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Ilmar Simanovskis

Pre-Licensed Professional

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Available both in-person and online
Pickering, ON L1V
You may be managing well in the world while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or off balance. We live with constant pressure, uncertainty, and conflict, and over time it can become difficult to feel ourselves, or fully present in our relationships. In our work together, we approach experiences like burnout, grief, self-doubt, relationship strain, or major life changes with curiosity and care. Together, we slow down, notice what is happening in your world, and how you resonate emotionally and in the body. Through our time together w explore patterns, and build awareness in how you connect with yourself and others.
Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially when you are used to carrying things alone or do not yet have words for what is happening. You do not need a complete story or a clear goal to begin. If something here speaks to your experience, I invite you to reach out for a brief conversation to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially when you are used to carrying things alone or do not yet have words for what is happening. You do not need a polished story or a clear goal to begin. If something here speaks to your experience, I invite you to reach out for a brief conversation to see whether working together feels like a good fit.
Call or Ilmar Simanovskis now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 907-0920

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pickering, ON L1V

(289) 907-0920

Gestalt Institute Clinic

417 Parliament Street

Toronto, ON M5A map

My website
I offer therapy by appointment to adults across Ontario through video sessions from the comfort of your own space, or in person.
I specialize in Burnout, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
A warm space to explore what matters together, be curious, and discover new awareness. Let's begin together.
Ilmar Simanovskis
Let's Connect (289) 907-0920
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pickering, ON L1V

(289) 907-0920

Gestalt Institute Clinic

417 Parliament Street

Toronto, ON M5A map

My website
I offer therapy by appointment to adults across Ontario through video sessions from the comfort of your own space, or in person.
I specialize in Burnout, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$60 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
A warm space to explore what matters together, be curious, and discover new awareness. Let's begin together.
Ilmar Simanovskis

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $60

Payment Methods

e-Transfer, Paypal
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As a Therapist in Training, I am only able to offer direct pay services that are generally not covered by health and benefit insurance providers. Please check with your provider if these services are covered by insurance.
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional
Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 907-0920
"
As a Therapist in Training, I am only able to offer direct pay services that are generally not covered by health and benefit insurance providers. Please check with your provider if these services are covered by insurance.
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional
Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 907-0920

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Mario Lourenco (Ontario / 003969) Ilmar Simanovskis
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 1 year
  • Attended Gestalt Institute of Toronto, Diploma
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from NLP Canada 2005
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My approach is informed by years of working with people in professional and leadership roles, and by a lifelong appreciation of curiosity, growth, and resilience. I practise under clinical supervision and value authentic, collaborative relationships.
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional
Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 907-0920
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My approach is informed by years of working with people in professional and leadership roles, and by a lifelong appreciation of curiosity, growth, and resilience. I practise under clinical supervision and value authentic, collaborative relationships.
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Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 907-0920

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Burnout
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Grief
  • life balance
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Stress
  • workplace relationships
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I help adults navigate anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, recovery, and life transitions. Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, body awareness, and relationship patterns to better understand what keeps you feeling stuck. Therapy can help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and more meaningful connections with yourself and others.
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional
Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 907-0920
"
I help adults navigate anxiety, burnout, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, recovery, and life transitions. Together, we'll explore your thoughts, emotions, body awareness, and relationship patterns to better understand what keeps you feeling stuck. Therapy can help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and more meaningful connections with yourself and others.
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional
Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 907-0920

2 Endorsements

Rahel Schneeberger
Rahel Schneeberger
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Ilmar brings a wealth of life experience to his thoughtful, grounded Gestalt approach, helping people slow down, understand what is happening in the here and now, and move toward what comes next with greater clarity, choice, and self-trust.
Abner Lico Psychotherapy & Supervision
Abner Lico Psychotherapy & Supervision
Registered PsychotherapistMEdDpPsychRP
Ilmar is a natural listener: calm, present, and deeply attentive. He slows things down and meets people with curiosity and openness. His Gestalt-informed presence honours the whole person and the relational space, allowing meaningful connection to unfold.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Single Parent

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Single Parent

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Multicultural
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is relational, experiential, and grounded in Gestalt therapy. In sessions, we pay attention to what is happening in the moment. Your thoughts, emotions, body, and relationships inform the journey. Together, we explore patterns with curiosity, try new ways of responding, and support greater awareness, confidence, and connection.
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional
Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 907-0920
"
My approach is relational, experiential, and grounded in Gestalt therapy. In sessions, we pay attention to what is happening in the moment. Your thoughts, emotions, body, and relationships inform the journey. Together, we explore patterns with curiosity, try new ways of responding, and support greater awareness, confidence, and connection.
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional
Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 907-0920

Location

Primary Location

Pickering, ON L1V

(289) 907-0920

Additional Location

Gestalt Institute Clinic

417 Parliament Street

Toronto, ON M5A

(289) 907-0920

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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I offer therapy by appointment to adults across Ontario through video sessions from the comfort of your own space, or in person.
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional
Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 907-0920
"
I offer therapy by appointment to adults across Ontario through video sessions from the comfort of your own space, or in person.
Photo of Ilmar Simanovskis, Pre-Licensed Professional
Ilmar Simanovskis
Pre-Licensed Professional
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 907-0920