Family Therapy in Toronto, ON

So many therapists! Who would've thought finding the right one would feel this overwhelming?

I chose social work as a career because I believed in the founding principles of the profession such as the dignity and worth of every human being and I support his/her right to self-determination. I work with all participants in ADOPTION to achieve their full identity as individuals and as family members. I assist expectant birth parents in considering the impact on their own lives of making and refining an adoption plan for their child. I prepare prospective adoptive parents for the role and special tasks of adoptive parenthood.

Melanie Dignam MSW RSW is an integrative psychotherapist in Private Practice from Toronto, ON Canada. Melanie specializes in trauma resolution and healing using evidence informed practices that intend to shift individuals towards an embodied experience of the mind+body+spirit through therapeutic support and reconnection to Self. In 2020, she completed her Internal Family Systems (IFS) Comprehensive Training with IFSCA and specialized IFS training in the area of Trauma, PTSD, Depression, Suicide, Addiction and Self Leadership. In 2022, she completed her Ketamine Assisted IFS Psychotherapy (KIFS) training with Sapience Therapy.

I work with children, youth, adults, couples and families. Along with my Master of Social Work, I have additional training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy (TF-CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-based approaches.

I am a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) and the owner and founder of Candor Psychology & Psychotherapy. Myself and my associates see clients for a wide variety of concerns such as, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, assertiveness, low motivation, family-of-origin concerns, histories of trauma, relationship difficulties and sexual difficulties.

Are you a caregiver looking for support for your child or teen experiencing behavioural challenges? I can understand how difficult it can be to find the right support and services. I am here to help, if you choose! I offer services for caregivers looking for support in navigating their child's’ behaviour, and have over 7 years of experience working with those that have a range of diagnoses, such as; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and learning disorders. I offer caregiver coaching and consultation, as well as direct therapy for children and teens.

Seeking connection is a courageous act. In my practice with clients, I aim to honour the choice you’ve made to seek connection by striving to cultivate a therapeutic space that is kind, deeply caring, authentic, and responsive. Many of the individuals I have worked with have had life experiences that impacted their ability to feel safe, connected, compassionate, capable, confident, and regulated within themselves and the relationships and structures they exist in. I see the therapeutic process as a space where we can work together to pay attention to, understand and increase access to these attributes of wellbeing.

Design the life you want. Address your limited beliefs/ trauma & develop a newer, freer & empowered you. Specializing in 1) supporting individuals coping with narcissistic abuse, emotional immaturity & dysfunctional family dynamics, including scapegoating, 2) enhancing relationships using the evidence-based Gottman Method, and 3) guiding high-functioning professionals towards a more optimal and efficient lifestyle. As a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers, I am committed to helping you develop deeper insights into your challenges & equipping you with effective tools to navigate them.

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.

You are important! I often hear my clients sharing their feelings of not being heard by their loved ones or not knowing where to start in their healing journey. I use self-compassion and your strengths as a starting point to build coping strategies. My goal is to always give you a space to be heard and someone on your team so you know you are not alone. I find the warmth of emotion-focused therapy and integrative approach of psychodynamic therapy combine to create a kind and deep understanding of my clients during their process. Your needs and boundaries are important, together we can work on building confidence and self-advocacy.

Hello, I’m Anna. I am a Registered Social Worker. I believe in developing a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for supporting healing and growth. I practice from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and strengths-based perspective. I work with individuals and couples experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, low self-esteem, anger, and communication challenges.

The Centre for MindBody Health can help you get the treatment you need for the life you want to live. We provide individual, couple, family and group therapies. All clinical services are under the direction of Dr. Shelley McMain and Dr. Shari Geller, Registered Clinical Psychologists and recognized experts in the fields of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness and Self-Compassion. We practice proven and effective approaches to treatment and believe in your ability to make the changes you’re seeking in your life.

Hello and welcome! I specialize in providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and gender-affirming individual and couples therapy. In individual therapy, I support racialized folks, women, immigrants and LGBTQI2S+ folks with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transitions, generational trauma, and family dynamics. In couples therapy, I help couples at all relationship stages to manage conflict and repair connection, build healthy communication skills, and enhance intimacy. I'm especially interested in helping folks navigate cultural differences in intercultural/racial relationships.

I offer relational psychotherapy, a gentle, client-centred approach that provides space to explore issues creating difficulties for you, work to understand their roots, and support you in making the changes you wish to make. Whether you're struggling with difficult feelings or relationships, a crisis in your life, ongoing stress, or issues from the past, this is a space where you can sift through your feelings and thoughts with connection and support. My style as a therapist is warm, open and accepting. I practice within a trauma-sensitive, anti-oppression, LGBTQ*-affirming framework.

Welcome. I'm a queer, non-binary, white therapist specializing in trauma therapy, BPD, ENM, and kink. I work with individuals and couples/constellations within queer and trans communities. Whenever you are on your journey, we begin by honouring the complexity of experiences that brought you here. From a place of empathy, tenderness, consent, and compassion, we address anxiety, stress, sadness, dissociation, grief, loss, rage, self-criticism, shame, and trauma that stem from interpersonal and systemic experiences of violence and oppression.

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.

My clients are often…1) Individuals struggling with anxiety, racing thoughts, and high stress, 2) Young professionals navigating the stressors of life transitions, relationship issues or family drama, the weirdness of being in their 20’s & early 30’s, all whilst trying to build their career and find success, 3) Men of all ages navigating relationship issues, anxiety, career change or other stressors, 4) individuals who struggle to set boundaries, articulating their needs or building confidence and 5) those looking for a therapist that doesn’t feel stuffy, formal or daunting - someone they can be comfortable with and

Many people spend vast amounts of time and money getting an education, obtaining a driver’s license, planning a wedding, or achieving their dream job, but few people are willing to spend the same amount of time and money investing in understanding themselves, knowing their values, and determining how to choose a partner who is a good match for them. By educating ourselves about who we are and what we really want in our lives, we increase the possibility of living happier lives.

Thank you for considering therapy at The Cope Clinic. My practice is based upon the belief that the emotional and behavioural issues that confound us can become understood through a guided exploration in a supportive and collaberative therapeutic alliance. My clinical experience of over 40 years has been attained through work with youth offenders, court ordered psychological assessments, residential treatment for religious professionals and work in a private mental health and addiction centre. I have had a private practice over 18 years. Due to the Covid outbreaks, I now see clients only through online methods.