Family Therapy in M4Y
I am an accredited family mediator and work with separating and divorcing couples seeking to avoid prolonged legal battles and and resolve conflict in the best interest of their children.
I work with people whose struggle with depression, anxiety, low self esteem or addictions is getting in the way of leading a fulfilling life. For many years I have helped individuals who have experienced trauma and suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. I also work with couples experiencing ruptures in their relationship to help rebuild communication, trust and intimacy . As a family mediator I help couples resolve conflict emerging from separation and divorce.
I am an accredited family mediator and work with separating and divorcing couples seeking to avoid prolonged legal battles and and resolve conflict in the best interest of their children.
I work with people whose struggle with depression, anxiety, low self esteem or addictions is getting in the way of leading a fulfilling life. For many years I have helped individuals who have experienced trauma and suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. I also work with couples experiencing ruptures in their relationship to help rebuild communication, trust and intimacy . As a family mediator I help couples resolve conflict emerging from separation and divorce.
I specialize in supporting caregivers and youth with anxiety, behaviour challenges, emotion dysregulation, and other mental health challenges. I have extensive experience working with autistic, ADHD, 2e children and am neurodiversity affirming. I strive to see each child for who they are, honouring their unique strengths and interests as I support them in addressing areas of emotional and behavioural functioning that impact opportunities for fulfillment. Drawing from a variety of approaches, including CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and play therapy, I work with children and parents in a collaborative, lighthearted manner.
I specialize in supporting caregivers and youth with anxiety, behaviour challenges, emotion dysregulation, and other mental health challenges. I have extensive experience working with autistic, ADHD, 2e children and am neurodiversity affirming. I strive to see each child for who they are, honouring their unique strengths and interests as I support them in addressing areas of emotional and behavioural functioning that impact opportunities for fulfillment. Drawing from a variety of approaches, including CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and play therapy, I work with children and parents in a collaborative, lighthearted manner.
I work closely with parents and caregivers to create a collaborative and holistic approach to therapy, ensuring that the whole family is supported.
I am dedicated to helping children and teens navigate the challenges of growing up in today’s complex world. With many years of experience working with children and adolescents, I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where young people can express themselves freely and work through their difficulties. My goal is to empower children and teens to develop resilience, self-awareness, and coping skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Children and teens face many pressures, from academic stress to social dynamics and family changes. I am passionate about helping them find their voice and build confidence.
I work closely with parents and caregivers to create a collaborative and holistic approach to therapy, ensuring that the whole family is supported.
I am dedicated to helping children and teens navigate the challenges of growing up in today’s complex world. With many years of experience working with children and adolescents, I offer a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where young people can express themselves freely and work through their difficulties. My goal is to empower children and teens to develop resilience, self-awareness, and coping skills that will serve them throughout their lives. Children and teens face many pressures, from academic stress to social dynamics and family changes. I am passionate about helping them find their voice and build confidence.
In my eclectic approach, I offer various strategies and techniques from Transactional Analyses/CBT, Gestalt Therapy, Family/Couple Therapy, Psychodrama and Transpersonal Therapy.
Unfolding, experiencing and living our authentic selves is what I am passionate about. I am highly skilled in guiding clients in accessing and exploring obstacles that are results of our deeply rooted beliefs. Unquestioned beliefs or limiting thoughts that can manifest as anxiety, depression or other psycho-emotional difficulties can actually be guiding lights on our journey to our true Selves. The essence of our being remains untouched as we grow and is waiting to be found and reconnected with. When you connect on a deeper level with your Self, your purpose, gifts, and talents show in their fullness and potentials show up.
In my eclectic approach, I offer various strategies and techniques from Transactional Analyses/CBT, Gestalt Therapy, Family/Couple Therapy, Psychodrama and Transpersonal Therapy.
Unfolding, experiencing and living our authentic selves is what I am passionate about. I am highly skilled in guiding clients in accessing and exploring obstacles that are results of our deeply rooted beliefs. Unquestioned beliefs or limiting thoughts that can manifest as anxiety, depression or other psycho-emotional difficulties can actually be guiding lights on our journey to our true Selves. The essence of our being remains untouched as we grow and is waiting to be found and reconnected with. When you connect on a deeper level with your Self, your purpose, gifts, and talents show in their fullness and potentials show up.
I have several years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and families on challenges related to stress, anxiety, emotion regulation, relationship issues, grief, parenting, family conflict and life transitions. I offer a gentle, caring and compassionate approach. I believe in the relationship between therapist and client to help individuals to reflect, explore and grow in order to develop successful relationships outside of therapy. Together, we can make sense of thoughts and feelings and connect them to previous and current experiences to change unhelpful patterns so that you can be your best self.
I have several years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and families on challenges related to stress, anxiety, emotion regulation, relationship issues, grief, parenting, family conflict and life transitions. I offer a gentle, caring and compassionate approach. I believe in the relationship between therapist and client to help individuals to reflect, explore and grow in order to develop successful relationships outside of therapy. Together, we can make sense of thoughts and feelings and connect them to previous and current experiences to change unhelpful patterns so that you can be your best self.
The psychotherapy approaches that I draw on include IFS (Internal Family Systems), attachment theory, trauma informed therapy, and an anti-oppression approach to understanding our complex inter-sectional experiences of empowerment and vulnerability.
As a psychotherapist, I support you in fostering authentic relationships with yourself and your communities. I offer a space for reflection that is non-judgmental, LGBTI2QQ+ positive - and trauma informed. I draw on a variety of approaches, with a focus on what works for you, and the different parts of you.
The psychotherapy approaches that I draw on include IFS (Internal Family Systems), attachment theory, trauma informed therapy, and an anti-oppression approach to understanding our complex inter-sectional experiences of empowerment and vulnerability.
As a psychotherapist, I support you in fostering authentic relationships with yourself and your communities. I offer a space for reflection that is non-judgmental, LGBTI2QQ+ positive - and trauma informed. I draw on a variety of approaches, with a focus on what works for you, and the different parts of you.
I employ Western and Eastern modalities - CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Energy Psychology - Yoga, Reiki, Mindfulness and Meditation.
Providing a balance of support and challenge, my approach to healing is holistic and comprehensive. I believe that each individual has all of the inner resources they need to achieve a sense of balance and equanimity. My role is merely to provide a safe, non-judgmental container in which they can reach their own integration - cognitively, emotionally and somatically. I aim to assist the individual's journey-making process through offering new ways at looking through the lens which often gets obscured by many mitigating factors. Clarity is the goal.
I employ Western and Eastern modalities - CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), Psychodynamic Therapy, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems, Energy Psychology - Yoga, Reiki, Mindfulness and Meditation.
Providing a balance of support and challenge, my approach to healing is holistic and comprehensive. I believe that each individual has all of the inner resources they need to achieve a sense of balance and equanimity. My role is merely to provide a safe, non-judgmental container in which they can reach their own integration - cognitively, emotionally and somatically. I aim to assist the individual's journey-making process through offering new ways at looking through the lens which often gets obscured by many mitigating factors. Clarity is the goal.
Sylvia Mohanraj
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y (Online Only)
I use family systems theory and emotion-focused therapy to map out key points in your past that may be showing up in the present.
Many of us form core identity features around significant injuries in our lives and learn to protect ourselves from similar kinds of pain. Over time, these protective features can become so complex that it can become difficult to know who we really are underneath those defences. Trauma, abuse, neglect, loss of loved ones - these are all major psychological injuries that can alter our self-image, beliefs, and life path. Therapy offers a space where these events can be acknowledged with the significance they deserve and allows us a chance to grow into greater integration with our experiences.
I use family systems theory and emotion-focused therapy to map out key points in your past that may be showing up in the present.
Many of us form core identity features around significant injuries in our lives and learn to protect ourselves from similar kinds of pain. Over time, these protective features can become so complex that it can become difficult to know who we really are underneath those defences. Trauma, abuse, neglect, loss of loved ones - these are all major psychological injuries that can alter our self-image, beliefs, and life path. Therapy offers a space where these events can be acknowledged with the significance they deserve and allows us a chance to grow into greater integration with our experiences.
Informed by a CBT model, I help clients work through struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, adolescent issues, coming out and life transitions.
Working alongside a therapist who can help you sort things out can be a game changer. Imagine a calm, supportive and confidential space where you share and the impact this can have on your wellbeing and your ability to achieve your goals.
Informed by a CBT model, I help clients work through struggles with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, adolescent issues, coming out and life transitions.
Working alongside a therapist who can help you sort things out can be a game changer. Imagine a calm, supportive and confidential space where you share and the impact this can have on your wellbeing and your ability to achieve your goals.
Kate Lawton Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y
Do you struggle with worry or sadness? Are unwanted thoughts or memories keeping you stuck? If you think it's time to talk to someone, psychotherapy can help. Hi, my name is Kate. My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and compassionate. In session we will create a safe connection to help you feel understood. I work with adults experiencing burnout, grief, family conflict (mother-daughter) and life transitions (new to fatherhood). I treat mood disorders including postpartum depression, anxiety (for both parents), birth trauma and grief.
Do you struggle with worry or sadness? Are unwanted thoughts or memories keeping you stuck? If you think it's time to talk to someone, psychotherapy can help. Hi, my name is Kate. My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and compassionate. In session we will create a safe connection to help you feel understood. I work with adults experiencing burnout, grief, family conflict (mother-daughter) and life transitions (new to fatherhood). I treat mood disorders including postpartum depression, anxiety (for both parents), birth trauma and grief.
Dan works with adolescents, adults, queer folks and seniors from a strengths-based, client-centered domain. Through his warmth, humour, and genuine care, Dan helps people from traditionally marginalized populations and those who feel they have been forgotten about or left behind in some way. Dan’s interested in helping people stuck in grief – over the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, a change in the family dynamic, the loss of a pet or job. Trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, LGBTIQ+ issues, conflict, shame, and self-esteem can interrupt our daily lives and prevent us from healing. Dan’s insight,
Dan works with adolescents, adults, queer folks and seniors from a strengths-based, client-centered domain. Through his warmth, humour, and genuine care, Dan helps people from traditionally marginalized populations and those who feel they have been forgotten about or left behind in some way. Dan’s interested in helping people stuck in grief – over the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, a change in the family dynamic, the loss of a pet or job. Trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, LGBTIQ+ issues, conflict, shame, and self-esteem can interrupt our daily lives and prevent us from healing. Dan’s insight,
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Many of my clients struggle with relationship conflict, grief & bereavement, eating disorders, family crisis, parent-child conflict, male & female abuse, and adjustment to divorce.
I've been a trauma therapist in Toronto for over 25 years, helping people with PTSD or trauma; those who have struggled with a painful past. I use a trauma-informed approach, that draws on attachment theory, I see individuals, couples or families, who have been affected by trauma. Many of my clients are in high distress from grief and loss, they often have difficult family relationships, or they're trying to cope with anxiety, eating disorders, or emotional pain.
Many of my clients struggle with relationship conflict, grief & bereavement, eating disorders, family crisis, parent-child conflict, male & female abuse, and adjustment to divorce.
I've been a trauma therapist in Toronto for over 25 years, helping people with PTSD or trauma; those who have struggled with a painful past. I use a trauma-informed approach, that draws on attachment theory, I see individuals, couples or families, who have been affected by trauma. Many of my clients are in high distress from grief and loss, they often have difficult family relationships, or they're trying to cope with anxiety, eating disorders, or emotional pain.
Sly Sarkisova
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA, BSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y (Online Only)
Within a decolonizing, trauma informed and attachment focussed framework I draw intuitively from modalities such as: Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems, EFT, and somatic awareness.
In whatever way you find yourself here, rest assured we can build the tools you need to unpack and resolve the issues you face. Whether you are exploring your identity, opening up or managing the health of your relationship(s), processing experiences from your past, or needing space to explore a sense of unrest - I will meet you in co-creating a compassionate space of deep empathy, gentle exploration, strengthening and resolution. If you feel ready to explore the next phase of your healing or recovery work, I offer a unique and experiential lens guided by integrity, consent, reflexivity and accountability.
Within a decolonizing, trauma informed and attachment focussed framework I draw intuitively from modalities such as: Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems, EFT, and somatic awareness.
In whatever way you find yourself here, rest assured we can build the tools you need to unpack and resolve the issues you face. Whether you are exploring your identity, opening up or managing the health of your relationship(s), processing experiences from your past, or needing space to explore a sense of unrest - I will meet you in co-creating a compassionate space of deep empathy, gentle exploration, strengthening and resolution. If you feel ready to explore the next phase of your healing or recovery work, I offer a unique and experiential lens guided by integrity, consent, reflexivity and accountability.
Rebecca Kinton
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, Hon BA, RP(Q), CC, CT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! You could be dealing with relationship or family conflict, working through challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviours related to the past, present and future, or exploring career changes. You may be experiencing anxiety, frustration, numbness, stress, self-esteem issues or struggling to get things done at home, work, or postsecondary school. My practice is guided by compassion, openness and grounding while supporting you on your healing journey.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile! You could be dealing with relationship or family conflict, working through challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviours related to the past, present and future, or exploring career changes. You may be experiencing anxiety, frustration, numbness, stress, self-esteem issues or struggling to get things done at home, work, or postsecondary school. My practice is guided by compassion, openness and grounding while supporting you on your healing journey.
Nicole Penak
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi I’m Nicole, Ive been a psychotherapist for over 15 years. It’s an honour to wade with people into the love & fear, pain & beauty, messy & magic of life. As a therapist with extensive experience within diverse communities & practice settings, I’ve supported folks like you, through life’s incredible joys & hardships. From self discovery, grief & loss, trauma, relationships, family conflict, social inequities, gender & sexuality, life transitions, depression, anxiety, illness. As well as supporting other therapists & community workers to care for themselves & others through their own therapy, or clinical supervision & consultation.
Hi I’m Nicole, Ive been a psychotherapist for over 15 years. It’s an honour to wade with people into the love & fear, pain & beauty, messy & magic of life. As a therapist with extensive experience within diverse communities & practice settings, I’ve supported folks like you, through life’s incredible joys & hardships. From self discovery, grief & loss, trauma, relationships, family conflict, social inequities, gender & sexuality, life transitions, depression, anxiety, illness. As well as supporting other therapists & community workers to care for themselves & others through their own therapy, or clinical supervision & consultation.
I offer flexible and individualized treatment plan, which may include individual and/or family sessions, in-home sessions, and skills training.
Seek first to understand is central to my work. There are many of us who have gone through life feeling misunderstood and judged and have felt the need to hide parts of our experiences to feel accepted in conversations. Taking the first step to begin talking about your experiences in ways that capture the essence of who you are can feel scary. Creating the space for open and honest conversations about what matters to you help me to better support your journey to self-discovery and growth. I blend a holistic, non-judgment approach with effective evidence-based treatment strategies.
I offer flexible and individualized treatment plan, which may include individual and/or family sessions, in-home sessions, and skills training.
Seek first to understand is central to my work. There are many of us who have gone through life feeling misunderstood and judged and have felt the need to hide parts of our experiences to feel accepted in conversations. Taking the first step to begin talking about your experiences in ways that capture the essence of who you are can feel scary. Creating the space for open and honest conversations about what matters to you help me to better support your journey to self-discovery and growth. I blend a holistic, non-judgment approach with effective evidence-based treatment strategies.
Helen Chiang
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, MA, BSocSc
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y
I have experience in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, cultural and gender identity issues, depression, family conflict, interpersonal issues, job-related and life transition challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma.
Currently Accepting New Clients! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I have completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto. Growing up in South Africa has afforded me an enriched opportunity to live in a diverse setting where people come together from different walks of life. My previous volunteer experiences in Neurology wards in public hospitals in Cape Town has also allowed me to work with many ethnically and racially diverse individuals of which I am very grateful.
I have experience in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, cultural and gender identity issues, depression, family conflict, interpersonal issues, job-related and life transition challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma.
Currently Accepting New Clients! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I have completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto. Growing up in South Africa has afforded me an enriched opportunity to live in a diverse setting where people come together from different walks of life. My previous volunteer experiences in Neurology wards in public hospitals in Cape Town has also allowed me to work with many ethnically and racially diverse individuals of which I am very grateful.
I combine deep care and empathy while drawing from different clinical orientations that include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Toronto Scarborough in 2017 and a Master of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in 2023. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I volunteered in several organization that supported various populations including Toronto Distress Centres and YMCA’s Newcomer Information Centre. I also worked at the HIV Prevention Lab supporting sexual health of gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men.
I combine deep care and empathy while drawing from different clinical orientations that include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Toronto Scarborough in 2017 and a Master of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in 2023. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I volunteered in several organization that supported various populations including Toronto Distress Centres and YMCA’s Newcomer Information Centre. I also worked at the HIV Prevention Lab supporting sexual health of gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men.
Her services include individual psychotherapy, parent counselling, clinical consultations and flexible family therapy.
Bethany has experience working with individuals who have struggled with unexpected setbacks or challenges associated with relationship changes, family changes, loss and grief. Additionally, she has experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental traits/ diagnoses, such as ASD, ADHD, learning exceptionalities Gifted and LD. Bethany has experience supporting people with more complex emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, histories of developmental trauma, and those with diagnoses of mood and personality disorders, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.
Her services include individual psychotherapy, parent counselling, clinical consultations and flexible family therapy.
Bethany has experience working with individuals who have struggled with unexpected setbacks or challenges associated with relationship changes, family changes, loss and grief. Additionally, she has experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental traits/ diagnoses, such as ASD, ADHD, learning exceptionalities Gifted and LD. Bethany has experience supporting people with more complex emotional and behavioural difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, histories of developmental trauma, and those with diagnoses of mood and personality disorders, PTSD, and Complex PTSD.
Individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. International and multicultural approach. Psicoterapia Individual, de pareja y familiar. Enfoque internacional y multicultural.
Individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. International and multicultural approach. Psicoterapia Individual, de pareja y familiar. Enfoque internacional y multicultural.
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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.