Therapists in M3H
I’m a Registered Social Worker with over thirteen years of experience supporting children, teens, and young adults through life’s challenges. My approach is genuine, and down-to-earth- I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out.
I focus primarily on supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing strong emotions. Whether you’re adjusting to post-secondary life, managing the stress of perfectionism, or trying to understand who you are and where you’re headed, therapy can help you make sense of it all.
I’m a Registered Social Worker with over thirteen years of experience supporting children, teens, and young adults through life’s challenges. My approach is genuine, and down-to-earth- I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment or pressure to have it all figured out.
I focus primarily on supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing strong emotions. Whether you’re adjusting to post-secondary life, managing the stress of perfectionism, or trying to understand who you are and where you’re headed, therapy can help you make sense of it all.
Are you feeling trapped in your pain, yearning for someone who truly understands you? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, lonely, and desperately searching for a way out? Or perhaps you are grappling with deep-seated insecurities and struggling with a lack of self-worth that debilitates you? Whether you are facing grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, faith detachment, relationship difficulties or family discord, I am here to guide and support you, helping you rediscover your inner-strength and resilience, reclaim your narrative, and find joy and fulfillment in your life.
Are you feeling trapped in your pain, yearning for someone who truly understands you? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, lonely, and desperately searching for a way out? Or perhaps you are grappling with deep-seated insecurities and struggling with a lack of self-worth that debilitates you? Whether you are facing grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, faith detachment, relationship difficulties or family discord, I am here to guide and support you, helping you rediscover your inner-strength and resilience, reclaim your narrative, and find joy and fulfillment in your life.
I will be there for you, to understand you and give you lots of room for whatever comes up. I work with people who have experienced trauma, pain, and are struggling to make meaning. If you wonder whether your therapist is going to be able to hold space for everything you're bringing, I'm a good fit for you. Whether it's anger, shame, hopelessness, thoughts of death, or things you never told anyone, I will be there and I can help you hold it. I believe in the inherent dignity of all people, and it shows. I am also solution-focused. We do not just sit with pain, we figure out how to make meaning together, so you can live well again.
I will be there for you, to understand you and give you lots of room for whatever comes up. I work with people who have experienced trauma, pain, and are struggling to make meaning. If you wonder whether your therapist is going to be able to hold space for everything you're bringing, I'm a good fit for you. Whether it's anger, shame, hopelessness, thoughts of death, or things you never told anyone, I will be there and I can help you hold it. I believe in the inherent dignity of all people, and it shows. I am also solution-focused. We do not just sit with pain, we figure out how to make meaning together, so you can live well again.
Our team has many years of experience working with clients experiencing sudden shifts and transitions in life resulting in significant overwhelm, relational changes, sadness, stress, grief and anxiety. We work with caregivers and the people they care for experiencing diagnoses and prognoses of all types including: dementia (Alzheimer’s, FTD, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia), traumatic brain injuries, anoxic brain injuries, mental health diagnoses, cancer, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, paraplegia and physical changes impacting overall functioning and quality of life.
Our team has many years of experience working with clients experiencing sudden shifts and transitions in life resulting in significant overwhelm, relational changes, sadness, stress, grief and anxiety. We work with caregivers and the people they care for experiencing diagnoses and prognoses of all types including: dementia (Alzheimer’s, FTD, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia), traumatic brain injuries, anoxic brain injuries, mental health diagnoses, cancer, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injuries, paraplegia and physical changes impacting overall functioning and quality of life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of where to turn? Maybe you're navigating relationship challenges, coping with loss, or simply needing space to be heard. Whatever you're carrying, we can work together to create meaningful change. Through therapy, we’ll explore the thoughts and behaviours that may be keeping you stuck and begin shifting them toward clarity, confidence, and healing. You don’t need to have it all figured out or name a specific issue to start. Sometimes, the desire for growth is reason enough. Let’s begin there.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of where to turn? Maybe you're navigating relationship challenges, coping with loss, or simply needing space to be heard. Whatever you're carrying, we can work together to create meaningful change. Through therapy, we’ll explore the thoughts and behaviours that may be keeping you stuck and begin shifting them toward clarity, confidence, and healing. You don’t need to have it all figured out or name a specific issue to start. Sometimes, the desire for growth is reason enough. Let’s begin there.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to figure things out alone. Whether you're feeling stuck, going through a tough time, or just trying to make sense of things, therapy can offer support and clarity. It’s a space to explore what’s going on, notice patterns that might be holding you back, and work toward goals that feel meaningful to you.
There’s no “one right way” to do therapy—everyone’s experience is different. My approach is collaborative and supportive, and we’ll work together to find what feels right for you.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and you don’t have to figure things out alone. Whether you're feeling stuck, going through a tough time, or just trying to make sense of things, therapy can offer support and clarity. It’s a space to explore what’s going on, notice patterns that might be holding you back, and work toward goals that feel meaningful to you.
There’s no “one right way” to do therapy—everyone’s experience is different. My approach is collaborative and supportive, and we’ll work together to find what feels right for you.
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues or trauma, our compassionate and skilled therapists can help you gain a better understanding and increased clarity of your struggles, with the purpose of providing ways to resolve those difficulties. Whether you're looking for a practical and solution-focussed approach or for a more in-depth and exploratory process, our therapists can accomodate your needs. If you are unsure as to what might be more beneficial for you, a brief phone consultation with Avi Davis, the Clinical Director, will help guide you.
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues or trauma, our compassionate and skilled therapists can help you gain a better understanding and increased clarity of your struggles, with the purpose of providing ways to resolve those difficulties. Whether you're looking for a practical and solution-focussed approach or for a more in-depth and exploratory process, our therapists can accomodate your needs. If you are unsure as to what might be more beneficial for you, a brief phone consultation with Avi Davis, the Clinical Director, will help guide you.
How can I help people live life to its fullest and suffer less? This question is what drove me into my career and has continued to allow me in supporting those who are experiencing mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges that have impacted ones health, well-being and daily life. Throughout my career, I have always been inspired by my clients who have demonstrated incredible resilience and courage in their recovery journeys.
How can I help people live life to its fullest and suffer less? This question is what drove me into my career and has continued to allow me in supporting those who are experiencing mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety and other mental health challenges that have impacted ones health, well-being and daily life. Throughout my career, I have always been inspired by my clients who have demonstrated incredible resilience and courage in their recovery journeys.
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to building community, making authenticity a norm, and creating spaces where people feel safe to be curious about themselves. I primarily work with adults experiencing various concerns such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, chronic pain, trauma, and interpersonal challenges. I believe we could be a good fit if you are someone who enjoys deep reflection and is looking for a therapist who will balance empathy with supportive challenging to encourage change.
I have extensive experience working in psychiatric hospitals and with those who are forensically involved.
Hello! My name is Vanessa and I am a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to building community, making authenticity a norm, and creating spaces where people feel safe to be curious about themselves. I primarily work with adults experiencing various concerns such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, chronic pain, trauma, and interpersonal challenges. I believe we could be a good fit if you are someone who enjoys deep reflection and is looking for a therapist who will balance empathy with supportive challenging to encourage change.
I have extensive experience working in psychiatric hospitals and with those who are forensically involved.
Are you tired of arguing with your partner all the time? Do you miss the closeness you and you once shared? It is so painful and lonely to be so far apart from where you want to be as a couple. Trying to navigate your life together while struggling to communicate is very frustrating and exhausting to say the least. Couples therapy can help you identify the root of the challenges you are facing as partners and help you learn to communicate and re-connect. Your relationship can look different. I would be honored to help you get there.
Are you tired of arguing with your partner all the time? Do you miss the closeness you and you once shared? It is so painful and lonely to be so far apart from where you want to be as a couple. Trying to navigate your life together while struggling to communicate is very frustrating and exhausting to say the least. Couples therapy can help you identify the root of the challenges you are facing as partners and help you learn to communicate and re-connect. Your relationship can look different. I would be honored to help you get there.
Do you experience mood swings, or find that you get caught up in a web of overthinking? Do you feel stuck and can’t seem to get beyond the negativity? If you're open to discovering a fresh perspective and gain insight into your challenges, I'd love to connect with you. My therapy sessions are an exciting process, in which I provide practical tools for self-growth and a supportive space for self-discovery. As a compassionate listener, I embrace each individual's unique life story and circumstances without judgment.
Do you experience mood swings, or find that you get caught up in a web of overthinking? Do you feel stuck and can’t seem to get beyond the negativity? If you're open to discovering a fresh perspective and gain insight into your challenges, I'd love to connect with you. My therapy sessions are an exciting process, in which I provide practical tools for self-growth and a supportive space for self-discovery. As a compassionate listener, I embrace each individual's unique life story and circumstances without judgment.
As a therapist, my primary goal is helping people reach a state of optimal functioning - however that may look for you. I provide client-centered, trauma-informed care to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, relationship challenges, and other life stressors.
For some people this work may involve learning specific skills or processing difficult experiences within the safety of therapy. For others, just having a safe place to talk and sort through things provides them with what they need. I strive to adapt my approach to meet your specific needs as we work together to improve your life and functioning.
As a therapist, my primary goal is helping people reach a state of optimal functioning - however that may look for you. I provide client-centered, trauma-informed care to individuals navigating anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, relationship challenges, and other life stressors.
For some people this work may involve learning specific skills or processing difficult experiences within the safety of therapy. For others, just having a safe place to talk and sort through things provides them with what they need. I strive to adapt my approach to meet your specific needs as we work together to improve your life and functioning.
STOP here if you have ADHD! As a therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals holistically improve their mental health and develop better relationships with themselves and others. Psychotherapy is my passion and using a combination of traditional time-tested approaches and new modern evidence-based ideas, I aim to provide my clients with effective and tailored therapy.
STOP here if you have ADHD! As a therapist, I am dedicated to helping individuals holistically improve their mental health and develop better relationships with themselves and others. Psychotherapy is my passion and using a combination of traditional time-tested approaches and new modern evidence-based ideas, I aim to provide my clients with effective and tailored therapy.
I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples through life’s complexities. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship struggles, adjusting to new roles, or managing difficult emotions, I am here to work with you. I am deeply committed to creating a supportive environment where you feel accepted and understood, fostering trust and empathy as the foundation for self-exploration and meaningful change.
I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples through life’s complexities. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, grief, stress, relationship struggles, adjusting to new roles, or managing difficult emotions, I am here to work with you. I am deeply committed to creating a supportive environment where you feel accepted and understood, fostering trust and empathy as the foundation for self-exploration and meaningful change.
I am a dedicated social worker with extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple and family therapy. I consider a strong therapeutic relationship to be the heart of effective and meaningful work, and aim to connect with clients from a place of empathy and non-judgment. In every session, I strive to create a safe, trusting and comfortable space to facilitate and promote openness, self-discovery, lasting healing, and growth. I firmly believe that each individual is an expert of their own experience - my role as a clinician is to hold space and offer perspective.
I am a dedicated social worker with extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple and family therapy. I consider a strong therapeutic relationship to be the heart of effective and meaningful work, and aim to connect with clients from a place of empathy and non-judgment. In every session, I strive to create a safe, trusting and comfortable space to facilitate and promote openness, self-discovery, lasting healing, and growth. I firmly believe that each individual is an expert of their own experience - my role as a clinician is to hold space and offer perspective.
As a well-seasoned clinical psychologist, I try to help my clients understand more about themselves, and to become aware of how they can make more autonomous life choices. In our early sessions, as well as identifying current concerns and objectives, we attend to how early family relationships and impactful events of the past continue to resonate, and how they can impede the pursuit of our goals.
As a well-seasoned clinical psychologist, I try to help my clients understand more about themselves, and to become aware of how they can make more autonomous life choices. In our early sessions, as well as identifying current concerns and objectives, we attend to how early family relationships and impactful events of the past continue to resonate, and how they can impede the pursuit of our goals.
While "trauma" may just sound like an empty buzzword, the truth is that once we have experienced it, it can consume almost every component of our lives. Our once enjoyable and fulfilling experiences appear to be a distant memory completely out of reach. Everyday life is now a struggle, our day-to-day goal is merely to survive. If this sounds in line with your past or current feelings then I am eager to work with you towards improving your quality of life. I am a compassionate and goal-driven psychotherapist dedicated to achieving gradual and yet profound improvement in your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
While "trauma" may just sound like an empty buzzword, the truth is that once we have experienced it, it can consume almost every component of our lives. Our once enjoyable and fulfilling experiences appear to be a distant memory completely out of reach. Everyday life is now a struggle, our day-to-day goal is merely to survive. If this sounds in line with your past or current feelings then I am eager to work with you towards improving your quality of life. I am a compassionate and goal-driven psychotherapist dedicated to achieving gradual and yet profound improvement in your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
I bring a diverse background of counselling experience, professional training, and a focus on positive outcomes for my clients. As a Psychotherapist, my goal is to work with clients to overcome whatever challenges or psychological issues they may be struggling with. If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I use highly-effective strategies to help you learn to better manage anxiety and bring it down to size. You want positive changes in life, but often it is unclear how they will happen. I look forward to working with you to find the way whether in your relationships or personal path.
I bring a diverse background of counselling experience, professional training, and a focus on positive outcomes for my clients. As a Psychotherapist, my goal is to work with clients to overcome whatever challenges or psychological issues they may be struggling with. If you are feeling overwhelmed or anxious, I use highly-effective strategies to help you learn to better manage anxiety and bring it down to size. You want positive changes in life, but often it is unclear how they will happen. I look forward to working with you to find the way whether in your relationships or personal path.
Family Matters Mediators and Counsellors
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW, AccFM, CDC, BSW Hon, BA Soc
Toronto, ON M3H
My name is Jennifer Barkin. I specialize in working with families in all areas pertaining to separation and divorce. I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, an Accredited Family Mediator with the Ontario Association of Family Mediators , a Parenting Coordinator , and a CDC Certified Divorce Coach. I have also trained in the Voice of the Child . My passion is helping people positively work through the changes in their families, better their relationships, learn effective co-parenting skills, co-parent when there is high conflict, and move forward happily and successfully.
My name is Jennifer Barkin. I specialize in working with families in all areas pertaining to separation and divorce. I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, an Accredited Family Mediator with the Ontario Association of Family Mediators , a Parenting Coordinator , and a CDC Certified Divorce Coach. I have also trained in the Voice of the Child . My passion is helping people positively work through the changes in their families, better their relationships, learn effective co-parenting skills, co-parent when there is high conflict, and move forward happily and successfully.
Stacey is a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Stacey is here to support any individual searching for change, wanting a piece of the puzzle to be different somehow. Whether you are experiencing a shift in emotions or experiences, a little assistance goes a long way. Stacey is currently accepting new professionals for comprehensive clinical supervision. Most importantly, this journey is about you!
Stacey is a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. Stacey is here to support any individual searching for change, wanting a piece of the puzzle to be different somehow. Whether you are experiencing a shift in emotions or experiences, a little assistance goes a long way. Stacey is currently accepting new professionals for comprehensive clinical supervision. Most importantly, this journey is about you!
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M3H
100+
Average cost per session
$174
Counsellors in M3H who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 85% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Stress |
| 66% | Grief |
| 58% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 61% | Green Shield Canada |
| 58% | Blue Cross |
| 58% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in M3H see their clients
| 57% | In Person and Online | |
| 43% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |