Therapists in Toronto, ON

I work with adults, teens, and couples who are experiencing a variety of life transitions and challenges. A stressful life event, sudden change, or recent loss can make it feel like the ground has fallen out from under you. My work is centred around helping you increase self-understanding, process difficult feelings, memories or experiences, and expand your coping abilities. Together we will establish a therapeutic space that feels safe to explore how to move towards a more balanced present.

Experiencing loss in life is 100% going to happen. Loss can be natural/unexpected death, loss of relationship, pet, identity, opportunity. It can be expected/anticipated, sudden/traumatic. Loss causes a seismic shift in your world, turning it upside down. Navigating or preparing for loss can be isolating, confusing & make you feel angry, guilty, unsafe & insecure. You may be seeking to emerge from this with a deeper understanding of yourself, improve your relationships, find confidence in your direction in life, restore a sense of safety/assurance in the world or just to cope with what is happening. Either way, I'm here.

Life can be very difficult at times. We can find ourselves feeling overwhelmed and overcome with emotions or feeling shut down and unable to cope. I understand personally that life can be difficult. Because of this I believe in working with my clients as a warm and kind fellow human being. I combine this with my knowledge and skills to help my clients navigate through their personal challenges. I can offer you a safe non-judgmental space to share your troubles and find hope for a future with less struggle.

Greetings! I’m Samantha and I’m the founder of Curated Counselling: a practice built on a personalized and compatible counselling experience. Miriam Webster’s Dictionary defines “curated” as: “carefully chosen and thoughtfully organized and presented” - which is precisely what Curated Counselling brings to the table. In a mental health culture of cookie cutter and “one size fits all” approaches to healing, I strive to provide my clients with a personalized experience tailored to them and their individual needs.

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and disconnection from others or yourself, I'm here to support you. If you want to reclaim your lost confidence, raise your self-esteem, learn emotional regulation, skills, exercises, and strategies. I would accompany you on your healing adventure. I am well aware of how devastating mental health issues can be. I would be privileged to work with you during your journey to resolve the consequences of past traumas and reconnect you with your mind, body, and soul. Privacy of my client is one of my primary objectives. Let's achieve your Mental health goals together!

Life is full of challenges both expected and unexpected. It is my goal to help you navigate a path through your current circumstances whatever they may be. Loss is a particular challenge which affects all of us. It can be the loss of a loved one, an ability, a relationship, or a job. I have years of experience helping people move forward from loss or trauma. I have also worked to help young adults navigate transitions that are often a source of anxiety or depression.

I provide psychotherapy for trauma, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental and emotional abuse, childhood abuse, racism/racial abuse, depression, anxiety, anger issues, behavioral issues, self esteem issues, self image issues, relationship issues, work stress, personal stress, and stress from everyday issues.

As a queer first-generation immigrant, I felt lost trying to adjust to a new country while grieving the loss of what was left behind. I struggled with feelings of shame, loneliness, and lack of support. In finding a therapist that understood my experience, shifts started to happen. I felt seen and validated and my self-esteem and self-worth grew. It is this transformative experience that motivated me to start my practice centered on inclusivity, anti-oppression, and decolonization.

In the face of trauma, grief, life transitions, and the challenges of frontline healthcare work, my goal is to cultivate a secure and non-judgmental space for us to navigate life's uncertainties together. While these experiences may feel daunting, they also hold the potential for profound transformation with the right guidance and tools. In my practice, I prioritize collaboration, value mutual authenticity, celebrate the full spectrum of your human experience, and encourage honest feedback.

Finding the right therapist can be time-consuming, emotionally exhausting and expensive. For this reason, I offer a complimentary full-length introductory session. I have experience with youth and adults navigating struggles with self-esteem, depression, early childhood or other trauma, disordered eating, relationship issues, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, gender & sexuality inquiry, and existential anxiety. Clients appreciate my precision, as well as my gentle but directive approach to therapy. Mindfulness and meditation inform my practice and I am available, if you wish, to support you to explore this part of yourself.

You may be seeking out therapy to make sense of numbness or overwhelm. You seek understanding and moving out of that sense of wariness to engage with your life fully. Perhaps grief, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence are all a part of your story. But asking for support may be out of reach; you've learned to cope on your own for so long. Let us walk together through your life, and make sense of some of these untouchable parts. Gently, at your pace, we will discover what comes next and how best to resource you. Coping with new parts of life means we may need to untangle the unknown of our past. I can be there as this unfolds.

Have you experienced a loss that is causing you distress? Have you experienced a profound impact of loss, such as the passing of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, job loss, or any other major life transition that brings about deep sadness, confusion, and a sense of isolation? You're probably experiencing several intense cognitive, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Your primary challenge lies in coping with the intense, often overwhelming emotions that accompany grief. These emotions can be difficult to manage. However, with over 20 years experience in grief recovery, I am here to help you.

Somatic-based trauma therapy, Relational Gestalt therapy, spiritual journeys, marriage, children, loss and grief. I’ve been around the block a few times and offer creative ways to help you explore how you keep yourself stuck, sad or overwhelmed and how you limit your growth.

As the founder of Informed Fertility, a counselling practice designed around reproduction and assisted fertility care, I am committed to supporting people experiencing infertility/loss, as well as those seeking assisted fertility options due to sexual orientation, gender identity or relationship status. I offer postpartum and parenting supports, as well as counselling for those moving forward without children. I provide counselling and assessments to people wishing to become donors or surrogates, and therapeutic support to donor conceived adults.

Welcome! Every one of us has grown and been shaped by the relationships we have had and continue to have throughout our lives. Along this path, there may have been pain, anxiety, grief, loss, and joy. Perhaps you are searching for support with depression or loss, or anxiety, or the sense that something isn’t as you wish it to be in your life and relationships. You are seeking a path out of your distress. In therapy, building the space for acceptance and curiosity, for compassion and repair, is what heals.

If you’ve reached a point in your life when you’re ready for some support to gain clarity, or assistance in decision making. If you’ve gotten to a space where you want to feel better about elements of your life, by developing or strengthening the sense of calm and ease in your life. If you’ve become determined to invest in your mental health and work on taking care of you. When you’re ready, I’m here to support you.

Are you exhausted from repeating patterns of struggles? Do you feel lost and worried? Ever wonder who to turn to when feelings of anxiety or depression creep up? Are you losing sleep, appetite, and mobility or do you look for solutions midnight in the fridge? I am willing to walk beside you in your journey of turning your struggles into strengths. In our therapeutic alliance, we can rediscover your healthier self which is already within you. We will take a holistic approach in psychotherapy to cater to your cultural and spiritual sensitivities in balancing your body, mind, and soul.

I support individuals with a variety of challenges, including Anxiety, Depression, Relationships and Boundaries, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Chronic Pain, Life Transitions, as well as those interested in exploring and deepening their personal/spiritual paths. My approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, holistic, and collaborative. I have more than ten years of diverse experience supporting individuals. I bring empathy, open-mindedness, compassion and curiosity to each of my sessions.

I delight in the uniqueness and complexity of each individual. Holding space for personal work, reflection and deepening of awareness is a gift and honor that I hold dear. I feel it's important to make room for the unfolding intentionality of each person through body mind heart and soul. I tend to support experiences around development, grief, queerness, sexuality and spirituality with great tenderness. I look forward to learning from the people who I meet in my practice as I adapt to how they experience being supported.