billing Available)
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Weight-inclusive counselling that targets emotional eating and sustainable health behaviours—never crash diets. Compassionate, measurable change.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Obesity
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Our weight-inclusive counselling addresses emotional eating, shame, and sustainable health behaviours. No crash diets—just compassionate, measurable changes. Feel better in the body you have while you care for it.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Obesity
Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Weight-neutral, shame-free care focused on wellbeing: mood, sleep, energy, movement, and body image. We can coordinate with medical/nutrition providers if you wish.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ajax, ON (Online Only)
Obesity
Ashleigh Bell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Weight concerns often come with layers of shame, stigma, and history. Instead of focusing on quick fixes, we’ll explore emotional triggers, body image, and relationship with food and movement, working toward health and self-respect rather than punishment.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Obesity
Bridges Clinical Hypnotherapy Services
Hypnotherapist
If you are having challenges in this area, hypnosis is a safe and effective way to successfully overcome this issue. One of the many interventions, Bridges Clinical Hypnotherapy uses is the virtual gastric band program which has been found to be extremely successful for achieving weight management.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Obesity
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: Compassion-focused, CBT, emotion-focused and behavioural approaches.
I explore the psychological and emotional factors that may contribute to difficulties with weight, including stress, emotional eating, self-esteem, body image, and learned behavioural patterns. The focus is on reducing shame, developing healthier coping strategies, and supporting sustainable well-being.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Obesity
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Therapedia Centre, we offer psychotherapy and art therapy for individuals struggling with obesity in Toronto, North York, East York, and Yorkville. Our therapists take a compassionate, holistic approach that addresses both the emotional and behavioral factors behind weight concerns. Using Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Art Therapy, clients learn to identify emotional triggers for overeating, develop healthier coping strategies, and build self-acceptance. We focus on improving body image, motivation, and lifestyle balance, helping clients cultivate sustainable habits and a positive relationship with food, body, and self.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ajax, ON
Online in Ajax, ON
Ajax is a lakefront Durham Region town east of Toronto, one of the Greater Toronto Area's most diverse communities, with large Black, South Asian, and Filipino populations and many young families commuting west. Mental health needs centre on commuter and financial strain, newcomer settlement, and youth wellbeing in fast-growing schools. Lakeridge Health provides regional services, and the GTA's large therapy market — plus virtual care — extends access.
Obesity therapists in Ajax, ON Statistics
Obesity therapists in Ajax, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (75%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (72%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
84%
Offer sliding scale
84%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 75% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 72% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 69% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 66% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 59% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 56% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 84% | Senior |
| 84% | Teen |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 78% | Women |
| 75% | Men |
| 66% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Asian |
| 63% | Black / African American |