LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Toronto, ON
Browse LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
LGBTQ+
Linda Thai
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP., RP., CCC
I am lgbtq myself and I can relate to the challenges.
5 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Collaborative Care Therapy, we provide a supportive and affirming environment for individuals exploring or facing challenges related to LGBT issues. Our therapists are committed to offering inclusive and sensitive care that respects the unique experiences of each individual within the LGBT community.
We understand the complexities that can arise from navigating identity, coming out, relationship dynamics, and societal acceptance. Our approach is holistic and tailored, addressing the psychological, social, and emotional aspects of LGBT-related experiences. Whether dealing with issues of gender identity, sexual orientation, discrimination, or transitioning, our therapists are equipped with the expertise to offer effective support.
We utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques, including affirming therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices, designed to enhance self-acceptance, build resilience, and improve overall well-being. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we are here to help you explore your identity safely, manage related challenges, and empower you to live authentically.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC, RPE
I am a fierce supporter of the LGBTQ community. Have worked for years with many people who happen to be part of the LGBTQ both in the individual and couple therapy realms.
34 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6E 4P3
Online in Toronto, ON
LGBTQ+
Rebecca Goldstein, TuneinTherapy, ADHD | Trauma | Autism
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MTA, BMT, FAMI
LGBTQ+ experiences are deeply personal and shaped by far more than identity alone. Trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, family dynamics, self-discovery, masking, discrimination, safety, and the pressure to explain or defend who you are can all deeply impact mental health.
My approach is affirming, respectful, and grounded in creating a space where you can be real without needing to justify yourself. Together, we can explore identity, healing, relationships, self-trust, and the unique challenges you may be facing while honoring both your lived experience and the deeper patterns that may be affecting your wellbeing.
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Simona Ilieva
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Therapy can provide a collaborative space to explore your experiences as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Meet our team of therapists and schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if they are the proper fit for your journey https://www.psychotherapycollective.ca/index.php/areas-of-focus/lgbtq2ia
4 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Rachael Burnett
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Finding a therapist who truly gets it can make all the difference. As a queer-identifying psychotherapist, I work to create a grounded, non-judgmental space where you can explore every part of your story. Whether you are navigating identity questions, family dynamics, or simply want to connect with LGBTQ+ joy and community, we will work together at a pace that feels right for you.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Sarah Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy., R.P.
As someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand firsthand the challenges and unique experiences that come with navigating identity, relationships, and societal expectations. I’m passionate about creating a space where you can explore, affirm, and celebrate your true self without fear of judgment. Whether you're coming out, questioning your identity, or navigating relationships, I’ll support you in embracing your individuality and building a sense of belonging. Together, we'll work to dismantle internalized barriers and cultivate a space where you feel empowered, accepted, and confident in who you are.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 3X9
Online in Toronto, ON
LGBTQ+
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist
Several of our therapists specialize in LGBTQ+ issues and have deep skills in this area.
23 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Online in Toronto, ON
LGBTQ+
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Our clinicians recognize the difficulties and stigma that can be associated with the LGBTQIA+ community, and work with you to improve your self-image and celebrate your differences.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
New Moon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, MSW, RSW, RP, RP(Q)
People who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, or other gender or sexual minorities often experience challenges that cis-gendered and heterosexual folks do not. These challenges may impact family, work, and social and intimate relationships. These include:
- Coming out: considering, preparing and processing
- Self-love and self-acceptance
- Processing related traumas: ie. bullying, discrimination, oppression, and homophobia
- Navigating complex family dynamics
- Exploring gender and sexual identity
- Exploring gender identity and sexual identity while in a relationship
- Career and workplace challenges
- Dating and marriage
- Body image concerns related to transitioning and gender identity
- Integrating cultural and religious identities
- Exploring polyamory, sex and kink
- Sexual health concerns/HIV/serodiscordant relationships
We also support family members who want to support their loved one and to process and accept their loved one's gender and sexual identity.
At New Moon Psychotherapy we understand the unique difficulties that come with diverse identities and intersections. Our therapists have specialized training and some have lived experience in the LGBTQ2S+ community. This offers a unique perspective and affirming, inclusive, and stigma-free support. We value the diversity of human identities and the fluidity of sexual and gender expression.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1X9
Online in Toronto, ON
LGBTQ+
Kai DeMaeyer - Talk with Kai - Intimacy and Identity
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Queer and trans clients shouldn't need to spend therapy time explaining their lives to someone who's still catching up. I'm queer and nonbinary myself, and I work with 2SLGBTQ+ clients on identity, relationships, family, sexuality, and the specific kind of exhaustion that comes from navigating a world not built for you. This is a practice where you can take that particular weight off.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Alison Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, GIT.Dip, CAPT, CRPO
From birth, we begin selfing: forming our sense of self through our responses to our own internal sensations, as well as how we interact with our environment/others, and how the environment/others respond to us. We receive implicit and explicit messages from the environment/others about how we’re allowed to be in order to belong, and how we’re *not* allowed to be. We learn to make ourselves more acceptable in order to survive. This process of selfing is crucial in our early life, but it doesn’t stop just because we grow up. We continue identifying (as a verb, not a noun!) throughout adulthood, with the possibility of remaining flexible and available even as we get more clear about who we are.
Exploring your identity, relationships, and sense of self as an LGBTQIA+ person can be deeply meaningful, and at times, complex or challenging, depending on what you learned about how it is possible for you to be in the world, and how the world responds to you. You may be navigating questions of belonging, visibility, safety, or internalized messages about who you’re “allowed” to be.
In our work together, we bring curiosity and kindness to exploring how these experiences live in your body, your emotions, and your relationships. We move at your pace, creating a space where you can show up as you are, taking note of and questioning any perceived judgements or pressures to fit a particular narrative. As you build awareness and self-trust, many people discover a growing sense of freedom: the more you allow yourself to be exactly who you are, the more space opens for connection, aliveness, and authenticity in your life.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON
LGBTQ+
Lisa Shouldice Pychotherapy Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCP
The team identified as part of this community of is closely allied, trusted and experienced. We are not only non-judgmental but get the daily struggles of being LGBTQ+.
22 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Hailey Goldberg
Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Worker (MSW), DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician™
I am committed to providing a safe, affirming, and non-judgmental space for 2SLGBTQIA+ clients. I support individuals exploring gender identity, sexual orientation, relationships, self-acceptance, and the impact of minority stress, discrimination, or family rejection. My approach is grounded in respect, curiosity, and cultural humility, recognizing that every person's experience is unique. As a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I also understand the importance of considering the intersection of identity, neurotype, culture, and lived experience. Whether you are questioning, coming out, navigating a transition, or simply looking for a therapist who will meet you with warmth and affirmation, I strive to create a space where you can show up authentically and feel genuinely understood.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Ryan Bittinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Q), DPsychotherapy, LPCC, CAS
LGBTQIA2S+ folks have struggled so much to feel love, acceptance, and support on individual, social, and global scales. Our communities have faced so much violence. Your experience as a queer person is unique and meaningful, and I am a therapist who is able to understand and work through the many complex challenges that come up with our gender, sexual, and romantic identities. Whether you're struggling to feel a part o the queer community, struggling to come out, struggling to be accepted by family, or just needing a therapist that "gets it," we can work through this together.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
We value authenticity and seek to help our clients settle into their healing journey without judgement. We have experience working with clients who are exploring their sexual identity, gender, navigating new relationships, or struggling to thrive in a heteronormative world. We aim to facilitate a safe exploration of your emotions, experiences and thoughts, as we know the value of being heard, seen and witnessed. In psychotherapy, we may explore issues pertaining to family, community, safety, identity, self-acceptance, and living life outside the mainstream narrative.
25 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Clayre Sessoms
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC, ATR-BC
Navigating a world built on cisnormative structures means that dealing with LGBTQ+ issues is often an exhausting exercise in daily survival, but therapy should also be a space to cultivate gender euphoria. I arrive at this work with you with my own lived experience as a genderflux, queer femme (she/they). My virtual counselling practice in Vancouver, BC and across Canada offers a deeply affirming, non-gatekeeping space where you never have to translate your identity to be understood. We will work relationally to hold the weight of systemic macro-aggressions, fostering a slow, embodied space of absolute resonance and solidarity.
8 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Natalie V. Bochenska
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCAT, Certified Somatic Practitioner
Exploring your identity, relationships, and sense of belonging can be especially challenging when you've experienced judgment, rejection, or pressure to hide parts of yourself. I offer an LGBTQ+ affirming space where you can explore your experiences, emotions, and relationships without judgment. My approach emphasizes authenticity, self-acceptance, and healing from experiences that may have affected your sense of safety and connection.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Jessie Erb
Registered Psychotherapist, DPsychotherapy
I am passionate about working with all populations, especially those who have been marginalised in the past. For the past 10 years, I have worked with clients within the LGBTQIA2S+ community and have sought in my practice for it to be a safe and warm place to talk about all issues related to self, sexuality and gender.
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Sometimes, it just feels important to work with someone who gets it. As a Gen-Xer who came out in my 20s, it is important to me to lead a queer positive team. At Transforming Emotions, all of our therapists are queer positive. Whether you are questioning your sexuality or gender identity, working on coming out to loved ones, or are just living your life and wanting to work with a therapist who doesn’t make more of your queerness than you do, we’re here for you. We welcome all members of the 2SLGBTQIA+. Book your free consultation now to help us find the right therapist for you.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 1S4
Online in Toronto, ON
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Toronto, ON Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Toronto, ON average 11 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (62%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (55%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
85%
Offer sliding scale
75%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 55% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 55% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 54% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 52% | Narrative Therapy |
| 43% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Teen |
| 66% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | LGBTQ+ |
| 61% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 43% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 41% | Asian |