Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Morningside, ON
Browse Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Morningside, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
CFT
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Sometimes life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, ADHD, disordered eating, family stress, or the impact of difficult or unsafe relationships. Whatever brings you to therapy, you do not have to figure it out alone.
I work with youth, adults, and couples to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and move toward healing and growth. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that therapy should be tailored to the person in front of me.
Together, we can explore patterns, develop practical tools, strengthen emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable. Taking the first step can feel intimidating, but reaching out for support is a sign of strength.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Morningside, ON
Online in Morningside, ON
CFT
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 Morningside, ON
Online in Morningside, ON
CFT
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 Morningside, ON
Online in Morningside, ON
CFT
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 Morningside, ON
Online in Morningside, ON
CFT
Ashleigh Bell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
I work with teens and adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, low mood, shame, people-pleasing, or addictive patterns and are tired of doing it alone. In a warm, non-judgmental space—online across Ontario and in-person in Pickering—I’ll help you slow down, understand what’s really going on underneath the symptoms, and build practical tools so you can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of your life.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Morningside, ON
Online in Morningside, ON
CFT
Ahmadreza Zamani
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
As a registered psychotherapist, I love using my skills and experience to assist you to tap into your strengths, find meaning and self-compassion, be your best selves in relationships, and live your fullest lives. I would be honoured to support you / your family through life's challenges and transitions.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Morningside, ON
Online in Morningside, ON
CFT
Edan Tasca
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
When life gets noisy, therapy should feel steady and useful. I’m a psychotherapist with Durham Psychotherapy, and my clients describe me as clear, warm, and evidence-based. Together we’ll reduce symptoms fast—worry, panic, low mood, intrusive thoughts, trauma memories, burnout—while also addressing the patterns that keep them returning. You set the pace; I bring proven methods and practical coaching so change actually sticks. Let’s talk, book a free 15-minute consultation, no pressure.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Morningside, ON
Online in Morningside, ON
CFT
Madeleine Krupl
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I don’t see people as problems to fix, but as humans with stories to be held, pain to be witnessed, and strengths to be illuminated. My role is a steady, compassionate presence—curious, culturally humble, and practical—so you can feel safer, think more clearly, and make changes that last. Together we’ll move at your pace, building skills and resilience while we heal what hurts.
8 Years Experience
Online in Morningside, ON (Online Only)
CFT
Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
At Your Story Counselling, we believe that we all have our own unique voice and way of thinking that allows us to experience life in our own diverse ways. We truly see our role as a guide in helping you making changes towards your most preferred way of life and living. All of us possess the tools within ourselves to create those changes, we all deserve a little help in finding them.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Morningside, ON
Online in Morningside, ON
CFT
Recalibrate Therapeutic Services
Registered Social Worker, B.A., Psych, M.S.W., R.S.W.
With over 24+ years of experience as a therapist working with children, adolescents, adults, families, and couples ensuring compassion through evidence-informed therapeutic services
I have both the training and experience in treating a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, ADD, Bi-polar, family conflict, contact with the law, addictions, and anger management counselling
I can provide you with a non-judgmental, compassionate, skilled, therapeutic approach to address difficulties in your life and working towards lasting change
My approach is to learn about you and your strengths, to work collaboratively in a relationship based on trust and competency, and to draw on my years of experience and theory.
The most important component of successful therapy is the relationship you have with your therapist. Building relationships is a particular strength of mine which supports best practice approaches
As a committed listener but also a competent therapist, I help you work through your issues and move towards change while not forcing theories, ideas, or practices, on you.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Morningside, ON
Online in Morningside, ON
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Morningside, ON Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Morningside, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $168 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (96%), Depression (83%), and Trauma and PTSD (79%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$168
Accept insurance
82%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 96% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 77% | Self Esteem |
| 75% | Stress |
| 68% | Loss or Grief |
| 60% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 66% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 73% | Women |
| 54% | Men |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Christian |