Therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Lisa Shouldice Pychotherapy Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCP
Our team provides compassionate support for people who have experienced sexual, physical, and emotional abuse or assault, as well as other relational trauma and mental health concerns. We’re committed to cultural diversity and inclusivity, with a special focus on the LGBTQQIPSAA community. We help address challenges stemming from these experiences and related symptoms, including learned coping mechanisms that no longer work for you and your partner(s) and loved ones. Our focus includes managing complex family dynamics and alleviating trauma-related symptoms like bodily sensations, nightmares, anxiety, depression, and sexual dissatisfaction. We also support those dealing with addiction, unhealthy eating habits, relationship concerns, and possible or diagnosed personality disorders. We’re an experienced, specialized, and trusted team with over 50 years of combined expertise. We offer a range of therapeutic approaches, ensuring you find the right path to healing. Our culturally diverse team provides informed services with a special focus on the LGBTQIA+ community. We support you and your entire family, including your chosen family.
21 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Heather Vickers-Wong
Life Coach, Certified Coach, Spiritual Director, Ordained Canadian International Metaphysical Minister
Through small steps and strategies, you can get there. Thoughts create your reality...Develop a good imagination and believe in your success!
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Hayley Darychuk
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I am a Registered Social Worker in BC and Ontario with ten years of experience practicing psychotherapy. I am a queer, cis female settler of Ukrainian and French descent. My practice is informed by my anti-oppressive, anti-racist and intersectional feminist values. I have lived experience supporting a loved one through gender transition, which informs my interest (and passion!) for working with individuals exploring their gender, along with their partners and supporters.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4W 2L6
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Steve Rose
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD, MA, BA, CGC (CCPC Global)
Using substances or addictive behaviours to cope with underlying issues, you get short-term relief at a long-term cost. As you lose control, your health and relationships may be affected. You may then begin to realize the substance or behaviour is the problem, masking as the solution.
If you've tried to stop and keep finding yourself back where you started, it can be frustrating. Counselling can help remove mental barriers, allowing you to break free from ineffective coping strategies so you can gain a sense of control, clarity, confidence, and start living the life you want.
I often hear people say they try to reach out, but they don't feel understood. They often feel judged, unheard, or feel the person trying to help them has a hidden agenda. My approach is highly person-centered, meaning I help clients create a plan that works for their unique situation. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addiction recovery.
It can be hard to reach out for support. Many people wonder, "will it work for me?" and "what if things never change?" In early recovery, there's a lot of uncertainty. Luckily, long-term change is quite common, with the right support. If you don't know where to start, reach out for a free phone consultation and I can help guide you through the process.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Jane Allen
Psychologist, Master Counselling, BSc. Eng, MBA
Many of my clients feel lost or stuck in their lives. They often feel troubled by their relationships, work situations, unmet dreams, and transitions into different stages of life. Our culture does not offer many forums for authentic exploration of life's challenges. My work supports you in exploring the underlying causes of such feelings as anxiety, depression, fear, emptiness, despair, resentment, anger.
I offer a very non-judgmental environment where we can examine different life patterns and core beliefs which may be negatively affecting your quality of life. If you feel isolated in your challenges, I can offer perspectives and insights that will help you understand yourself more and discover that you are not alone.
My goal is to provide hope, insight and new perspectives to my clients. I am an avid reader, researcher and learner and work to find a good match with each client and a suitable counselling approach. Working as a psychologist is a second career for me. I have extensive life experience and work experience in science, business and work teams.
5 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Natalia Vyzhol
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Welcome to a Space of Growth and Healing
With years of dedicated experience in psychotherapy, I offer a uniquely personalized approach to mental health care. My practice stands out through:
- Individual-Centered Care: Every therapy session is tailored to specific needs and requests of the client, ensuring a truly personalized healing process.
- Safe and Nurturing Environment: My practice provides a comfortable, judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly.
- Evidence-Based Approaches: I combine proven therapeutic techniques with compassionate understanding to help the client achieve meaningful progress.
- Flexible Scheduling: Understanding the demands of modern life, I offer convenient appointment times and telehealth options.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or seeking personal growth, my practice offers the support and guidance you need to move forward.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I know how difficult it can be to navigate the complexities of life, especially when trauma, relationships, or identity issues weigh heavy on your heart. I’m here to offer you a safe, affirming space where you can begin the process of healing, at your own pace, and on your own terms.
Whether you’re navigating the aftermath of sexual trauma, exploring your LGBTQ+ identity, or simply seeking to understand the patterns in your life that no longer serve you, I am committed to walking beside you through every step of the journey. You don’t have to do this alone. In therapy with me, you’ll experience a unique blend of evidence-based therapies, creative techniques, and a deeply empathetic, collaborative approach. I’ll work with you to find what resonates, whether it’s EMDR, psychodynamic exploration, somatic therapy, meditation, or a combination of tools that evolve as your needs shift. My work is rooted in trauma-informed care, meaning I always respect your pace, your boundaries, and your journey. We’ll create a space where your healing is not just possible, but empowered.
I offer flexible evening and late-night sessions, making it easier for you to prioritize your well-being—even with a busy schedule. My online practice allows me to meet you where you are, whether that’s through Zoom or telephone, and I’m fully committed to being present with you during our sessions—so you get the support you deserve when you need it most.
With over a decade in mental health, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of individuals. From my early days supporting Haitian refugees abroad, to my experience working with neurodiverse young adults and seniors, I have helped people from many walks of life navigate complex emotions, trauma, and identity. While I specialize in sexual trauma and LGBTQ+ care, I believe healing is unique to each person—and I’m here to support you, no matter your background, experience, or life stage. Whether you’re exploring deep emotional patterns, working through trauma, or seeking more connection in your relationships, I’m committed to adapting my approach to meet your needs and helping you move forward at your own pace.
If you’re ready to begin this journey, take the first step today—together, we’ll find the path that works best for you. I’m here to help you heal, grow, and thrive.
5 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Joel Mayer
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv
Specializing in anxiety and OCD! Do you feel stuck in your anxiety? Are intrusive thoughts or memories bothering you and getting in the way of your life? Perhaps your anxiety is also affecting your ability to be present and to function in the ways that you would like to in your relationships, work, or school life. Maybe you have coping strategies that used to work in the past but are no longer as effective for you now. If this is the case, do these issues then lead you to experiencing feelings of shame, wondering if there is something wrong with you, or questioning if things will ever get better?
You are not alone and change is possible! Anxious thoughts and feelings do not have to dictate your life and relationships. Together, we will work on learning skills to help you decrease your anxious feelings, get unstuck from your thoughts, develop more helpful coping strategies, and get back into the relationships and activities that matter to you.
My commitment is to come alongside you with compassion and care to offer direct, practical support that can make a difference now. I utilize a mindful, values-based approach to help you get back to meaningfully engaging in your life – whatever that looks like for you! I would be honored to work with you as you seek to live your life more fully.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6H 2X5
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Nora Taylor, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology 1994
My own experience of life has informed my practice as has my appreciation of the spiritual aspects of life. Depth psychology has long been an interest of mine since first reading Carl Jung's work in 1990. My practice is deepened by an appreciation of Buddhism and more recently neuroscience which provide more expansive views on how to work with the difficulties faced by simply being human.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1L5
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Mary Elizabeth Borkowski
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Often relationships in our lives cause us pain and difficulty, and sometimes the relationship we struggle with most is the one with ourselves. Psychoanalytically informed psychotherapy is an opportunity to acquaint yourself with the person you are, who you have been, and who you would like to become. Therapy is a unique relationship that allows you to slow down and examine your thoughts, feelings, fantasies, dreams, and fears with a person who is trained to listen and accompany you down some of your mind's more confusing paths.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1B6
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Michelle C. Koehler, RSW & Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSW & Psychotherapist
If you feel called to engage in a deeply expansive, experiential process steeped in a compassionate and heart-centered approach to healing and wellness and to learn how to let go of the illusion of control through holding on to the story about the your issue or illness, to let go of your attachment to the story, to let go of using it as an excuse to avoid growing, I am honoured to serve you and assist you to facilitate your own healing. I am an experienced therapist with over 20 years experience in mental health assessment, therapy and wellness coaching.
25 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Prashant Shori
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, and Counsellor R.S.W, M.S.W, B.S.W,
Struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, workplace burnout, anger management, or life transitions? As a Registered Social Worker, I provide a safe, compassionate, and culturally responsive space where individuals can explore their emotions, build resilience, and restore balance in their lives. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, and Strength-Based Therapy, I help clients develop practical coping strategies and gain clarity in difficult moments. Having extensive experience working with immigrants and refugees, I understand the challenges of settlement, acculturation, and intergenerational conflicts, and I offer therapy in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu to ensure comfort and open expression. If you're seeking support, healing, and personal growth, I am here to help you move forward with confidence and emotional well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
MindfulWe Holistic Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, IMD (candidate)
Therapy is not meant to last forever, it is a tool to serve you, and the only way to know if the tool worked for you is with successful completion of your goals. I describe myself as your human GPS, sitting in the passengers' seat while you sit in the drivers seat, you tell me where you want to go and I will get you there! Despite all the challenges you may have been through, I firmly believe that you are your own expert and you already have all your own answers. Sometimes challenging experiences have clouded access to this internal knowing. I assist and empower your true essence in order for you to make life affirming decisions that align with your values, and ultimately live a wholehearted life. We surpass focusing on the issue that brought you in to therapy, to making and reaching life goals. It takes a lot of courage to begin this journey inside yourself. Together, we can understand the root cause, nurture it back to vitality & feel the ripple effect on all parts of your life.
I am also currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative Medicine, which gives me alternative healing practices to incorporate into your treatment if/as you wish. I breathe this work, it is my love and passion. It is my utmost pleasure and honor to work with you and help guide you to the wise inner wisdom that resides within every human, today!
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
Hi I am Dr. Kim Edwards, a Clinical and Health Psychologist registered in Ontario and New York. Dr. Edwards has significant experience with complex cases and sees children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns including:
✓ anxiety
✓ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
✓ body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRB)
✓ chronic pain and somatic symptoms (e.g., headaches)
✓ depression
✓ difficulties coping with stress
✓ emotion-regulation challenges
✓ excoriation disorder (skin picking or dermatillomania)
✓ low mood
✓ OCD
✓ trichotillomania (hair pulling)
✓ tic disorders / Tourette syndrome
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Caroline Boutefeu
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I was a practicing Psychologist in Belgium since 2014. Recently I moved to Canada and am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
I have experience managing trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction among other issues. I work extensively with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and other forms of trauma using trauma focused modalities (those that research shows works when treating the difficulties that you are experiencing).
When I work with clients, I start by understanding your story and goals. I then use this information to tailor a treatment plan to meet your needs. initiate with an in-depth understanding of your story, which is guided by a personalized treatment plan using an array of therapies. Our approach is flexible and informed by your evolving needs, with open communication guiding us toward your healing and personal growth.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1X9
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Charles Pitts
Therapist, MA Counselling Psychology, Registered CRPO, Permit OPQ
My practice is enriched by my life experience and training in humanistic therapies. Both a personal life changer and an important addition to my practice is my use of hypnosis. I offer an eclectic approach to psychotherapy, in English and French, and the benefits of clinical hypnotherapy to reduce stress, manage chronic pain, relieve sleep disorders and modify undesired behaviours (smoking, phobia and compulsive eating and drinking, etc.).
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6R 0A6
Online in Toronto, Ontario
James Watson-Gaze
Psychologist, Ph.D., C.Psych
The main purpose of therapy is to help you lead a more meaningful and productive life. I'll work with you to help identify obstacles getting in the way of your most fulfilled life and teach you the skills to navigate around those challenges. Together, we'll reduce your distress and increase your sense of purpose, which might involve changing careers, starting new relationships, or any other activities that will improve your quality of life.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 4K2
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Laura Farberman
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Therapy is the journey of becoming free to be ourselves. Instead of becoming a better version of ourselves, we can connect to who we are at our core, without the coping mechanisms we unconsciously took on to survive. These ways of coping, often wired into our brain and nervous system, can show up differently for each person. For you, it might be perfectionism, procrastination, an inner critic, low self-esteem or anxiety, to name a few. My approach combines the best of practical psychology, science and grounded spiritual psychology. I make the roots of complex emotions, behaviours and addictions accessible and actionable so that you can achieve sustainable change and true transformation. I am trained in Compassionate Inquiry, a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that reveals the patterns beneath how we present to the world amongst other psychotherapeutic modalities.
Through Compassionate Inquiry you begin to recognize the unconscious patterns, which show up as triggers, traumas and ways of coping and suppressing emotions, and how to become free from them. I support clients to reconnect with their bodies, via somatic experience. Benefits include, relief of symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, depression and addiction.
Soulful Therapy is a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy and an effective way to begin down the path of introspection. It is a place to process what’s going on in your present, make sense of your past, or explore factors that may guide choices to cultivate a life that feels self-compassionate, vibrant, and authentic above all else.
15 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, Ontario (Online Only)
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, Ontario
Gibson & Associates: Psychotherapy, Counselling + Consulting
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Gibson & Associates is a collective of therapists who offer specialized services to meet your needs. From trauma therapy, to work with grief and spirituality, to skills based therapies with youth and adults, our team members hold their own practice areas for you benefit.
People seek psychotherapy for a number of reasons; most often, in hope of gaining support through a new challenge, life transition, or difficulties from the past. Whatever is bringing you to our page, we are happy to help you with. We firmly believe that every person has the innate ability to cope with the challenges in their lives, but sometimes experiences from the past make it difficult to tap into these abilities. Together we can work to bring forward the parts of you that are seeking change and heal what has been getting in the way of the life you would like to lead.
Individual therapy is focused on your unique needs and goals. Individual therapy includes learning about your history and life experiences then establishing goals to accomplish in counselling. Our histories are the roots that can provide us with the foundation of strength and resilience. But, our histories also hold the stories that cause pain, insecurity and doubt. It is our belief that the best therapy comes from helping to heal the roots that cause those stuck points. Through this we can create lasting change.
As a full-service agency, we offer therapy tailored to address a number of concerns, really anything that might bring you to therapy.
We offer virtual/telephone therapy across Ontario and have office locations serving London and Toronto.
14 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 3X9
Online in Toronto, Ontario