Therapists in L1T
I foster a client- and family-centred space where adults, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours at their own pace. I am currently accepting new clients. I integrate psychoeducation into therapy to provide holistic, accessible mental health support. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based principles, with a focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I foster a client- and family-centred space where adults, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours at their own pace. I am currently accepting new clients. I integrate psychoeducation into therapy to provide holistic, accessible mental health support. My practice is grounded in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based principles, with a focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma.
I have training in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, emetophobia, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parent/child conflict, trouble at school, parenting and general coping with stress at home and at work. My work is grounded on the principles of attachment, trauma and neurobiology. My approach is a balance of acceptance and change; ensuring to be client-centred while being firm and challenging at the same time. I work with you to tailor a treatment program that meets your needs. Ultimately my goal is to work myself out of a job, meaning your goals have been met and you don’t need me anymore.
I have training in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, emetophobia, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parent/child conflict, trouble at school, parenting and general coping with stress at home and at work. My work is grounded on the principles of attachment, trauma and neurobiology. My approach is a balance of acceptance and change; ensuring to be client-centred while being firm and challenging at the same time. I work with you to tailor a treatment program that meets your needs. Ultimately my goal is to work myself out of a job, meaning your goals have been met and you don’t need me anymore.
Taking the first step toward therapy can be challenging and overwhelming! My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable sharing any challenges you may be facing. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
So many of us move through life on autopilot - trying to meet expectations, keep it together, and show up for others - while quietly feeling disconnected or unsure of ourselves.
Taking the first step toward therapy can be challenging and overwhelming! My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable sharing any challenges you may be facing. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
So many of us move through life on autopilot - trying to meet expectations, keep it together, and show up for others - while quietly feeling disconnected or unsure of ourselves.
First Step Men's Therapy - Direct Billing Options!
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Stuck - broken - powerless - disconnected. Many men come to me seeking change. Perhaps you are feeling lost, broken, stuck, hopeless, disconnected or lacking purpose. I have always been drawn to people, and over time grown deep appreciation for the value of sharing and listening intentionally. You may feel you are alone in the world, and that nobody understands you. You may question whether you are a good partner, father, or son. Even worse, you may struggle with addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, or another mental health challenge. Ready to get started? Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" link
Stuck - broken - powerless - disconnected. Many men come to me seeking change. Perhaps you are feeling lost, broken, stuck, hopeless, disconnected or lacking purpose. I have always been drawn to people, and over time grown deep appreciation for the value of sharing and listening intentionally. You may feel you are alone in the world, and that nobody understands you. You may question whether you are a good partner, father, or son. Even worse, you may struggle with addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, or another mental health challenge. Ready to get started? Book a free 20-minute consultation - No waitlist - Click the "website" link
Do you feel alone in your relationship? Perhaps what hurts most is feeling unheard, misunderstood, or like you're slowly becoming roommates instead of partners. Maybe every conversation turns into defensiveness, withdrawal, or criticism, leaving you wondering how you got here. Whether you're trying to reconnect, rebuild trust after hurt, improve communication, or decide what comes next, therapy offers a space to slow down the cycle, understand what's happening beneath the conflict, and find a different way forward together.
Do you feel alone in your relationship? Perhaps what hurts most is feeling unheard, misunderstood, or like you're slowly becoming roommates instead of partners. Maybe every conversation turns into defensiveness, withdrawal, or criticism, leaving you wondering how you got here. Whether you're trying to reconnect, rebuild trust after hurt, improve communication, or decide what comes next, therapy offers a space to slow down the cycle, understand what's happening beneath the conflict, and find a different way forward together.
Do you ever feel caught in a cycle of doubt, overthinking, and fear? Or feel like you have to walk on eggshells, constantly attune to others’ needs, strive for perfection, and hide parts of yourself away? If you grew up prioritizing everyone but yourself, yet never felt like it was enough, you are not alone. I believe in the capacity for healing and reconnection to our true Self, even when we feel stuck. A Self that is able to experience joy, warmth, and internal safety. A Self that is able to advocate and stand up for the parts of us that have been silenced. Together, we can explore all parts of you that are working so hard.
Do you ever feel caught in a cycle of doubt, overthinking, and fear? Or feel like you have to walk on eggshells, constantly attune to others’ needs, strive for perfection, and hide parts of yourself away? If you grew up prioritizing everyone but yourself, yet never felt like it was enough, you are not alone. I believe in the capacity for healing and reconnection to our true Self, even when we feel stuck. A Self that is able to experience joy, warmth, and internal safety. A Self that is able to advocate and stand up for the parts of us that have been silenced. Together, we can explore all parts of you that are working so hard.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Unresolved trauma can show up in many ways — from anxiety and low self-esteem to relationship struggles and chronic stress. I offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and specialize in EMDR, a therapy approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy to help you truly resolve your problems and move forward with your life. Alongside EMDR, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches. Whether you're healing from trauma, burnout, grief or facing other life challenges, I will support you in taking meaningful steps toward positive and lasting change.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck? Unresolved trauma can show up in many ways — from anxiety and low self-esteem to relationship struggles and chronic stress. I offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and specialize in EMDR, a therapy approach that goes beyond traditional talk therapy to help you truly resolve your problems and move forward with your life. Alongside EMDR, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches. Whether you're healing from trauma, burnout, grief or facing other life challenges, I will support you in taking meaningful steps toward positive and lasting change.
When we're struggling, it's easy to feel lost or disconnected from the life we want to be living. Therapy can offer a space to understand these experiences with care and begin moving toward something more meaningful. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning, I offer a flexible, client-centered, and collaborative approach. I work with compassion and intention to understand your hopes for change. My style is warm, thoughtful, and well-paced, creating room for reflection, insight, and growth. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including experiential strategies that go beyond talk alone.
When we're struggling, it's easy to feel lost or disconnected from the life we want to be living. Therapy can offer a space to understand these experiences with care and begin moving toward something more meaningful. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning, I offer a flexible, client-centered, and collaborative approach. I work with compassion and intention to understand your hopes for change. My style is warm, thoughtful, and well-paced, creating room for reflection, insight, and growth. I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches, including experiential strategies that go beyond talk alone.
Life is a journey of growth, and meaningful change often begins with reflection. Therapy is not only for when things go wrong—it can also help strengthen emotional wellness, build healthy coping skills, and prepare you for life’s challenges before they become overwhelming. When difficulties arise, therapy can provide support, clarity, and resilience. I offer compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors your identity, values, and faith. Together, we’ll explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward healing so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Life is a journey of growth, and meaningful change often begins with reflection. Therapy is not only for when things go wrong—it can also help strengthen emotional wellness, build healthy coping skills, and prepare you for life’s challenges before they become overwhelming. When difficulties arise, therapy can provide support, clarity, and resilience. I offer compassionate, culturally responsive care that honors your identity, values, and faith. Together, we’ll explore challenges, build resilience, and work toward healing so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
You may be exhausted from holding everything together while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the person you used to be. Perhaps you're walking on eggshells in relationships, carrying the weight of trauma or grief, or wondering why it's so hard to move forward. You don't have to figure it out alone. I became a therapist because I understand what it feels like to carry pain without a safe place to put it. My own experiences with grief, trauma, and systemic challenges inspire the compassionate, supportive space I strive to create for every client.
You may be exhausted from holding everything together while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the person you used to be. Perhaps you're walking on eggshells in relationships, carrying the weight of trauma or grief, or wondering why it's so hard to move forward. You don't have to figure it out alone. I became a therapist because I understand what it feels like to carry pain without a safe place to put it. My own experiences with grief, trauma, and systemic challenges inspire the compassionate, supportive space I strive to create for every client.
I work with adults navigating ADHD, AuDHD, trauma, and attachment-related challenges. Many struggle with overthinking, emotional dysregulation, focus difficulties, burnout, or feeling stuck in patterns that don’t change. Some feel constantly on edge, while others experience shutdown, low motivation, or disconnection in relationships. Clients often come in feeling overwhelmed, exhausted from coping alone, and looking for support with ADHD symptoms, trauma processing, anxiety, and improving emotional balance, focus, and daily functioning.
I work with adults navigating ADHD, AuDHD, trauma, and attachment-related challenges. Many struggle with overthinking, emotional dysregulation, focus difficulties, burnout, or feeling stuck in patterns that don’t change. Some feel constantly on edge, while others experience shutdown, low motivation, or disconnection in relationships. Clients often come in feeling overwhelmed, exhausted from coping alone, and looking for support with ADHD symptoms, trauma processing, anxiety, and improving emotional balance, focus, and daily functioning.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary care across psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessments. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
Are you thinking that something needs to change? Do you feel a little tired, scared, hurt or fed up? Are there meaningful things in your life that aren't working out right now? Is it time you stood up, and took on, what has been heavy on your mind or heart? I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples and families who have faced challenges and transitions that many of us experience at some time in our lives. I am familiar with the things life can throw your way, and how to be able to thrive, not just survive, afterwards.
Are you thinking that something needs to change? Do you feel a little tired, scared, hurt or fed up? Are there meaningful things in your life that aren't working out right now? Is it time you stood up, and took on, what has been heavy on your mind or heart? I have worked with hundreds of individuals, couples and families who have faced challenges and transitions that many of us experience at some time in our lives. I am familiar with the things life can throw your way, and how to be able to thrive, not just survive, afterwards.
You may feel high-functioning yet deeply exhausted, carrying pain that isn’t always visible or understood. You’re navigating racial stress, identity, intergenerational trauma, and the pressure to hold it all together while silently coping. Stress may live in your body as tension, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. You don’t just want coping skills—you want relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self-trust. Together, we’ll gently explore what your mind and nervous system have been carrying, so you can move from survival into groundedness, agency, and embodied wholeness.
You may feel high-functioning yet deeply exhausted, carrying pain that isn’t always visible or understood. You’re navigating racial stress, identity, intergenerational trauma, and the pressure to hold it all together while silently coping. Stress may live in your body as tension, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. You don’t just want coping skills—you want relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self-trust. Together, we’ll gently explore what your mind and nervous system have been carrying, so you can move from survival into groundedness, agency, and embodied wholeness.
“When you create a difference in someone’s life, you not only impact their life, you impact everyone influenced by them throughout their entire lifetime. No act is ever too small. One by one, that is how to make an ocean rise.’’ - Danielle Doby. I believe that your mental health is the vehicle by which you navigate life successfully; and, as a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, with a Master of Social Work, I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families, experiencing mental health issues as a result of current crises or cycles of unresolved generational trauma.
“When you create a difference in someone’s life, you not only impact their life, you impact everyone influenced by them throughout their entire lifetime. No act is ever too small. One by one, that is how to make an ocean rise.’’ - Danielle Doby. I believe that your mental health is the vehicle by which you navigate life successfully; and, as a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist, with a Master of Social Work, I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families, experiencing mental health issues as a result of current crises or cycles of unresolved generational trauma.
Accepting New Clients. Reaching out can feel vulnerable but sometimes we need a non judgmental, caring ally to support us through life's challenges. I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples to help guide you towards improved quality of life and more satisfying relationships. I will be there to support you in working through the anxieties, traumas, behaviours or negative habits that may have you unsatisfied. Together we can look at the troublesome areas of your life and co-create awareness, coping skills, improved communication, positive behavioural change, and building capacity.
Accepting New Clients. Reaching out can feel vulnerable but sometimes we need a non judgmental, caring ally to support us through life's challenges. I offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples to help guide you towards improved quality of life and more satisfying relationships. I will be there to support you in working through the anxieties, traumas, behaviours or negative habits that may have you unsatisfied. Together we can look at the troublesome areas of your life and co-create awareness, coping skills, improved communication, positive behavioural change, and building capacity.
I work with Adults virtually on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and taking the first step toward therapy is both brave and important.
I understand that navigating therapy websites can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure, exhausted, or disconnected from your emotions. Rest assured, you've found the right place to begin this journey. I’m Sarah, a Registered Psychotherapist. My therapeutic approach is person-centred and integrative, honouring your uniqueness and autonomy.
I work with Adults virtually on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and taking the first step toward therapy is both brave and important.
I understand that navigating therapy websites can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure, exhausted, or disconnected from your emotions. Rest assured, you've found the right place to begin this journey. I’m Sarah, a Registered Psychotherapist. My therapeutic approach is person-centred and integrative, honouring your uniqueness and autonomy.
You may be feeling uncertain about how to move forward, or noticing that familiar patterns in your life or relationships continue despite your efforts to change them. Starting therapy takes courage, and I deeply admire anyone willing to take that first step. I work from a collaborative, client-centred lens, trusting that you hold the wisdom and insight needed to guide your own growth. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and build tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
You may be feeling uncertain about how to move forward, or noticing that familiar patterns in your life or relationships continue despite your efforts to change them. Starting therapy takes courage, and I deeply admire anyone willing to take that first step. I work from a collaborative, client-centred lens, trusting that you hold the wisdom and insight needed to guide your own growth. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore your story, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and build tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
On the outside, you may appear to be functioning, managing responsibilities and showing up where you need to. But internally, it can feel very different. You might feel unfulfilled, disconnected, or like you’re going through the motions. You may find yourself wondering why no one shows up for you the way you do for others, or wanting change but feeling stuck and overwhelmed by where to begin. Many I work with have spent years carrying emotional weight quietly—shaped by relational experiences, burnout, or patterns of putting their own needs aside.
On the outside, you may appear to be functioning, managing responsibilities and showing up where you need to. But internally, it can feel very different. You might feel unfulfilled, disconnected, or like you’re going through the motions. You may find yourself wondering why no one shows up for you the way you do for others, or wanting change but feeling stuck and overwhelmed by where to begin. Many I work with have spent years carrying emotional weight quietly—shaped by relational experiences, burnout, or patterns of putting their own needs aside.
Anxiety often shows up in unique ways for adult children of immigrants. From an early age, you may have learned to put the needs of others before your own. Carrying the weight of family and societal expectations can sometimes make you feel like you need to keep everyone else happy, even at the expense of your own well-being. This can create an invisible pressure to live up to roles you never chose. Over time, this can lead to self-doubt, guilt, or constant worry about disappointing others. With therapy, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
Anxiety often shows up in unique ways for adult children of immigrants. From an early age, you may have learned to put the needs of others before your own. Carrying the weight of family and societal expectations can sometimes make you feel like you need to keep everyone else happy, even at the expense of your own well-being. This can create an invisible pressure to live up to roles you never chose. Over time, this can lead to self-doubt, guilt, or constant worry about disappointing others. With therapy, you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in L1T
100+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in L1T who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 96% | Social Anxiety |
| 96% | Health Anxiety |
| 96% | Driving Anxiety |
| 93% | Depression |
| 84% | Stress |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | Green Shield Canada |
| 77% | Manulife |
| 75% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in L1T see their clients
| 61% | In Person and Online | |
| 39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 18% | Male |