Therapists in Toronto, ON

Have you been feeling sad, anxious, alone, or discouraged? Are you searching for ways to improve the quality of your life and your relationships? Often, we may feel stuck in a place from which we cannot escape. I know how hard and painful this can be, but you don't have to go through this alone. Reaching out for professional support to navigate your emotional, behavioural, and relationship challenges can be life changing. Together, we will walk this journey in a calm, non-judgmental, and supportive space!

Accepting new clients. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, we can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.

I know that we are all vastly complicated social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and physical beings. As a therapist, I am trained to be someone who helps others when challenges, questions, and difficulties in life need to be understood and resolved. I am a cis-gendered, heterosexual male with mixed ethnicity (Black and White) as well as a mixed cultural identity (Bermudian, Canadian, raised in China). My strengths include my ability to create a safe-feeling space, empathetic listening, compassionate speaking, strong intuitive understanding, and acuity at picking up non-verbal clues and connecting dots.

If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, eating/body image problems, trauma, ADHD and related issues, I may be able to help you. I have been assisting individuals overcome mental health challenges for over 24 years and have experience working with adults and adolescents. I work from a client-centred, collaborative and integrative approach drawing on my training in various evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, cognitive processing, and trauma-informed approaches. I welcome the opportunity to meet you and see if we would be a good fit for therapy.

As human beings, we all have complex emotions and having the courage to express, process and understand them creates great relief and ultimately new found strength. The journey into our past and present emotional content is not one we should have to take alone. I will work with you to truly understand your emotional landscape, look beyond your symptoms and honour the unique elements of your life. During our therapeutic work together, we will clear through the challenges that are holding you back from achieving your full potential.

As a clinical psychologist, I have extensive training and experience in providing therapy to adults, teenagers, and families dealing with a wide range of presenting concerns, including but not limited to: anxiety, mood, trauma, grief, relationship problems, life transitions, workplace difficulties, etc. In my work I aim to fully understand you as a complex individual, to address the root causes of your difficulties, and help you in practical ways to live the life you'd choose for yourself.

Are you seeking a dedicated professional devoted to understanding and aiding in your unique challenges related to grief, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship conflicts? Specializing in adult, LGBTQS2+ and elderly care, Sulaika Mazhar uses various therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, emotion-focused therapy, strength-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. These models help guide you toward effective coping mechanisms while emphasizing mindfulness here at Canadian Therapy.

Life's journey isn't a straight path. Imagine you, at your most courageous and resilient self. You may face life's twists and turns head-on, but sometimes, it's overwhelming. You feel stuck and anxious. You yearn for clarity, change, empowerment, and inner peace. That's where I come in. I specialize in supporting individuals like you who are navigating life's complexities to uncover new perspectives while honoring their individuality. Through collaborative exploration, I empower clients to break free from negative patterns, build resilience, and foster positive change in their lives.

Dr. Hai has experience working with a variety of mental health and neurodevelopmental concerns, including anxiety, mood issues, emotion dysregulation, learning disabilities, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Dr. Hai provides therapeutic services and completes psychological/psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents between the ages of 6-21 years old. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectic Behaviour therapy along with Client Centered approaches to create the ideal treatment program to meet the specific needs of the client and their family.

I support individuals dealing with burnout, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, impulse control and emotional regulation, addiction, maternal concerns, relationship challenges, parenting issues, and healing from childhood trauma. I'm here for those striving for improved mental well-being, effective coping mechanisms, and a deeper understanding of personal challenges, who would like to develop the strength and stamina to navigate life transitions, cultural adjustments, and build resilience through empathetic tailored counseling.

I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges and cultivate meaningful change through psychotherapy. My goal is to provide a safe and confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Through a combination of evidence-based techniques and compassionate support, I aim to empower you to overcome obstacles, cultivate self-awareness, and create positive change in your life.

With 20 years of experience, I am a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist. Working with me to unravel your challenges will help you to design your future for the better. The goal of our work is for you to reach a place where you can face life's challenges with strength and confidence. My clients prefer my approach because I don't sit idle and wait for something to happen. I like to motivate and inspire my clients by using techniques and tools that help to propel change.

Shelley Sonshine, MACP, RP (Q), is a Registered Psychotherapist with a Masters degree in counselling psychology from Yorkville University. She also has a professional degree in physiotherapy from the University of Toronto and a bachelor of social science in psychology from Western University.

Therapy helps resolve life issues & create strategies for positive change. Through a process that promotes self-awareness, healing & growth, you will develop greater capacity for healthy living. Whether struggling with a difficult life decision or event, having conflict in a relationship, needing help managing emotions, mood or stress, we provide care that fits with where you are in your journey & will help you find your way through. Our team of social workers are skilled & experienced in working with children, youth, adults, couples and families. Please visit our website and book and meet & greet.

Do you need help with managing ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, bullying, behavioural issues, social challenges, social and emotional skills, relationship concerns, life transition concerns, trauma and grief and loss, etc? Recognizing your courage to seek therapy, I understand, appreciate, and applaud you, and you matter! Together, we would identify, explore, review, and challenge the concern and bring about the needed change.

As a Registered Psychotherapist, with over 15 years in field of psychology, I know that reaching out for support can be unnerving. I assure you that even exploring the option of therapy is a step in a healthy direction to overcome your struggles and improve your life! I am passionate about working with Teens, Adults, Parents and Families for issues such as Eating Disorders, parenting struggles, excessive worry or anxiety, feelings of "I'm not good enough", low mood, stress, trauma, complex mental health issues, family & relationship diffiulties, abuse, and emotional distress. I welcome a conversation to explore working together.

A therapist dedicated to guiding individuals toward emotional well-being and personal growth. I believe that each person's journey is unique, and with a strong foundation in both CBT and Psychodynamic approaches, I tailor my therapeutic techniques to align with your individual needs and goals.

I work with adults and youth who experience depression, anxiety, work-related stress, self-esteem concerns, relationship conflict, loss, and grief. Knowing how challenging life can be, it is important that we have a safe community and people to assist us when sometimes we cannot manage our experiences alone. Thus, together within therapy, we will work as a team to explore present patterns and behaviours that result in feelings we wish to change and build a strong and compassionate belief of self, exploring new strategies and techniques along the way.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist and former school counsellor who has worked with children and adolescents for over 20 years. I believe empathy, warmth, and understanding are vital to creating a strong alliance with my clients. I am passionate about helping adolescents develop strong resiliency, coping and social skills, and the ability to successfully navigate through life's challenges including anxiety, depression, peer, parent, and school-related issues. My therapeutic approach (CBT, Mindfulness, EFFT, DBT, Family Therapy) varies depending on my clients' needs.