LGBTQ+ therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Serving LGBTQ+
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 Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Hannah Bickle | Self, Relationships, Emotions
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) based in Toronto, committed to offering an inclusive, compassionate, and judgement-free space.
Your needs guide the process.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4W
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Jasmine Bruce
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) RPq, MACP, BA
Therapy isn’t only for life’s big, dramatic moments. It’s also for the quiet struggles, the daily stress, the relationships that feel harder than they should, the self-doubt you can’t quite shake. I work with people who’ve often felt like everyone else has it “figured out,” while they’re just trying to keep it together. If you’ve been wondering why life feels so much harder for you than it seems for others, you’re not alone.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 3X9
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Ashwin Mehra
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Growth and healing are choices we can make. If you are reading this, you have already taken an important first step. You may be wondering whether therapy can help you take the next ones. Those steps might lead toward relief from distress, clearer direction, healthier relationships, better emotional regulation, insight into long-standing patterns, healing from the past, or movement toward meaningful personal goals. Each person begins therapy with unique hopes and expectations. My role is to support you in moving toward what matters most to you.
I offer an integrative, individualized approach to therapy rather than a one-size-fits-all model. I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from St. John’s University in New York City through an integrative program that emphasized both depth and breadth of training. My clinical experience in New York and Toronto has provided me with extensive exposure to diverse populations and a wide range of psychological concerns. I work across the lifespan from children, adolescents, adults, to seniors and provide individual, couples, family, group, and parenting therapy, depending on what best fits a client’s needs. I have also conducted comprehensive psychological assessments evaluating cognitive functioning, personality structure, learning disabilities, and emotional or behavioral concerns. This breadth of experience allows me to approach each case with nuance, balance, and clinical depth. Please call for a free consultation!
13 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Kate Paul
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Hi, I’m Kate. I help individuals and couples navigate trauma, relational pain, and emotional overwhelm. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your challenges, to help you feel more grounded and empowered.
Past hurts can echo into the present: quick triggers, shutdowns, or the same fight on repeat. Trauma, whether from earlier life experiences or broken trust in relationships, can leave you feeling unsafe in your body and disconnected from the people who matter most.
My approach is compassionate, and collaborative. We will work at a pace that feels manageable, so you can restore trust in yourself and in your relationships.
Couples Therapy: Rebuilding After Infidelity (10 Sessions)
Individual Therapy: Healing from Intimate Partner Abuse (12 Sessions)
My online calendar is: newleaftherapyonline.janeapp.com
Individual Therapy: Healing from Intimate Partner Abuse (12 Sessions)
A 12-session package offering a safe, supportive space to process the impact of intimate partner abuse. Focus on trauma healing, rebuilding self-worth, and developing a greater sense of safety and empowerment.
Couples Therapy: Rebuilding After Infidelity (10 Sessions)
A structured 10-session package designed to help couples stabilize after infidelity, process the impact of betrayal, and begin rebuilding trust. Focus on restoring communication, emotional safety, and a stronger relational foundation.
If you're ready to begin, I'd be honored to connect with you. Online Calendar: newleaftherapyonline.janeapp.com
13 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
New Moon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, MSW, RSW, RP, RP(Q)
We are a team of Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers who specialize in supporting individuals through effective and research backed trauma, relationship, and sex therapy.
We began as a trauma focused clinic - our team has a solid understanding of the countless small and large ways that trauma impacts us. We work with traumatic stress and related difficulties such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD and complexPTSD), addiction, self-harm, and suicide ideation. We support survivors of sexual violence as well as those who have experienced emotional and physical abuse, criminal victimization, bullying, war, and near death experiences.
We've found that as people heal, relationships and intimacy naturally becomes a secondary focus. For this reason we offer family, couples, and sex therapy. We support individuals of all gender and sexual identities and relationship structures.
We respect diversity and differences in opinions, values and attitudes. This is reflected through individualized treatment plans which consider each individuals lived and generational experiences. We strive to provide culturally-sensitive, non-discriminatory, and affirming care to culturally diverse populations and BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, kink and polyamorous communities.
Our goal is to help you break free from your past and rediscover a fulfilling life filled with joy and connection.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1X9
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Florence MacGregor
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, MPS, Embodiment Coach
My job is not to fix you or heal you. You are not broken. The path has been thoroughly traveled a-thousand-fold. Healing is possible. It may be that you need to unravel trauma loops, recover childhood memories or give yourself the time to figure things out in this moment of your life. Growth and transformation is within reach. I am a survivor and a thriver from emotional, physical, sexual and spiritual abuse. I offer unconditional non-judgement as a gentle process for your journey.
16 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, RP; MA
I work alongside you on this self-exploratory journey, not only showing curiosity about the thoughts that shape your emotional world but also the nervous system patterns held in your body. Real change occurs when the mind and body begin communicating differently, and I will collaborate with you to explore this process with care, curiosity, and evidence-based tools. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in trauma-informed methods that create space for deep emotional work at a pace that feels safe. If you’re ready to understand your patterns, reconnect with yourself, and find lasting relief—not quick fixes—I am here to support your healing through this process.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 1G6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Jasmine Muir
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision, and finding someone who you connect with is essential to your unique journey. My practice is dedicated to understanding and addressing your unique needs with a compassionate, empathetic approach tailored to you; while also gently challenging you when necessary.
I believe in the power of authentic connection, and I work to foster a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, heard, and understood. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, people pleasing and perfectionism, or the need for greater self-understanding, I am here to guide you toward healing and self-discovery.
Reach out, and let’s discover how we can work together to navigate the challenges you face and create a path forward that feels right for you.
4 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Alison Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, GIT.Dip, CAPT, CRPO
Joy, connection, and relief are possible even in the darkest of times. I offer an embodied, relational approach to therapy that helps you investigate anxiety, disconnection, and recurring motifs that no longer feel like they are allowing you to fully engage with your life. I spent many years trying to jump straight to a solution, as though I was a problem to be fixed. In my experience, fixing/improving yourself won’t bring you the relief you’re seeking because it bypasses the juicy bits: understanding how you got here, and how you've kept this going for so long. Instead, we explore your present-moment experience (your thinking-feeling-sensing-moving body) to build awareness and self-trust, which makes change and spontaneity possible. I bring a steady, attuned presence, at times a twinkly humour, and a deep respect for how your adaptations have supported you to survive this far, while helping you discover new ways of being that feel more spacious and alive. If you’re looking for therapy that honours your whole self, insists on centering your creativity and humanity, and supports real, lasting shifts, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Collaborative Care Therapy, we understand that life’s path can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Our practice is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health support. Specializing in helping adults with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and the lingering effects of past traumas.
Our approach is integrative, relational, and rooted in a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework. We offer flexible and accessible virtual therapy sessions across Ontario, designed to fit seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. Our team is committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your emotions, develop resilience, and foster personal growth.
Join us at Collaborative Care Therapy, where your mental health and well-being are our priority. Together, we’ll work towards not just coping, but thriving in all aspects of your life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Aliya Amarshi
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD (Sociology)
I offer warm, attuned, and inclusive online therapy for adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the complexities of identity, family, and work. My approach integrates Gestalt, IFS (parts work), and somatic strategies to support nervous system regulation and deeper self-understanding. I hold space for the full range of your experience—without judgment—and tailor our work to what feels most supportive and effective for you. Healing, to me, is not just personal—it’s also a step toward creating a more compassionate world.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Dr. Joshua Albert
Psychologist, Psy.D, C.Psych
I am a Toronto-based clinical psychologist providing services to adolescents and adults across Ontario. My approach is collaborative, holistic, and insight-oriented. I work together with clients to help them identify the thoughts, emotions, sensations, and behaviours that contribute and impair their quality of live so that they can better understand themselves and feel confident in their abilities to improve and nurture their wellbeing.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 4K2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
Joshua has been treating a variety a patients since 2017. He not only posses the tools that his masters gave him, but also the tools that life experience has given him. In 2004 Joshua sustained a traumatic spinal cord injury that almost took his life and left him using a power wheelchair. Joshua therefore has deep rooted empathy and first hand understanding and can therefore take you beyond where you are now to where you have always wanted to be.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5X 1C7
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Ellis Nicolson
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Div.; RP; RMFT
Are you feeling stuck in your relationship? Have you been feeling disconnected? Do you feel that the same patterns keep repeating? Ellis Nicolson + Associates are relationship and anxiety specialists in Mississauga and Toronto. We have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT), a proven approach to helping couples bond and break free of negative patterns of interaction. We have 20 years of experience in helping individuals and couples break free of unhealthy patterns and find connection, inner peace and wellbeing. Proven results!
22 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 4K3
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Ekta Abhay Lather
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
I'm Ekta, a Registered Psychotherapist based in Toronto. I work with women and adults who are stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, emotional exhaustion, and self-doubt — people who are highly capable on the outside but running on empty within.
Together we slow things down, make sense of what's actually going on beneath the surface, and build something that feels real — not just coping strategies, but actual change.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6C
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Dr. Amber Cohen is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and the Director of The Cohen Clinic, dedicated to providing a compassionate, supportive environment where individuals can achieve mental and emotional well-being. Dr. Cohen leads a team of skilled therapists committed to helping clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and foster lasting personal growth. At The Cohen Clinic, she emphasizes a mind-body approach, offering personalized, evidence-based treatment plans in a collaborative and safe environment.
The clinic provides expert support to clients across Ontario, helping them navigate life’s challenges and achieve lasting wellness.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Jose Luis Lopez Vargas
Registered Psychotherapist, RP.
I believe healing begins with feeling truly met. In my work as a psychotherapist, I offer a grounded, respectful, and deeply human space where people can slow down, breathe, and reconnect with themselves. I value presence, authenticity, and real relationships, and I work at a pace that honours each person’s unique experience.
I am drawn to supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or in the midst of change. Many come with anxiety, relationship struggles, emotional pain, or a quiet sense that something in life no longer fits. Together, we gently explore what is happening in the present moment — in thoughts, emotions, and the body — so that clarity, choice, and new possibilities can naturally emerge.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5R 3K4
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
LGBTQ+ therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Statistics
LGBTQ+ therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada average 11 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (79%), and Trauma and PTSD (78%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
|
| 24% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 43% |
Online Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 79% | Depression |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 66% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 88% | Women |
| 79% | Men |
| 59% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 52% | Black / African American |