Therapists in M4K
I work with individuals and couples. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed, client- centered work using integrative modalities and evidence-based approaches. Together we can build on your strengths, known and unknown. Many clients seek support for anxiety, building confidence, stuckness, existential angst, relationship dynamics and challenges, life transitions (life-cross roads, gender, sexuality, loss, grief, change), 2SLGBTQ+ themes including gender identity and overall support. Recognizing, understanding and working on pathways through the complex layers of life with support is the collaborative process I aim to engage.
I work with individuals and couples. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed, client- centered work using integrative modalities and evidence-based approaches. Together we can build on your strengths, known and unknown. Many clients seek support for anxiety, building confidence, stuckness, existential angst, relationship dynamics and challenges, life transitions (life-cross roads, gender, sexuality, loss, grief, change), 2SLGBTQ+ themes including gender identity and overall support. Recognizing, understanding and working on pathways through the complex layers of life with support is the collaborative process I aim to engage.
Did your guidebook to "Navigating Anxiety, Relationships, and Sex" get lost in the mail? Let's make one for you. Coping through anxiety or learning the unwritten rules of relationships and sex can be tiring, confusing, and sometimes just downright defeating. If you’re here because you want to get real tools to support you in working through these things, then you’re in the right place.
Anxiety can unpredictable and very inconvenient (that's us being polite). Similarly, figuring out sex can keep you in your head, detached from experiencing pleasures of the real thing. Let’s pause and undo that because you deserve relief and say-so.
Did your guidebook to "Navigating Anxiety, Relationships, and Sex" get lost in the mail? Let's make one for you. Coping through anxiety or learning the unwritten rules of relationships and sex can be tiring, confusing, and sometimes just downright defeating. If you’re here because you want to get real tools to support you in working through these things, then you’re in the right place.
Anxiety can unpredictable and very inconvenient (that's us being polite). Similarly, figuring out sex can keep you in your head, detached from experiencing pleasures of the real thing. Let’s pause and undo that because you deserve relief and say-so.
Zahra Jamal
Occupational Therapist, MSc OT, OT(Reg)
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K
Waitlist for new clients
Life can feel challenging at times, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You may be experiencing feelings of sadness, worry, anger, shame, fear, grief or despair. Struggling with difficult emotions can take away from living in the present moment. Instead you may find yourself dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, over-thinking, reliving painful memories and stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Together we will slow things down so we can explore your experiences and the parts of you that may be hard to understand.
Life can feel challenging at times, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or stuck. You may be experiencing feelings of sadness, worry, anger, shame, fear, grief or despair. Struggling with difficult emotions can take away from living in the present moment. Instead you may find yourself dealing with anxiety, self-criticism, over-thinking, reliving painful memories and stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. Together we will slow things down so we can explore your experiences and the parts of you that may be hard to understand.
Gerry Gange
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BSc, MA, RP
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K
Waitlist for new clients
Working with the right therapist is the single most important factor in your journey to recovery. Knowledge, experience and rapport are important factors to consider when choosing a health professional, and I encourage you to interview your prospective therapist. Please call me for a free consultation and we can discuss your circumstances in a respectful and confidential way.
Working with the right therapist is the single most important factor in your journey to recovery. Knowledge, experience and rapport are important factors to consider when choosing a health professional, and I encourage you to interview your prospective therapist. Please call me for a free consultation and we can discuss your circumstances in a respectful and confidential way.
Tiffany Merritt
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCAT, DTATI, BFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Life is a rollercoaster. It’s full of constant ups & downs. For many of us, it can become too overwhelming to face it alone. Having the support of a experienced, empathic & attuned therapist who can work with you to face life challenges with more ease & self-compassion, while learning effective coping practices for future stressors can be a supportive way to navigate life’s many uncertainties.
Life is a rollercoaster. It’s full of constant ups & downs. For many of us, it can become too overwhelming to face it alone. Having the support of a experienced, empathic & attuned therapist who can work with you to face life challenges with more ease & self-compassion, while learning effective coping practices for future stressors can be a supportive way to navigate life’s many uncertainties.
At the moment I am unable to take any new clients. The psychotherapy I provide goes well beyond the simple ways we often think about ourselves: depressed, anxious, traumatized etc. These are useful labels but for each person there is a whole lifetime leading up to those ideas. You can think about them alone, but talking with the safety and care that I provide makes all the difference. Psychotherapy is about how you talk to me, what you say, when you say it and the confidentiality creates a space where we can bring all the ways you may be with me to awareness.
At the moment I am unable to take any new clients. The psychotherapy I provide goes well beyond the simple ways we often think about ourselves: depressed, anxious, traumatized etc. These are useful labels but for each person there is a whole lifetime leading up to those ideas. You can think about them alone, but talking with the safety and care that I provide makes all the difference. Psychotherapy is about how you talk to me, what you say, when you say it and the confidentiality creates a space where we can bring all the ways you may be with me to awareness.
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.
Hello , my name is Stephen Biggs. I go by Steve or Stephen and my pronouns are he/him. I am a mature, seasoned psychotherapist with nearly three decades of experience. If you are feeling overwhelmed and finding it hard to deal with life circumstances I can help you. I have a calm, steady approach which people find comforting in times of upheaval or crisis. I am a deep listener and I provide practical realistic guidance that taps into your strengths to help you get through difficult times and achieve your goals.
Hello , my name is Stephen Biggs. I go by Steve or Stephen and my pronouns are he/him. I am a mature, seasoned psychotherapist with nearly three decades of experience. If you are feeling overwhelmed and finding it hard to deal with life circumstances I can help you. I have a calm, steady approach which people find comforting in times of upheaval or crisis. I am a deep listener and I provide practical realistic guidance that taps into your strengths to help you get through difficult times and achieve your goals.
I help working professionals and entrepreneurs trapped in cycles of fear, shame, guilt, or anger go from feeling stuck and limited by their own negative thoughts to thriving and experiencing empowerment and vitality, so they can live a more fulfilling life that aligns with their true potential and inner peace.
I help working professionals and entrepreneurs trapped in cycles of fear, shame, guilt, or anger go from feeling stuck and limited by their own negative thoughts to thriving and experiencing empowerment and vitality, so they can live a more fulfilling life that aligns with their true potential and inner peace.
Congratulations for finding the strength to start the process of healing and transformation. Are you seeking a kind guide and compassionate support to find your way through some difficult or challenging territory? Or perhaps you are carrying something that you need to set down? Sometimes emotions can be profoundly powerful and maybe you would like to feel a sense of mastery over your system again. Maybe you know something is just not right but it is hard to define in a way that releases it. I see individuals, dyads, and families and I provide clinical supervision (individual and group)
Congratulations for finding the strength to start the process of healing and transformation. Are you seeking a kind guide and compassionate support to find your way through some difficult or challenging territory? Or perhaps you are carrying something that you need to set down? Sometimes emotions can be profoundly powerful and maybe you would like to feel a sense of mastery over your system again. Maybe you know something is just not right but it is hard to define in a way that releases it. I see individuals, dyads, and families and I provide clinical supervision (individual and group)
Kiren is registered to provide virtual services to individuals and couples residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Life can present us with various challenges that can be difficult to work through on our own. I will encourage you to slow down and reflect while offering a curious and compassionate perspective and a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel heard and supported. We will work together to make sense of your experiences and move towards the change you are hoping for in your life.
Kiren is registered to provide virtual services to individuals and couples residing in Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Life can present us with various challenges that can be difficult to work through on our own. I will encourage you to slow down and reflect while offering a curious and compassionate perspective and a safe and non-judgmental space where you feel heard and supported. We will work together to make sense of your experiences and move towards the change you are hoping for in your life.
You may have learned early on to push your feelings down, to stay composed, productive, or “strong,” even when something inside you feels overwhelmed, numb, or angry. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, unresolved trauma, emotional shutdown, or difficulty expressing needs in relationships.
You might be high-functioning on the outside while feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure of who you really are beneath the coping strategies. Your goal may not be to “fix” yourself, but to understand your emotions, feel more grounded in your body, and live in a way that feels authentic rather than performative.
You may have learned early on to push your feelings down, to stay composed, productive, or “strong,” even when something inside you feels overwhelmed, numb, or angry. Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, unresolved trauma, emotional shutdown, or difficulty expressing needs in relationships.
You might be high-functioning on the outside while feeling disconnected, exhausted, or unsure of who you really are beneath the coping strategies. Your goal may not be to “fix” yourself, but to understand your emotions, feel more grounded in your body, and live in a way that feels authentic rather than performative.
Are you dealing with anger that leads to conflicts and strains relationships, in individual or couples therapy? Is anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, or self-worth issues intensifying these challenges, making peace elusive? My holistic approach addresses these complex issues. Together, in individual or couples therapy, we'll explore the roots of your emotional turmoil, heal deep wounds, and develop practical coping strategies. Let's restore emotional harmony, foster healthier connections, and empower you to reclaim self-worth for a more balanced life.
Are you dealing with anger that leads to conflicts and strains relationships, in individual or couples therapy? Is anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, or self-worth issues intensifying these challenges, making peace elusive? My holistic approach addresses these complex issues. Together, in individual or couples therapy, we'll explore the roots of your emotional turmoil, heal deep wounds, and develop practical coping strategies. Let's restore emotional harmony, foster healthier connections, and empower you to reclaim self-worth for a more balanced life.
I am a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist offering assessment and psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples. I offer treatment for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, childhood and adult traumatic events, anger, loss, grief, low self-esteem/confidence, shyness and life transitions. I am trained in and practice Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Oriented Therapies, Relational Therapy, Relaxation and Meditative practices. I have 25 years of therapy experience, having worked in hospital, university and private practice settings.
I am a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist offering assessment and psychotherapy to adult individuals and couples. I offer treatment for anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, childhood and adult traumatic events, anger, loss, grief, low self-esteem/confidence, shyness and life transitions. I am trained in and practice Emotion-Focused Therapy, Somatic Oriented Therapies, Relational Therapy, Relaxation and Meditative practices. I have 25 years of therapy experience, having worked in hospital, university and private practice settings.
Our environments - current, historical, and structural - shape who we are and the stories we tell ourselves. Challenging relationships, unsupportive environments, along with life transitions and stressors can impact your sense of self, how you view the world, and the path you walk. To those around us, this may present as anxiety, low mood, lack of motivation, anger/irritability, isolation from people and activities of interest. Within ourselves, this may present as feelings of stress, shame, guilt, and resentment towards the stories that make up our life thus far.
Our environments - current, historical, and structural - shape who we are and the stories we tell ourselves. Challenging relationships, unsupportive environments, along with life transitions and stressors can impact your sense of self, how you view the world, and the path you walk. To those around us, this may present as anxiety, low mood, lack of motivation, anger/irritability, isolation from people and activities of interest. Within ourselves, this may present as feelings of stress, shame, guilt, and resentment towards the stories that make up our life thus far.
As a Queer therapist and a member of 2SLGBTQI community, I have worked extensively with Queer and Trans individuals around sexual, cultural identities and the impact of various forms of oppression on their mental health. They have had experience of trauma, depression, anxiety, isolation from family and alienation from the mainstream culture. In a collaborative and compassionate way, we had worked together, to explore how to form more dignified relationships, to become more receptive to change and to grow in ways that nourishes them in their personal lives and in their chosen communities.
As a Queer therapist and a member of 2SLGBTQI community, I have worked extensively with Queer and Trans individuals around sexual, cultural identities and the impact of various forms of oppression on their mental health. They have had experience of trauma, depression, anxiety, isolation from family and alienation from the mainstream culture. In a collaborative and compassionate way, we had worked together, to explore how to form more dignified relationships, to become more receptive to change and to grow in ways that nourishes them in their personal lives and in their chosen communities.
Hi there, I'm glad you found your way here.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or the pressure to be perfect, you’re not alone. I often work with adolescents, and young adults who are navigating self-doubt, overthinking, and the demands of school, work, and relationships. You may be feeling stuck in patterns of people pleasing, conflict, or difficulty setting boundaries. In therapy, we work together to better understand these patterns, build tools for managing stress and anxiety, strengthen self-confidence, and help you feel more grounded and authentic in your life and relationships.
Hi there, I'm glad you found your way here.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or the pressure to be perfect, you’re not alone. I often work with adolescents, and young adults who are navigating self-doubt, overthinking, and the demands of school, work, and relationships. You may be feeling stuck in patterns of people pleasing, conflict, or difficulty setting boundaries. In therapy, we work together to better understand these patterns, build tools for managing stress and anxiety, strengthen self-confidence, and help you feel more grounded and authentic in your life and relationships.
Cara Lussier - Counselling on the Danforth
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K
Not accepting new clients
When I work with individuals, they often tell me that they can't turn off their thoughts or struggle with overwhelming feelings. I take a mindfulness approach to therapy using the ACT model, that helps you learn to manage and cope with difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to action that enriches your life. Do you feel disconnected in your relationship or stuck in conflict? Many couples I meet often feel discouraged and lonely in their relationships. I work with couples who are experiencing conflict, loss of connection or overcoming an affair.
When I work with individuals, they often tell me that they can't turn off their thoughts or struggle with overwhelming feelings. I take a mindfulness approach to therapy using the ACT model, that helps you learn to manage and cope with difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to action that enriches your life. Do you feel disconnected in your relationship or stuck in conflict? Many couples I meet often feel discouraged and lonely in their relationships. I work with couples who are experiencing conflict, loss of connection or overcoming an affair.
Do you find yourself feeling unseen, overthinking your relationships, or unsure how to get your needs met? I work with polyamorous LGBTQ+ adults (18+) who are looking to create more fulfilling relationships, whether that’s in dating, partnerships, friendships, or community. Many also experience anxiety, depression, or both.
Do you find yourself feeling unseen, overthinking your relationships, or unsure how to get your needs met? I work with polyamorous LGBTQ+ adults (18+) who are looking to create more fulfilling relationships, whether that’s in dating, partnerships, friendships, or community. Many also experience anxiety, depression, or both.
Many people come to therapy because something inside feels stuck, overwhelmed, or out of balance. You might notice patterns you want to change, feel weighed down by self-criticism, or find yourself carrying emotions that feel difficult to manage on your own. Often, these experiences show up through different “parts” of us—such as an Angry Part, an Inner Critic, a Perfectionist, a Caretaker or People-Pleaser, or a constant Taskmaster pushing you to do more.
Many people come to therapy because something inside feels stuck, overwhelmed, or out of balance. You might notice patterns you want to change, feel weighed down by self-criticism, or find yourself carrying emotions that feel difficult to manage on your own. Often, these experiences show up through different “parts” of us—such as an Angry Part, an Inner Critic, a Perfectionist, a Caretaker or People-Pleaser, or a constant Taskmaster pushing you to do more.
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Number of Counsellors in M4K
200+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in M4K who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 88% | Relationship Issues |
| 88% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Stress |
| 74% | Grief |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | SunLife |
| 72% | Manulife |
| 68% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in M4K see their clients
| 70% | In Person and Online | |
| 30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 6% | Non-Binary |