Family Therapy in Toronto, ON

I’m a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and relationships. I help individuals and romantic partners navigate emotional and relational triggers, and create a better relationship with themselves and others.

Investing in understanding yourself — what makes you unique, what makes you strong, and how you may hold yourself back — is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Self-awareness is like a super-power — it doesn’t solve all life’s problems, but it gives you ways of navigating challenges that make you more likely land well. Whether you are looking for quick tools to help shift your mood, or longer-term support for charting a course through a major life transition, or puzzling through challenges with end-of-life, grief, family, relationships or work, I feel privileged to support your success and be and a part of your story.

Meghan offers individualized support using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness practices and uses a strength-based and active listening approach, among many other therapeutic interventions. Her strength in counselling lies in her ability to understand and meet clients where they’re at, before progressing to meet their goals. With a masters degree in social work, a Bachelor of Arts degree with an honors specialization in psychology and a background in crisis intervention, Meghan has been providing individual and family counselling since 2009.

I see couples in therapy who tell me they are quarrelling too much or who have drifted apart. Often, they need help with slowing down, expressing their softer feelings and understanding their partner's emotions. I also see couples whose lives have been turned upside down by an extra-marital affair and worry that there will never be trust again. I help them learn how an affair doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship. I also see individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma from childhood interfering with their present lives. Young adults and their parents see me for family therapy to improve their relationships.

The challenges we face in life are not exactly our choice, but how we want to deal with them definitely is. So, if you are reading this, then I want to tell you that you do not have to do it alone. Choosing to get help through therapy is a brave and beneficial choice. Over the years, I have helped Individuals, Couples and Families with issues such as Anxiety, Trauma, Eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, Grief, Identity Issues, Family Conflicts, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Gender Dysphoria, Autism Spectrum, Self-Harm, Abuse, Stress, Depression etc.

I have been working for 20 years in children, adolescent, and family mental health as a registered social worker and Child, Youth and Family Therapist, facilitator, and consultant. I specialize in children’s and family therapy, with particular expertise in helping families and youth with complex mental health needs that impact their ability to manage at home, in school, or both. My goal is to improve the overall functioning of families and each family member, instil hope for a brighter future, and foster resiliency. I create a safe and supportive space, and help you/your family navigate these challenges and to develop/use skills.

I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW) with expertise in working with children (6 to 10), preteens (11 to 13), youth (14 to 19), and individuals who are experiencing social, emotional, and/or behavioural challenges. I support clients and their family members in managing challenging emotions and relationships more effectively. My work focuses on providing clients with the skills and tools they need to effectively manage their daily lives and make positive changes.

In my private practice I offer individual and couples therapy, as well as family work. My approach is holistic, and integrates body centered psychotherapy, neuroscience, mindfulness, early childhood development theories, and early relational and collective trauma. I work with a broad range of issues including relationships, intimacy, anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, depression, effects of early childhood trauma, body image, shame, complex changes in family, and dealing with life threatening illnesses.

Seeking out therapy is not only for when you or your relationship are in a state of crisis; therapy can also be preventative when things are going well, proactive when expecting challenging life transitions and reactive when distress starts impacting your daily life. I am ready to meet you where you are in your journey and support you to explore the past, to stand with you in the present and work with you towards future well-being and goals. I believe in the importance of healthy relationships and a comprehensive approach, so welcome working with individuals, couples and families.

It is very common for couples to feel overwhelmed and even hopeless with long-standing and acute relationship difficulties. Finding the right therapist can be a challenge. I am a social worker with decades of experience in couple counselling who has developed unique strategies to jumpstart your relationship and get it back on track. My approach helps individuals and couples see immediate changes, leading to renewed emotional energy to tackle more fundamental challenges. In an empathic, validating, non-judgemental environment, my goal is to help each person actualize their unique coping strategies to strengthen their relationship.

Feeling more sad, or anxious than your usual? Suffering due to a loss? Dealing with an aftermath of trauma you experienced long time ago, or recently? Going through your relationship/marriage crisis? Struggling with your self-esteem? Struggling with your own, or that of your close one's LGBTQ - related issues? Going through a stressful immigration process? Affected by the COVID19 pandemic, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness? Dealing with issues related to separation from biological family and, or with adoption experience? Stressed by your academic / work performance? Finding yourself in a life transition?

My approach to therapy is practical, creative, humorous, and interactive. Engaging in therapy is a vulnerable and courageous step, and I aim to foster a comfortable, collaborative process. When the tools and skills that were previously helpful are no longer working, I support clients to cultivate new coping skills, and identify potential areas for change and/or acceptance. I am a seasoned therapist who is able to draw from a variety of modalities depending on what comes up for the client.

I am a registered clinical psychologist, who works specifically with children, adolescents and families. I provide psychological assessments and evidence-based therapy to support individuals with various challenges, including anxiety, emotion regulation, ADHD, depression, attachment disturbance, trauma, family-related issues and behavioural concerns. In addition, I provide family therapy, parent training, and integrate Mindfulness-based practices into my approach. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process, and promote the resilience of youth by focusing on their strengths and involving parents in the therapeutic process.

Available Online and in Person -Are anxiety and depression clouding your every day life? Feeling overwhelmed? Are you struggling with your mental health postpartum? Struggling to find balance and harmony in your relationships? I can help! I provide individual affordable counselling in a safe, open, and non-judgemental space. I believe that you are the expert in your own life. I will empower and support you in each step of your therapeutic journey, so your goals can be achieved, and you can become the best version of yourself.

Whether you are working through past childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, parenting hurdles, people pleasing or relationship complexities, my aim is to connect you to your inner system for exploration, deep healing and self compassion. After engaging in this work, my clients are better able to regulate their nervous systems and find more peace in their lives. This work also enables them to become more present for their children, families and loved ones. My style as a therapist is compassionate and easy going. I like to bring in a natural warmth and humour into all of my sessions.

I enjoy working with a variety of clients, helping them to live a more fulfilling life. I provide a comfortable, non-judgemental, and safe space for individuals and couples to develop a better understanding of themselves thus gaining insight into feelings, thoughts, behaviours and patterns. A wide range of individuals, from all walks of life, achieve their goals through psychotherapy and counselling since everyone encounters difficulties at some time in their lives. As for couples therapy, it allows partners to identify and overcome individual vulnerabilities and defences that may lead to negative patterns in their relationship.

Are you hoping to rebuild relationships, or do you need assistance in recovering from relationship breakdown? Maybe you are trying to navigate complicated family dynamics, strained peer or workplace relationships and you are not sure how to move forward. Are you experiencing anxiety, stress/burnout and want to develop coping strategies to help life feel more manageable? Have you experienced trauma and realize that it is impacting your daily functioning? We can explore past trauma in order to connect your past experiences to your present-day functioning so that you can improve your overall wellbeing and live the life you desire.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you to navigate through the difficult situations, life changes and events. Together, we can focus on skills that foster resiliency in the face of inevitable life challenges and stressors. I have several years of experience working with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, substance use and other mental health concerns. I appreciate the complexities and challenges that life has to offer especially from a cultural and racial lens.

I work with adults and youth 12+. I have particular experience supporting neurodivergent folks who may be experiencing mental health challenges related to ADHD or ASD, such as burnout, substance use, anxiety and depression, school avoidance, feelings of isolation, relationship challenges, overwhelm, family conflict. I also work with families and caregivers of young people to help support family cohesion.