Therapists in M4J
All of us face challenges to our wellness, resilience and ability to cope at various times in our lives. Stress, loss, change and sometimes the downstream effects of early life adversity can press in on our present-day life in a way that calls for attention, care and deeper understanding. I believe all people have innate strengths, gifts and creativity, and can benefit from an empathic, curious, and safe therapeutic relationship through which to explore the material of their life.
All of us face challenges to our wellness, resilience and ability to cope at various times in our lives. Stress, loss, change and sometimes the downstream effects of early life adversity can press in on our present-day life in a way that calls for attention, care and deeper understanding. I believe all people have innate strengths, gifts and creativity, and can benefit from an empathic, curious, and safe therapeutic relationship through which to explore the material of their life.
I am a very active therapist. Rather than focus on the past, I encourage my clients to consider how the emotions and behaviours they are experiencing today are either helpful or potentially an area for change.
I am a very active therapist. Rather than focus on the past, I encourage my clients to consider how the emotions and behaviours they are experiencing today are either helpful or potentially an area for change.
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.
Sometimes life just feels off, or you just feel exhausted. Whether you're facing relationship bumps, life changes, anxiety, or that stuck feeling - sharing your story takes courage. I bring my full humanness to our time together and invite you to do the same. I’ll laugh, listen, reflect, and provide a safe space for you to explore. I'm here to listen and support you in reconnecting with your strengths, gaining self-compassion, and feeling empowered. I work with individuals and couples looking for someone to listen, collaborate with them on moving forwards, and navigate life’s complexities with compassion, curiosity, and care.
Sometimes life just feels off, or you just feel exhausted. Whether you're facing relationship bumps, life changes, anxiety, or that stuck feeling - sharing your story takes courage. I bring my full humanness to our time together and invite you to do the same. I’ll laugh, listen, reflect, and provide a safe space for you to explore. I'm here to listen and support you in reconnecting with your strengths, gaining self-compassion, and feeling empowered. I work with individuals and couples looking for someone to listen, collaborate with them on moving forwards, and navigate life’s complexities with compassion, curiosity, and care.
I welcome clients navigating a range of challenges including life transitions, relationships, and parenting issues. Together we will identify your skills and strengths, seeking greater insight into the approaches that are helping you, as well as ways of responding that may no longer be serving you well. I will work with you to uncover areas for meaningful change and growth, all the while deepening your understanding of your own needs, desires, behaviours, and experiences.
I welcome clients navigating a range of challenges including life transitions, relationships, and parenting issues. Together we will identify your skills and strengths, seeking greater insight into the approaches that are helping you, as well as ways of responding that may no longer be serving you well. I will work with you to uncover areas for meaningful change and growth, all the while deepening your understanding of your own needs, desires, behaviours, and experiences.
I help people become their most authentic selves by supporting them to successfully navigate life's challenges. I am a non-judgemental and collaborative listener, who uses effective, clinically proven mental health tools to facilitate strength, resilience and self-awareness. I place a strong focus on nurturing a trusting and caring therapeutic relationship and I work collaboratively to help you meet your therapy goals.
I help people become their most authentic selves by supporting them to successfully navigate life's challenges. I am a non-judgemental and collaborative listener, who uses effective, clinically proven mental health tools to facilitate strength, resilience and self-awareness. I place a strong focus on nurturing a trusting and caring therapeutic relationship and I work collaboratively to help you meet your therapy goals.
Sometimes we have a profound sense that the way we have been moving through our lives doesn't fit anymore. This realization can be coupled with anxiety, depression, aggression, sleeplessness, repetitive actions or thoughts, and feelings of isolation or fragmentation. It is hard to find yourself in this place, and even harder to know where to turn. Realizing something isn't quite right is the first step----talking to someone is the next. I offer a 'no fee' 1 hour Introductory Session so that you can see if I am the right therapist for you. I work with Individuals and Couples age 18 and up.
Sometimes we have a profound sense that the way we have been moving through our lives doesn't fit anymore. This realization can be coupled with anxiety, depression, aggression, sleeplessness, repetitive actions or thoughts, and feelings of isolation or fragmentation. It is hard to find yourself in this place, and even harder to know where to turn. Realizing something isn't quite right is the first step----talking to someone is the next. I offer a 'no fee' 1 hour Introductory Session so that you can see if I am the right therapist for you. I work with Individuals and Couples age 18 and up.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or stuck? Are you struggling with ADHD, BPD, or other mental health challenges that make you feel out of control in your life? If you are going through a difficult time, know you are not alone! As a therapist, I bring a unique perspective to my work. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, creative, and collaborative. I do not view people as an assembly of problems and issues but as complicated human beings struggling with life’s challenges. I believe that every person has the potential to overcome their challenges and achieve their desired outcomes.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or stuck? Are you struggling with ADHD, BPD, or other mental health challenges that make you feel out of control in your life? If you are going through a difficult time, know you are not alone! As a therapist, I bring a unique perspective to my work. My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, creative, and collaborative. I do not view people as an assembly of problems and issues but as complicated human beings struggling with life’s challenges. I believe that every person has the potential to overcome their challenges and achieve their desired outcomes.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or major life transitions. They may feel disconnected from themselves, unsure of how to navigate their emotions or where to turn for help. They’re looking for a space where they can truly be heard, explore their feelings, and understand the root of their struggles. Ultimately, they want to heal, build resilience, and move forward with a greater sense of clarity and confidence, ready to face life’s challenges head-on.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or major life transitions. They may feel disconnected from themselves, unsure of how to navigate their emotions or where to turn for help. They’re looking for a space where they can truly be heard, explore their feelings, and understand the root of their struggles. Ultimately, they want to heal, build resilience, and move forward with a greater sense of clarity and confidence, ready to face life’s challenges head-on.
Elizabeth James - Clinical Supervisor & Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
I work with individuals and couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT for individuals helps you process your emotions and make sense of them so that you can use your emotions as a guide and become more balanced emotionally. EFT for couples helps partners make sense of the vulnerable emotions you are each feeling underneath the reactivity present in conflict or the disconnection that results from withdrawal. As you make sense of one another's vulnerability, space opens up for compassion and understanding.
I work with individuals and couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). EFT for individuals helps you process your emotions and make sense of them so that you can use your emotions as a guide and become more balanced emotionally. EFT for couples helps partners make sense of the vulnerable emotions you are each feeling underneath the reactivity present in conflict or the disconnection that results from withdrawal. As you make sense of one another's vulnerability, space opens up for compassion and understanding.
I bring 20 years of professional practice and lived experience as a therapist and yet every session with a client sparks something new. Therapy is a creative and collaborative process with a skilled and trusted professional who will know when to follow and when to lead, and who will ultimately be the right fit for you! Initially, my focus is to cultivate the safety and warmth needed for you to begin this process toward meaningful change. If you are seeking an improvement in your emotional health, going through a life transition, or struggling with the past, I encourage you to connect with me via email/phone.
I bring 20 years of professional practice and lived experience as a therapist and yet every session with a client sparks something new. Therapy is a creative and collaborative process with a skilled and trusted professional who will know when to follow and when to lead, and who will ultimately be the right fit for you! Initially, my focus is to cultivate the safety and warmth needed for you to begin this process toward meaningful change. If you are seeking an improvement in your emotional health, going through a life transition, or struggling with the past, I encourage you to connect with me via email/phone.
Ayah Norris - Somatic & Experiential
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed as you navigate big transitions or questions about your direction? Are you looking for a grounded, body-centered approach to healing to create meaningful change? I am here for you!
I bring over ten years of experience supporting clients in their healing journeys, helping them navigate changes and transitions in relationships, career, entering motherhood, challenges with mental, emotional and physical health, trauma recovery, and spiritual integration. I can help you untangle your challenges and connect with your inner wisdom and strengths to support greater calm, clarity and connection.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed as you navigate big transitions or questions about your direction? Are you looking for a grounded, body-centered approach to healing to create meaningful change? I am here for you!
I bring over ten years of experience supporting clients in their healing journeys, helping them navigate changes and transitions in relationships, career, entering motherhood, challenges with mental, emotional and physical health, trauma recovery, and spiritual integration. I can help you untangle your challenges and connect with your inner wisdom and strengths to support greater calm, clarity and connection.
Dr. Jo-Ann Leavey TelePsychology Virtual Clinic
Psychologist, NP, EdD, C Psych, LLD hc
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling for young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialties include providing services for emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges; stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.
Focusing on the person, mental health, and wellness, Leavey TelePsychology Clinic provides psychological counselling for young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialties include providing services for emerging mental health problems, adult ADHD assessments, general life challenges; stressful school, home, community, relationship, workplace, and traumatic circumstances; and behavioural problems interfering with life function. Services are provided through 1:1, couples, family, and group therapy. Patients are seen through the Ontario TeleMedicine Network (OTN), a virtual platform.
Your relationship can improve. As a certified couples therapist, I help partners rediscover intimacy—even in the midst of intense conflict. Together, we’ll break cycles of unresolved issues and replace arguments with connection and a path forward. I support couples at every stage, giving them tools and a safe space to address challenges such as communication breakdowns, mistrust, bitterness, and differences in values, personality, parenting, in-laws, cultural dynamics, or finances. There is a formula for a healthy relationship, and I believe anyone can learn this and find belonging.
Your relationship can improve. As a certified couples therapist, I help partners rediscover intimacy—even in the midst of intense conflict. Together, we’ll break cycles of unresolved issues and replace arguments with connection and a path forward. I support couples at every stage, giving them tools and a safe space to address challenges such as communication breakdowns, mistrust, bitterness, and differences in values, personality, parenting, in-laws, cultural dynamics, or finances. There is a formula for a healthy relationship, and I believe anyone can learn this and find belonging.
Accepting new clients - I work primarily with adults who are struggling with ADHD and AuDHD (late diagnosed or suspected), BPD, trauma, rejection sensitivity, relationship stress, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, emotionally immature parents, and social + general anxiety. My strength comes in the form of relatability, as well as curating effective coping skills and offering a relaxed space to process trauma and regulate the nervous system.
I also offer flexible in-person options, such as "walk and 'talk" sessions.
Accepting new clients - I work primarily with adults who are struggling with ADHD and AuDHD (late diagnosed or suspected), BPD, trauma, rejection sensitivity, relationship stress, low self-esteem, people-pleasing, emotionally immature parents, and social + general anxiety. My strength comes in the form of relatability, as well as curating effective coping skills and offering a relaxed space to process trauma and regulate the nervous system.
I also offer flexible in-person options, such as "walk and 'talk" sessions.
Hello! If you are struggling there is great benefit to a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore concerns and gain self-awareness. For two decades, I've helped people improve their relationships -with themselves, their partners, family, friends and careers.
I work from a humanistic, client-centered, emotion-focused frame. I have a deep belief in people's potential and a passion for helping people use their strengths to live authentic lives. We all have strengths we can develop to cope more effectively and live more fully. Together, we will enlist your emotions to guide you and help you live your best life.
Hello! If you are struggling there is great benefit to a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore concerns and gain self-awareness. For two decades, I've helped people improve their relationships -with themselves, their partners, family, friends and careers.
I work from a humanistic, client-centered, emotion-focused frame. I have a deep belief in people's potential and a passion for helping people use their strengths to live authentic lives. We all have strengths we can develop to cope more effectively and live more fully. Together, we will enlist your emotions to guide you and help you live your best life.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M4J
100+
Average cost per session
$162
Counsellors in M4J who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Relationship Issues |
| 84% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 77% | Stress |
| 70% | Grief |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Green Shield Canada |
| 69% | Manulife |
| 67% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in M4J see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 76% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 5% | Non-Binary |