Therapists in Toronto, ON
Sheila Nayak
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2N (Online Only)
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of social work, I bring my life experience to my work with children, adolescents, individuals, families, parents, and couples. While raising three beautiful children with my amazing life partner, I understand that along with these joys of life, come challenges. I understand there is no recipe book for our unique relationships and journey. I understand the challenges of finding a sense of belonging, social identity, with marginalization, inclusion, and diversity. I would be happy to support the process of navigating your path.
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of social work, I bring my life experience to my work with children, adolescents, individuals, families, parents, and couples. While raising three beautiful children with my amazing life partner, I understand that along with these joys of life, come challenges. I understand there is no recipe book for our unique relationships and journey. I understand the challenges of finding a sense of belonging, social identity, with marginalization, inclusion, and diversity. I would be happy to support the process of navigating your path.
Fruits From The Roots Psychotherapy & Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, EdD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5G
Are you an accomplished individual trying to balance the demands of both your work and home life, yet feeling overwhelmed in the process? The pressures to succeed and meet work expectations can create a sense of anxiety, panic, and dread. It can even increase feelings of depression and decrease your self-confidence to manage it all. Unfortunately, this can also impact your ability to be fully present for your loved ones and you may find that your meaningful relationships are beginning to suffer. FFTR supports clients in addressing these issues so they can experience more fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.
Are you an accomplished individual trying to balance the demands of both your work and home life, yet feeling overwhelmed in the process? The pressures to succeed and meet work expectations can create a sense of anxiety, panic, and dread. It can even increase feelings of depression and decrease your self-confidence to manage it all. Unfortunately, this can also impact your ability to be fully present for your loved ones and you may find that your meaningful relationships are beginning to suffer. FFTR supports clients in addressing these issues so they can experience more fulfillment in both their personal and professional lives.
Fizza Khalid
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P (Online Only)
We all experience challenging times at some point in our lives that can leave us feeling lost and alone. Experiencing difficulties in life can be used as a gateway to learn more about ourselves. Our bodies, thoughts, and feelings are temples that provide great knowledge and evidence about our own resilience and power. I want to work with you to help you discover your own capacity to heal.
We all experience challenging times at some point in our lives that can leave us feeling lost and alone. Experiencing difficulties in life can be used as a gateway to learn more about ourselves. Our bodies, thoughts, and feelings are temples that provide great knowledge and evidence about our own resilience and power. I want to work with you to help you discover your own capacity to heal.
Elizabeth Arbour
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
Feeling stuck or weighed down by anxiety or depression? Do you sometimes feel alone and as though everyone else seems to be doing better than you are? Perhaps you constantly worry about the future and wonder how you will manage, or frequently have the thought, “I am not good enough.” Are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope? I firmly believe that everyone deserves support when they are struggling and that no one should have to deal with such challenges on their own. I can help.
Feeling stuck or weighed down by anxiety or depression? Do you sometimes feel alone and as though everyone else seems to be doing better than you are? Perhaps you constantly worry about the future and wonder how you will manage, or frequently have the thought, “I am not good enough.” Are you feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope? I firmly believe that everyone deserves support when they are struggling and that no one should have to deal with such challenges on their own. I can help.
Jessica Brunino (Currently Accepting New Clients) -Sana Therapy And Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6J (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed? Struggling to cope or manage? Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic event such as family violence, abuse, relationship challenges, grief or loss. I am a trauma-informed Cinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist who understands the complex impact trauma and life’s challenges can have on an individual’s well-being, mental health, sense of worth, and how it can shape a person’s ability to cope. If you're an adult or adolescent, I would love to work alongside you, co-creating a unique path to your healing and wellness in a way that’s meaningful and effective for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed? Struggling to cope or manage? Perhaps you have experienced a traumatic event such as family violence, abuse, relationship challenges, grief or loss. I am a trauma-informed Cinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist who understands the complex impact trauma and life’s challenges can have on an individual’s well-being, mental health, sense of worth, and how it can shape a person’s ability to cope. If you're an adult or adolescent, I would love to work alongside you, co-creating a unique path to your healing and wellness in a way that’s meaningful and effective for you.
Suzanne Young
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5P
You are not alone in your journey. I am accepting new clients and I am available to support you. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, I can help you learn to cope better and understand your own mind. Working together, we can explore how your unconscious mind affects your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. I have many years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place to explore the issues that are getting in the way of you living your life to your potential.
You are not alone in your journey. I am accepting new clients and I am available to support you. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, I can help you learn to cope better and understand your own mind. Working together, we can explore how your unconscious mind affects your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships. I have many years of experience working with teens, adults, and seniors. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place to explore the issues that are getting in the way of you living your life to your potential.
Stephen Buzzelli
Registered Psychotherapist, ND, RP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6L (Online Only)
I hope that I can empower you to choose me as your therapist. What characteristics does a person hope to stumble upon to begin to bare their soul to a stranger? I know that trust, consistency, humor, curiosity, certainty, empathy, knowledge, professionalism and security are key components that would make it easier for me to open up. I focus on utilizing emotions as clues to investigate underlying patterns that are no longer adaptive. There‘s also the opportunity for those who choose to utilize my unique training as both a registered psychotherapist and naturopathic doctor, to approach mental health through a wholistic approach.
I hope that I can empower you to choose me as your therapist. What characteristics does a person hope to stumble upon to begin to bare their soul to a stranger? I know that trust, consistency, humor, curiosity, certainty, empathy, knowledge, professionalism and security are key components that would make it easier for me to open up. I focus on utilizing emotions as clues to investigate underlying patterns that are no longer adaptive. There‘s also the opportunity for those who choose to utilize my unique training as both a registered psychotherapist and naturopathic doctor, to approach mental health through a wholistic approach.
Lindsay Mason
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6G
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety (be it social, panic, situational, or generalized) can be a beast and is largely at the forefront of my practice. Its impact on our relationships, physical/mental well-being, moods, self-worth, and how we approach milestones/life transitions can lead us astray from the life we want to be living. Therapy helps us dial down the volume of anxiety. In therapy, you're provided a rare opportunity to relax and focus on yourself without judgment or competing narratives. Your difficulties. Your successes. Your goals. You decide where your therapeutic journey goes. I welcome the opportunity to be a part of that journey.
Anxiety (be it social, panic, situational, or generalized) can be a beast and is largely at the forefront of my practice. Its impact on our relationships, physical/mental well-being, moods, self-worth, and how we approach milestones/life transitions can lead us astray from the life we want to be living. Therapy helps us dial down the volume of anxiety. In therapy, you're provided a rare opportunity to relax and focus on yourself without judgment or competing narratives. Your difficulties. Your successes. Your goals. You decide where your therapeutic journey goes. I welcome the opportunity to be a part of that journey.
Monica Carroccetto
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I am here to support you with challenges surrounding anxiety, depression, self-esteem, academic/workplace stress, relationship conflict, and grief. I take a deep interest in supporting young adults and adults through stressful life transitions (academic, relationships, career) and enjoy collaborating with individuals that are experiencing challenges related to perfectionism, stress management, grief, anxiety, and depression. I support individuals in gaining internal confidence and developing coping skills for daily stressors while enhancing relationships with themselves and others.
Hi! I am here to support you with challenges surrounding anxiety, depression, self-esteem, academic/workplace stress, relationship conflict, and grief. I take a deep interest in supporting young adults and adults through stressful life transitions (academic, relationships, career) and enjoy collaborating with individuals that are experiencing challenges related to perfectionism, stress management, grief, anxiety, and depression. I support individuals in gaining internal confidence and developing coping skills for daily stressors while enhancing relationships with themselves and others.
Deborah Offei-Ansah
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M9N (Online Only)
Welcome to Dive Deep with Deb. We all experience struggles and challenges throughout our lives. We sometimes try to figure life out on our own, however, often it can only take us so far. Therapy has been known for its effectiveness towards growth, healing and change. Therapy is a space for you to be your authentic self in a safe, non-judgmental space. Through the process gaining new insights about oneself, environment and relationships.
Welcome to Dive Deep with Deb. We all experience struggles and challenges throughout our lives. We sometimes try to figure life out on our own, however, often it can only take us so far. Therapy has been known for its effectiveness towards growth, healing and change. Therapy is a space for you to be your authentic self in a safe, non-judgmental space. Through the process gaining new insights about oneself, environment and relationships.
Joanna Gorres
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6P
Hey! I’m Joanna, or Jo, for short; pronouns she/they. I value authenticity, mutual respect, and self-agency, so I work collaboratively with my clients. I hold space for all persons, regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, religion, and intersectional identities, and I strive to do so in a compassionate, non-judgmental way.
Hey! I’m Joanna, or Jo, for short; pronouns she/they. I value authenticity, mutual respect, and self-agency, so I work collaboratively with my clients. I hold space for all persons, regardless of their race, gender, sexuality, religion, and intersectional identities, and I strive to do so in a compassionate, non-judgmental way.
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Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4R
Are you and your family member navigating a complex life transition influenced by mental health challenges, addictions, illness, disability, or dementia? Perhaps you find yourself grappling with the unique demands of depression or bipolar disorder or are part of a couple where one partner is affected by these challenges. Maybe you are helping an older family member adjust to the changes that come with aging, including reduced physical capacity and declining cognitive ability. In these challenging situations, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to cope with the evolving dynamics within your family or relationships.
Are you and your family member navigating a complex life transition influenced by mental health challenges, addictions, illness, disability, or dementia? Perhaps you find yourself grappling with the unique demands of depression or bipolar disorder or are part of a couple where one partner is affected by these challenges. Maybe you are helping an older family member adjust to the changes that come with aging, including reduced physical capacity and declining cognitive ability. In these challenging situations, you may feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to cope with the evolving dynamics within your family or relationships.
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
Are you stuck at a crossroads with nowhere to turn and feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or depression? Are you feeling alone with re-occurring thoughts that race in your head before you fall asleep? You are not alone in your current journey. Let's collaborate and address these challenges together and utilize your strengths in the healing process. I specialize working with neurodivergent population and will be able to customize therapy modalities to meet your needs and wants.
Are you stuck at a crossroads with nowhere to turn and feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or depression? Are you feeling alone with re-occurring thoughts that race in your head before you fall asleep? You are not alone in your current journey. Let's collaborate and address these challenges together and utilize your strengths in the healing process. I specialize working with neurodivergent population and will be able to customize therapy modalities to meet your needs and wants.
Naeema Hashmani
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4E
I am a passionate therapist with over 11 years of counselling, crisis intervention, and case management experience. It is my privilege to support and guide you on your journey as you gain deeper insight into your life and your needs. You may be going through a change or a difficult time in your life, I can help you through it. Self-awareness and self-acceptance lead to growth and balance. Explore. Express. Evolve.
I am a passionate therapist with over 11 years of counselling, crisis intervention, and case management experience. It is my privilege to support and guide you on your journey as you gain deeper insight into your life and your needs. You may be going through a change or a difficult time in your life, I can help you through it. Self-awareness and self-acceptance lead to growth and balance. Explore. Express. Evolve.
Rachel Liebman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K
As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I help teenagers, adults, couples or parents make sense of their past experiences so that they can have more fulfilling lives in the present and future. I have a special interest in working with individuals and couples with trauma who struggle with self harming behaviours like eating disorders, suicide, self injury, as well as people struggling with borderline personality disorder and emotion dysregulation. Beyond these specific issues, if your goal is to understand, appreciate, and break old patterns that are standing in your way, I am here to help you in that process.
As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I help teenagers, adults, couples or parents make sense of their past experiences so that they can have more fulfilling lives in the present and future. I have a special interest in working with individuals and couples with trauma who struggle with self harming behaviours like eating disorders, suicide, self injury, as well as people struggling with borderline personality disorder and emotion dysregulation. Beyond these specific issues, if your goal is to understand, appreciate, and break old patterns that are standing in your way, I am here to help you in that process.
Yolanda Testani Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, DTATI, MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y (Online Only)
Are you a mom returning to work and feeling overwhelmed? Are you a couple struggling to communicate and often end up arguing. Do you find yourself experiencing anxiety and stress due to the emotional strain in your life. Are you just not happy with your life? If you're struggling to overcome these challenges, seeking support from a therapist is a great first step. Let's work together on a plan to foster healing and growth. With over 16 years experience in mental health from working with children to adults, from parents to couples, I can help.
Are you a mom returning to work and feeling overwhelmed? Are you a couple struggling to communicate and often end up arguing. Do you find yourself experiencing anxiety and stress due to the emotional strain in your life. Are you just not happy with your life? If you're struggling to overcome these challenges, seeking support from a therapist is a great first step. Let's work together on a plan to foster healing and growth. With over 16 years experience in mental health from working with children to adults, from parents to couples, I can help.
Stephanie Wong
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2N (Online Only)
Do your emotions sometimes feel big and hard to control? And despite your efforts to manage them, are they affecting your relationships and causing stress? Regulating our emotions and knowing exactly where to start can be difficult. You may be open and ready to work on yourself; or want someone to explore them with you; maybe you’re just looking for someone to listen. Either way, I can help. Whether it’s solving a specific problem, decreasing a particular symptom, or navigating through a difficult time, we can do it together. Let me walk by your side as you embark on this journey of self-care.
Do your emotions sometimes feel big and hard to control? And despite your efforts to manage them, are they affecting your relationships and causing stress? Regulating our emotions and knowing exactly where to start can be difficult. You may be open and ready to work on yourself; or want someone to explore them with you; maybe you’re just looking for someone to listen. Either way, I can help. Whether it’s solving a specific problem, decreasing a particular symptom, or navigating through a difficult time, we can do it together. Let me walk by your side as you embark on this journey of self-care.
Brittany McCaughey
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P (Online Only)
Do you have a difficult time looking at yourself with compassion and acceptance because the way you react, behave, and feel is wrong? Maybe it’s reacting with anger and defensiveness, or isolation and shutting down. Maybe it’s feeling like you are not smart enough. attractive enough, or simply not enough. Either way, you are left feeling ashamed of who you are. Imagine a life where you did not feel this way. You did not feel controlled by your emotions, you found joy in the ups and downs, and you look at yourself in a positive light. Beginning therapy is nerve-wracking, but I hope you take a moment (and a deep breath) to reach out.
Do you have a difficult time looking at yourself with compassion and acceptance because the way you react, behave, and feel is wrong? Maybe it’s reacting with anger and defensiveness, or isolation and shutting down. Maybe it’s feeling like you are not smart enough. attractive enough, or simply not enough. Either way, you are left feeling ashamed of who you are. Imagine a life where you did not feel this way. You did not feel controlled by your emotions, you found joy in the ups and downs, and you look at yourself in a positive light. Beginning therapy is nerve-wracking, but I hope you take a moment (and a deep breath) to reach out.
Amy E Clarke
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MPsy, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5V
Do you want to develop effective coping strategies to navigate the challenges of interpersonal relationships and life transitions? Do you seek to improve your self-esteem, confidence and self-worth? Are you looking for a safe environment to discuss the stresses and challenges you’re facing? I am here to support you with general stress, managing life transitions, enhancing self-esteem and interpersonal relationship challenges.
Do you want to develop effective coping strategies to navigate the challenges of interpersonal relationships and life transitions? Do you seek to improve your self-esteem, confidence and self-worth? Are you looking for a safe environment to discuss the stresses and challenges you’re facing? I am here to support you with general stress, managing life transitions, enhancing self-esteem and interpersonal relationship challenges.
Darren Parker
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4Y (Online Only)
Growing up, I just assumed everybody didn’t like themselves. I thought there were people that were open about not liking themselves, and then the rest of us pretending to like ourselves. It was the work I did in therapy that helped me learn there was this wild third option of “actually liking and appreciating myself”. Now I have the joy of sharing that with people as they learn they don’t have to feel so angry, worried, afraid, sad, or guilty all of the time.
Growing up, I just assumed everybody didn’t like themselves. I thought there were people that were open about not liking themselves, and then the rest of us pretending to like ourselves. It was the work I did in therapy that helped me learn there was this wild third option of “actually liking and appreciating myself”. Now I have the joy of sharing that with people as they learn they don’t have to feel so angry, worried, afraid, sad, or guilty all of the time.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Toronto, ON
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Toronto, ON who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
84% | Relationship Issues |
84% | Self Esteem |
80% | Stress |
72% | Coping Skills |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
62% | Green Shield Canada |
61% | SunLife |
58% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in Toronto, ON see their clients
51% | In Person and Online | |
49% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Toronto?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.