Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

I specializing in treating individuals and couples with a wide variety of backgrounds and presenting issues. I utilize various modalities, as well as psychotherapy, to help you improve your emotional well-being. My focus with individual clients is aimed at finding more self through the use of Internal Family Systems Therapy. Increased access to self results in feeling more calm, curious, and connected in the world around you, it may also be experienced as feeling more balanced or content. I help couples improve communication, manage conflict, make repairs, build fondness, and increase intimacy using Gottman Couples Therapy.

My therapeutic approach is person-centered and rooted in values of diversity, anti-oppression, social justice, and personal growth, and is inclusive of all identities and expressions. I work with individuals and couples with the goal of helping them meet their goals for wellbeing and self-understanding. I work with a variety of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, situational stress or distress, emotional exploration, and difficulties in relationships.

Relationships should enrich your life—they should bring you more joy, depth, and safety than you’d experience without them. In my work, I know what’s at stake—I know about the comfort and vitality that secure relationships can bring us, and I know too about the fear and loneliness that we can fall into when by nature, we’ve stopped paying attention. These lows can leave us remembering our early days and wondering where we’ve gone wrong, or whether we’ve ever been right for each other from the start. I know the intense pain of losing hope.

My work is in supporting people to improve and strengthen their relationships with others, and who are willing and interested to begin with nurturing their relationship with their own dear self. I support in parenting, step-parenting, not-parenting, care for self and others, feeling and knowing from emotions, building confidence, and journeying through grief and loss. I also work with people who are exploring their sense of belonging and well-being in the context of their relationship to colonization. I recognize that this is a long path, deeply benefited by being grounded in relationship. Also offering CBT-I for better sleep.

You really can feel more comfort and joy in your own skin! You can unwind shame and anxiety around your a/sexuality and a/gender and discover them as a source of vibrancy and affirmation. Pleasure is a profound healer and you deserve more of it in your life! I’m here to help you live your most fabulous life while enjoying the process along the way. You might be thinking, is that even possible? Isn’t therapy painful? Therapy with me is a warm collaboration, with laughter, practicality, good science and more than a pinch of creativity. I show up as a real person and journey beside you towards your goals.

I am a relational psychotherapist and trauma practitioner. I completed 5-year Psychotherapy training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, 3-year Somatic Experiencing training for trauma resolution (Montreal), and I hold a MA in Women's and Gender Studies (Carleton University, Ottawa). I have worked deeply with people struggling with a range of emotions/experiences including grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, childhood abuse and psychosocial trauma (including war), post-immigration experiences, relationship difficulties and self-actualization issues. My practice is trans, queer, fat and sex worker affirming.

Trauma, loneliness, and pain are a part of life. We can't choose when these experiences find us, but we can choose how we respond and maybe even open new paths. Our team of psychotherapists are here to support you in your healing journey by bringing clarity, reducing overwhelm, and supplying you with the skills and tools you need to reconnect with your authentic self. We hold a safe space in which you can explore, heal and grow, without fear of judgement. We do this through practicing culturally-responsive, LGBTQ-affirming, and trauma-informed care and creating a unique treatment plan tailored to you using evidence-based therapies.

Taking new clients for evenings and weekends! As a therapist, I treat adults seeking support with their sexual orientation or gender identity, along with the challenges of coming out. I also treat symptoms such as anxiety, and depression, or are seeking assistance in family conflicts. As a member of the WPATH, I can offer letters for adults seeking gender-affirming care services that require a therapist's letter. Lastly, those who come to see me want to look deep into themselves, and set goals to parse through their internal judgments to see how our negative experiences with others and society have impacted our own self-esteem.

Whether you want to come to therapy on your own, or with a spouse or family member, I strive to create a safe space for you to explore your concerns and collaboratively work towards meeting your needs and/or solving your concerns. We can meet either in the office or online, my focus will be on making you comfortable with the process, allowing you to decide what goals you want to establish for our work together and helping you through your journey.

Who could you be? What kinds of relationships could you have? What could your life look like? The answers to these questions are rarely clear, and the path of growth is often filled with challenges and uncertainties. I offer therapy services across Ontario, providing a non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, gain new perspectives on your possibilities, and develop the tools and resilience needed to create meaningful change in your life. Focus Areas: meaning and identity, relationship and family issues, life transitions, men’s issues, ADHD, substance use, LGBTQ2IA+ mental health, creativity & artistic practice

Welcome! At North Star Therapy, empathy and understanding are central to our practice. We know reaching out for help is a courageous step, and we approach every client with respect, compassion, and an open mind. We strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard and validated, fostering a sense of trust that is essential for the therapeutic journey. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and navigate the complexities of your life and work towards meaningful change. We are here to help. Let's talk about how to get started living the life you want.

Finding the right therapist that matches your need can be overwhelming and difficult. If you struggle with anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, low self esteem, psychological trauma, body image issues, or burnout, we may be able to help. My clinic Bloom Psychology & Wellness offers warm, non-judgmental therapy online to individuals, and couples. Connection is important, so we will work closely to explore your resilience, manage strong emotions, develop insight, and strengthen your relationships. Together we can challenge unhelpful beliefs and patterns that may be preventing you from living the life you want.

Daytime spots currently available on Thursdays. - In my work, I strive to help individuals and couples grow through a variety of challenges so they can live more fully and authentically. My focus is mainly on relationship therapy and on neurodiversity, but I work with people experiencing a variety of challenges and life transitions. I aim to welcome each client with non-judgmental curiosity, warmth and authenticity. My practice is neurodiversity-affirming, sex positive, kink positive, and inclusive of LGBTQIA+ communities and non-traditional relationship structures. I offer services in both English and French.

In navigating life's challenges, we often construct defenses that, while once protective, now leave us feeling stuck and isolated. Together, we will work to chip away at these accumulated layers and begin to articulate a more authentic and comfortable way of being in the world. My approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, offering a safe haven for healing while encouraging you gently to your full potential. Together, we'll shift from the shadows of criticism, fear and shame to a path illuminated by self-discovery and growth.

As a Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Qualified Mindfulness Instructor, I work with you to help you make sense of your own life experiences, understand how your past affects you now, and make positive changes. Mindfulness is an integral part of my personal and professional life. Since 2009 I have studied the intersection of Buddhism and Psychology and I have partnered with several government and public institutions to run accessible mindfulness programs (including MBSR) for staff and students (i.e. Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, UofT, Central LHIN, The Princess Margaret).

Do you want to know yourself better and feel more grounded? Are you tired from struggles within yourself and with others? Are you facing a major transition? Would you like to set and hold boundaries so you can show up as you’d like in your life? For these questions and more, I’m here with wholehearted support for your change journey. I help folks connect within themselves so they can discover and grow in capacity to foster self-compassion, set healthy boundaries, and create the space and confidence to show up and move forward authentically in their lives.

Kristie Brassard & Associates is a virtual psychotherapy practice serving children, teens, and adults all over Ontario, Canada. Our psychotherapists work with a variety of issues, and help guide individuals, families and couples along their wellness journey using various therapeutic modalities and supportive interventions.

I believe that everyone has the potential to heal, grow, and change. I believe that we all have our own unique story. Just like a locked door, our struggles can seem insurmountable at times. But with the right support and guidance, we can find the key to unlock these barriers and live more freely. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space for you to explore your challenges, tap into your inner strengths, and achieve your goals. Using a strengths-based approach, I provide a supportive and collaborative partnership to help you develop new skills and insights for a more fulfilling life.

I'm so glad you're taking steps to look for the connection and space you need. It can be hard to find a therapist that clicks. Therapy can be a space to cultivate radical acceptance, get clear on your relationship patterns, strengthen your resources, and sow the seeds for the courage to make shifts. Our work together is collaborative, working at the pace of your nervous system and at the speed of trust with yourself and each other.