Psychodynamic therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Psychodynamic Therapy
Nicole Moss
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C.S.P.S.S
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re carrying the weight of trauma, struggling with codependent patterns, or trying to heal from control or abuse on your own. My goal is to support survivors of various forms of trauma. I genuinely feel that everyone holds their own map to healing, however, many often need help navigating their path forward. Whether you’re working on trauma recovery, healing from abuse, or dealing with other factors such as addiction, supporting a loved one, or working through the stages of grief, you don’t have to go through it alone. I am grateful to be that source of support for current and new clients.
I help people create, enforce, and maintain boundaries that may have once felt impossible to implement, giving them space to feel safer, more empowered, and more connected to themselves and others. I work from an eclectic approach, believing there is no one-size-fits-all path to therapy. Together we can help you break free from limiting patterns and beliefs.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5A 3X9
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Psychodynamic Therapy
Franklynn Bartol
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP (Qualifying), MSc, MA
I know how scary it can be to face our struggles and open up to a new person—I’ve been in therapy myself for many years. It’s not easy work! That's why I’m focused on building trust and staying curious about who you are and how you’re experiencing the process. My hope is that you leave sessions feeling cared for, understood, accepted, and connected with. Clients find that this experience builds self-understanding, a sense of worth, and a growing agency they carry into the rest of their lives.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who practices psychodynamic, relational therapy. This approach understands our struggles as stemming from difficulties in relationships, past and present. Maybe you haven’t received the kinds of connections, supports, and understanding you’ve needed and it’s impacted how you relate to yourself and others. Perhaps bad experiences have made it hard to navigate daily life or build new dynamics. You might be navigating loss, abandonment, harm, guilt, or conflict and need support with this. We’re nearly all impacted by cultures of disconnection, over-work, domination, and hyper-individualism. Relational therapy can be a space to notice all of this and experience something new—a more connected and fulfilling inner and outer life.
I’m dedicated to practicing from a client-led and trauma-informed perspective that understands the deeply traumatic impacts of white supremacy, colonialism, cishetero-patriarchy, ableism, and other oppressions. I will hold curiosity for how systems, culture, and identity impact your life, relationships, and our work together.
But in all of this, we only go as deep and as wide as you want to—I make sure we’re following your pace and attending to what feels most urgent. I won't tell you what healing looks like for you, but I'll be excited to figure that out together.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 2T9
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Psychodynamic Therapy
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Therapedia Centre in Toronto, we are a passionate collective of psychotherapists and art therapists who bring together clinical rigor and creative insight. Our team is deeply committed to offering inclusive, culturally-sensitive care that spans children, adolescents, adults, and families. Drawing from evidence-based modalities — including CBT, ACT, mindfulness, solution-focused approaches, expressive and somatic therapies — we integrate mindfulness practices, psychotherapy (and art therapy interventions) to help clients express what words sometimes cannot. Whether through visual art, mindful awareness, or therapeutic talk, we aim to help you reconnect with your strengths, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.
Our safe, affirming space honours diverse identities, neuro-divergent experiences, multicultural backgrounds, and the full spectrum of human emotion — because healing is as unique as you are.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 3T2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Psychodynamic Therapy
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Many of the adults I work with feel stuck in patterns shaped by complex trauma and early relationships. You may notice this showing up as persistent anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or relationship cycles that feel difficult to break—even when you intellectually understand them.
Together, we gently explore the roots of these patterns and how they developed. As these survival strategies begin to make sense, you can move toward a greater sense of clarity, internal stability, and a more compassionate way of relating to yourself and others.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
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)
Psychodynamic Therapy
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
Psychodynamic Therapy
Amanda Stokes
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, E-RYT 500
My goal is to guide you to greater self-understanding and self-compassion while empowering you to create your own strategies and solutions towards making positive change in your life. I believe everyone can benefit from working with a therapist; a chance to talk openly and confidentially with someone whose sole intent is to form a therapeutic alliance with you, about you and for your wellbeing. Whether we are working with intrusive and negative thought patterns, or deeper nervous system and emotional issues as a result of trauma, my aim is to find a treatment protocol that works for you and at your pace and comfort level. I love supporting others in becoming aware of their feelings and behaviours, and in meeting those patterns with compassion and understanding for how and why they were formed. From that place of awareness and compassion, we’re able to move forward with greater intention and choice. The therapeutic journey is a path to insight, healing and growth that can help to improve your relationships (with yourself and others) and lead you to a more fulfilling and joyful life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mindful With You Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW
Welcome to Mindful With You. This is more than a therapy space — it’s a place where you get to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and explore what feels true to you. Therapy isn’t about rushing or fixing; it’s about walking alongside you at your pace, with curiosity, care, and compassion. Your goals, your pace, your story — this is the motto behind our therapy at Mindful With You. We aim to show up as someone who feels easy to talk to — someone who listens deeply, values your story, and meets you exactly where you are. You dont have to have the right words or know where to start. We’ll figure that out together.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
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)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Lyonne Cheng
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, SEP
Lyonne is a somatic psychotherapist specializing in attachment-based therapy. She works extensively with individuals navigating identity shifts, self-esteem, and life transitions. She supports clients to create meaningful change aligned with their values. Her work centres on regulation, embodiment, and empowerment.
7 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Watras Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, BSc
I work with motivated individuals who are looking to work towards better understanding, dealing with, and changing their lives. Clients of mine often have behaviours, thoughts, feelings, or emotions that are dysfunctional or cause them discomfort, such as feeling anxious, depressed, confused, reactive, or scattered. Many of my clients have difficulty with behaviours they feel they have no control over, such as habits or addictions, aversions, or getting easily frustrated or angry. I help my clients understand why these issues occur and help them create tools and protocols such that they can create the changes they want.
5 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
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
Psychodynamic Therapy
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.
32 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1L5
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Psychodynamic Therapy
Rom Malik
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
Rom creates a safe place for exploring fears, worries, and life challenges. Clients report feeling comfortable and confident in his treatment skills, approach and personality. You and he will work towards achieving goals and overcoming obstacles.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1N7
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Psychodynamic Therapy
Brian Baumal
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
I lost 100lbs and currently kept it off for eight years (I started August 15, 2012). I know the challenges of wanting so desperately to change but being unable to do so. I also know the constant mind chatter that plagues people who want to improve their health but just can't seem to do so. As a therapist, I take these issues and challenges very seriously, and work with clients to successfully find ways to manage their weight and health.
I remember at my heaviest weight, I wanted to talk to someone who had been there, done that & understood I so badly wanted to change and my frustration at not changing. I wanted someone who could quiet my mind when it worried about my weight and help me gain control of my body and life. I know what it's like to start losing weight, only to abandon the effort shortly thereafter. If you repeat that pattern and put your health and quality of life at risk, then you likely feel that there are issues that need to be addressed psychologically - I can help!
Finally, I absolutely love what I do, and I hope it shows in every session that I have with my clients.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4M 2S3
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Psychodynamic Therapy
Anthony De Lemos Kawka
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
I provide counselling, psychotherapy and supervision services to individuals aged 19 and older. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds and ethnicity as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities.
8 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Amanda Neves Therapy + Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
At our practice, we help you navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions with warmth, understanding, and evidence-based approaches like Attachment-Focused Therapy, AEDP, EMDR, EFT and IFS. We believe therapy should be accessible, which is why we offer affordable sessions at $100 and social work intern sessions at $80. Every session is a safe, supportive space to explore, heal, and grow, so you can start feeling more like yourself, sooner. Your journey toward clarity, connection, and resilience starts here - let’s take the first step together.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Psychodynamic Therapy
Joshua Lewis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CT
As a Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Lewis is focused on supporting individuals through a therapeutic process that seeks to restore mental and emotional wellness, provides avenues for deepening one's connection to self and others, while fostering compassionate inquiry, understanding and meaning-making into the challenging experiences that often make up a human life.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Psychodynamic Therapy
Ryan Bittinger
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Psychotherapist (Q), DPsychotherapy, LPCC, CAS
If you're looking to be challenged and encouraged as you work towards becoming your most authentic and empowered self, we'll work well together. As a therapist, I am attentive, engaged, and passionate about the work. I take my commitment to clients very seriously and strive to create an environment where you can express intense and difficult thoughts and feelings.
11 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Miranda Elise Klimowski
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor RP(Q), C.R.P.O, C.C.P.A, M.A.C.P
As a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, I provide a compassionate, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, helping individuals heal from childhood trauma, addiction, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. Using a holistic and integrative approach, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment Therapy to support personal growth and emotional healing. I create a safe, inclusive space for individuals and couples, with a special focus on marginalized communities and the LGBTQ2+ community. I believe in the mind-body connection, empowering clients to rewrite their stories, build resilience, and lead fulfilling lives. If you're ready to take the next step in your healing journey, reach out today.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
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.
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada average 10 years of experience and charge around $169 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (83%), and Trauma and PTSD (74%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Stress |
| 63% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Teen |
| 56% | Senior |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Christian |
| 33% | Asian |