Therapists in M4C
I offer brief and long-term individual counseling, to pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I especially welcome queer, trans and gender-diverse clients and those who support them; neurodivergent folks; those wanting to improve their mental health and those wanting to address substance use and/or addiction.
I offer brief and long-term individual counseling, to pre-teens, adolescents, adults, and families. I especially welcome queer, trans and gender-diverse clients and those who support them; neurodivergent folks; those wanting to improve their mental health and those wanting to address substance use and/or addiction.
Renata Roma - Anxiety, OCD, Couples & Pet Loss
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4C
Anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, or emotional overwhelm can make daily life feel harder than it should. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression and OCD who are looking for clarity, grounding, and steadiness in their routines. I also specialize in the bond between people and their animals and am a Certified Pet Loss Grief Support Specialist. Many clients seek support after losing a loved one, including a beloved pet. I also work with couples using a Gottman Method–informed approach to support communication and connection.
Anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, or emotional overwhelm can make daily life feel harder than it should. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression and OCD who are looking for clarity, grounding, and steadiness in their routines. I also specialize in the bond between people and their animals and am a Certified Pet Loss Grief Support Specialist. Many clients seek support after losing a loved one, including a beloved pet. I also work with couples using a Gottman Method–informed approach to support communication and connection.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, frustrating and time-consuming. If you’re tired of browsing countless profiles and being added to yet another waitlist, let us help you find the right counsellor. We are Phare. Our mission is to provide accessible counselling without the high costs, long waitlists or confusing processes. We have 25+ therapists who help a wide variety of clients on issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma. We offer need-based sliding scale rates ($80-$170) so you can access quality counselling when you need it and help others do the same.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, frustrating and time-consuming. If you’re tired of browsing countless profiles and being added to yet another waitlist, let us help you find the right counsellor. We are Phare. Our mission is to provide accessible counselling without the high costs, long waitlists or confusing processes. We have 25+ therapists who help a wide variety of clients on issues including anxiety, depression, relationship issues and trauma. We offer need-based sliding scale rates ($80-$170) so you can access quality counselling when you need it and help others do the same.
Therapy with me is a collaborative space where you’re welcomed and supported just as you are, without pressure or judgment. I recognize how our environments, relationships, and social systems shape us, and I bring that awareness into our work to support meaningful change. I’ll offer insight, curiosity, and tools to help you grow and deepen your self-awareness, always moving at a pace that feels right for you.
For me, therapy holds many things at once: care, honesty, depth, and sometimes even laughter. I hold those moments of lightness close, seeing them as part of what makes this work human and healing.
Therapy with me is a collaborative space where you’re welcomed and supported just as you are, without pressure or judgment. I recognize how our environments, relationships, and social systems shape us, and I bring that awareness into our work to support meaningful change. I’ll offer insight, curiosity, and tools to help you grow and deepen your self-awareness, always moving at a pace that feels right for you.
For me, therapy holds many things at once: care, honesty, depth, and sometimes even laughter. I hold those moments of lightness close, seeing them as part of what makes this work human and healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to get on top of things? Are you noticing your worries getting in the way of you living your life fully? Does it feel like your emotions are taking over your life? Now more than ever the demands of day-to-day life and unexpected hurdles are depleting us, sometimes leading to burn-out. It’s important to listen to our emotions and what they are telling us. Hope is not lost. I believe in every person’s capacity to find a path forward through difficult times.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure how to get on top of things? Are you noticing your worries getting in the way of you living your life fully? Does it feel like your emotions are taking over your life? Now more than ever the demands of day-to-day life and unexpected hurdles are depleting us, sometimes leading to burn-out. It’s important to listen to our emotions and what they are telling us. Hope is not lost. I believe in every person’s capacity to find a path forward through difficult times.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s pace, with little space to slow down and make sense of things? You deserve a safe, compassionate, judgment-free place to talk about stress, relationships, grief, or whatever you’re carrying. You’ll find a collaborative, honest space here - humour (and swearing) welcome. Together, we’ll explore patterns, make sense of tough experiences, and help you trust your inner resources. Sessions focus on what matters most to you right now, with thoughtful, direct questions so you feel seen, understood, and more confident navigating life and relationships.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s pace, with little space to slow down and make sense of things? You deserve a safe, compassionate, judgment-free place to talk about stress, relationships, grief, or whatever you’re carrying. You’ll find a collaborative, honest space here - humour (and swearing) welcome. Together, we’ll explore patterns, make sense of tough experiences, and help you trust your inner resources. Sessions focus on what matters most to you right now, with thoughtful, direct questions so you feel seen, understood, and more confident navigating life and relationships.
I believe that thinking outside of our literal reality allows us to see the world through a more creative lense and find alternate ways of dealing with our problems. As a result, I use the Expressive Arts as a tool for therapy. Being a first generation immigrant from a mixed heritage, I have a deep understanding of the unique needs of those of diverse backgrounds living in the GTA.
I believe that thinking outside of our literal reality allows us to see the world through a more creative lense and find alternate ways of dealing with our problems. As a result, I use the Expressive Arts as a tool for therapy. Being a first generation immigrant from a mixed heritage, I have a deep understanding of the unique needs of those of diverse backgrounds living in the GTA.
Do you want healthier relationships? Perhaps your relationships are confusing or disappointing. It can be really frustrating to want change but not know how to find it, and it can be tiring to work hard to keep other people happy. Maybe you want deeper connections but you aren't sure you can always be your true self with others. Instead you try to please them, keep them calm, unburdened, or not disappointed. You'd like to be able to be yourself, set boundaries, and create healthier relationships but you're not totally sure how.
Do you want healthier relationships? Perhaps your relationships are confusing or disappointing. It can be really frustrating to want change but not know how to find it, and it can be tiring to work hard to keep other people happy. Maybe you want deeper connections but you aren't sure you can always be your true self with others. Instead you try to please them, keep them calm, unburdened, or not disappointed. You'd like to be able to be yourself, set boundaries, and create healthier relationships but you're not totally sure how.
Rosie Bell | Therapy for Teens and Young Adults
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
It can be very hard to be a young person in today's world, especially as one moves towards greater independence. You may ask yourself: Who am I? Where am I going? Why do I feel so overwhelmed and stressed? How do I deal with these feelings? Is this the right relationship for me? You may feel stuck and unsure about how to move through it. Like so many young people, you may be facing stressors like transitioning to your first job or post-secondary education, living on your own for the first time, or living with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma. Counselling can be a space to get to know yourself better and find solid footing.
It can be very hard to be a young person in today's world, especially as one moves towards greater independence. You may ask yourself: Who am I? Where am I going? Why do I feel so overwhelmed and stressed? How do I deal with these feelings? Is this the right relationship for me? You may feel stuck and unsure about how to move through it. Like so many young people, you may be facing stressors like transitioning to your first job or post-secondary education, living on your own for the first time, or living with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma. Counselling can be a space to get to know yourself better and find solid footing.
Every stage of life brings shifts. Some feel exciting, others feel unsettling. Maybe you’ve noticed tension with your partner, a growing distance in your family, or emotional changes that leave you feeling out of step with yourself and the people you love.
You might be asking yourself: Why is it so hard to connect right now?
That’s where I come in. I work with women, couples, and families who are moving through transitions that test connection and stir up old wounds. Sometimes it’s the ripple effects of perimenopause or menopause, sometimes it’s the grief of family estrangement, and sometimes it’s simply the weight of change.
Every stage of life brings shifts. Some feel exciting, others feel unsettling. Maybe you’ve noticed tension with your partner, a growing distance in your family, or emotional changes that leave you feeling out of step with yourself and the people you love.
You might be asking yourself: Why is it so hard to connect right now?
That’s where I come in. I work with women, couples, and families who are moving through transitions that test connection and stir up old wounds. Sometimes it’s the ripple effects of perimenopause or menopause, sometimes it’s the grief of family estrangement, and sometimes it’s simply the weight of change.
If you feel as if you aren't living your best life, your relationships aren't what you hoped they would be, or the conflict in your life is not going away, perhaps it is time to consider talking to someone about it. Starting counselling is a brave first step to a richer and more satisfying personal experience. It can be frightening and it can also be the beginning of a significant change in your life. Know that I am there to support you.
If you are a clinician in private practice I also offer Clinical Supervision to Social Workers and/or Registered Psychotherapists.
If you feel as if you aren't living your best life, your relationships aren't what you hoped they would be, or the conflict in your life is not going away, perhaps it is time to consider talking to someone about it. Starting counselling is a brave first step to a richer and more satisfying personal experience. It can be frightening and it can also be the beginning of a significant change in your life. Know that I am there to support you.
If you are a clinician in private practice I also offer Clinical Supervision to Social Workers and/or Registered Psychotherapists.
My ideal client is navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm and is ready to begin the healing process. They seek clarity, inner peace, and tools to manage their emotions. They want to feel empowered, confident, and connected to themselves and others. With a desire to grow and transform, they’re looking for a safe, culturally sensitive space where they can be supported holistically—in mind, body, and spirit. Through our work together using CBT, DBT, and EMDR, they aim to rebuild trust in themselves, develop healthier relationships, and move forward with purpose.
My ideal client is navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm and is ready to begin the healing process. They seek clarity, inner peace, and tools to manage their emotions. They want to feel empowered, confident, and connected to themselves and others. With a desire to grow and transform, they’re looking for a safe, culturally sensitive space where they can be supported holistically—in mind, body, and spirit. Through our work together using CBT, DBT, and EMDR, they aim to rebuild trust in themselves, develop healthier relationships, and move forward with purpose.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. Are you ready to talk to someone, but unsure where to start? Are you thinking, 'What's the point?' and 'No one can help me.' Are you worried about being judged? Criticized? You are probably feeling overwhelmed by these thoughts, and very alone. But what if you could talk freely and openly without being judged? What if you were offered practical tools to face your challenges? This is the space that I can create for you. I will use authenticity, respect, curiosity and kindness to help you confront and explore your challenges. I will help you build tailored strategies to confidently meet your goals.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. Are you ready to talk to someone, but unsure where to start? Are you thinking, 'What's the point?' and 'No one can help me.' Are you worried about being judged? Criticized? You are probably feeling overwhelmed by these thoughts, and very alone. But what if you could talk freely and openly without being judged? What if you were offered practical tools to face your challenges? This is the space that I can create for you. I will use authenticity, respect, curiosity and kindness to help you confront and explore your challenges. I will help you build tailored strategies to confidently meet your goals.
When life feels overwhelming or emotionally exhausting, it can be hard to know where to turn or how to begin making sense of what you’re experiencing. Many people I work with struggle with anxiety, burnout, emotional overload, or the pressure to keep everything together while quietly carrying perfectionism, people-pleasing, guilt, or shame. You might feel disconnected from yourself or unsure who you are right now, and want support that feels compassionate, grounded, and understanding rather than rushed or overwhelming.
When life feels overwhelming or emotionally exhausting, it can be hard to know where to turn or how to begin making sense of what you’re experiencing. Many people I work with struggle with anxiety, burnout, emotional overload, or the pressure to keep everything together while quietly carrying perfectionism, people-pleasing, guilt, or shame. You might feel disconnected from yourself or unsure who you are right now, and want support that feels compassionate, grounded, and understanding rather than rushed or overwhelming.
You might be here because something foundational in your life is shifting. Maybe you're questioning your sexuality after years of identifying with a different label, or perhaps your faith no longer fits, and you're grieving the beliefs you were taught to hold. Becoming a parent may have fundamentally altered your sense of self, or trauma from earlier chapters could be resurfacing now that you finally feel safe enough to confront it.
You might be here because something foundational in your life is shifting. Maybe you're questioning your sexuality after years of identifying with a different label, or perhaps your faith no longer fits, and you're grieving the beliefs you were taught to hold. Becoming a parent may have fundamentally altered your sense of self, or trauma from earlier chapters could be resurfacing now that you finally feel safe enough to confront it.
Does your faith feel eclipsed by anxiety, doubts or loneliness? You know why you have the struggles you have but find it hard to break free. Do you feel caught in a cycle of shame and guilt? Do you feel lost, stuck, trapped or frozen? Do you punish yourself? Do you struggle with knowing what to do? Do you suffer physical symptoms with no medical explanation? Do you find yourself unreasonably angry? Do you wonder who you are? Are you constantly triggered by past emotional pain? Do you feel overwhelmed with grief? Do you wonder why you're here? You want clarity. What would life be like if you understood and accepted yourself?
Does your faith feel eclipsed by anxiety, doubts or loneliness? You know why you have the struggles you have but find it hard to break free. Do you feel caught in a cycle of shame and guilt? Do you feel lost, stuck, trapped or frozen? Do you punish yourself? Do you struggle with knowing what to do? Do you suffer physical symptoms with no medical explanation? Do you find yourself unreasonably angry? Do you wonder who you are? Are you constantly triggered by past emotional pain? Do you feel overwhelmed with grief? Do you wonder why you're here? You want clarity. What would life be like if you understood and accepted yourself?
Hot take: Everyone can benefit from therapy. I spent years of my life wanting to hide my feelings from the people around me because of the stigma surrounding mental health—particularly as a second-generation Chinese Canadian woman. Once I began to accept these feelings and embrace them as part of the human experience, I was able to embark on a (life-long) journey of healing. When I discovered firsthand how transformative therapy can be, I realized I wanted to work with other individuals in assisting them with their journeys.
Hot take: Everyone can benefit from therapy. I spent years of my life wanting to hide my feelings from the people around me because of the stigma surrounding mental health—particularly as a second-generation Chinese Canadian woman. Once I began to accept these feelings and embrace them as part of the human experience, I was able to embark on a (life-long) journey of healing. When I discovered firsthand how transformative therapy can be, I realized I wanted to work with other individuals in assisting them with their journeys.
Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.
Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.
You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, grief, or the effects of emotionally harmful or controlling relationships, including narcissistic abuse. These experiences can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, doubting your voice, or unsure how to move forward. You may be seeking support that feels both gentle and grounded, honouring emotional depth alongside professional care. Your goals may include rebuilding self-trust, strengthening boundaries, reconnecting with your inner wisdom, and feeling more rooted, empowered, and whole.
You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, grief, or the effects of emotionally harmful or controlling relationships, including narcissistic abuse. These experiences can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, doubting your voice, or unsure how to move forward. You may be seeking support that feels both gentle and grounded, honouring emotional depth alongside professional care. Your goals may include rebuilding self-trust, strengthening boundaries, reconnecting with your inner wisdom, and feeling more rooted, empowered, and whole.
We all have moments of feeling stuck, misaligned, and overwhelmed. Facing these challenges in silence can make life's journey so much more difficult. In therapy, we face your pain together—this is a space where you don’t have to feel it alone.
We all have moments of feeling stuck, misaligned, and overwhelmed. Facing these challenges in silence can make life's journey so much more difficult. In therapy, we face your pain together—this is a space where you don’t have to feel it alone.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M4C
100+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in M4C who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Stress |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 76% | Green Shield Canada |
| 73% | SunLife |
| 66% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in M4C see their clients
| 63% | In Person and Online | |
| 37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |