Therapists in K1R
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware enough to recognize that something in their life isn’t working—whether it’s persistent anxiety, overwhelming stress, past trauma, or recurring patterns in relationships—but may feel stuck, unsure, or even ashamed about seeking help. They might be high-functioning on the outside, yet silently struggling with inner conflict, emotional exhaustion, or a loss of purpose.
They need a safe, compassionate space to slow down, untangle their thoughts, and be fully seen without judgment. What they really need is someone to walk beside them as they navigate that uncertainty.
My ideal client is someone who is self-aware enough to recognize that something in their life isn’t working—whether it’s persistent anxiety, overwhelming stress, past trauma, or recurring patterns in relationships—but may feel stuck, unsure, or even ashamed about seeking help. They might be high-functioning on the outside, yet silently struggling with inner conflict, emotional exhaustion, or a loss of purpose.
They need a safe, compassionate space to slow down, untangle their thoughts, and be fully seen without judgment. What they really need is someone to walk beside them as they navigate that uncertainty.
Welcome to Pieces to Peace Psychotherapy & Wellness, a holistic wellness and therapy practice led by Black therapists & wellness practitioners, dedicated to transforming the mental health and well-being of Black & racialized women, femmes, girls, and non-binary individuals. We service clients in the Toronto area and the whole of Ontario. Our therapists value healing as a journey rather than a state of being. We hold space for discovering and rediscovering who you are, who you want to be, and who you can be. Regardless of what you are in need of healing for, we have a place for you here for individual, couples, and family therapy.
Welcome to Pieces to Peace Psychotherapy & Wellness, a holistic wellness and therapy practice led by Black therapists & wellness practitioners, dedicated to transforming the mental health and well-being of Black & racialized women, femmes, girls, and non-binary individuals. We service clients in the Toronto area and the whole of Ontario. Our therapists value healing as a journey rather than a state of being. We hold space for discovering and rediscovering who you are, who you want to be, and who you can be. Regardless of what you are in need of healing for, we have a place for you here for individual, couples, and family therapy.
My practice specializes in issues with sexuality, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, infertility, couple dynamics and the often connected feelings of anxiety, depression and shame. I offer respectful, judgment free compassionate care to clients experiencing troubling emotions and behaviours and work to release and heal feelings of guilt/fear/hurt related to sexual dysfunction, intimacy and identity. I work extensively with both individuals and couples in the areas of high/low sexual desire, arousal/orgasm disorders and Erectile Dysfunction, among others. My practice is LGBTQIA2S+Kink and Ethical non-monogamy supportive.
My practice specializes in issues with sexuality, sexual dysfunction, infidelity, infertility, couple dynamics and the often connected feelings of anxiety, depression and shame. I offer respectful, judgment free compassionate care to clients experiencing troubling emotions and behaviours and work to release and heal feelings of guilt/fear/hurt related to sexual dysfunction, intimacy and identity. I work extensively with both individuals and couples in the areas of high/low sexual desire, arousal/orgasm disorders and Erectile Dysfunction, among others. My practice is LGBTQIA2S+Kink and Ethical non-monogamy supportive.
Sylvie Anne works from a deep value of honouring our relationships; with ourselves, our bodies, our loved ones and the world around us. She brings passion, training, and a breadths of life experience to her work. Sylvie Anne weaves her life experiences of theatre and the arts, travel by bicycle, community building, teaching yoga, farming, activism, youth work and her own healing journey into her all that she does. Sylvie Anne firmly believes in meeting you where they are without judgement and building a relationship of trust and compassion.
Sylvie Anne works from a deep value of honouring our relationships; with ourselves, our bodies, our loved ones and the world around us. She brings passion, training, and a breadths of life experience to her work. Sylvie Anne weaves her life experiences of theatre and the arts, travel by bicycle, community building, teaching yoga, farming, activism, youth work and her own healing journey into her all that she does. Sylvie Anne firmly believes in meeting you where they are without judgement and building a relationship of trust and compassion.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative thought patterns, or carrying the weight of past experiences, you're not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it all by yourself. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, chronic stress, or self-esteem challenges, therapy can be a space to unpack, reflect, and begin to heal. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free environment where we explore your thoughts and emotions at your pace. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and somatic techniques, we’ll work to foster resilience, self-understanding, and renewed connection to what matters most to you.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative thought patterns, or carrying the weight of past experiences, you're not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it all by yourself. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, grief, chronic stress, or self-esteem challenges, therapy can be a space to unpack, reflect, and begin to heal. I offer a compassionate, judgment-free environment where we explore your thoughts and emotions at your pace. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, and somatic techniques, we’ll work to foster resilience, self-understanding, and renewed connection to what matters most to you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the path ahead? I'm here to offer you a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the path ahead? I'm here to offer you a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment.
You might feel like parts of you are missing—disconnected from yourself, your identity, or even your community. Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of childhood, intergenerational, or collective trauma. The result? Stress in your body, heaviness in your emotions, and a sense that you’re not living fully as yourself. If this resonates, you’re not alone—and therapy can help.
You might feel like parts of you are missing—disconnected from yourself, your identity, or even your community. Maybe you’ve been carrying the weight of childhood, intergenerational, or collective trauma. The result? Stress in your body, heaviness in your emotions, and a sense that you’re not living fully as yourself. If this resonates, you’re not alone—and therapy can help.
I support clients through normal challenges and stress we all can face as well as complex situations of grief and loss, divorce, trauma and abuse. I facilitate difficult conversations in changing relationships or around family's role in caring for elders. Using a holistic approach, I focus on the total well-being of individuals and families with whom I work. I can also help you strengthen healthy coping skills or learn new strategies that better support you now in your current situation.
I support clients through normal challenges and stress we all can face as well as complex situations of grief and loss, divorce, trauma and abuse. I facilitate difficult conversations in changing relationships or around family's role in caring for elders. Using a holistic approach, I focus on the total well-being of individuals and families with whom I work. I can also help you strengthen healthy coping skills or learn new strategies that better support you now in your current situation.
Are you struggling with work? Is career uncertainty adding stress? Are you considering a career change but feeling lost? Do you feel like you don't have a plan? Let's talk about it. I can help you find clarity and build confidence in your career. When work feels unfulfilling, overwhelming, or uncertain, it can impact every part of your life. Career counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore your goals, overcome obstacles, and create a path forward that feels both meaningful and sustainable. You spend a lot of time at work. Let's explore how you got there and make a plan that aligns with your values and goals.
Are you struggling with work? Is career uncertainty adding stress? Are you considering a career change but feeling lost? Do you feel like you don't have a plan? Let's talk about it. I can help you find clarity and build confidence in your career. When work feels unfulfilling, overwhelming, or uncertain, it can impact every part of your life. Career counselling and psychotherapy can help you explore your goals, overcome obstacles, and create a path forward that feels both meaningful and sustainable. You spend a lot of time at work. Let's explore how you got there and make a plan that aligns with your values and goals.
My name is Nigel and I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at MindFirst Therapy. Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck navigating questions around identity, masculinity, or cultural expectations? You might be trying to keep it all together, but deep down, you're craving relief, clarity, and connection. My clients are often BIPOC individuals, men, and creatives who want to break free from silent suffering and show up more fully in their lives.
My name is Nigel and I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at MindFirst Therapy. Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or stuck navigating questions around identity, masculinity, or cultural expectations? You might be trying to keep it all together, but deep down, you're craving relief, clarity, and connection. My clients are often BIPOC individuals, men, and creatives who want to break free from silent suffering and show up more fully in their lives.
Offering Psychotherapy sessions to educate and empower women to prioritize their mental health. I hold space for women to process their feelings while they navigate transitions in life. A graduate of 2006 with many years experience helping clients navigate their feelings and finding practical solutions during life's challenges. Telephone counseling is currently available and I am open to people walking in nature while they are speaking to me on the phone. Of course you would have to sign of liability waiver in regards to your safety while you are walking, but some clients find it helpful to be walking and talking at the session.
Offering Psychotherapy sessions to educate and empower women to prioritize their mental health. I hold space for women to process their feelings while they navigate transitions in life. A graduate of 2006 with many years experience helping clients navigate their feelings and finding practical solutions during life's challenges. Telephone counseling is currently available and I am open to people walking in nature while they are speaking to me on the phone. Of course you would have to sign of liability waiver in regards to your safety while you are walking, but some clients find it helpful to be walking and talking at the session.
I offer therapeutic services to adults of all ages. I work collaboratively with individuals to set and achieve realistic goals in improving relationships and communication, relieving depression and anxiety and adjusting to life stressors such as challenges in the workplace. I also work with people who suffer from chronic illness. Therapeutic intervention in this context aims essentially at helping people adjust to the significant changes and challenges brought on by the chronic condition in their physical state, self-image, social roles and relationships.
I offer therapeutic services to adults of all ages. I work collaboratively with individuals to set and achieve realistic goals in improving relationships and communication, relieving depression and anxiety and adjusting to life stressors such as challenges in the workplace. I also work with people who suffer from chronic illness. Therapeutic intervention in this context aims essentially at helping people adjust to the significant changes and challenges brought on by the chronic condition in their physical state, self-image, social roles and relationships.
Do you struggle with long-term depression, a sense of feeling trapped in low mood which previous approaches have not been able to shift? Maybe you diligently practice cognitive-behaviour or other therapy techniques but are not able to access the life vitality which you know to be possible? Maybe you do all the right things, including exercise, friendships, work, healthy diet, yet still suffer from pesky low-mood swings and bouts of accompanied anxiety? Or maybe you function well on a day-to-day basis but find you are "distant" from experience, like as if there is a glass wall between you and the pleasant moments of life?
Do you struggle with long-term depression, a sense of feeling trapped in low mood which previous approaches have not been able to shift? Maybe you diligently practice cognitive-behaviour or other therapy techniques but are not able to access the life vitality which you know to be possible? Maybe you do all the right things, including exercise, friendships, work, healthy diet, yet still suffer from pesky low-mood swings and bouts of accompanied anxiety? Or maybe you function well on a day-to-day basis but find you are "distant" from experience, like as if there is a glass wall between you and the pleasant moments of life?
Survivors of complex trauma, narcissistic abuse and addictive disorders are seeking to reclaim safety, sobriety, clarity and purpose. With 30+ years of experience in trauma and addiction treatment (licensed in NY & Ontario, Member of the CCPA), I provide trauma-informed psychodynamic therapy, inclusive of hypnosis, parts work, coaching, and somatic and holistic practices to attain those goals. As an interfaith minister, I offer support for those seeking to deepen recovery through spiritual exploration. My integrative, humanistic approach restores disowned parts of self, guiding clients beyond survival toward wholeness and thriving.
Survivors of complex trauma, narcissistic abuse and addictive disorders are seeking to reclaim safety, sobriety, clarity and purpose. With 30+ years of experience in trauma and addiction treatment (licensed in NY & Ontario, Member of the CCPA), I provide trauma-informed psychodynamic therapy, inclusive of hypnosis, parts work, coaching, and somatic and holistic practices to attain those goals. As an interfaith minister, I offer support for those seeking to deepen recovery through spiritual exploration. My integrative, humanistic approach restores disowned parts of self, guiding clients beyond survival toward wholeness and thriving.
If you have reached a point in your life when you recognize the need to heal from past wounds, cope with grief or loss, or overcome personal or relational challenges, I can help. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches which I will tailor to meet your needs, including cognitive, emotion-based, behavioural therapies and mindfulness. Or maybe you are looking for someone to help you grow in self awareness, enrich your relationships, or prepare for marriage or another upcoming life transition. I can help with that too.
If you have reached a point in your life when you recognize the need to heal from past wounds, cope with grief or loss, or overcome personal or relational challenges, I can help. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches which I will tailor to meet your needs, including cognitive, emotion-based, behavioural therapies and mindfulness. Or maybe you are looking for someone to help you grow in self awareness, enrich your relationships, or prepare for marriage or another upcoming life transition. I can help with that too.
I have almost 30 years' experience with caregivers and older adults especially, and in-depth knowledge of the health and emotional challenges that may come with these stages of life. I help people cope with: caregiver issues, including those in multiple caregiving/ parenting roles; changes related to aging, illness and end-of-life concerns; life transitions; burnout, anxiety or depression; and grief and loss. Using a compassionate, warm and informal approach in therapy, I can help you find your way forward, and I adjust my approach to meet your unique needs.
I have almost 30 years' experience with caregivers and older adults especially, and in-depth knowledge of the health and emotional challenges that may come with these stages of life. I help people cope with: caregiver issues, including those in multiple caregiving/ parenting roles; changes related to aging, illness and end-of-life concerns; life transitions; burnout, anxiety or depression; and grief and loss. Using a compassionate, warm and informal approach in therapy, I can help you find your way forward, and I adjust my approach to meet your unique needs.
Shaila Anjum
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RBT, MACP, BASc
7 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Struggling with identity issues, anxiety, or depression that disrupts your daily life and relationships? Feeling overwhelmed by cultural expectations, leaving you lost and exhausted? Wondering if life could be better if you could just be yourself? Now more than ever, individuals like us, with multicultural backgrounds, face these complex challenges. Living authentically shouldn't be so difficult—I believe in a brighter future. I specialize in empowering individuals, especially those navigating cultural identity struggles. I understand your unique journey and provide tailored support and tools to help you move forward confidently.
Struggling with identity issues, anxiety, or depression that disrupts your daily life and relationships? Feeling overwhelmed by cultural expectations, leaving you lost and exhausted? Wondering if life could be better if you could just be yourself? Now more than ever, individuals like us, with multicultural backgrounds, face these complex challenges. Living authentically shouldn't be so difficult—I believe in a brighter future. I specialize in empowering individuals, especially those navigating cultural identity struggles. I understand your unique journey and provide tailored support and tools to help you move forward confidently.
It takes great courage to begin taking steps towards starting therapy. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey. My initial goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment for you to begin your healing process. From experience, all clients are unique, and my priority is to mould my therapeutic approach to suit your individual needs and goals. I use a strength-based, client-centred and collaborative approach meeting you where you are in your journey and empowering you to achieve growth.
It takes great courage to begin taking steps towards starting therapy. As your therapist, I will walk alongside you on your therapeutic journey. My initial goal is to create a safe and compassionate environment for you to begin your healing process. From experience, all clients are unique, and my priority is to mould my therapeutic approach to suit your individual needs and goals. I use a strength-based, client-centred and collaborative approach meeting you where you are in your journey and empowering you to achieve growth.
You're worthy of joy, love, confidence, and strength. You may feel alone, broken, stressed, hurt, and stuck right now. Trauma, anxiety, depression, poor communication skills and unhealthy behaviours should not get in the way of work, school, or relationships. I know you feel unsure, awkward, or intimidated about reaching out to a therapist, so you’re very courageous to take this time to explore your options. I encourage you to take the next step to call or email me. I want to support you because you're willing to try; you want to grow and to live your best life.
You're worthy of joy, love, confidence, and strength. You may feel alone, broken, stressed, hurt, and stuck right now. Trauma, anxiety, depression, poor communication skills and unhealthy behaviours should not get in the way of work, school, or relationships. I know you feel unsure, awkward, or intimidated about reaching out to a therapist, so you’re very courageous to take this time to explore your options. I encourage you to take the next step to call or email me. I want to support you because you're willing to try; you want to grow and to live your best life.
I’m so glad you’re here! I know that life can be overwhelming, especially when past trauma, difficult experiences, stress, or ongoing mental health challenges make daily life feel like a struggle. You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional pain, unsure of how to move forward. Relationships, work, or even small daily tasks might feel exhausting. You want to regain a sense of control, heal from past wounds, and build a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Most of all, you’re looking for a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported as you work through these challenges.
I’m so glad you’re here! I know that life can be overwhelming, especially when past trauma, difficult experiences, stress, or ongoing mental health challenges make daily life feel like a struggle. You may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional pain, unsure of how to move forward. Relationships, work, or even small daily tasks might feel exhausting. You want to regain a sense of control, heal from past wounds, and build a life that feels meaningful and fulfilling. Most of all, you’re looking for a safe space to be heard, understood, and supported as you work through these challenges.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in K1R
100+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in K1R who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 82% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 78% | Stress |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 65% | Manulife |
| 59% | SunLife |
| 56% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in K1R see their clients
| 61% | In Person and Online | |
| 39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |