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Dr. Limor Zomer
Psychologist, MA, MEd, PhD
Verified Verified
Richmond Hill, ON L4C  (Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist and provide mental health services to adults and adolescents on various issues. I have been providing psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or education for over 25 years to diverse populations and minority groups. Clients may present with a range of concerns, such as stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, family discord, relationship issues, dating difficulties, learning issues, attention, sleep disturbance, abuse, career issues, grief, and addiction, as well as other mental health issues.
I am a clinical psychologist and provide mental health services to adults and adolescents on various issues. I have been providing psychological services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or education for over 25 years to diverse populations and minority groups. Clients may present with a range of concerns, such as stress management, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, family discord, relationship issues, dating difficulties, learning issues, attention, sleep disturbance, abuse, career issues, grief, and addiction, as well as other mental health issues.
(289) 809-6212 View (289) 809-6212
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Cherisse Doobay
Counsellor, BA, MSc, CLC
Verified Verified
Richmond Hill, ON L4C  (Online Only)
I am an integrative therapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals, couples, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
I am an integrative therapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals, couples, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
(647) 493-4841 View (647) 493-4841

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LGBTQ+ Counsellors

Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?

Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.

Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?

Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.

How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?

You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?

Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.

Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?

While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.