Codependency Therapists in M4X
Adam Busch
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CSFT, SSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello and welcome to my private practice for Ontario residents. I am a registered social worker (RSW). I have over 10 years of experience helping people with: recovery from addiction, managing anxiety and mood (depression), recovering from trauma (PTSD), self-esteem, navigating stress, burnout, managing a diagnosis, grief and loss, improving relationships and communication skills, sexual health and wellbeing, to name a few. I have worked for over 20 years providing services for: diverse LGBTQ+ communities; and over 10 years for individuals with, and families managing complex mental and physical health diagnosis and disabilities.
Hello and welcome to my private practice for Ontario residents. I am a registered social worker (RSW). I have over 10 years of experience helping people with: recovery from addiction, managing anxiety and mood (depression), recovering from trauma (PTSD), self-esteem, navigating stress, burnout, managing a diagnosis, grief and loss, improving relationships and communication skills, sexual health and wellbeing, to name a few. I have worked for over 20 years providing services for: diverse LGBTQ+ communities; and over 10 years for individuals with, and families managing complex mental and physical health diagnosis and disabilities.
Sarah Yousuf
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X (Online Only)
Sarah Yousuf is a registered social worker and psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers. Aside from her secular studies, she received her Ta’leem Al Quran Certificate from Al Huda Institute Canada where she studied the Tafseer of the Quran. Wanting to pursue her religious studies further, she moved to Egypt to study Arabic and Islamic Studies. Her goal in therapy is to combine both the secular and religious knowledge she has acquired to create a powerful mode towards psycho-spiritual well-being for clients, that is rooted in the Quran and Sunnah.
Sarah Yousuf is a registered social worker and psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers. Aside from her secular studies, she received her Ta’leem Al Quran Certificate from Al Huda Institute Canada where she studied the Tafseer of the Quran. Wanting to pursue her religious studies further, she moved to Egypt to study Arabic and Islamic Studies. Her goal in therapy is to combine both the secular and religious knowledge she has acquired to create a powerful mode towards psycho-spiritual well-being for clients, that is rooted in the Quran and Sunnah.
You know that old saying, pain is inevitable but suffering is optional? I believe it. In a world where we don’t always get what we want and we’re surrounded by flawed individuals, pain truly is inevitable, but how often do we need let this pain derail us, or even destroy us?
You know that old saying, pain is inevitable but suffering is optional? I believe it. In a world where we don’t always get what we want and we’re surrounded by flawed individuals, pain truly is inevitable, but how often do we need let this pain derail us, or even destroy us?
Alex Gosselin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RYT, SEP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I’m Alex and I offer body oriented talk therapy, embodied movement and clinical supervision/consultation services. I am committed to supporting you in accessing the transformation that is made possible through stretching into your growth edges and living into your deepest held values. My approach is warm, casual, and collaborative. I work with individuals who are 18 + with specialized experience supporting helping professionals, those living with complex trauma, developmental trauma, anxiety and perfectionism.
Welcome! I’m Alex and I offer body oriented talk therapy, embodied movement and clinical supervision/consultation services. I am committed to supporting you in accessing the transformation that is made possible through stretching into your growth edges and living into your deepest held values. My approach is warm, casual, and collaborative. I work with individuals who are 18 + with specialized experience supporting helping professionals, those living with complex trauma, developmental trauma, anxiety and perfectionism.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to work with individuals who experience interpersonal relationship, parenting, stress, grief, trauma, workplace struggles, anxiety, and depression issues. I teach communication skills to better foster healthy relationships and assist in personal development. I specialize in early relational wounding, shame and trauma. My background includes a special interest in mid life women struggling with self-actualization and self-attunement.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to work with individuals who experience interpersonal relationship, parenting, stress, grief, trauma, workplace struggles, anxiety, and depression issues. I teach communication skills to better foster healthy relationships and assist in personal development. I specialize in early relational wounding, shame and trauma. My background includes a special interest in mid life women struggling with self-actualization and self-attunement.
When difficult times come, people are drawn to look at themselves. The habitual patterns of personality and relationships may no longer work or may be unsuited to who you are now. Feelings like shame, guilt and loneliness are painful. Unconscious defenses that protected you in the past can create problems rather than solve them and can actually inhibit your growth and freedom in the present. Therapy can increase self awareness, improve relationships, vitalize your sense of self, help you to discovery meaning and purpose, provide solutions to problems and reduce feelings of distress. Therapy is like a renovation. 30 years experience.
When difficult times come, people are drawn to look at themselves. The habitual patterns of personality and relationships may no longer work or may be unsuited to who you are now. Feelings like shame, guilt and loneliness are painful. Unconscious defenses that protected you in the past can create problems rather than solve them and can actually inhibit your growth and freedom in the present. Therapy can increase self awareness, improve relationships, vitalize your sense of self, help you to discovery meaning and purpose, provide solutions to problems and reduce feelings of distress. Therapy is like a renovation. 30 years experience.
Darren Elliott
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BED, BBA, RPQ, CAPT, CRPO
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X
How you feel, matters. Therapy isn't for someone who has it worse than you, you owe it to yourself to reach for the support you need to thrive. You could be looking for support during a difficult time or recovery after a difficult ending or experience. You might have some confusion as to why things are going wrong in your relationships, which you hope to strengthen or repair or end. Perhaps the pandemic turned life upside-down and you are finding your balance again. Maybe you feel disconnected, alone or have suffered in a relationship with someone who does and are looking for a therapist who can understand what's happening.
How you feel, matters. Therapy isn't for someone who has it worse than you, you owe it to yourself to reach for the support you need to thrive. You could be looking for support during a difficult time or recovery after a difficult ending or experience. You might have some confusion as to why things are going wrong in your relationships, which you hope to strengthen or repair or end. Perhaps the pandemic turned life upside-down and you are finding your balance again. Maybe you feel disconnected, alone or have suffered in a relationship with someone who does and are looking for a therapist who can understand what's happening.
By leveraging an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy and life coaching, I guide you toward taking transformational steps toward a positive, healthful, balanced, and fulfilling life. My approach combines psychodynamic, narrative, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural therapy. I specialize in 'depth therapy' or 'depth work,' an insightful practice aimed at uncovering and addressing the root cause of emotional distress and fostering the development of a strong core identity. Reflect deeply on yourself in a respectful, safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
By leveraging an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy and life coaching, I guide you toward taking transformational steps toward a positive, healthful, balanced, and fulfilling life. My approach combines psychodynamic, narrative, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural therapy. I specialize in 'depth therapy' or 'depth work,' an insightful practice aimed at uncovering and addressing the root cause of emotional distress and fostering the development of a strong core identity. Reflect deeply on yourself in a respectful, safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Katherine (Kato) A. Perdue
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, Dipl, (TIRP), RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4X
My therapy practice is Relationally Focused, which means that it is the co-created relationship between us that is the healing force of the therapy: for individuals or for couples. Our sessions draw upon our experiences of the past and bring to light how these experiences get repeated in the present- often without our knowing. Whether it is a way of relating that keeps repeating over and over in our lives, whether it is the same debilitating anxiety that keeps getting in the way of our moving forward, or depression that casts a shadow over our prospects of joy; these early life experiences (whether in childhood or older) keep
My therapy practice is Relationally Focused, which means that it is the co-created relationship between us that is the healing force of the therapy: for individuals or for couples. Our sessions draw upon our experiences of the past and bring to light how these experiences get repeated in the present- often without our knowing. Whether it is a way of relating that keeps repeating over and over in our lives, whether it is the same debilitating anxiety that keeps getting in the way of our moving forward, or depression that casts a shadow over our prospects of joy; these early life experiences (whether in childhood or older) keep
Creative Transitions Psychotherapy Group
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X
Are you looking for a direct but caring and effective therapist? Someone real who will work on tangible goals? I am Shirley, a Ph.D. level Registered Psychotherapist and Supervisor with 25 yrs' experience. Me and my team work well with people who feel misunderstood elsewhere. I supervise an amazing team who have trained in evidence-based practices including mature Psychotherapists, an Art Therapist and a Nurse/Social Worker. We often see clients who are are intelligent, & creative, with diverse ethnicity or lifestyles. We welcome LGBT2SQ+ clients, teens, adults and relationships.
Are you looking for a direct but caring and effective therapist? Someone real who will work on tangible goals? I am Shirley, a Ph.D. level Registered Psychotherapist and Supervisor with 25 yrs' experience. Me and my team work well with people who feel misunderstood elsewhere. I supervise an amazing team who have trained in evidence-based practices including mature Psychotherapists, an Art Therapist and a Nurse/Social Worker. We often see clients who are are intelligent, & creative, with diverse ethnicity or lifestyles. We welcome LGBT2SQ+ clients, teens, adults and relationships.
Greg Huston Turk
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, OAMHP, MACP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4X (Online Only)
Throughout my almost a decade of experience, a common thread I have found in the majority of my clients has been rigidly conclusive thought processes & an automatic tendency of disregarding self positivity. When we are used to the familiar of negativity, it is easy for anxiety, depression & self doubt to take hold. It is empowering to accept that a change may be necessary. Acknowledging this is a positively significant step, initiating help for ourselves fundamentally lays the groundwork for big picture work.
Throughout my almost a decade of experience, a common thread I have found in the majority of my clients has been rigidly conclusive thought processes & an automatic tendency of disregarding self positivity. When we are used to the familiar of negativity, it is easy for anxiety, depression & self doubt to take hold. It is empowering to accept that a change may be necessary. Acknowledging this is a positively significant step, initiating help for ourselves fundamentally lays the groundwork for big picture work.
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Your relationships can be an incredible source of pleasure and connection, AND they can be the biggest source of tension and exhaustion. You might feel rigid and uncreative, or be falling into people-pleasing habits. You may feel overwhelming physical sensations of constriction, pain or numbness. You play a vast range of roles in your friendships, romantic & intimate dynamics, and at work. This can be a lot to handle, and you may be masking your authentic self. Creative arts therapy can offer new ways to find playfulness so you can relax into intimacy in your relationships, your body, and fully own the stories that shape you.
Your relationships can be an incredible source of pleasure and connection, AND they can be the biggest source of tension and exhaustion. You might feel rigid and uncreative, or be falling into people-pleasing habits. You may feel overwhelming physical sensations of constriction, pain or numbness. You play a vast range of roles in your friendships, romantic & intimate dynamics, and at work. This can be a lot to handle, and you may be masking your authentic self. Creative arts therapy can offer new ways to find playfulness so you can relax into intimacy in your relationships, your body, and fully own the stories that shape you.
Suzanne Lathrop
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4X (Online Only)
As your therapist, my greatest priority is to create an accepting and compassionate space where you can feel safe to be yourself, exactly as you are. My wish is that you leave our sessions feeling heard, valued, and hopeful that change is possible. Together, we can gently unpack your burdens, and explore what is keeping you from living a more comfortable and fulfilling life. Should you be seeking deeper healing, we can integrate holistic, evidence-based trauma treatments (such as EMDR) into our work together in a manner that honours your pace/timing. Through collaboration, we can also find creative ways to build upon your strengths!
As your therapist, my greatest priority is to create an accepting and compassionate space where you can feel safe to be yourself, exactly as you are. My wish is that you leave our sessions feeling heard, valued, and hopeful that change is possible. Together, we can gently unpack your burdens, and explore what is keeping you from living a more comfortable and fulfilling life. Should you be seeking deeper healing, we can integrate holistic, evidence-based trauma treatments (such as EMDR) into our work together in a manner that honours your pace/timing. Through collaboration, we can also find creative ways to build upon your strengths!
Debbie Berlin
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4X (Online Only)
I am a social worker and psychotherapist who has worked passionately and extensively with individuals, families and health-care organizations. Therapy is a way for people to get extra support, when you need it. If you are struggling with a personal crisis, overwhelming emotion, a life transition, problems with family or friends, career questions, or the need to move on from past events, therapy can help.
I am a social worker and psychotherapist who has worked passionately and extensively with individuals, families and health-care organizations. Therapy is a way for people to get extra support, when you need it. If you are struggling with a personal crisis, overwhelming emotion, a life transition, problems with family or friends, career questions, or the need to move on from past events, therapy can help.
Leila Nadimi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You might seek therapy to navigate through challenging life situations, like recovering from trauma, managing difficult relationships, undergoing life transitions, or simply aiming for a deeper understanding of yourself. In our work together, we strive to give significance to your story, transform elements no longer aligned with your higher self, and bring to light your inherent gifts and potentials. As a Psychodynamic psychotherapist informed by trauma and Internal Family System (IFS) modality, I employ various approaches, including somatic experiencing and mindfulness.
You might seek therapy to navigate through challenging life situations, like recovering from trauma, managing difficult relationships, undergoing life transitions, or simply aiming for a deeper understanding of yourself. In our work together, we strive to give significance to your story, transform elements no longer aligned with your higher self, and bring to light your inherent gifts and potentials. As a Psychodynamic psychotherapist informed by trauma and Internal Family System (IFS) modality, I employ various approaches, including somatic experiencing and mindfulness.
Stephanie Thorson Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, DTATI, MES, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4X
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel disconnected or misunderstood? Are you having a hard time understanding your feelings, or feel stuck? Using an anti-oppressive approach, I work with individuals dealing with trauma, relationship issues, marginalization, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and deepening your understanding of yourself. I use a combination of therapy techniques taking your experiences and therapeutic best practices into consideration. I am trauma-informed, solution-focused and promote self-compassion. I always draw on strengths and for some clients, I use art therapy to explore challenging or persistent emotions.
Do you feel disconnected or misunderstood? Are you having a hard time understanding your feelings, or feel stuck? Using an anti-oppressive approach, I work with individuals dealing with trauma, relationship issues, marginalization, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and deepening your understanding of yourself. I use a combination of therapy techniques taking your experiences and therapeutic best practices into consideration. I am trauma-informed, solution-focused and promote self-compassion. I always draw on strengths and for some clients, I use art therapy to explore challenging or persistent emotions.
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Codependency Counsellors
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.
What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.
How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.
What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.