Therapists in Toronto, ON
Dr Soheila Pashang Counselling and Consulting
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W (Online Only)
The journey of healing begins with you! As a registered social worker, I have supported many individuals and families to overcome mental health, grief, loss, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse, sex trafficking, violence, relationship, separation and divorce, parenting, anger management, migration, and integration.
I provide Tele-Virtual services using a secure telephone and password-protected platform. Please email me at: soheila@pashang.ca for details. I am a registered Social Worker with extensive experience working with individuals, families, and groups. I joined academia in 2007 to teach social work and counseling-related courses, after working for over 20 years within multifaceted organizations since 1990. I accept referrals from private insurance companies.
The journey of healing begins with you! As a registered social worker, I have supported many individuals and families to overcome mental health, grief, loss, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse, sex trafficking, violence, relationship, separation and divorce, parenting, anger management, migration, and integration.
I provide Tele-Virtual services using a secure telephone and password-protected platform. Please email me at: soheila@pashang.ca for details. I am a registered Social Worker with extensive experience working with individuals, families, and groups. I joined academia in 2007 to teach social work and counseling-related courses, after working for over 20 years within multifaceted organizations since 1990. I accept referrals from private insurance companies.
I have devoted much of my time to building a fulfilling career working with families, couples, children and adolescents. My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, and brings together both person-centered and cognitive therapies to help clients better understand their strengths, to implement solutions, and to improve the stability and happiness of the person, the family and or couple.
I have devoted much of my time to building a fulfilling career working with families, couples, children and adolescents. My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, and brings together both person-centered and cognitive therapies to help clients better understand their strengths, to implement solutions, and to improve the stability and happiness of the person, the family and or couple.
I have provided professional psychotherapy in Toronto for 27 years as a Master of Social Work Practice & successfully treat relationship and family problems, trauma, grief, self esteem, anxiety, depression, crisis, addiction, past child abuse.
In uncertain times you may feel overwhelmed by difficulties & feeling stuck. Many problems we experience are not our fault. I can help you effectively & quickly resolve relationship problems, sexual abuse trauma, feelings of betrayal, abandonment, social anxiety, self blame, self esteem, motivation & unsettling shame issues. Many times we lose our purpose in life & do not understand why we are plagued by unhelpful thoughts & feelings. By seeing me you will be understood even when your values may differ from your loved ones and others in your life. Contact me for a .5 hr initial consult & you will be relieved you did so.
I have provided professional psychotherapy in Toronto for 27 years as a Master of Social Work Practice & successfully treat relationship and family problems, trauma, grief, self esteem, anxiety, depression, crisis, addiction, past child abuse.
In uncertain times you may feel overwhelmed by difficulties & feeling stuck. Many problems we experience are not our fault. I can help you effectively & quickly resolve relationship problems, sexual abuse trauma, feelings of betrayal, abandonment, social anxiety, self blame, self esteem, motivation & unsettling shame issues. Many times we lose our purpose in life & do not understand why we are plagued by unhelpful thoughts & feelings. By seeing me you will be understood even when your values may differ from your loved ones and others in your life. Contact me for a .5 hr initial consult & you will be relieved you did so.
For more than 30-years, I have specialized in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced various mental health concerns. In addition, I provide assessment and counselling in the area of parent-child/adolescent issues; father-son conflict; youth addictions (sexual and substance abuse), court involved/at risk youth; and issues related to adolescent depression, disordered eating, and self-injury. I also work in the area of men's health, addressing such issues as depression and anger management; trauma; addictions; fatherhood; and martial/ relationship counselling.
For more than 30-years, I have specialized in the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced various mental health concerns. In addition, I provide assessment and counselling in the area of parent-child/adolescent issues; father-son conflict; youth addictions (sexual and substance abuse), court involved/at risk youth; and issues related to adolescent depression, disordered eating, and self-injury. I also work in the area of men's health, addressing such issues as depression and anger management; trauma; addictions; fatherhood; and martial/ relationship counselling.
Mario Jose Lourenco
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CGT, OSRP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y
Welcome! It seems that you may be struggling with life challenges at the moment (i.e., relationship issues, work issues, loss, etc.), or, perhaps, anxiety, unwelcome thoughts, or apathy are getting in the way of you having the life you want. These are some of the common issues that people bring to my office. I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups, and I draw from extensive professional training to ensure you reach your desired outcome. This could include moving through old and/or new issues, making changes, improving relationships, increasing your vitality.
Welcome! It seems that you may be struggling with life challenges at the moment (i.e., relationship issues, work issues, loss, etc.), or, perhaps, anxiety, unwelcome thoughts, or apathy are getting in the way of you having the life you want. These are some of the common issues that people bring to my office. I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups, and I draw from extensive professional training to ensure you reach your desired outcome. This could include moving through old and/or new issues, making changes, improving relationships, increasing your vitality.
Anxiety-Depression-Emotion Dysregulation-CBT-DBT
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6C
Some of the issues that people come to see me about include: anxiety depression, loss, grief, trauma,self- esteem, loneliness, family conflict and relationship issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, hopeless, lonely,confused, scared, frustrated or stuck? Are the issues that you are facing getting in the way of your daily functioning, enjoyment, health, relationships, goals, academic success, job performance and of the hopes and dreams that you have for yourself? Are you tired of feeling the way that you are and want something different for yourself? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, then you've come to the right place! We can work together to help you move toward a healthier and happier place in a way that fits for you.
Some of the issues that people come to see me about include: anxiety depression, loss, grief, trauma,self- esteem, loneliness, family conflict and relationship issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, depressed, hopeless, lonely,confused, scared, frustrated or stuck? Are the issues that you are facing getting in the way of your daily functioning, enjoyment, health, relationships, goals, academic success, job performance and of the hopes and dreams that you have for yourself? Are you tired of feeling the way that you are and want something different for yourself? If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, then you've come to the right place! We can work together to help you move toward a healthier and happier place in a way that fits for you.
I help couples re-build trust and re-establish intimacy after an infidelity or other relationship rupture (e.
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
I help couples re-build trust and re-establish intimacy after an infidelity or other relationship rupture (e.
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
I am an integrative therapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals, couples, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
I am an integrative therapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals, couples, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I welcome Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families into my practice who are facing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, addiction, chronic pain/illness, or stress from relationship conflicts. I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Relapse Prevention Therapy, and Self-Care which are personalized to your unique circumstance. I also provide a special Couple's Program and a Deeper Healing Program that addresses pain and utilizes strength to repair.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, I welcome Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families into my practice who are facing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, addiction, chronic pain/illness, or stress from relationship conflicts. I specialize in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Relapse Prevention Therapy, and Self-Care which are personalized to your unique circumstance. I also provide a special Couple's Program and a Deeper Healing Program that addresses pain and utilizes strength to repair.
Fluent in both Punjabi and English, I am passionate about offering culturally sensitive mental health support. With four years of experience working in diverse community settings, I’m here to help individuals from BIPOC and immigrant communities, including children, families, adults, and couples.
Fluent in both Punjabi and English, I am passionate about offering culturally sensitive mental health support. With four years of experience working in diverse community settings, I’m here to help individuals from BIPOC and immigrant communities, including children, families, adults, and couples.
In therapy, we deepen our understanding of how lived experiences and interpersonal relationships inform who we are. When this understanding is awakened, we can increase our self-acceptance and self-empathy. Therapeutic change isn't about changing who you are. It's about forgiving yourself, accepting yourself, and caring about yourself, so you can transform your relationship with your inner self and the world around you.
In therapy, we deepen our understanding of how lived experiences and interpersonal relationships inform who we are. When this understanding is awakened, we can increase our self-acceptance and self-empathy. Therapeutic change isn't about changing who you are. It's about forgiving yourself, accepting yourself, and caring about yourself, so you can transform your relationship with your inner self and the world around you.
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While I am competent and comfortable working with all people, my focus is working with people who identify as men and adolescent boys as well as couples.
My therapeutic approach is centred on the client’s needs. Everyone comes from different and unique circumstances in life, and I believe that the therapy process should be unique to each client. For this reason, my approach is warm, judgment free, and draws on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic methods. Therapy can provide positive outcomes for a wide variety of reasons. My belief is that therapy itself can be a healing process. The act of sharing your thoughts, feelings, and worries is an essential step to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
While I am competent and comfortable working with all people, my focus is working with people who identify as men and adolescent boys as well as couples.
My therapeutic approach is centred on the client’s needs. Everyone comes from different and unique circumstances in life, and I believe that the therapy process should be unique to each client. For this reason, my approach is warm, judgment free, and draws on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic methods. Therapy can provide positive outcomes for a wide variety of reasons. My belief is that therapy itself can be a healing process. The act of sharing your thoughts, feelings, and worries is an essential step to a healthier and more fulfilling life.
It is natural to need professional support when struggling with mental health. Here are examples of some issues that our therapists can help you with: anger management, anxiety/stress and depression management, addiction, burnout, relationship counseling, or couples counseling, marital & pre-marital therapy, family conflicts, modern parenting, blended families, children and divorce, teen issues, relationship problems, instability, conflict or communication issues, dating issues, infidelity peer relationships Illness or disease diagnoses bereavement, grief and loss counselling, career and corporate coaching, etc.
It is natural to need professional support when struggling with mental health. Here are examples of some issues that our therapists can help you with: anger management, anxiety/stress and depression management, addiction, burnout, relationship counseling, or couples counseling, marital & pre-marital therapy, family conflicts, modern parenting, blended families, children and divorce, teen issues, relationship problems, instability, conflict or communication issues, dating issues, infidelity peer relationships Illness or disease diagnoses bereavement, grief and loss counselling, career and corporate coaching, etc.
Alli Therapy - Lauren Rooyakkers
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
Stepping into my sessions with years of experience, I use many different frameworks of therapy like Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Acceptance Commitment therapy, Developmental Model for Couples Counselling as well as other therapies.
Starting the journey into therapy isn't always the easiest and I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. I've also seen firsthand how rewarding therapy can be for an individual! My passion is to praise you for connecting with those around you and be the accepting voice when you are facing challenges or feeling like you are not at your best. I want to help support you so you can move forward when situations are not comfortable.
Stepping into my sessions with years of experience, I use many different frameworks of therapy like Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Acceptance Commitment therapy, Developmental Model for Couples Counselling as well as other therapies.
Starting the journey into therapy isn't always the easiest and I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. I've also seen firsthand how rewarding therapy can be for an individual! My passion is to praise you for connecting with those around you and be the accepting voice when you are facing challenges or feeling like you are not at your best. I want to help support you so you can move forward when situations are not comfortable.
Simone Donaldson
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W
Hello! I am so pleased you have decided to take steps in paving your path to healing. You do not have to do this alone. I know it may take time to build trust, but I will strive to approach this partnership with warmth, patience, and honesty, while remaining mindfully present. At Agapé Lens Consulting and Therapy, I provide individual psychotherapy, prioritizing Black adults and youth starting at age 12. I have been addressing the needs of mental health and racialized communities for over 15 years. We can focus on a variety of concerns such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, and racism.
Hello! I am so pleased you have decided to take steps in paving your path to healing. You do not have to do this alone. I know it may take time to build trust, but I will strive to approach this partnership with warmth, patience, and honesty, while remaining mindfully present. At Agapé Lens Consulting and Therapy, I provide individual psychotherapy, prioritizing Black adults and youth starting at age 12. I have been addressing the needs of mental health and racialized communities for over 15 years. We can focus on a variety of concerns such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, and racism.
Farah Family Solutions Inc
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M9N
I am a Registered Social Worker and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional working in Toronto. I use clinical skills and ADR to help children and families involved with child welfare work better together to achieve positive resolutions. I specialize in the following: Child Welfare involvement, separation, and divorce, post-separation contact issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management. I have obtained a Master in Social Work from York University, CBT training from the University of Toronto as well as a Family Mediation Certificate from York University.
I am a Registered Social Worker and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) professional working in Toronto. I use clinical skills and ADR to help children and families involved with child welfare work better together to achieve positive resolutions. I specialize in the following: Child Welfare involvement, separation, and divorce, post-separation contact issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management. I have obtained a Master in Social Work from York University, CBT training from the University of Toronto as well as a Family Mediation Certificate from York University.
Through a collaborative process, transparency, and by utilizing evidence based clinical tools, we can partner together to identify maladaptive responses that perpetuate suffering, increase your capacity to navigate strong emotions and support you in responding to life's challenges from a place of empowerment.
The truth is you can keep living in your pain if you choose to. Sometimes it's easier to stop trying and remain defeated. Your Will to remain where you are will keep you there. Your Will to be well is the needed step to change. With many years of supporting clients in navigating physical, emotional, and spiritual pain, I have been privileged to witness the healing and transformation that has taken place for people like yourself. Healing that has been paved by clarity in decision making, unconditional acceptance of self, resilience, peace within, and an incredible ability to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
Through a collaborative process, transparency, and by utilizing evidence based clinical tools, we can partner together to identify maladaptive responses that perpetuate suffering, increase your capacity to navigate strong emotions and support you in responding to life's challenges from a place of empowerment.
The truth is you can keep living in your pain if you choose to. Sometimes it's easier to stop trying and remain defeated. Your Will to remain where you are will keep you there. Your Will to be well is the needed step to change. With many years of supporting clients in navigating physical, emotional, and spiritual pain, I have been privileged to witness the healing and transformation that has taken place for people like yourself. Healing that has been paved by clarity in decision making, unconditional acceptance of self, resilience, peace within, and an incredible ability to develop a healthy relationship with yourself and others.
Andrew Guthrie
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, Tcpp di, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4S
I also see a small number of couples and families.
Andrew Guthrie, Ph.D., Tcpp dip., R.P. has been a psychotherapist in Toronto since 2000. He trained at Concordia and McGill Universities, the University of Toronto, the Toronto Child Psychoanalytic Program, and the Toronto Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. He offers psychodynamic assessments and psychotherapy that reflect a deep knowledge of the psychotherapy field and a genuine commitment to the patients in his care. He treats a wide variety of emotional and behavioural problems with his professional yet compassionate approach. Please call or email for more information, or visit his website www.therapyintoronto.com.
I also see a small number of couples and families.
Andrew Guthrie, Ph.D., Tcpp dip., R.P. has been a psychotherapist in Toronto since 2000. He trained at Concordia and McGill Universities, the University of Toronto, the Toronto Child Psychoanalytic Program, and the Toronto Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. He offers psychodynamic assessments and psychotherapy that reflect a deep knowledge of the psychotherapy field and a genuine commitment to the patients in his care. He treats a wide variety of emotional and behavioural problems with his professional yet compassionate approach. Please call or email for more information, or visit his website www.therapyintoronto.com.
I support you to feel safer and healthier in your environment, relationships and body. Rooted in an anti-oppressive framework, I help understand how past experiences, may be impacting in the present, and explore the mind-body connection. By building trust and deeply listening, I try and support you to meet your goals for therapy. I work extensively with folks who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, issues of self-worth, self-harm, dissociation and integrating psychedelic or transpersonal experiences. I also frequently work with couples and parents. I am a certified psychedelic assisted therapist and IFS therapist.
I support you to feel safer and healthier in your environment, relationships and body. Rooted in an anti-oppressive framework, I help understand how past experiences, may be impacting in the present, and explore the mind-body connection. By building trust and deeply listening, I try and support you to meet your goals for therapy. I work extensively with folks who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, issues of self-worth, self-harm, dissociation and integrating psychedelic or transpersonal experiences. I also frequently work with couples and parents. I am a certified psychedelic assisted therapist and IFS therapist.
Debbie Papadakis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CHT, CI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6P
Areas I work in include: relationship issues, physical/emotional & sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma/PTSD,.
Hello, my name is Debbie Papadakis. My goal is to empower you to unfold your inherent potential by accessing the subconscious mind using a combination of psychotherapy with hypnotherapy to help you live a healthy, wealthy, productive and happy life. For more than 25 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples and groups from diverse backgrounds to help empower them to overcome limiting beliefs, unwanted behaviours, negative thoughts and emotions, addictions and/or afflictions, fears and phobias that were hindering them from achieving their goals, unleashing their full potential, and living in harmony.
Areas I work in include: relationship issues, physical/emotional & sexual abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, trauma/PTSD,.
Hello, my name is Debbie Papadakis. My goal is to empower you to unfold your inherent potential by accessing the subconscious mind using a combination of psychotherapy with hypnotherapy to help you live a healthy, wealthy, productive and happy life. For more than 25 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples and groups from diverse backgrounds to help empower them to overcome limiting beliefs, unwanted behaviours, negative thoughts and emotions, addictions and/or afflictions, fears and phobias that were hindering them from achieving their goals, unleashing their full potential, and living in harmony.
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Couples Counselling
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.