Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Little Portugal, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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 Little Portugal, ON
Online in Little Portugal, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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 Little Portugal, ON
Online in Little Portugal, ON Ontario
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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 Little Portugal, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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 Little Portugal, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Kai DeMaeyer, Talk with Kai Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Q)
I'm a queer, nonbinary therapist working with adult individual and couples around identity, relationships, sexuality, grief, chronic illness and neurodivergence. My practice draws on IFS, Narrative, Gottman Method, and EFT, with a particular focus on neurodivergent and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. Therapy with me tends to feel direct, warm, and paced.
1 Years Experience
Online in Little Portugal, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
James "Jamie" Myslik
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Hi! I've been a practicing counsellor for eighteen years working with folks from all walks of life with all the challenges that life throws at them, such as work stress, life transitions, relationship stress, bereavement and loss, ageing, histories of trauma, concerns around sex and sexuality, and much more. Oftentimes those issues show up through anxiety, depression, shame, anger, social anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed. I like to help folks connect to their emotions, deal with their stresses, and generally build the life they're looking for. In feedback from my clients I'm told I'm compassionate, non-judgemental, easy to open up to, and offer a good balance of working with the head and the heart. I also bring a lot of humour to sessions.
While I'm a generalist practitioner, I often work with 2SLGBTQIA+ folks (and am queer myself), men, and people looking to explore their emotional selves.
I currently offer individual therapy for adults online, and can offer walk-and-talk and nature therapy if our locations allow.
18 Years Experience
Online in Little Portugal, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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 Little Portugal, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Rebecca Goldstein, TuneinTherapy, ADHD | Trauma | Autism
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MTA, BMT, FAMI
Therapy works best when you feel genuinely safe, understood, and able to speak openly. Many of my clients share that one of the most meaningful parts of our work together is not only the practical tools and strategies they gain, but also the sense of connection, honesty, and relief that comes from having a space where they can be real and experience real change.
My background includes social work, music therapy, palliative care, oncology, acute mental health, and service in the Canadian Armed Forces. I also bring lived experience with grief, trauma, chronic pain, and adversity, which deeply informs my compassionate and realistic approach.
I work with individuals who are often used to “holding it together” on the outside while internally feeling overwhelmed, burned out, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns.
Together, we’ll figure out what actually works for you — not just generic advice. I take the time to understand your strengths, your struggles, and the deeper patterns that may be keeping you stuck so we can approach challenges in a way that feels realistic and meaningful.
We can do more than just manage symptoms or get through the day. My goal is to help you build a life that feels worthwhile.
If this sounds like a fit, book a free meet and greet to get started: https://tuneintherapy.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/1/treatment/1
12 Years Experience
Online in Little Portugal, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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 Little Portugal, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Shelley Murphy, Food & Body Image Hypnotherapist
Hypnotherapist, BASc, Former RD
I believe that meaningful change doesn’t come from forcing or fixing yourself, it comes from understanding yourself more deeply, and learning how to work with your mind and body, rather than against them. In my work as a clinical hypnotherapist, I often meet people who are capable, thoughtful, and self-aware, yet feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, overthinking, emotional eating, or self-doubt. These patterns can feel frustrating, especially when you’ve “tried everything” to change them. What I’ve seen, time and time again, is that real, lasting change happens when we gently access the deeper parts of the mind where these patterns are held. This is where hypnotherapy can be incredibly effective; supporting you to shift not just how you think, but how you feel, respond, and experience yourself day to day.
3 Years Experience
Online in Little Portugal, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Little Portugal, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Little Portugal, Ontario, Canada average 9 years of experience and charge around $167 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Stress (84%), Anxiety or Fears (79%), and Depression (78%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$167
Accept insurance
86%
Offer sliding scale
78%
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 |
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Social Anxiety |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 63% | Senior |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 63% | Men |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Black / African American |
| 40% | Christian |