Therapists in M4K
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 work with individuals, couples, and partners who want to better understand their emotions, parts, and needs to strengthen their relationships with themselves and each other. Individual therapy is a chance to make sense of your patterns, get to know your parts and process your emotions. I work collaboratively with couples and partners to improve communication, deepen emotional connection and learn helpful ways to navigate conflict and difference. I work from a trauma and attachment informed framework to support those who have experienced childhood trauma in individual and relational healing.
I work with individuals, couples, and partners who want to better understand their emotions, parts, and needs to strengthen their relationships with themselves and each other. Individual therapy is a chance to make sense of your patterns, get to know your parts and process your emotions. I work collaboratively with couples and partners to improve communication, deepen emotional connection and learn helpful ways to navigate conflict and difference. I work from a trauma and attachment informed framework to support those who have experienced childhood trauma in individual and relational healing.
Welcome. I am delighted that you are here. I provide virtual therapy across Ontario. I am not currently accepting new clients, however will update my profile when this changes. Seeking therapy and change is an act of courage. Life can feel overwhelming and include past and current experiences that may seem insurmountable. I specialize in working with adults ages 18 to 120 navigating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Social, Generalized and Health Anxiety; Perfectionism; Trauma and PTSD; and Alcohol and Drug Use concerns. Facilitating safety, trust and compassion in the therapeutic relationship is my top priority.
Welcome. I am delighted that you are here. I provide virtual therapy across Ontario. I am not currently accepting new clients, however will update my profile when this changes. Seeking therapy and change is an act of courage. Life can feel overwhelming and include past and current experiences that may seem insurmountable. I specialize in working with adults ages 18 to 120 navigating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder; Social, Generalized and Health Anxiety; Perfectionism; Trauma and PTSD; and Alcohol and Drug Use concerns. Facilitating safety, trust and compassion in the therapeutic relationship is my top priority.
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)
I support clients by providing a place to sort through and process all that feels overwhelming and difficult to manage alone. Together, we will explore the places where you may feel stuck, held back, confused, frustrated or overwhelmed. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, childhood trauma, PTSD, codependency, boundary work, sex and intimacy, grief work, LGBTQIA+ and conflict resolution. We will identify the barriers that limit you, shift negative thoughts, feelings and patterns, process old wounds and deepen your understanding of how you connect with yourself, others and the world around you.
I support clients by providing a place to sort through and process all that feels overwhelming and difficult to manage alone. Together, we will explore the places where you may feel stuck, held back, confused, frustrated or overwhelmed. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, childhood trauma, PTSD, codependency, boundary work, sex and intimacy, grief work, LGBTQIA+ and conflict resolution. We will identify the barriers that limit you, shift negative thoughts, feelings and patterns, process old wounds and deepen your understanding of how you connect with yourself, others and the world around you.
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.
These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough, but can sometimes seem impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. I specialize in working with people with BPD (attachment trauma), anxiety disorders, OCD, couples and people with complex difficulties who may have been given multiple diagnoses. Therapy can be a strange process, I try to make it simple and straightforward. We get to know each other, and figure out if we’re a good fit. We get a clear picture of what the problems are, and what’s going wrong (and what’s going right) in your life.
These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough, but can sometimes seem impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. I specialize in working with people with BPD (attachment trauma), anxiety disorders, OCD, couples and people with complex difficulties who may have been given multiple diagnoses. Therapy can be a strange process, I try to make it simple and straightforward. We get to know each other, and figure out if we’re a good fit. We get a clear picture of what the problems are, and what’s going wrong (and what’s going right) in your life.
In my 35 years treating depression I know how depression creates anxiety, stress, difficult relationships, and struggles with work. Depression is lonely. You hide it, and if you tell people, they make you feel it’s your fault. I understand that the core of depression is self hate. It robs joy and hope from life. You want your life to change so that you can live in peace rather than pain. I will help you see that your depression is not a disease or a weakness. It is a message that is trying to convey information about who you are and what happened in your life.
In my 35 years treating depression I know how depression creates anxiety, stress, difficult relationships, and struggles with work. Depression is lonely. You hide it, and if you tell people, they make you feel it’s your fault. I understand that the core of depression is self hate. It robs joy and hope from life. You want your life to change so that you can live in peace rather than pain. I will help you see that your depression is not a disease or a weakness. It is a message that is trying to convey information about who you are and what happened in your life.
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.
Whether you’re new to therapy or returning for additional support, I’m here to help. I have 13 years of experience as a psychotherapist and social worker. Drawing on contemporary research in neuroscience, attachment theory, and somatics, I combine top-down (cognitive, analytical) and bottom-up (embodied, emotion focused and mindfulness-based) therapeutic modalities to create an individualized approach that is responsive to your goals and needs.
Whether you’re new to therapy or returning for additional support, I’m here to help. I have 13 years of experience as a psychotherapist and social worker. Drawing on contemporary research in neuroscience, attachment theory, and somatics, I combine top-down (cognitive, analytical) and bottom-up (embodied, emotion focused and mindfulness-based) therapeutic modalities to create an individualized approach that is responsive to your goals and needs.
Are you feeling stuck and aren’t quite sure how to move forward? Do you want to feel more at ease, more connected in your relationships, and more aligned with who you are?
I strive to create an environment for you to feel supported and understood while encouraging you to go deeper into exploring what truly lies beneath your actions and reactions, creating opportunity for shifts and transformation.
Are you feeling stuck and aren’t quite sure how to move forward? Do you want to feel more at ease, more connected in your relationships, and more aligned with who you are?
I strive to create an environment for you to feel supported and understood while encouraging you to go deeper into exploring what truly lies beneath your actions and reactions, creating opportunity for shifts and transformation.
Are you feeling stuck in your career? I’m a Career Counsellor who helps unconventional people find clarity and a sense of direction. Using a holistic, flexible, and practical approach, we will figure out what actually matters to you, the strengths you bring, and what kind of work will feel both meaningful and sustainable. Clients leave our work together feeling grounded, clear, and ready to move forward. My process is structured but personalized, designed to help you find a path that works for you. We start with a bespoke 90 minute "Career Compass" session to get clarity quickly, then decide together if deeper work is needed.
Are you feeling stuck in your career? I’m a Career Counsellor who helps unconventional people find clarity and a sense of direction. Using a holistic, flexible, and practical approach, we will figure out what actually matters to you, the strengths you bring, and what kind of work will feel both meaningful and sustainable. Clients leave our work together feeling grounded, clear, and ready to move forward. My process is structured but personalized, designed to help you find a path that works for you. We start with a bespoke 90 minute "Career Compass" session to get clarity quickly, then decide together if deeper work is needed.
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.
My approach is supportive, compassionate, strength-based, and client-centred. The course of therapy will unfold differently for every client. It will depend on you and your needs. Together we will work in a safe, genuine, and supportive environment, to begin to find solutions, navigate through challenges, and build the skills that will help you work through difficult obstacles and move towards positive change. My goal is to help clients get unstuck and moving in the direction of a rich and meaningful life, by cultivating a different type of relationship with their thoughts and feelings.
My approach is supportive, compassionate, strength-based, and client-centred. The course of therapy will unfold differently for every client. It will depend on you and your needs. Together we will work in a safe, genuine, and supportive environment, to begin to find solutions, navigate through challenges, and build the skills that will help you work through difficult obstacles and move towards positive change. My goal is to help clients get unstuck and moving in the direction of a rich and meaningful life, by cultivating a different type of relationship with their thoughts and feelings.
While suffering is an inherent part of the human experience, conditions of systemic oppression distribute it unevenly. To survive the difficult realities of life, we develop habitual patterns to manage psychological pain, often at the expense of our values and creativity. Psychotherapy can help raise our awareness, transform protective mechanisms, and release difficult emotions.
While suffering is an inherent part of the human experience, conditions of systemic oppression distribute it unevenly. To survive the difficult realities of life, we develop habitual patterns to manage psychological pain, often at the expense of our values and creativity. Psychotherapy can help raise our awareness, transform protective mechanisms, and release difficult emotions.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when things feel overwhelming or hard to make sense of. In therapy, we will focus on what is concerning you right now, while also exploring how past experiences may be influencing present challenges, often through patterns we may not have previously noticed. With over six years of experience working with adults, young people, and families, I support clients with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially when things feel overwhelming or hard to make sense of. In therapy, we will focus on what is concerning you right now, while also exploring how past experiences may be influencing present challenges, often through patterns we may not have previously noticed. With over six years of experience working with adults, young people, and families, I support clients with concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
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.
Navigating the ups and downs of life is challenging, especially if we feel alone and disconnected from ourselves in the process. Maybe you started exploring your options for therapy because you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or detached from your life. Or perhaps you are struggling with low mood, loss of interest, or low motivation. Maybe you are finding your relationships strained or unfulfilling or you are trying to navigate a significant loss in your life. Perhaps you can’t quite put your finger on what the issue is, but you are tired of feeling this way. Whatever the reason, I am so glad that you are here.
Navigating the ups and downs of life is challenging, especially if we feel alone and disconnected from ourselves in the process. Maybe you started exploring your options for therapy because you have been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or detached from your life. Or perhaps you are struggling with low mood, loss of interest, or low motivation. Maybe you are finding your relationships strained or unfulfilling or you are trying to navigate a significant loss in your life. Perhaps you can’t quite put your finger on what the issue is, but you are tired of feeling this way. Whatever the reason, I am so glad that you are here.
Do you feel ready to engage in positive changes with consistent and reliable guidance? I provide a safe and compassionate place to heal and grow. I help clients resolve barriers of the past and the present, opening the door to a brighter future. As a Registered Clinical Psychologist in the province of Ontario, I honour the process of well-being as both my vocation and profession. I studied at the University of Toronto. I completed my Doctorate in Applied Psychology & Human Development and hold a position as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health.
Do you feel ready to engage in positive changes with consistent and reliable guidance? I provide a safe and compassionate place to heal and grow. I help clients resolve barriers of the past and the present, opening the door to a brighter future. As a Registered Clinical Psychologist in the province of Ontario, I honour the process of well-being as both my vocation and profession. I studied at the University of Toronto. I completed my Doctorate in Applied Psychology & Human Development and hold a position as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health.
As a Registered Social Worker with five years of direct practice experience and over 10 years in the mental health field, I aim to build strong and trusting therapeutic relationships with my clients. I support teens, adults, couples, or families struggling with excessive worry, anxiety, relationship issues, low mood, marital issues, school/social issues, feelings of "I'm not good enough", major mental illness, family issues, parenting, Trauma/PTSD, men's mental health and other forms of emotional or relationship distress. Know that your struggles can get better. Please reach out. A conversation is a great place to start!
As a Registered Social Worker with five years of direct practice experience and over 10 years in the mental health field, I aim to build strong and trusting therapeutic relationships with my clients. I support teens, adults, couples, or families struggling with excessive worry, anxiety, relationship issues, low mood, marital issues, school/social issues, feelings of "I'm not good enough", major mental illness, family issues, parenting, Trauma/PTSD, men's mental health and other forms of emotional or relationship distress. Know that your struggles can get better. Please reach out. A conversation is a great place to start!
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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 |