Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP (she, her)

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5 Endorsed

Toronto, ON M5V

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Hi, I’m Ashlyn, owner of Mindful Pleasures Therapy. I hold a master’s degree from the University of Toronto and focus on supporting individuals and couples. My approach blends anti-oppressive, holistic, somatic, and evidence-based techniques. I’m passionate about creating a strong therapeutic relationship with you—one where you feel comfortable and cozy in a warm, judgment-free space to explore your thoughts and feelings. In our sessions, you’ll be an active participant as we work together to help you achieve your goals.

I offer individual, couples, and sex therapy using evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs. I use approaches such as mindfulness, EMDR, somatic IFS (parts work), & attachment theory. Together, we will explore and experiment with ways to connect with all parts of yourself while calming your nervous system and fostering balance.

As a biracial woman, I strive to create a safe and gentle space for exploring topics like anxiety, intergenerational trauma, sex, intimacy, and relationships. I offer free consultation calls and invite you to explore my private practice, Mindful Pleasures Therapy. If I’m not the right fit, other compassionate clinicians in my practice are also available.

Call or Email Ashlyn James now for a free 15 minute consultation - (437) 747-8028

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mindful Pleasures Therapy

Toronto, ON M5V

(437) 747-8028

I offer support and guidance to you in a virtual setting (pets welcome). I am available 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.

I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Women's Issues

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (437) 747-8028

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mindful Pleasures Therapy

Toronto, ON M5V

(437) 747-8028

I offer support and guidance to you in a virtual setting (pets welcome). I am available 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.

I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Women's Issues

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Any/Out-of-network Insurance
Blue Cross
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Desjardins
Great-West Life
Green Shield Canada
Manulife
SunLife

We do not direct bill. We issue a receipt for services rendered, which you then submit to your plan provider. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about this! We use the Jane App which as a secure place to put card information, we then charge the card on file.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 11242 Ashlyn James
Membership with Ontario Society Of Registered Psychotherapists 63840051 / 2022
Attended University of Toronto , MEd in Counselling and Psychotherapy

I hold a Master's from the University of Toronto and completed the intensive Sex Therapy program at the University of Guelph. With training in Somatic IFS, EMDR, and trauma-focused therapy, I am equipped with powerful tools to help clients navigate complex emotional and relational challenges.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Women's Issues

Expertise

Body Positivity
Borderline Personality (BPD)
Career Guidance
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Dissociative Disorders (DID)
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Life Transitions
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Sexual Abuse
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Trauma and PTSD

I am dedicated to providing holistic support for women facing a range of issues. Addressing issues will involve fostering open communication, emotional attunement, and self-discovery, enabling women to build healthier and more fulfilling connections. My approach empowers women to harness the power of mindfulness as a tool for transformation and healing across various aspects of their lives.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

5 Endorsements

Kat Kova Therapy

Ashlyn is one of the most creative and caring therapists I have had the pleasure of working with. She is warm, deeply understanding and skilled. She naturally creates the right environment for clients to explore their concerns and facilitate change.

Sierra Gaudreault

Registered Psychotherapist

Rochelle Carribine

Registered Psychotherapist, MA

Ashlyn and I met as colleagues. Her dedication and care towards clients was immediately evident. Add to that, her particular niche and skill set around a sensitive topic for individuals. She creates a safe space to address vulnerable topics with ease.

Ivana Psychotherapy

Registered Psychotherapist, MA, SEP

Ashlyn is one of the most talented therapist I know. She is naturally tender, perceptive, and has an incredibly precise capacity for attunement that, combined with her vast clinical knowledge, facilitates long-lasting and meaningful change in her clients.

Tina Bohin

Registered Psychotherapist, MA

When I met Ashlyn I was immediately draw to her calm and non-judgemental presence. She is an incredibly kind and warm psychotherapist that fosters a safe and welcoming space in her practice through compassion, empathy and a deep send of understanding.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Mother

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Feminist
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Narrative
Person-Centered
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Trauma Focused

I take an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, somatic work, and EMDR. In our first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and identify the most effective ways to support your growth. Whether you're seeking individual, couples, or sex therapy, we'll work together to deepen self-awareness, process emotions, & create meaningful change.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

Location

Primary Location

Mindful Pleasures Therapy

Toronto, ON M5V

(437) 747-8028

Email me

My website

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Toronto

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

I offer support and guidance to you in a virtual setting (pets welcome). I am available 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.

Call for a free consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP

I offer support and guidance to you in a virtual setting (pets welcome). I am available 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.

Call for a free consultation now - (437) 747-8028

Ashlyn James

Registered Psychotherapist, RP