Therapists in M5R
Tania Hernandez
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
Emotional pain is an inherent part of the human experience, but you don’t have to go through it alone. In our sessions, we will work through your struggles and together create a clear path for you to feel in control and content with your life. You'll enter a non-judgmental space where you can truly be you, with the ability to express your innermost thoughts and feelings. I will meet you where you are in your journey with acceptance and compassion. I work with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, attachment issues and interpersonal concerns such as work, family, relationships and friendships.
Emotional pain is an inherent part of the human experience, but you don’t have to go through it alone. In our sessions, we will work through your struggles and together create a clear path for you to feel in control and content with your life. You'll enter a non-judgmental space where you can truly be you, with the ability to express your innermost thoughts and feelings. I will meet you where you are in your journey with acceptance and compassion. I work with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma, attachment issues and interpersonal concerns such as work, family, relationships and friendships.
This extends from family and loved ones, to colleagues and strangers.
With 15 years of experience as the head counsellor at The Michener Institute, I offer professional support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family challenges. My use of both Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives me a wide range of options for support for both individual and couples. Gestalt focuses on the 'here and now,' our body experiences and childhood patterns and helps us be present in our relationships. CBT has been rigorously tested in over 1000 studies, and is a therapy that supports depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), panic and anxiety, phobias and stress.
This extends from family and loved ones, to colleagues and strangers.
With 15 years of experience as the head counsellor at The Michener Institute, I offer professional support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family challenges. My use of both Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives me a wide range of options for support for both individual and couples. Gestalt focuses on the 'here and now,' our body experiences and childhood patterns and helps us be present in our relationships. CBT has been rigorously tested in over 1000 studies, and is a therapy that supports depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), panic and anxiety, phobias and stress.
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Life is challenging and there is great benefit to a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore concerns and gain self-awareness. Over the ten-plus years I've been practicing, I've helped people improve their relationships -with themselves, significant others, family, friends and careers. I work from a humanistic, client-centered, emotion-focused frame. Together, we will enlist your emotions to direct your course and help you live the life you choose. Many struggles reflect an inability to recognize strengths. I have a deep belief in people's potential and a passion for helping people use their strengths to live authentic lives.
Life is challenging and there is great benefit to a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore concerns and gain self-awareness. Over the ten-plus years I've been practicing, I've helped people improve their relationships -with themselves, significant others, family, friends and careers. I work from a humanistic, client-centered, emotion-focused frame. Together, we will enlist your emotions to direct your course and help you live the life you choose. Many struggles reflect an inability to recognize strengths. I have a deep belief in people's potential and a passion for helping people use their strengths to live authentic lives.
Ashlyn has specializations and additional courses in Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Trauma Informed Practice, Addictions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Informed Social Work and Evidence Based Practice.
Ashlyn Fisher completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and obtained her Masters of Social Work degree from The University of Toronto. Ashlyn began her clinical practice working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds suffering from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. During Ashlyn's internships, she acquired additional clinical experience providing one on one counselling to adults suffering from addictions and severe mental illnesses such as bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and extreme depression and anxiety. Additionally, Ashlyn worked as a child and family therapist at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health where her focus was on assessment and intervention.
Ashlyn has specializations and additional courses in Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Trauma Informed Practice, Addictions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Informed Social Work and Evidence Based Practice.
Ashlyn Fisher completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and obtained her Masters of Social Work degree from The University of Toronto. Ashlyn began her clinical practice working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds suffering from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. During Ashlyn's internships, she acquired additional clinical experience providing one on one counselling to adults suffering from addictions and severe mental illnesses such as bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and extreme depression and anxiety. Additionally, Ashlyn worked as a child and family therapist at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health where her focus was on assessment and intervention.
With over eight years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in assisting individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism, emotional pain, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, complex family dynamics, and challenging past experiences. I provide support to individuals, couples, and families facing issues such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, and performance challenges.
With over eight years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in assisting individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism, emotional pain, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, complex family dynamics, and challenging past experiences. I provide support to individuals, couples, and families facing issues such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, and performance challenges.
I combine Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Theory, Mindfulness informed approaches to adjust treatment to your needs.
Our feelings are a compass pointing toward personal growth and movement. I have learned to listen to and respect these feelings and I can help you to do the same. My approach is honed through years of clinical work with children and families. Through this developmental lens, I can help you bring context to your concerns, see unhelpful patterns, and change portions of the picture that don’t serve you so you can show up differently in small moments and in big ones.
I combine Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Theory, Mindfulness informed approaches to adjust treatment to your needs.
Our feelings are a compass pointing toward personal growth and movement. I have learned to listen to and respect these feelings and I can help you to do the same. My approach is honed through years of clinical work with children and families. Through this developmental lens, I can help you bring context to your concerns, see unhelpful patterns, and change portions of the picture that don’t serve you so you can show up differently in small moments and in big ones.
Victoria Lorient-Faibish
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, CCC, RPE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
As a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Holistic Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Author and Speaker, I work with family of origin issues, inner child work, depression, anxiety, toxic patterns of behaviour, couples, life purpose issues, grief & loss, depression, codependency, anxiety, addictions, marital strife, parenting, mother, father, & sibling issues, workplace disharmony, repetition/compulsion distress, poor self esteem, conflict resolution, trauma, and anything else that is compromising a person from fully living in joy, ease, well being, health and happiness.
As a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Holistic Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Author and Speaker, I work with family of origin issues, inner child work, depression, anxiety, toxic patterns of behaviour, couples, life purpose issues, grief & loss, depression, codependency, anxiety, addictions, marital strife, parenting, mother, father, & sibling issues, workplace disharmony, repetition/compulsion distress, poor self esteem, conflict resolution, trauma, and anything else that is compromising a person from fully living in joy, ease, well being, health and happiness.
Ellie Borden, BA, RP - Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach, and Clinical Director of Mind By Design. Ms. Borden is now a successful international author with years of experience in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), anxiety/depression, PTSD, psychological assessments, couple and family therapy, corporate transformation, and much more.
Ellie Borden, BA, RP - Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Life Coach, and Clinical Director of Mind By Design. Ms. Borden is now a successful international author with years of experience in CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), anxiety/depression, PTSD, psychological assessments, couple and family therapy, corporate transformation, and much more.
Scott A Barter
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, BComm, CCAC, CACCF
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
In addition, I work with family members to cope and better understand substance misuse and abuse.
Are alcohol and/or drugs interfering with your life? Are you using substances when you are depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to improve relationships, mood, and personal well-being? Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced professional counsellor to make positive changes in your life? Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methods (CBT, MI, and Mindfulness), my private practice will help you examine your personal goals, work towards empowering you to address your substance use to build healthy relationships, sustain and maintain sobriety, and to make positive changes in your life.
In addition, I work with family members to cope and better understand substance misuse and abuse.
Are alcohol and/or drugs interfering with your life? Are you using substances when you are depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to improve relationships, mood, and personal well-being? Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced professional counsellor to make positive changes in your life? Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methods (CBT, MI, and Mindfulness), my private practice will help you examine your personal goals, work towards empowering you to address your substance use to build healthy relationships, sustain and maintain sobriety, and to make positive changes in your life.
I am dedicated to the emotional well being of youth, children and their families and to help them find the equilibrium that respects everyone's needs, temperament, developmental stage and aspirations. I use a wide range of approaches tailored to the child and family such as play therapy, art therapy, narrative and solution focused approaches, mindfulness, parent-child attachment and positive behavioural support strategies.
I am dedicated to the emotional well being of youth, children and their families and to help them find the equilibrium that respects everyone's needs, temperament, developmental stage and aspirations. I use a wide range of approaches tailored to the child and family such as play therapy, art therapy, narrative and solution focused approaches, mindfulness, parent-child attachment and positive behavioural support strategies.
As an Individual, Couple & Family Therapist I am passionate about supporting clients in creating meaningful and sustainable changes in their lives and relationships. The decision to seek therapy and the process of finding the right therapist can be challenging. Without the right fit it can be difficult to open up about your challenges and get the support that you need. I am deeply committed to creating a safe, warm, caring, and respectful therapeutic environment where you can trust that you will be heard, understood, and offered appropriate and effective support.
As an Individual, Couple & Family Therapist I am passionate about supporting clients in creating meaningful and sustainable changes in their lives and relationships. The decision to seek therapy and the process of finding the right therapist can be challenging. Without the right fit it can be difficult to open up about your challenges and get the support that you need. I am deeply committed to creating a safe, warm, caring, and respectful therapeutic environment where you can trust that you will be heard, understood, and offered appropriate and effective support.
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Victoria Pulla Wellness
Sensitive, responsive psychotherapy for adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I assist with crises, life transitions, career uncertainty, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addictions, personality disorders, self-harm, maladaptive anger, marital/relationship distress, childhood maltreatment history, parenting challenges, creative blocks, grief, loss, fertility issues, illness and chronic pain. Therapy is tailored to your needs, and draws upon such traditions as CBT, mindfulness, DBT, analytic therapy, family systems, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a best-practice, evidence-based therapy for PTSD approved by health and government regulatory bodies around the world.
Sensitive, responsive psychotherapy for adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I assist with crises, life transitions, career uncertainty, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addictions, personality disorders, self-harm, maladaptive anger, marital/relationship distress, childhood maltreatment history, parenting challenges, creative blocks, grief, loss, fertility issues, illness and chronic pain. Therapy is tailored to your needs, and draws upon such traditions as CBT, mindfulness, DBT, analytic therapy, family systems, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a best-practice, evidence-based therapy for PTSD approved by health and government regulatory bodies around the world.
The clients that I work with experience various forms of anxiety (i.e. generalized, social, performance, health); panic attacks; self-esteem and self-confidence issues; that negatively impact their school, work, family, relationships, and life in general. Their goals is to better understand and manage emotions, adjust their mindsets (adjust perspectives, change their inner-critic into inner-support), increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, so they can better navigate through life challenges. They regain control over their lives, thus, living in accordance with their own design, continuing to grow and evolve as human beings.
The clients that I work with experience various forms of anxiety (i.e. generalized, social, performance, health); panic attacks; self-esteem and self-confidence issues; that negatively impact their school, work, family, relationships, and life in general. Their goals is to better understand and manage emotions, adjust their mindsets (adjust perspectives, change their inner-critic into inner-support), increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, so they can better navigate through life challenges. They regain control over their lives, thus, living in accordance with their own design, continuing to grow and evolve as human beings.
Everybody from an early age develops a 'story'. The story becomes an accumulation of everything that we experience. Made up of thoughts, emotions and feelings. All stories are similar, how we learn to live with our experiences makes our story unique. We learn to identify, believing that we are our story, creating situations and patterns in our lives that often become problematic. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are experiencing low self esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, loneliness, anger, forgiveness, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges and family struggles.
Everybody from an early age develops a 'story'. The story becomes an accumulation of everything that we experience. Made up of thoughts, emotions and feelings. All stories are similar, how we learn to live with our experiences makes our story unique. We learn to identify, believing that we are our story, creating situations and patterns in our lives that often become problematic. Psychotherapy is extremely beneficial if you are experiencing low self esteem, depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, loneliness, anger, forgiveness, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges and family struggles.
family, work, and social.
Whether we identify as male, female, transgendered, non-binary, mother, father, or other, I know one thing for sure; we are humans playing a part in this game of life. We all practice being human, unconsciously and/or consciously. We all experience life's most difficult trials and troubles and yes, we also experience joy. This is immutable. Given this reality, how can we live our life optimally, rich with purpose and fulfillment while balancing the curve balls, the numbness, the stress, the cravings, or the hurt? The truth is, you can do it. We can do it together. Sometimes all you need is a patient helping hand.
family, work, and social.
Whether we identify as male, female, transgendered, non-binary, mother, father, or other, I know one thing for sure; we are humans playing a part in this game of life. We all practice being human, unconsciously and/or consciously. We all experience life's most difficult trials and troubles and yes, we also experience joy. This is immutable. Given this reality, how can we live our life optimally, rich with purpose and fulfillment while balancing the curve balls, the numbness, the stress, the cravings, or the hurt? The truth is, you can do it. We can do it together. Sometimes all you need is a patient helping hand.
I am intrigued by the way that humans are wired to connect with others. In my practice, I strive to build a meaningful connection between us in a gentle and caring way. Similarly, I aim to assist you in building authentic connections with important people in your life. I will help you to explore your strengths and resilience while assisting with the goals that brought you to therapy. I value diversity and the strength that it brings to the development of authentic relationships. I operate from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework that is LGBTQ2IA+ affirming.
I am intrigued by the way that humans are wired to connect with others. In my practice, I strive to build a meaningful connection between us in a gentle and caring way. Similarly, I aim to assist you in building authentic connections with important people in your life. I will help you to explore your strengths and resilience while assisting with the goals that brought you to therapy. I value diversity and the strength that it brings to the development of authentic relationships. I operate from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework that is LGBTQ2IA+ affirming.
Sonely Bulchandani
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
With over 10 years of strength and mindset coaching, I have come to see the value of combining the training of the mind and body. My approach as a therapist evolves from this, appreciating the uniqueness of each individual. As an athlete, I am fascinated by what we can do and how we can create our own story and journey. Providing culturally sensitive and anti-oppressive therapy is one of the key focuses of my practice. I have had a culturally rich upbringing that encouraged and fostered multiculturalism throughout my life and has furthered my curiosity and appreciation for diversity and inclusiveness.
With over 10 years of strength and mindset coaching, I have come to see the value of combining the training of the mind and body. My approach as a therapist evolves from this, appreciating the uniqueness of each individual. As an athlete, I am fascinated by what we can do and how we can create our own story and journey. Providing culturally sensitive and anti-oppressive therapy is one of the key focuses of my practice. I have had a culturally rich upbringing that encouraged and fostered multiculturalism throughout my life and has furthered my curiosity and appreciation for diversity and inclusiveness.
All people share a common desire to be seen, understood, cherished, and respected. My hope is to provide this caring context in order to help people who are ready to transform their lives and take control of their mental health.
All people share a common desire to be seen, understood, cherished, and respected. My hope is to provide this caring context in order to help people who are ready to transform their lives and take control of their mental health.
Dorian R. Schwartz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy to those who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, depression, OCD, and managing challenging emotions. My role as a therapist is to offer a safe space to help you gain insight into the underlying causes of your challenges, and to learn helpful coping strategies in order to create the meaningful changes that you wish to see. I work well with individuals who wish to cope with anxiety and self-esteem issues by learning to manage their negative self-talk and build self-compassion. I believe we are all capable and deserving of the personal growth and transformation that comes from therapy.
I provide individual therapy to those who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, self-esteem, depression, OCD, and managing challenging emotions. My role as a therapist is to offer a safe space to help you gain insight into the underlying causes of your challenges, and to learn helpful coping strategies in order to create the meaningful changes that you wish to see. I work well with individuals who wish to cope with anxiety and self-esteem issues by learning to manage their negative self-talk and build self-compassion. I believe we are all capable and deserving of the personal growth and transformation that comes from therapy.
Mahshad Aryafar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with adults seeking to improve their mental health, overcome destructive or addictive behavioural patterns, creative block, recover from trauma, burnout or stressful life situations, make life or career transitions, and enhance relationships, so that they can live a more enriched and meaningful life. Furthermore, as a therapist who has gone through immigration experience, I help my clients build bridges between the different cultures they navigate in, and to create a unique and cohesive cultural identity and sense of self. I conduct therapy sessions in both English and Farsi.
I work primarily with adults seeking to improve their mental health, overcome destructive or addictive behavioural patterns, creative block, recover from trauma, burnout or stressful life situations, make life or career transitions, and enhance relationships, so that they can live a more enriched and meaningful life. Furthermore, as a therapist who has gone through immigration experience, I help my clients build bridges between the different cultures they navigate in, and to create a unique and cohesive cultural identity and sense of self. I conduct therapy sessions in both English and Farsi.
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Family Therapy Counsellors
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.