Therapists in M4J

I honour your bravery in reaching out for help in a capitalistic, ableist society that favours individualism, and I am so excited for you to lean into the support of a therapeutic relationship. I was trained in various Western psychotherapeutic approaches; however, I truly resonate with a bottom-up approach to healing which centers the individual experience with consideration for systemic, cultural, and political factors that influence our quality of life and relationships.

I am a clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working with youth and adults in a mental health hospital as well as community and private settings. I support individuals struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and PTSD, self esteem, eating disorders/disordered eating, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and managing intense emotions. My approach is warm, empathetic, genuine, respectful, and nonjudgmental. I am committed to working collaboratively with clients, meeting them where they are at, in order to create a safe space to work on treatment goals while feeling supported.

When we feel supported to share our stories truly remarkable things can happen. Therapy can provide the time and space to explore who you are, how your story began, and where you'd like it to go. It offers connection and perspective as you navigate your internal and external world. There are innumerable reasons why one might consider therapy, and each one is valid and worthy of care. Feelings of depression or anxiety, challenging relationships, reduced self-worth, difficult decisions at work, home, or school, or major life transitions can all tax our abilities to cope.

As a mental health clinician, I help individuals affected by anxiety, stress, depression, fear, phobia, emotional issues, relationship issues, domestic violence, adjustment and low self-esteem and transitioning to work issues. I specialized in Life coaching and help individuals with different disabilities and mental health issues. My lived experience and exposure to various cultures allow me to be culturally sensitive in my approach. Which helps me deeply relate to people of various backgrounds and understand issues and concerns. I use spiritual/religious approaches for personal growth and use bio psycho social Lenses.

I've spent 36 years helping people to address addiction to substances or behaviours, depression, anxiety, procrastination, ADHD, relationship problems, difficult life choices, and self-esteem concerns. My services are accessible and affordable; I work both face-to-face and online via videoconferencing, phone and messaging. I am a warm, caring and nonjudgmental listener, excellent at identifying key issues and helping people to process and move past them. You will feel heard, and we will work together to find the solutions you need to improve your life.

It can be really challenging to be a young person in today's world, especially as one transitions to greater independence and adulthood. You may ask yourself these questions: Who am I? What is my place in the world? Who do I want to become? How can I manage stress and these expectations? Sometimes you may feel “stuck” and unsure about how to move forward. You may be facing obstacles like the transition to work, college, or university, school and work stress, relationship struggles and loss, oppressive or discriminatory social environments, identity confusion and exploration, as well as anxiety, depression, or experiences of trauma.

You've been struggling for far too long. Feeling down, irritable, stressed, drained of physical and emotional energy or just plain stuck seems to be your new normal and you’re tired of it. Something isn’t right and hasn’t been right for a while and you don't want to burden your loved ones anymore with your problems – they have their own crap to deal with. Your relationships and work life are suffering and you just want everything to be OK. Dealing with tough emotions and trauma (those you may be painfully aware of and those that may be long buried) and learning to cope with self-compassion will help get your life back on track.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction rather than a destination.” Carl Rogers. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, a difficult medical diagnosis or challenging life transition, it is possible to find a healing path forward. As a therapist, my goal is to collaborate with clients to help bolster insight and self-compassion, and work together to make positive, value-directed changes.

Sometimes you just need to talk with someone who gets it. I am a strong communicator who is professional and calm under pressure and I provide empathetic, welcoming, evidence-based engagement and support for clients seeking online therapy in Toronto. I have worked across adult healthcare and mental health settings with a focus on psychotherapy. I approach my work with clients in a way that is client-centred, highly ethical, harm reduction oriented and attachment/trauma-informed. I am continually seeking to be intersectional, feminist, anti-oppressive and anti-racist in my practice, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.

Are you struggling with managing anxiety or feeling overwhelmed? Are you looking for support in coping with loss, life transitions, illness, or trauma? As a registered psychotherapist, I specialize in providing person-centered care for supporting anxiety, mood management, chronic illness, advanced illness, as well as grief and bereavement. My dual certifications as a psychotherapist and music therapist guide my collaborative, values-driven, and strengths-based approach. I'd love to connect and learn more about how to best support you through life's ebbs and flows.

I provide a warm and accepting place where you can be yourself - with all your thoughts and feelings, whatever they might be. Together, we will explore what's going on in your life today, and how your past experiences may be affecting you in the present. I will support you in identifying and moving towards areas of growth and healing that feel right for you, so that you can feel better and thrive in many aspects of your life, including your relationship with yourself and others.

Accepting new clients - Welcome and thanks for visiting my profile! It is difficult for us to appreciate when things aren’t “just right”. We put a lot of pressure on ourselves, to feel and think a certain way. We often mask our true emotions and the way we process information, in order to “fit” in. This can become overwhelming, and eventually, this can lead to changes in the way we perceive ourselves, our family and friends, and the world around us.

Befriending emotions and connecting with body wisdom can help you navigate life's challenges, feel more grounded and confident and make changes that lead to more ease and better relationships. Perhaps you'd like to set healthier boundaries, develop more self-compassion, or enhance your sense of yourself as a sensual and sexual being? I aim to co-create a welcoming, compassionate space where trust, personal awareness and authenticity can develop so you can take action toward your needs and goals. If you seek to embrace the wholeness within and beyond yourself, allow me to support you in your personal transformation journey.

In the fast-paced world we live in today, many of us are struggling to keep up. Feeling overwhelmed and disconnected has become an unfortunate norm. Depression, anxiety, relationship issues abound as we struggle to find a way through it all. It is vital to find the space and time to reconnect with ourselves, our families and the world around us. Therapy can help us to find our way back. My work is to help you to reconnect to yourself and those around you. My favourite work is with parents who need coaching through the tough moments, so that they can help their littles with the big feelings. I also provide support to new moms!

Everything can be broken down into small and manageable steps, and even small shifts can produce significant change and offer much needed relief. If you or your loved one (child, adolescent, or partner) seems to be stuck in repeating behaviours, or patterns that are stretching your patience and energy reserves, you've come to the right place. I'm here to help shoulder some of the emotional weight you've been carrying, and to let you know there is hope, tangible tools and strategies, and positive change on the other side of bravely stepping into this process.

You are not your problem, and you have what it takes to live the life you want. It may be hard to see now because your experiences have taught you otherwise. You may feel like you’re stuck in a loop. You want to break through it, but negative thoughts, anxiety and maybe an unprocessed past or trauma are in the way. It can be very exhausting, frustrating and lonely. I wish we had a magic wand to make that all disappear, but it’ll take some work. Together, we can explore who your authentic self is, understand what is in the way, and put our discovery into practice to create a shift from surviving to living and thriving.

I offer a secure, therapeutic relationship in which you can explore and make sense of your experience. For adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or other conflict in your life, I will help you understand the origins of your difficulties and let go of issues from your past so that you can feel good about yourself now and improve your relationships with others. I also specialize in attachment-based therapy for children birth to six who are adopted, have behaviour problems, social anxiety or other special needs. I support both parent and child to achieve a strong healthy relationship.

It is common for individuals to feel stuck in their suffering. Recurring issues take up space within the mind & body, making it difficult to live in the present & within one’s full potential. I use an integrative, trauma-informed & strengths-based approach to build therapeutic relationships rooted in connection, compassion & empathy to help transform this suffering into deep healing. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including mindfulness, visualization & relaxation to help clients process their experiences & unresolved trauma & to help regulate their emotions in a healthy way.

What do we do when we feel how we are experiencing our selves and our world isn't working? Counselling is a positive, effective and proactive way to achieve the changes you want for yourself and for your life, be it as a partner, parent, professional, or an individual who wants to personally grow. I take pride in providing a trusting, warm and supportive environment, where insightful, client-focused, and pragmatic therapy can benefit my child, teen and adult clients. Some of my specialties include anxious and depressed mood, parenting struggles, divorce, individual challenges, chronic pain, brain injury, and trauma.