Therapists in M6R
I imagine you have read many of these profiles trying to find the right therapist for yourself or someone you care about. This can be an overwhelming experience, however, the relationship between the client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process. I believe in each client trusting their own gut feeling when choosing the person they feel connected to and are drawn to work with. This is something I will talk about in the first session as we begin to build rapport and safety. Trusting your gut today is a step towards strengthening the relationship with yourself.
I imagine you have read many of these profiles trying to find the right therapist for yourself or someone you care about. This can be an overwhelming experience, however, the relationship between the client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process. I believe in each client trusting their own gut feeling when choosing the person they feel connected to and are drawn to work with. This is something I will talk about in the first session as we begin to build rapport and safety. Trusting your gut today is a step towards strengthening the relationship with yourself.
Whether you are coming with clear practical goals or for more open-ended exploration, my compassionate therapeutic approach will help you create more stability and move you out of habitual patterns of restrictions and avoidance, towards a meaningful and valued direction. I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 20 years in both private practice and mental health settings. I have experience with a range of issues including, childhood trauma, violence, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting and relationship issues.
Whether you are coming with clear practical goals or for more open-ended exploration, my compassionate therapeutic approach will help you create more stability and move you out of habitual patterns of restrictions and avoidance, towards a meaningful and valued direction. I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 20 years in both private practice and mental health settings. I have experience with a range of issues including, childhood trauma, violence, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting and relationship issues.
I view therapy as a creative process. A creative process requires connection, trust, and a sense of humour. I bring over a decade of experience in the arts to my work as a psychotherapist, and have spent my life building supportive spaces where we try things, fail productively, and sometimes reach breakthroughs collaboratively. Together we will investigate the nuances of your story and explore alternate ways of being with your thoughts, feelings, mind and body. I'm queer, and work from a relational, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed perspective.
I view therapy as a creative process. A creative process requires connection, trust, and a sense of humour. I bring over a decade of experience in the arts to my work as a psychotherapist, and have spent my life building supportive spaces where we try things, fail productively, and sometimes reach breakthroughs collaboratively. Together we will investigate the nuances of your story and explore alternate ways of being with your thoughts, feelings, mind and body. I'm queer, and work from a relational, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed perspective.
Are you struggling with feeling sad, anxious, angry, ashamed, lonely, or confused? Are you struggling within yourself or in your relationship? Psychotherapy can really help. It helps enormously to have a safe person to be able to feel, express, digest and understand your experience with, including how it was shaped by your early relationships in life. Our early development powerfully shapes how we feel about ourselves and what we expect in our lives and in our relationships. More freedom, connection, and joy is possible. I work with adults, specializing in relationships, self-esteem, body image, parenting, and trauma recovery.
Are you struggling with feeling sad, anxious, angry, ashamed, lonely, or confused? Are you struggling within yourself or in your relationship? Psychotherapy can really help. It helps enormously to have a safe person to be able to feel, express, digest and understand your experience with, including how it was shaped by your early relationships in life. Our early development powerfully shapes how we feel about ourselves and what we expect in our lives and in our relationships. More freedom, connection, and joy is possible. I work with adults, specializing in relationships, self-esteem, body image, parenting, and trauma recovery.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a difficult situation in your life? You may not feel like your usual self or you're going through change or loss that has impacted you in unexpected ways. I’m a trauma specialist focusing on depression, anxiety, grief, and relationships to self and others. I will help you shift out of negative thinking patterns and limiting beliefs about yourself. You'll begin to understand the connections between your thoughts, emotions and actions, and be supported to live life fully, aligned to your highest values. You may be searching for meaning and purpose or wanting to feel more satisfied in your relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a difficult situation in your life? You may not feel like your usual self or you're going through change or loss that has impacted you in unexpected ways. I’m a trauma specialist focusing on depression, anxiety, grief, and relationships to self and others. I will help you shift out of negative thinking patterns and limiting beliefs about yourself. You'll begin to understand the connections between your thoughts, emotions and actions, and be supported to live life fully, aligned to your highest values. You may be searching for meaning and purpose or wanting to feel more satisfied in your relationships.
We all have times when we feel overwhelmed by unexpected changes in our family life, relationships, careers or health - times when strong emotions are difficult to manage alone. Perhaps you are experiencing divorce, looking for a career change, deeply saddening by the state of our planet, or wondering what comes next. Maybe you long for a different life, but don't know what to move towards. You might be a high-achieving professional whose drive for success has left you feeling isolated and disconnected. You may be an exhausted or frustrated parent/partner, or grieving the loss of someone you love. You may be male/female/non-binary.
We all have times when we feel overwhelmed by unexpected changes in our family life, relationships, careers or health - times when strong emotions are difficult to manage alone. Perhaps you are experiencing divorce, looking for a career change, deeply saddening by the state of our planet, or wondering what comes next. Maybe you long for a different life, but don't know what to move towards. You might be a high-achieving professional whose drive for success has left you feeling isolated and disconnected. You may be an exhausted or frustrated parent/partner, or grieving the loss of someone you love. You may be male/female/non-binary.
Susannah Church Psychotherapy & Supervision
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R (Online Only)
I have 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I bring natural aspects of my personality to my therapy sessions: intuition, warmth, humour, patience and honesty. I draw on my training in various therapies to best support my clients. I specialize in EMDR therapy, which can heal the root causes of various emotional challenges. My goal is to support clients to recover from the effects of trauma and chronic stress, so they can experience a more expansive and fulfilling life.
I have 12 years of experience in the mental health field. I bring natural aspects of my personality to my therapy sessions: intuition, warmth, humour, patience and honesty. I draw on my training in various therapies to best support my clients. I specialize in EMDR therapy, which can heal the root causes of various emotional challenges. My goal is to support clients to recover from the effects of trauma and chronic stress, so they can experience a more expansive and fulfilling life.
Andrew Burnham
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
A good fit between a therapist and a client is conducive to positive outcomes. Extraordinary changes are possible by harnessing the power and numinosity of an authentic relationship between therapist and client. Andrew’s approach is honest, and mindful, and aims to reveal and heal the deep implicit forces that have a tenacious and negative hold on people and their lives. Andrew pays particular attention to healing the pains, patterns, and traumas lodged in our bodies and minds. Andrew is an integral therapist. He practices in the emotional, somatic, cognitive, and spiritual realms. Andrew works with the whole person and their parts
A good fit between a therapist and a client is conducive to positive outcomes. Extraordinary changes are possible by harnessing the power and numinosity of an authentic relationship between therapist and client. Andrew’s approach is honest, and mindful, and aims to reveal and heal the deep implicit forces that have a tenacious and negative hold on people and their lives. Andrew pays particular attention to healing the pains, patterns, and traumas lodged in our bodies and minds. Andrew is an integral therapist. He practices in the emotional, somatic, cognitive, and spiritual realms. Andrew works with the whole person and their parts
For the past 15 years I have worked with youth and families who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues or relationship difficulties. Often the clients I support are families who are experiencing conflict, whose members are feeling disconnected or teenagers and young adults who are struggling with intense emotions and engaging in behaviours that are concerning to themselves or their caregivers. I work well with people who are interested in transforming themselves and their relationships rather than those who are focused on symptom reduction alone. In addition, I work with adults who have experienced childhood trauma.
For the past 15 years I have worked with youth and families who are struggling with a variety of mental health issues or relationship difficulties. Often the clients I support are families who are experiencing conflict, whose members are feeling disconnected or teenagers and young adults who are struggling with intense emotions and engaging in behaviours that are concerning to themselves or their caregivers. I work well with people who are interested in transforming themselves and their relationships rather than those who are focused on symptom reduction alone. In addition, I work with adults who have experienced childhood trauma.
Deborah Armstrong
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
This life is filled with challenge, heartbreak, confusion, overwhelm and un-nameable wounds, but there is also profound potential for meaningful connection, clarity and joy. Let’s work together to learn new ways of navigating life’s struggles and rediscover the magic of your existence. I am an EMDR-trained, trauma-responsive Relational therapist. As a Relational therapist, I understand that some of our most basic human needs are to belong, to be understood, to be valued & seen for who we are, and to be loved. When these needs are not met, we can experience a wide range of challenges in ourselves and in our relationships with others.
This life is filled with challenge, heartbreak, confusion, overwhelm and un-nameable wounds, but there is also profound potential for meaningful connection, clarity and joy. Let’s work together to learn new ways of navigating life’s struggles and rediscover the magic of your existence. I am an EMDR-trained, trauma-responsive Relational therapist. As a Relational therapist, I understand that some of our most basic human needs are to belong, to be understood, to be valued & seen for who we are, and to be loved. When these needs are not met, we can experience a wide range of challenges in ourselves and in our relationships with others.
Laura Di Vilio
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, AOCA, CAPT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Waitlist for new clients
By understanding what lies deep within us, what motivates our behaviour, we come to know how to live more wisely and authentically. By giving ourselves the same kindness we give others and in listening to our embodied wisdom we discover fresh new possibilities.Therapy helps to manage anxiety, deal with emotions such as regret and shame, and dispel fear and worry. Without the veil of negativity and self-doubt we can make choices that lead to a more empowered future. If you find yourself feeling stuck, unhappy, confused or overwhelmed, entering into a psychotherapeutic relationship can help.
By understanding what lies deep within us, what motivates our behaviour, we come to know how to live more wisely and authentically. By giving ourselves the same kindness we give others and in listening to our embodied wisdom we discover fresh new possibilities.Therapy helps to manage anxiety, deal with emotions such as regret and shame, and dispel fear and worry. Without the veil of negativity and self-doubt we can make choices that lead to a more empowered future. If you find yourself feeling stuck, unhappy, confused or overwhelmed, entering into a psychotherapeutic relationship can help.
You really can feel more comfort and joy in your own skin! You can unwind shame and anxiety around your a/sexuality and a/gender and discover them as a source of vibrancy and affirmation. Pleasure is a profound healer and you deserve more of it in your life! I’m here to help you live your most fabulous life while enjoying the process along the way. You might be thinking, is that even possible? Isn’t therapy painful? Therapy with me is a warm collaboration, with laughter, practicality, good science and more than a pinch of creativity. I show up as a real person and journey beside you towards your goals.
You really can feel more comfort and joy in your own skin! You can unwind shame and anxiety around your a/sexuality and a/gender and discover them as a source of vibrancy and affirmation. Pleasure is a profound healer and you deserve more of it in your life! I’m here to help you live your most fabulous life while enjoying the process along the way. You might be thinking, is that even possible? Isn’t therapy painful? Therapy with me is a warm collaboration, with laughter, practicality, good science and more than a pinch of creativity. I show up as a real person and journey beside you towards your goals.
The Ripple Effect. A new way of counselling. A new way of living. Neuroscience-informed counselling provides the tools to understand and create the conditions to be our best selves and gain insight on how to enhance our feelings of safety and connection. With Ripple Effect Services, you can find greater clarity for navigating life’s choices. Our revolutionary model integrates polyvagal, IFS, and relational approaches. We believe this information forms the basis of essential life skills from which anyone can benefit.
The Ripple Effect. A new way of counselling. A new way of living. Neuroscience-informed counselling provides the tools to understand and create the conditions to be our best selves and gain insight on how to enhance our feelings of safety and connection. With Ripple Effect Services, you can find greater clarity for navigating life’s choices. Our revolutionary model integrates polyvagal, IFS, and relational approaches. We believe this information forms the basis of essential life skills from which anyone can benefit.
Sonny Berenson Psychotherapy And Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, DipTIR, MSc, BEd
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6R
I practice trauma-informed somatic & relational psychotherapy. Relational psychotherapy values how the relationships in our life, from birth to death, impact how we understand ourselves, each other, our connections, ruptures and how we engage in daily experiences. Body-centered therapy uses the body to access, resource and heal unresolved trauma. Developing somatic resources, increases our capacity to feel safe in our bodies, gain a deeper knowing of ourselves, feel resourced & to heal. Together we will explore, what's happening in your life, where you struggle, your hopes, and how to move towards healing & thriving.
I practice trauma-informed somatic & relational psychotherapy. Relational psychotherapy values how the relationships in our life, from birth to death, impact how we understand ourselves, each other, our connections, ruptures and how we engage in daily experiences. Body-centered therapy uses the body to access, resource and heal unresolved trauma. Developing somatic resources, increases our capacity to feel safe in our bodies, gain a deeper knowing of ourselves, feel resourced & to heal. Together we will explore, what's happening in your life, where you struggle, your hopes, and how to move towards healing & thriving.
Mahshad Aryafar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work primarily with adults seeking to improve their mental health, overcome destructive or addictive behavioural patterns, creative block, recover from trauma, burnout or stressful life situations, make life or career transitions, and enhance relationships, so that they can live a more enriched and meaningful life. Furthermore, as a therapist who has gone through immigration experience, I help my clients build bridges between the different cultures they navigate in, and to create a unique and cohesive cultural identity and sense of self. I conduct therapy sessions in both English and Farsi.
I work primarily with adults seeking to improve their mental health, overcome destructive or addictive behavioural patterns, creative block, recover from trauma, burnout or stressful life situations, make life or career transitions, and enhance relationships, so that they can live a more enriched and meaningful life. Furthermore, as a therapist who has gone through immigration experience, I help my clients build bridges between the different cultures they navigate in, and to create a unique and cohesive cultural identity and sense of self. I conduct therapy sessions in both English and Farsi.
Jessica Flaman
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R (Online Only)
My practice is rooted in the desire to understand the human experience and forge meaningful connections with individuals on their paths to healing and self-discovery. Within the therapeutic relationship, I bring authenticity, compassion, curiosity, and humour, fostering an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. I am not a passive observer and instead believe in collaboration, open communication, and constructive challenge. Both as a client and a clinician, I recognize the importance of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth and meaningful change.
My practice is rooted in the desire to understand the human experience and forge meaningful connections with individuals on their paths to healing and self-discovery. Within the therapeutic relationship, I bring authenticity, compassion, curiosity, and humour, fostering an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. I am not a passive observer and instead believe in collaboration, open communication, and constructive challenge. Both as a client and a clinician, I recognize the importance of embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth and meaningful change.
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Interpersonal Counsellors
Is interpersonal therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found interpersonal therapy to be effective for life transitions including retirement, divorce, and job loss. Also, some studies have found it to be just as useful as medication and other therapy approaches. The benefits of interpersonal therapy can last long after treatment has been completed; the individual can use the tenets of this therapy throughout their life.
How long does interpersonal therapy take?
Interpersonal psychotherapy is normally time-limited and focuses on specific problems in the client’s everyday relationships. Treatment can be either one-on-one or take place in a group setting; it tends to last 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual client’s needs. If a new interpersonal problem arises in the future, the client may require additional therapy to address it specifically. The timeline and session schedule may vary depending on the client’s challenges as well as their progress. Treatment may conclude with wrap-up sessions to review the client’s accomplishments.
Is interpersonal therapy effective?
Research shows that interpersonal therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of conditions such as depression or anxiety. The approach may also offer a range of benefits that are hard to measure but valuable—including healthier relationships and improved feelings of self-worth. The therapist will give the client practical solutions that can be put into practice. The brief duration of this therapy also means that clients can see changes in their relationships fairly quickly.
What are the limitations of interpersonal therapy?
Interpersonal therapy may not effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as psychosis, chronic illness, or alcohol relapse. Because it is short-term in nature, it may not be the best approach for conditions that need to be tracked, though maintenance sessions are a viable approach under these circumstances.
Can interpersonal psychotherapy be done online?
Yes, interpersonal psychotherapy can be conducted effectively either in-person or online. A therapist with expertise in IPT will be able to adjust their techniques, such as role-playing, to better suit the online environment. Offering online IPT can make it more accessible for clients who have transportation difficulties; it also provides the ideal opportunity to explore challenges unique to digital relationships.