Family Therapy in M3A
Along with talk therapy, some of the techniques I use to help my clients are: CBT and Mindfulness-CBT, DBT, Internal Family System (IFS), Gestalt, 2-Chair tehniques, Authentic Self discovery, focusing technique, somatic /body psychotherapy, energy medicine, Gottman and Imago relationship therapy.
I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step personalized plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.
Along with talk therapy, some of the techniques I use to help my clients are: CBT and Mindfulness-CBT, DBT, Internal Family System (IFS), Gestalt, 2-Chair tehniques, Authentic Self discovery, focusing technique, somatic /body psychotherapy, energy medicine, Gottman and Imago relationship therapy.
I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step personalized plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.
Monika Georgieva
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
As an individual, couple, and family therapist, I embrace the unique journey of each client and I offer a space in which we can explore your hopes, needs, values, fears, and desires around healing and growth.
Life presents us all with challenges and I believe one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the opportunity to heal and grow. There are many paths to healing and growth, and my experiences have taught me that they are possible through authenticity, acknowledgement, and connection. If you are struggling or feeling stuck or uncertain on your path to healing and growth, please know that therapy can help you move through the ups and downs of this journey.
As an individual, couple, and family therapist, I embrace the unique journey of each client and I offer a space in which we can explore your hopes, needs, values, fears, and desires around healing and growth.
Life presents us all with challenges and I believe one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is the opportunity to heal and grow. There are many paths to healing and growth, and my experiences have taught me that they are possible through authenticity, acknowledgement, and connection. If you are struggling or feeling stuck or uncertain on your path to healing and growth, please know that therapy can help you move through the ups and downs of this journey.
Eliza Badalyan
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsych, RP
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
Hello, I am a trained and licensed professional with 20 years of experience working with people experiencing challenges with depression, stress, burnout, trauma or a family situation, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, social anxiety, or fears. As a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice in Toronto, Ontario, I work online via videoconference only in French, Armenian, and Russian with adults and adolescents in psychoanalytic (psychodynamic) psychotherapy.
Hello, I am a trained and licensed professional with 20 years of experience working with people experiencing challenges with depression, stress, burnout, trauma or a family situation, the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, social anxiety, or fears. As a Registered Psychotherapist in private practice in Toronto, Ontario, I work online via videoconference only in French, Armenian, and Russian with adults and adolescents in psychoanalytic (psychodynamic) psychotherapy.
Hanieh Razzaghi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, ME
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
We all go through challenging times in life and it can be helpful to talk to a trained professional who is independent of your family, friends, work and social circles.
You might be struggling with your relationships, current events or life experiences. You might be feeling a ‘stuckness’ in ways of thinking and behaving or your sense of yourself. Therapy offers a process to find new awareness and understanding, new ways to cope, clarify and resolve difficulties, and change and grow in meaningful ways. Various difficulties bring people to therapy. Some are dilemmas in personal, family and professional relationships. Some are anxiety, depression, and troubling internal conflicts. People can feel low self-esteem, a sense of inauthenticity and purposelessness.
We all go through challenging times in life and it can be helpful to talk to a trained professional who is independent of your family, friends, work and social circles.
You might be struggling with your relationships, current events or life experiences. You might be feeling a ‘stuckness’ in ways of thinking and behaving or your sense of yourself. Therapy offers a process to find new awareness and understanding, new ways to cope, clarify and resolve difficulties, and change and grow in meaningful ways. Various difficulties bring people to therapy. Some are dilemmas in personal, family and professional relationships. Some are anxiety, depression, and troubling internal conflicts. People can feel low self-esteem, a sense of inauthenticity and purposelessness.
Each person brings their own experiences and challenges into their personal and professional environments. Aligning yourself to form healthy productive relationships can be challenging in the best of circumstances. How much more so, when there are barriers limiting you from achieving your full potential. Change is ongoing, getting a new job,dating,marriage, starting a family,moving to a new home/country, death,loss of a job,health status change You must break through the denial and learn the tools that will improve your interactions with others. This takes courage & it’s difficult. Let let me help you improve your quality of life.
Each person brings their own experiences and challenges into their personal and professional environments. Aligning yourself to form healthy productive relationships can be challenging in the best of circumstances. How much more so, when there are barriers limiting you from achieving your full potential. Change is ongoing, getting a new job,dating,marriage, starting a family,moving to a new home/country, death,loss of a job,health status change You must break through the denial and learn the tools that will improve your interactions with others. This takes courage & it’s difficult. Let let me help you improve your quality of life.
family and previous relationships) may influence your relationship, improve communication and intimacy, and provide tools for healthy arguing.
Our life experiences have shaped our perceptions, coping methods and relationships. For 25+ years I have researched symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety): how they develop from life experiences, and how to dismantle them in therapy. Together, we will work to assist you in overcoming your sadness, fears, worries, and low self-esteem while helping you navigate stressors at home, work and family. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental and friendly space. We can build on your courage to support your healing and growth. Therapy offers freedom to explore with compassion, to find stability, and to create new possibilities.
family and previous relationships) may influence your relationship, improve communication and intimacy, and provide tools for healthy arguing.
Our life experiences have shaped our perceptions, coping methods and relationships. For 25+ years I have researched symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety): how they develop from life experiences, and how to dismantle them in therapy. Together, we will work to assist you in overcoming your sadness, fears, worries, and low self-esteem while helping you navigate stressors at home, work and family. I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental and friendly space. We can build on your courage to support your healing and growth. Therapy offers freedom to explore with compassion, to find stability, and to create new possibilities.
Danielle Scarlett
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North York, ON M3A
I can help you re-establish your self-identity, limit people pleasing behaviours, learn healthy forms of communication and develop positive boundary settings for family and career.
You're tired. You want to let go of the past, the perfectionism, the people-pleasing. You want freedom from toxic relationships, from energy & expectations that no longer serve you. You want to enjoy your life in the here and now but struggle under the weight of anxiety & familial pressure. If this resonates it's likely you experienced dysfunctional or even abusive family dynamics growing up and are still in the process of healing. You deserve to live a life free from the burden of trauma: to heal, build healthy relationships, break generational patterns, improve self-esteem, establish clear boundaries, & love the life you've built
I can help you re-establish your self-identity, limit people pleasing behaviours, learn healthy forms of communication and develop positive boundary settings for family and career.
You're tired. You want to let go of the past, the perfectionism, the people-pleasing. You want freedom from toxic relationships, from energy & expectations that no longer serve you. You want to enjoy your life in the here and now but struggle under the weight of anxiety & familial pressure. If this resonates it's likely you experienced dysfunctional or even abusive family dynamics growing up and are still in the process of healing. You deserve to live a life free from the burden of trauma: to heal, build healthy relationships, break generational patterns, improve self-esteem, establish clear boundaries, & love the life you've built
How would you like to have better quality relationships and feel better about yourself? My practice provides short-term therapy. We specialize primarily in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and treat a variety of Anxiety Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Gambling Disorders and other disorders. We also deal with self-esteem issues. We specialize in treating individuals, couples and groups, as well as adults and adolescents. We also offer 30 minute sessions and video therapy.
How would you like to have better quality relationships and feel better about yourself? My practice provides short-term therapy. We specialize primarily in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and treat a variety of Anxiety Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Gambling Disorders and other disorders. We also deal with self-esteem issues. We specialize in treating individuals, couples and groups, as well as adults and adolescents. We also offer 30 minute sessions and video therapy.
Taslim Jaffer-Murji
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
Do you struggle to cope with difficult or overwhelming emotions? Are you afraid of what might happen if you allow yourself to "feel too much?" Do you feel stuck and hopeless about changing unhealthy patterns in your relationship? Maybe you find it too uncomfortable to assert yourself and "get real" with your partner about what you need. Therapy can help people gain insight and learn new skills to confidently address whatever stands in the way of living an authentic and purpose-driven life.
Do you struggle to cope with difficult or overwhelming emotions? Are you afraid of what might happen if you allow yourself to "feel too much?" Do you feel stuck and hopeless about changing unhealthy patterns in your relationship? Maybe you find it too uncomfortable to assert yourself and "get real" with your partner about what you need. Therapy can help people gain insight and learn new skills to confidently address whatever stands in the way of living an authentic and purpose-driven life.
Laura Moore
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
Imagine someone standing at the edge of change, eager yet uncertain. My ideal client faces life’s transitions—be it trauma, infertility, or personal upheaval—with a brave heart seeking authenticity and deep connection. They desire not just to survive but to thrive, finding balance and fulfillment through a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Imagine someone standing at the edge of change, eager yet uncertain. My ideal client faces life’s transitions—be it trauma, infertility, or personal upheaval—with a brave heart seeking authenticity and deep connection. They desire not just to survive but to thrive, finding balance and fulfillment through a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience.
Melissa Walker
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts, images, impulses or urges that cause you anxiety? Are you confined to a personal prison due to your compulsions? You’re not alone. Obsessive compulsive disorder can be incredibly debilitating, but there is hope. You can take back control of your life, and I can help you get there.
Do you struggle with intrusive thoughts, images, impulses or urges that cause you anxiety? Are you confined to a personal prison due to your compulsions? You’re not alone. Obsessive compulsive disorder can be incredibly debilitating, but there is hope. You can take back control of your life, and I can help you get there.
As a psychotherapist who is passionate about what I do, I recognize the common tendency people have to place their mental health on the back burner. As a practitioner, making mental health services a priority for all is both a personal and professional calling. Professionally, I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Psychology and am currently completing a Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I'm a bicultural, neurodivergent woman who's navigated the challenging waters of anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD symptoms.
As a psychotherapist who is passionate about what I do, I recognize the common tendency people have to place their mental health on the back burner. As a practitioner, making mental health services a priority for all is both a personal and professional calling. Professionally, I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Psychology and am currently completing a Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. I'm a bicultural, neurodivergent woman who's navigated the challenging waters of anxiety, depression, and managing ADHD symptoms.
Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.
Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.
Wendy Mae Kirk
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, CIT, RLT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North York, ON M3A
I am a Sex Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Imago Therapist and Relational Life Therapist. I have been working with clients of various ages since 1996, providing support, direction, helping them make good decisions for their lives, as well as helping them heal from painful experiences in the past. I design a personalized, bespoke program of therapy, tailored to each person's individual needs. I work with clients that want to move forward into a healthier way of living, relating and becoming the best that they can be. I have personal experience with spoon therapy. For more information, please visit my website.
I am a Sex Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Imago Therapist and Relational Life Therapist. I have been working with clients of various ages since 1996, providing support, direction, helping them make good decisions for their lives, as well as helping them heal from painful experiences in the past. I design a personalized, bespoke program of therapy, tailored to each person's individual needs. I work with clients that want to move forward into a healthier way of living, relating and becoming the best that they can be. I have personal experience with spoon therapy. For more information, please visit my website.
Masha Gruntovskaya
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, DTATI
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
My practice is client-led, gentle, and catered to individual needs. My goal is to assist in overcoming anxieties and stresses through a shift in perspective. Sessions are catered towards clients' understanding of established emotional and behavioral patterns, embracing their experiences, noticing their strengths, and appreciating their uniqueness. Trained in Educational Psychology, Art Therapy and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate) I focus my practice on assisting my clients in gaining awareness and autonomy through compassion for the self.
My practice is client-led, gentle, and catered to individual needs. My goal is to assist in overcoming anxieties and stresses through a shift in perspective. Sessions are catered towards clients' understanding of established emotional and behavioral patterns, embracing their experiences, noticing their strengths, and appreciating their uniqueness. Trained in Educational Psychology, Art Therapy and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate) I focus my practice on assisting my clients in gaining awareness and autonomy through compassion for the self.
Early intervention of social, emotional, and behavioural concerns is optimal and in my work, I support and empower my clients and their families. I work with children, teens and theirs families dealing with a variety of mental health concerns or parents who are struggling to support their children with such concerns. I am also trained in providing Positive Parenting Program (Triple-P); an evidence-based program that guides and supports parents in using practical solutions to manage challenging child behaviours.
Early intervention of social, emotional, and behavioural concerns is optimal and in my work, I support and empower my clients and their families. I work with children, teens and theirs families dealing with a variety of mental health concerns or parents who are struggling to support their children with such concerns. I am also trained in providing Positive Parenting Program (Triple-P); an evidence-based program that guides and supports parents in using practical solutions to manage challenging child behaviours.
Hi, my name is Halla! I am a psychotherapist, social worker and mother. My goal is to support children, parents and adults with emotional and interpersonal difficulties. With over 15 years of expertise in child and adolescent mental health and brain injuries, I have worked in diverse settings such as hospitals, private practices, and children community centers across the Greater Toronto Area. As a psychometrist, my experience informs my clinical ability to serve clients with different developmental needs empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Hi, my name is Halla! I am a psychotherapist, social worker and mother. My goal is to support children, parents and adults with emotional and interpersonal difficulties. With over 15 years of expertise in child and adolescent mental health and brain injuries, I have worked in diverse settings such as hospitals, private practices, and children community centers across the Greater Toronto Area. As a psychometrist, my experience informs my clinical ability to serve clients with different developmental needs empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential.
Jenifer McCarthy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Welcoming new clients with a free 50 minute consultation. Using a psychodyanmic lens, I work with a variety of clients- people experiencing anxiety, life transitions, professional issues or relational challenges. Some clients want to address self-esteem, perfectionism, substance misuse, health issues, or past traumas. Therapy with Jenifer is an online psychotherapy service based in Toronto that can help you work through your emotional difficulties, foster self-discovery, and support well-being. After three decades working in secondary education, I offer therapy to teens (14+), emerging adults, and people at all life stages.
Welcoming new clients with a free 50 minute consultation. Using a psychodyanmic lens, I work with a variety of clients- people experiencing anxiety, life transitions, professional issues or relational challenges. Some clients want to address self-esteem, perfectionism, substance misuse, health issues, or past traumas. Therapy with Jenifer is an online psychotherapy service based in Toronto that can help you work through your emotional difficulties, foster self-discovery, and support well-being. After three decades working in secondary education, I offer therapy to teens (14+), emerging adults, and people at all life stages.
Nafilia Sachedina
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have a profound respect for the therapeutic process. I acknowledge that every human being has a story, some parts painful, and other parts hopeful. I hope to draw on that hope with you, help you discover your existing resilience, strength, and ability to cope through the hard times and discomfort. I use a tailored approach for all people, because each individual is unique and deserves to be seen as such. Your feelings are valid and I can help you tap into them in a safe space where you will be heard and not judged.
I have a profound respect for the therapeutic process. I acknowledge that every human being has a story, some parts painful, and other parts hopeful. I hope to draw on that hope with you, help you discover your existing resilience, strength, and ability to cope through the hard times and discomfort. I use a tailored approach for all people, because each individual is unique and deserves to be seen as such. Your feelings are valid and I can help you tap into them in a safe space where you will be heard and not judged.
Prudence Leung
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA, CRPO
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North York, ON M3A (Online Only)
Do you feel overwhelmed when trying to find a healthy balance between your work life and your personal life? Do you find that your relationships have been affected as a result of your stress or anxiety? We tend to feel hopeless, exhausted, and defeated when we feel like we are battling our difficulties alone. My goal is to work with you to help you overcome your struggles, as well as to guide you towards making the changes in your life that you have envisioned.
Do you feel overwhelmed when trying to find a healthy balance between your work life and your personal life? Do you find that your relationships have been affected as a result of your stress or anxiety? We tend to feel hopeless, exhausted, and defeated when we feel like we are battling our difficulties alone. My goal is to work with you to help you overcome your struggles, as well as to guide you towards making the changes in your life that you have envisioned.
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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.