Therapists in Ontario

We all need a place to feel listened to, respected, and valued. I will work collaboratively with you to identify a personalized counselling approach that is comfortable and effective for your unique needs. I have experience supporting people through a range of challenges such as depression, anxiety, stress, codependency, addiction, anger/conflict resolution, pain management, grief, and more.

In order to feel loved many of us have developed patterns of abandoning our own needs in favor of pleasing others so we can feel safe in our relationships. These ways of relating and functioning may keep us comfortable but can hold us back from living a meaningful life. Our aim is to help you discover your true self, your values, needs, strengths, and build self-awareness so you can begin to set boundaries and live a life that feels authentic. We provide a warm, nurturing and non-judgmental space where you can explore the patterns that keep you stuck while building new habits that align with your future self.

Confused, drained or ALONE in your relationship? Are you putting the needs of others before your own? Are you changing yourself (like a chameleon) in order to feel appreciated? If the other person becomes your main focus and you modify your behaviors and ignore your needs to keep the relationship going at any cost, you have codependency. Codependents are MAGNETS for entitled, narcissistic, grandiose personalities. The ensuing relationship can stumble along for a LONG time, requiring huge amounts of effort and energy to keep up until finally it falls apart. When it does, you feel betrayed and abandoned (codependent's biggest fear).

Accepting new patients! Life can be distressing at times. Certain experiences, stress and unhealthy relationships can get the best of anyone. I help my clients process difficult emotions and experiences in a safe space. I work with adolescent and adults and support them with navigating emotional/mental challenges and a variety of life issues. My areas of focus includes: Healing anxious/avoidant attachment, generalized anxiety, codependency, limerance, relationship issues, self-esteem, inner child, boundaries, self-esteem and stress. If you're ready to do the heartwork and heal, let's connect!

Within each of us lies the vision and hope for the life we want to live. Yet, we can feel overwhelmed by inner or outer challenges, fears, negative beliefs, low self-esteem, anxiety or depression. In many years of practice, I have seen the resilience of the human spirit. As a Spiritual Psychotherapist, I work with traditional approaches, as well as those rooted in Transpersonal Psychology, Archetypal Psychology and Shamanism which recognize the power and strength inherent within to facilitate change. My aim is to act as guide as clients address past pain and present circumstances that limit the ability to live a life in full bloom.

Before becoming a therapist, I delved into working for non-profit organizations as a life skills coach. Later on, I decided to specialize in Love, Sex & Relationship learning somatic and mindfulness tools that would later on helped me in my practice. I understand the struggles you may face because I went on the journey of learning more because of my own struggles around my relationship and my empowerment. I am committed to helping you develop the awareness and skills so that you can achieve the life and relationships that you want. I utilized the tools that I am about to teach in my day-to-day life and I am now here to share it you.

If you experienced narcissistic abuse in your family, relationship or any other setting I understand how challenging it might be to heal the wounds, find your voice and self-esteem back. I believe that there's always a way to move forward and start to heal. What matters is that instead of giving up, you are seeking help and that means you are getting ready to use external and internal resources to move past what's causing you distress. I believe in providing a non-judgmental atmosphere where you feel safe to be yourself.

I am dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing symptoms from trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, codependency, and low self-worth/self-esteem. I explore how the previous experiences we have encountered and the relationships we have had impact the way we view ourselves and interact with the world around us. I like to use a variety of tools to aid in symptom management while also working with the root to facilitate healing. My practice is heavily trauma-informed and attachment-focused. I use CBT, CPT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and mindfulness in my practice.

For the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping individuals improve their mental health through goal-focused collaboration. You may be going through a time in your life right now which is leaving you feeling unhappy, or stuck in a cycle you don't know how to break. As a Psychotherapist, I endeavor to use my skills, and the knowledge I continue to acquire to help people lead more satisfying lives. I use a client-centered and judgment-free approach and work with you to develop new skills to meet your therapeutic goals.

My person-centered approach aims to help you understand yourself on a deeper level, shift perspectives, set healthy boundaries, work through past trauma, increase confidence & trust in yourself and break unhealthy patterns. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, low self-esteem, perfectionism, people pleasing, codependency, childhood trauma, grief and relationship concerns. I provide a comfortable, approachable and safe space for you to open up and feel heard.

Living a balanced, meaningful life with a grounded sense of self and loving connections can be a difficult thing to achieve and maintain. Yet these things can change the way we experience and negotiate our world. Therapy can help create a clearer understanding of obstacles and how to overcome them in order to live the life we want. For over 15 years Alison has had the privilege of providing support to a wide range of clients in the areas of trauma, relationships, addictions, depression, anxiety, codependency, grief/loss, family-of-origin issues and abuse.

Accepting a few new clients: Are you feeling anxious in your relationships? If you are feeling unseen, misunderstood, and stuck, I can work with you. Unprocessed events often show up as overwhelm, depression, conflicts, lack of boundaries, codependency, and low self-confidence and self-esteem. This can include things that happened within your close circles or systemic trauma. Through therapy, I will help you understand and unpack why you feel, think, and behave the way you do and learn and practice new skills for making positive changes. You can have agency over your own life.

Recovery, improved connections, better relationships with others and self are all possible even when life seems overwhelming and it feels like you're alone in the confusion. I have been in private practice since 2011. I provide client-centered, assessment and treatment, psycho-education and skills development. Clients with PTSD, anxiety, depression, addiction, codependency, are bereaved, adapting to chronic illness or problems in the workplace - compassion fatigue, lateral violence, bullying and stress are assisted using CBT, EFT, DBT, Narrative therapies, with strength-based counseling.

Soteldo Psychotherapy (Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Clinic). My name is Raquel Soteldo, a Registered Psychotherapist, MA, ABA, PMP. I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician who works with Trauma-related symptoms: High Anxiety, Unhealthy attachments and relationships either within the family, romantic or workplace interaction. I work with individuals to secure attachments to self, leave insecure/anxious attachments to abusive people, and establish new/better attachments to the world. I work with undiagnosed ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and C-PTSD/Trauma. To book pls email me or use soteldotherapy.securevideo.com/Book.

Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may find that you’re simply going through the motions, questioning whether you'll ever be able to feel peace and joy, or wondering whether your relationships will ever become healthy and fulfilling. I’m here to help. As a therapist, I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty with: relationships, healthy-communication, codependency, self-esteem concerns, self-worth, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, self-acceptance, life transitions, and parenting.

My main role as your counsellor is to support you through difficult times and challenges, while helping you achieve optimal psychological and emotional health. I am comfortable with people of all cultures, orientations and spiritual and/or religious backgrounds. Certified by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, I provide services using a client-centred, integrative approach, weaving together various methods to suit your unique needs. I enjoy working collaboratively with you in a non-judgmental way, embracing your strengths, unique characteristics, values, and insights.

Maybe you have tried therapy in the past or explored different venues to overcome difficult situations, but you feel stuck! I have experience working with adults, children/adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief/loss, codependency tendencies, emotional/physical abuse, sexual abuse as well as life transition stressors. I also work with couples providing an active participation to identify their issue, focusing on change-oriented interventions guiding both to understand their individual roles and learn new harmonious strategies.

For the last 16 years, I have worked as a Social Worker with countless communities, including racialized communities, sexual violence survivors, homeless folx, women, youth and families, addictions, and MVA survivors. I currently work for the University of Toronto as a Student Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager, a role focused on supporting and developing student mental health initiatives. Armed with both experience and understanding, I work to build trust and carefully tailored care for the communities I support; primarily specializing in trauma, mood, anxiety, and adjustment concerns.

It can be a moving experience, to be truly heard and understood. These days, with all of life's distractions, sitting with someone for an hour, who is actively listening and interested in what you have to say can take getting used to! With therapy, we begin with where you are today. I meet you where you are at and we work together on what you need to feel better in your inner and outer world. I support folks who are struggling with grief, anxiety, depression, anger, codependency, relationship issues, sexuality, trauma, or spirituality. I am here to offer acceptance, curiosity, and a new perspective on what feels stuck in your life.