Integrative Therapists in Toronto, ON
Devora Mittelmann
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M3H
I am a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) who uses a trauma informed, integrative approach in my therapeutic practice.
Are you struggling with anxious thoughts, emotional turmoil, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, low, or stuck in a difficult situation. You're in search of support on your journey towards personal growth and mental well-being. By providing you with a safe and compassionate space for exploration, we can work to alleviate the heaviness of these burdens and stressors, and provide you with effective skills and tools to bring yourself to a better place.
I am a registered psychotherapist (Qualifying) who uses a trauma informed, integrative approach in my therapeutic practice.
Are you struggling with anxious thoughts, emotional turmoil, or relationship challenges? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, low, or stuck in a difficult situation. You're in search of support on your journey towards personal growth and mental well-being. By providing you with a safe and compassionate space for exploration, we can work to alleviate the heaviness of these burdens and stressors, and provide you with effective skills and tools to bring yourself to a better place.
Marissa Sylver
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6C (Online Only)
I use an integrative approach emphasizing self-awareness and insight, mindfulness, coping strategies, goal setting and skill building.
I believe the most important predictor of successful therapy is the quality of the client-therapist relationship. Finding the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with, is key to establishing a fresh new perspective and to create a plan for success. Trust, compassion, and respect are necessary in forming a good therapeutic relationship.
I use an integrative approach emphasizing self-awareness and insight, mindfulness, coping strategies, goal setting and skill building.
I believe the most important predictor of successful therapy is the quality of the client-therapist relationship. Finding the right therapist to talk to and collaborate with, is key to establishing a fresh new perspective and to create a plan for success. Trust, compassion, and respect are necessary in forming a good therapeutic relationship.
Nicola Doyle
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ACC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
My approach is holistic, integrative, and individually tailored to meet your specific needs.
It's hard sometimes to handle life's challenges all on your own. Despite your best efforts to ease your suffering, you still find yourself feeling stuck and unfulfilled. You are not alone. I am here to listen to you, get to know who you are, learn more about what is hurting you, and what you truly want. My approach is warm and down-to-earth and focuses on building a trusted relationship with you and collaborating on your most important goals. Together, within a safe space, we will work to uncover your inner wisdom, navigate your challenges, and move towards more meaningful and fulfilling ways of being with yourself and others.
My approach is holistic, integrative, and individually tailored to meet your specific needs.
It's hard sometimes to handle life's challenges all on your own. Despite your best efforts to ease your suffering, you still find yourself feeling stuck and unfulfilled. You are not alone. I am here to listen to you, get to know who you are, learn more about what is hurting you, and what you truly want. My approach is warm and down-to-earth and focuses on building a trusted relationship with you and collaborating on your most important goals. Together, within a safe space, we will work to uncover your inner wisdom, navigate your challenges, and move towards more meaningful and fulfilling ways of being with yourself and others.
Vera Roncon
Psychologist, C Psych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, eating/body image problems, trauma, ADHD and related issues, I may be able to help you. I have been assisting individuals overcome mental health challenges for over 24 years and have experience working with adults and adolescents. I work from a client-centred, collaborative and integrative approach drawing on my training in various evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, cognitive processing, and trauma-informed approaches. I welcome the opportunity to meet you and see if we would be a good fit for therapy.
If you are looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, eating/body image problems, trauma, ADHD and related issues, I may be able to help you. I have been assisting individuals overcome mental health challenges for over 24 years and have experience working with adults and adolescents. I work from a client-centred, collaborative and integrative approach drawing on my training in various evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, cognitive processing, and trauma-informed approaches. I welcome the opportunity to meet you and see if we would be a good fit for therapy.
Chantal Wade
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4Y (Online Only)
I am integrative and use evidence-based therapies.
Do you struggle with low self-esteem and high inner critics? Does it feel difficult to fully trust in yourself and to like all parts of yourself? Do you experience anxiety, a fear of failure and/or a fear of rejection? And yet, you want to build a healthy, trusting and loving relationship with yourself (even though there is a part of you that doubts you can)? I would love to support you in the journey, as this is my jam. I specialize in Trauma, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Depression and relationship challenges. I am entering my 20th year as a therapist, and feel so honored to do this work.
I am integrative and use evidence-based therapies.
Do you struggle with low self-esteem and high inner critics? Does it feel difficult to fully trust in yourself and to like all parts of yourself? Do you experience anxiety, a fear of failure and/or a fear of rejection? And yet, you want to build a healthy, trusting and loving relationship with yourself (even though there is a part of you that doubts you can)? I would love to support you in the journey, as this is my jam. I specialize in Trauma, Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Depression and relationship challenges. I am entering my 20th year as a therapist, and feel so honored to do this work.
Ho Yeung Liu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5X
Waitlist for new clients
His approach is integrative and adapted to the client’s needs, drawing from CBT, ACT, EFT and Mindfulness-based approaches.
With cultural sensitivity in the forefront, HoYeung teams up with his clients to cultivate awareness and mastery over patterns of thought, emotion and behavior. He strives to build therapeutic relationships that are empathic, honest, trusting and compassionate. As an ex-international recruiter of 10 years, HoYeung understands how challenging it is to balance a demanding and competitive work life with a healthy, fulfilling and meaningful personal life. He leverages this to deliver therapy tailored to the client’s specific circumstances and needs. He has a knack for supporting working professionals and artists.
His approach is integrative and adapted to the client’s needs, drawing from CBT, ACT, EFT and Mindfulness-based approaches.
With cultural sensitivity in the forefront, HoYeung teams up with his clients to cultivate awareness and mastery over patterns of thought, emotion and behavior. He strives to build therapeutic relationships that are empathic, honest, trusting and compassionate. As an ex-international recruiter of 10 years, HoYeung understands how challenging it is to balance a demanding and competitive work life with a healthy, fulfilling and meaningful personal life. He leverages this to deliver therapy tailored to the client’s specific circumstances and needs. He has a knack for supporting working professionals and artists.
Sara Davidson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4G
Together, in a safe and judgment free space, we'll use an integrative therapeutic approach to explore your story.
Does the weight of your worry continue to grow and leave you feeling exhausted? Are you trying hard to fit in, but usually end up feeling excluded, unhappy, and anxious? Or perhaps you're noticing that your child is finding it hard to connect with others? The stress of relationships and identity can be a lot to manage; having to tell someone about it can be downright overwhelming. If you or a loved one feels like there's nowhere else to turn, accessing the support of a trusted therapist can help you focus on your strengths and discover who you really are.
Together, in a safe and judgment free space, we'll use an integrative therapeutic approach to explore your story.
Does the weight of your worry continue to grow and leave you feeling exhausted? Are you trying hard to fit in, but usually end up feeling excluded, unhappy, and anxious? Or perhaps you're noticing that your child is finding it hard to connect with others? The stress of relationships and identity can be a lot to manage; having to tell someone about it can be downright overwhelming. If you or a loved one feels like there's nowhere else to turn, accessing the support of a trusted therapist can help you focus on your strengths and discover who you really are.
Psychotherapy & Relationships, Anne Marie Shewfelt
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6S
While specializing in relationships, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and integrative therapy, drawing mainly from Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho Dynamic, and Emotionally Focused therapeutic orientations.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, and Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I offer an emotionally safe, non-judgmental and relational approach for my clients to share the content of their stories, circumstances, and life experiences. I have worked with a wide range of clients within the realms of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational issues, however at the root of nearly all presenting problems is the emotional impact of a relationship. My specialty in relationships enables me to work confidently, and effectively with my clients regardless of their identified issue.
While specializing in relationships, I use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and integrative therapy, drawing mainly from Cognitive Behavioral, Psycho Dynamic, and Emotionally Focused therapeutic orientations.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, and Marriage & Family Therapist, I work with individuals, couples and families. I offer an emotionally safe, non-judgmental and relational approach for my clients to share the content of their stories, circumstances, and life experiences. I have worked with a wide range of clients within the realms of cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and relational issues, however at the root of nearly all presenting problems is the emotional impact of a relationship. My specialty in relationships enables me to work confidently, and effectively with my clients regardless of their identified issue.
Dr. Anita Gupta
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G (Online Only)
I use an integrative, evidence based, trauma informed approach, tailored to each client's needs, strengths, and life circumstances.
It can be an act of courage and strength to seek help. Whether you have been thinking about this for a long time, face new struggles, or both, you deserve to take this step. I am an experienced clinical, health, rehabilitation psychologist who helps adults experiencing a broad range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions. I am also experienced with clients facing acute or chronic medical illness, and those who work, learn or perform in high demand settings (e.g. physicians and other clinicians, athletes, artists, students) through my previous work in hospitals (UHN, HHS) and universities (U of T).
I use an integrative, evidence based, trauma informed approach, tailored to each client's needs, strengths, and life circumstances.
It can be an act of courage and strength to seek help. Whether you have been thinking about this for a long time, face new struggles, or both, you deserve to take this step. I am an experienced clinical, health, rehabilitation psychologist who helps adults experiencing a broad range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, life transitions. I am also experienced with clients facing acute or chronic medical illness, and those who work, learn or perform in high demand settings (e.g. physicians and other clinicians, athletes, artists, students) through my previous work in hospitals (UHN, HHS) and universities (U of T).
Dr. Sajedeh Zahraei
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G
I am trained in various therapeutic modalities and I provide client-centred, integrative, holistic services tailored to your specific needs and goals.
We live in a traumatized world with many factors impacting our mental health and well-being negatively. Everything from war, conflicts, racial violence, displacement, loss, grief, family and relationship issues, life transitions, all test our strength and ability to cope with the demands of everyday life. We all need support, human connection, kindness and compassion to get through these difficult times. It can be difficult to reach out for help and embark on an unknown path to a healing journey. It takes courage and commitment to engage in therapy but it can also be extremely rewarding when you get the appropriate support.
I am trained in various therapeutic modalities and I provide client-centred, integrative, holistic services tailored to your specific needs and goals.
We live in a traumatized world with many factors impacting our mental health and well-being negatively. Everything from war, conflicts, racial violence, displacement, loss, grief, family and relationship issues, life transitions, all test our strength and ability to cope with the demands of everyday life. We all need support, human connection, kindness and compassion to get through these difficult times. It can be difficult to reach out for help and embark on an unknown path to a healing journey. It takes courage and commitment to engage in therapy but it can also be extremely rewarding when you get the appropriate support.
Rebecca Kinton
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Hon BA, MA, RP(Q), CC, CT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y
As an integrative therapist, I work with a diverse group of individuals moving towards change and growth.
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile! You may be dealing with relationships, family, career, or working through challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviours related to the past, present and future. 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.
As an integrative therapist, I work with a diverse group of individuals moving towards change and growth.
Hello and thanks for visiting my profile! You may be dealing with relationships, family, career, or working through challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviours related to the past, present and future. 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.
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Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5G
My therapeutic approach is integrative and draws from psychodynamic traditions, emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness approaches.
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental environment wherein we can understand your challenges and explore the underlying issues that created them. I will work with you to create lasting change by facilitating self-reflection, self-acceptance, and by examining emotional and interpersonal patterns. In the initial sessions, I try to understand your concerns, history, unique background (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, race), and expectations. I will explain my therapeutic approach, how therapy works, and what you can reasonably expect in terms of treatment outcomes.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and draws from psychodynamic traditions, emotion-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness approaches.
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental environment wherein we can understand your challenges and explore the underlying issues that created them. I will work with you to create lasting change by facilitating self-reflection, self-acceptance, and by examining emotional and interpersonal patterns. In the initial sessions, I try to understand your concerns, history, unique background (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, race), and expectations. I will explain my therapeutic approach, how therapy works, and what you can reasonably expect in terms of treatment outcomes.
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Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G
My theoretical orientation can be described as an integrative approach that combines aspects of therapeutic modalities including CBT, psychodynamic models, and DBT, among others.
I have extensive experience working with adolescent and adult populations transitioning through life stages. I support individuals and families experiencing a range of mental health challenges as I provide a unique perspective on coping with anxiety, navigating relationships, and building resiliency. Using a realistic and non-judgemental approach, I help my clients overcome obstacles and rewrite their own narratives. Making effective change isn't easy but it's never motivated by shame or criticism. I feel this is crucial when working to build self-esteem, overcome substance use dependency, alcoholism, and other forms of addiction.
My theoretical orientation can be described as an integrative approach that combines aspects of therapeutic modalities including CBT, psychodynamic models, and DBT, among others.
I have extensive experience working with adolescent and adult populations transitioning through life stages. I support individuals and families experiencing a range of mental health challenges as I provide a unique perspective on coping with anxiety, navigating relationships, and building resiliency. Using a realistic and non-judgemental approach, I help my clients overcome obstacles and rewrite their own narratives. Making effective change isn't easy but it's never motivated by shame or criticism. I feel this is crucial when working to build self-esteem, overcome substance use dependency, alcoholism, and other forms of addiction.
Anu Lala
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, RCAT, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4L
My approach is integrative whereby I utilize a range of different therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Solution Focused, Existential, and Psychodyamic I work from an anti-oppressive, client-centred framework.
As you search to create change in your life, remember that transformations can sometimes come with only a few small steps. With 28 years of experience I would be happy to walk with you through it. As a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Art Therapist I offer a unique advantage of providing talk therapy which can also incorporate Art expression to further enhance the therapeutic process. Experience working in the community, hospitals and privately has allowed me to work with a broad range of issues including; depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, family and relationship difficulties, stress, grief and infertility.
My approach is integrative whereby I utilize a range of different therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Solution Focused, Existential, and Psychodyamic I work from an anti-oppressive, client-centred framework.
As you search to create change in your life, remember that transformations can sometimes come with only a few small steps. With 28 years of experience I would be happy to walk with you through it. As a Registered Psychotherapist and a Registered Art Therapist I offer a unique advantage of providing talk therapy which can also incorporate Art expression to further enhance the therapeutic process. Experience working in the community, hospitals and privately has allowed me to work with a broad range of issues including; depression, anxiety, trauma, abuse, family and relationship difficulties, stress, grief and infertility.
Amy Tessler
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6P
I use an integrative, relational, mind-body approach and have specialized in complex trauma and dissociation, having trained extensively in EMDR, DBR, Structural Dissociation (parts work), Here+Now Work & somatic-relational modalities such as the Hakomi Method.
It’s not always easy being human, is it? I find that the greatest gift of therapy, when there is a strong air of compassion, presence and curiosity in the therapeutic alliance, is the ability to reclaim our needs, our full range of feelings, our joy and our aliveness. While building skills of mindfulness, self-compassion, and embodied awareness, I believe there is immense possibility that lies in our unfolding wholeness, waiting to be discovered - creative choice made more accessible, when we're less held back by our fears, our core beliefs, and pain that we've had to organize around to survive.
I use an integrative, relational, mind-body approach and have specialized in complex trauma and dissociation, having trained extensively in EMDR, DBR, Structural Dissociation (parts work), Here+Now Work & somatic-relational modalities such as the Hakomi Method.
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Christie Noua
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, MA, BScH, RHN, RP-Q
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4S (Online Only)
I follow an integrative, personalized, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
I believe mental health care is not a one-size fits all. Everyone experiences mental health concerns at some point in life. That experience is different for everybody and care must be personalized with considerations of the wholeness of the person and their circumstances.
I follow an integrative, personalized, trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
I believe mental health care is not a one-size fits all. Everyone experiences mental health concerns at some point in life. That experience is different for everybody and care must be personalized with considerations of the wholeness of the person and their circumstances.
Annahita Yousefi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
With a culturally responsive and trauma-focused lens, I take an integrative approach to therapy by drawing on psychodynamic and humanistic frameworks that've been proven effective.
Starting therapy can feel like embarking on a journey into uncharted territory. It's confronting overwhelming challenges like the persistent weight of anxiety, the pervasive cloud of depression, the tension of stress, or the intricate interplay of life’s multifaceted issues that often drives us to seek therapeutic support. Making the decision to start therapy marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of self-discovery and healing. Entering therapy is a testament to resilience. It's about bravely confronting internal struggles with the hope of finding relief, understanding, and ultimately, positive change.
With a culturally responsive and trauma-focused lens, I take an integrative approach to therapy by drawing on psychodynamic and humanistic frameworks that've been proven effective.
Starting therapy can feel like embarking on a journey into uncharted territory. It's confronting overwhelming challenges like the persistent weight of anxiety, the pervasive cloud of depression, the tension of stress, or the intricate interplay of life’s multifaceted issues that often drives us to seek therapeutic support. Making the decision to start therapy marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of self-discovery and healing. Entering therapy is a testament to resilience. It's about bravely confronting internal struggles with the hope of finding relief, understanding, and ultimately, positive change.
Meaghan Bentley
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5T
At the core of my practice, is the value that every individual I work with brings a unique narrative and experience with them, therefore my approach is integrative with a goal to meet my clients where they are in their personal journey.
What brings you here? Do you feel stuck in your life and thought patterns? Perhaps you are struggling with overwhelming life events or even powerful feels of anxiety and despair. Or maybe you want to strengthen or create more meaningful and relationships in your life. Do you want to find a way to reengage with yourself and thoughts to live a more free and authentic life?
At the core of my practice, is the value that every individual I work with brings a unique narrative and experience with them, therefore my approach is integrative with a goal to meet my clients where they are in their personal journey.
What brings you here? Do you feel stuck in your life and thought patterns? Perhaps you are struggling with overwhelming life events or even powerful feels of anxiety and despair. Or maybe you want to strengthen or create more meaningful and relationships in your life. Do you want to find a way to reengage with yourself and thoughts to live a more free and authentic life?
Nikita Solanke
Registered Psychotherapist, RPQ
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4M (Online Only)
I have an integrative approach to therapy that means I use different approaches depending on what best suits my client's needs.
I mostly work with clients who deal with anxiety, stress in personal, work and university, relationship issues, low moods, life transitions, building confidence and self esteem, parenting. I also work with children but not in a virtual setting.
I have an integrative approach to therapy that means I use different approaches depending on what best suits my client's needs.
I mostly work with clients who deal with anxiety, stress in personal, work and university, relationship issues, low moods, life transitions, building confidence and self esteem, parenting. I also work with children but not in a virtual setting.
Erin Hooks
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
When working with you I will utilize an integrative approach.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulties managing school or work related stress? My focus is on providing a caring, non-judgmental and safe space for clients to share their stories and work through their challenges. I believe that there is no “one-size-fits-all” method to supporting clients, and trust the client is the expert of their own life. I also understand the importance of developing a collaborative therapeutic relationship and strive to help my clients to recognize their existing strengths, while acknowledging their unique needs, priorities and values.
When working with you I will utilize an integrative approach.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or difficulties managing school or work related stress? My focus is on providing a caring, non-judgmental and safe space for clients to share their stories and work through their challenges. I believe that there is no “one-size-fits-all” method to supporting clients, and trust the client is the expert of their own life. I also understand the importance of developing a collaborative therapeutic relationship and strive to help my clients to recognize their existing strengths, while acknowledging their unique needs, priorities and values.
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What is integrative therapy?
Integrative therapy is a type of therapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the individual client. By merging elements of different treatments, an integrative therapist aims to offer a more flexible approach than those who practice just one type of therapy.
How does integrative therapy work?
Integrative therapy approaches a client’s mental, physical, and emotional health in a holistic way to discover the sources of their unhealthy behaviour patterns or other challenges and considers the approach most likely to lead to improvement. Among the techniques an integrative therapist may practice are cognitive-behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, art or music therapy, psychodynamic therapy, breathwork, family systems therapy, gestalt therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. An integrative therapist regularly evaluates the client’s progress and is prepared to pivot to a different approach if progress stalls.
How long does integrative therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for integrative therapy; people who find they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that spurred them to seek treatment. New patients should understand that it may take some time for a therapist to land on a treatment approach that best meets their needs, but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
How effective is integrative therapy?
There are hundreds of types of talk therapy, and research shows that while they vary in form, goals, and frequency, many if not all can produce similarly successful outcomes. But a single approach does not always deliver the greatest, or speediest, benefit, and so even therapists primarily trained in one model will use tools, language, techniques, or exercises from others to shape an effective treatment plan.