LGBTQ+ therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Serving LGBTQ+
Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC, RPE
My mottos are : "Be the cycle-breaking hero of your family lineage! The buck stops with you. Stop Dimming Your Light AND start disrupting multigenerational family patterns"
I have created a unique blend of traditional talk therapy and eastern based modalities that work with the mind, the body and the soul which I call Holistic Psychotherapy. In addition to verbal unpacking of the core issues, I use neural science, visualization and intention to rewire the mind and belief systems that a person may have learned as survival tools in childhood, that no longer work for them in their adult lives and relationships. The work powerfully affects permanent and long-lasting change in an adult individuals, couples and/or adult families.
My main focus is to disrupt multi generational dysfunction.
34 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6E 4P3
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Taran Ranu
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist - RP, B.S, M.A.C.P, C.R.P.O.
Life’s challenges often bring a mix of emotions, from uncertainty and frustration to a strong desire for change and understanding. Through virtual therapy, I provide a compassionate and accessible space to explore these difficulties. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address thought patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to manage emotions effectively, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to explore deeper emotional experiences. For those seeking solutions and clarity, I draw on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify actionable steps, while Person-Centered Therapy ensures that each session prioritizes your unique experiences and needs. For couples, I use the Gottman Method to strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Together, these approaches help individuals and couples overcome challenges like trauma, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and relationship dynamics, creating opportunities for meaningful and lasting growth. My approach is designed to foster understanding and promote healthier, more fulfilling relationships through expert, empathetic guidance. Call for a free consultation
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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!
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Transforming Emotions
Psychologist
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, indecisive, lonely, or down on yourself? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Are you seeking therapy for depression, anxiety, or the impacts of childhood trauma? If yes, our experienced team of warm, empathic, and curious psychologists, social workers and psychotherapists are ready to help! We provide evidence-based and client centered counselling and psychotherapy integrating emotion focused therapy (EFT) with additional modalities. We offer free initial consultations to help us match you to a therapist with the right training and approach for your unique needs. Book your appointment today.
19 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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+
Shannon Kane
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor RP, C.R.P.O, H.B.A, M.A.C.P
Struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem issues, or relationship challenges? I provide a safe, inclusive, and compassionate space where individuals can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and build resilience. Using a somatic and shame-informed approach, I combine talk therapy, body-focused techniques, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR to help clients process emotions, regulate stress, and reconnect with their inner selves. I specialize in supporting LGBTQS2+ individuals, those navigating life transitions, and couples seeking deeper connection. Fluent in English and French, I am committed to helping you gain clarity, improve emotional well-being, and create meaningful change in your life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5V 1X9
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Kareem Elawar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
I support clients by providing a place to sort through and process all that feels overwhelming and difficult to manage alone. Together, we will explore the places where you may feel stuck, held back, confused, frustrated or overwhelmed. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, childhood trauma, PTSD, codependency, boundary work, sex and intimacy, grief work, LGBTQIA+ and conflict resolution. We will identify the barriers that limit you, shift negative thoughts, feelings and patterns, process old wounds with the intention of moving into greater self-understanding, authenticity, and resilience in regards to how you connect with yourself, others and the world around you.
My priority is to create a space and relationship with you where you feel welcomed to bring all parts of yourself. I offer a space for deep listening, reflection, and a place to cultivate the skills needed to create the change you want in your life. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation to assess if we would be a good fit.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Andie Toderovitz
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Are you tired of feeling like you're constantly at war with yourself? Maybe anxiety keeps you stuck in your head, or you find yourself replaying the same painful patterns in your relationships, no matter how hard you try to change.
I'm Andie, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) based in Vaughan, Ontario, offering in-person and virtual therapy across Ontario.
My approach is warm, integrative, and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), DBT, and CBT. If you’re curious whether we’d be a good fit, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
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 in Toronto, ON M6G 1M6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Jessie Erb
Registered Psychotherapist, DPsychotherapy
I work from a Relational Psychodynamic and Integrative framework, making sure that we find a therapeutic framework that fits you and your unique needs.
When you see me you won't be seeing an overly clinical or 'removed' therapist, but rather a real person who meets you just as you are. I am warm, empathic, and non-judgmental - providing an environment that is safe so that you can explore all concerns and distress that have brought you to therapy.
I believe that anyone, regardless of class, sexuality, gender, race/ethinicity is valuable and deserves the best care I can give them. I would be honoured to work with you! Check out my website centredself.ca for more info.
I am taking new clients and have a great team of psychotherapists who are also here to help, including our new reduced cost therapy program. Message today for a free 20-min consultation for us to find a fit that suits you!
12 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving LGBTQ+
Manisha Grewal
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you tend to replay past events in your mind over and over, and spiral into worries about the future? Do you struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, or relationships, causing you to "overgive" to others while abandoning your own needs? Many people describe feeling like they’re moving through life on autopilot — weighed down by overthinking, low mood, or the pressure to keep everyone else happy. You might notice people-pleasing tendencies, difficulty maintaining boundaries, or a pattern of overgiving that leaves you drained, ungrounded, and disconnected from yourself. Here, you’ll find a warm, calm space where your feelings are validated and your voice genuinely matters. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful, deep processing work, explore what's fuelling your distress, and gently uncover the deeper experiences and patterns shaping your emotional world. Alongside this, we’ll build practical tools to regulate your nervous system and ease your symptoms in the present, helping you reconnect with a more empowered, resilient, and self-aware version of yourself. I bring the richness of three cultures, four languages, and the lived experience of being both a first- and third-generation immigrant. My background in the medical field also allows me to integrate physiological and psychological insight. These parts of who I am allow me to deeply empathize with the immigrant journey across generations, as well as the ways culture, family expectations, and identity can shape mental health. No matter your background or story, I aim to meet you with genuine understanding, respect, and compassion. I am a proud ally to LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities and offer inclusive, compassionate care for all backgrounds and lived experiences. If what I’ve shared resonates, we may be a good fit. If you're curious about working together, let's start with a free, no-pressure 30-min video consultation, where we can connect and chat in a calm, relaxed space.
✨ Evening and weekend appointments available
✨ Free 30-minute consultation to get started
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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+
RIMA SEHGAL
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, Registered Psychotherapist
Are you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or struggling with ongoing stress? I am a registered psychotherapist, and I provide trauma-informed, client-centered and supportive space to explore what is getting in the way of your well-being. I offers a space where you can slow down, speak freely, and make sense of what you’re experiencing without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out. My work is focused on helping you better understand your experiences and develop effective coping strategies.
Together, me and my clients, look at patterns—how past experiences shape present reactions—and gently work toward change that feels safe and sustainable.
30 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5T 1Y2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Marcela Cagnone
Registered Psychotherapist, Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy
I believe we all need to feel seen, heard, and supported as we navigate life’s challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, and loss. I see each person as inherently creative, resourceful, and whole, and I believe that within every struggle there is potential for growth and healing.
I understand that each person’s experience is unique, and so is their therapeutic journey. You do not have to go through it alone. Having experienced significant life changes myself, I appreciate the importance of hope and the value of having a supportive space to explore what you are going through.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4J 5C3
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
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 in Toronto, ON M6G 1M6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving LGBTQ+
Michelle Bilodeau
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Having a non-judgemental, empathic and understanding therapist can help us heal and process difficult emotions and experiences. And I aim to be that type of therapist for all my clients. I am a spouse, parent, former journalist, and a Caucasian woman who is committed to anti-oppressive, feminist, and harm-reduction values.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6A 3J1
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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+
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 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 $170 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (81%), and Trauma and PTSD (75%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$170
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
68%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
|
| 23% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 45% |
Online Only |
|
Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 66% | Stress |
| 65% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LGBTQ+ |
| 89% | Women |
| 80% | Men |
| 60% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 52% | Black / African American |