Therapists in M4K
You try to hold it together — but inside, you feel anxious, disconnected, or not enough. Maybe you’re struggling in your relationships — giving so much yet feeling unseen — or carrying wounds from the past that still shape how you show up today. I guide individuals and couples to heal relationships, self-doubt, and trauma to move towards meaningful connection, self-worth and peace.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with 10+ yrs of experience, integrating emotion-focused, attachment & trauma-informed, IFS, and somatic approaches. Together, we’ll explore your story, past hurts, and the parts of you that learned to protect them.
You try to hold it together — but inside, you feel anxious, disconnected, or not enough. Maybe you’re struggling in your relationships — giving so much yet feeling unseen — or carrying wounds from the past that still shape how you show up today. I guide individuals and couples to heal relationships, self-doubt, and trauma to move towards meaningful connection, self-worth and peace.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with 10+ yrs of experience, integrating emotion-focused, attachment & trauma-informed, IFS, and somatic approaches. Together, we’ll explore your story, past hurts, and the parts of you that learned to protect them.
So often the ‘first step’ is the most difficult to take, but seeking out this profile means you’re halfway there. Knowing we need help, even thinking we know how to resolve a situation, it isn’t always enough. The work we do will address the gap between that knowing and actions that can start to make a difference for you. The qualities I try to cultivate in my work with clients— honesty, compassion, acceptance, and even (at times) humour— are the qualities that promote the kind of genuine connection that can support you in a process of growth and change that can gently help you to understand yourself and the path you’re on.
So often the ‘first step’ is the most difficult to take, but seeking out this profile means you’re halfway there. Knowing we need help, even thinking we know how to resolve a situation, it isn’t always enough. The work we do will address the gap between that knowing and actions that can start to make a difference for you. The qualities I try to cultivate in my work with clients— honesty, compassion, acceptance, and even (at times) humour— are the qualities that promote the kind of genuine connection that can support you in a process of growth and change that can gently help you to understand yourself and the path you’re on.
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.
Empowering growth and resilience through therapy, Emily strives to create an environment where clients can embrace their emotions - even when they show up uninvited. With a fun and upbeat approach, Emily draws on her client’s inherent strengths and capabilities and believes in providing her clients with the necessary tools and language to name, normalize and navigate life’s challenges. Emily specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and parents facing a variety of mental health profiles and behavioural needs.
Empowering growth and resilience through therapy, Emily strives to create an environment where clients can embrace their emotions - even when they show up uninvited. With a fun and upbeat approach, Emily draws on her client’s inherent strengths and capabilities and believes in providing her clients with the necessary tools and language to name, normalize and navigate life’s challenges. Emily specializes in working with children, adolescents, adults, and parents facing a variety of mental health profiles and behavioural needs.
Life can be challenging, whether we are young or old, alone or in relationship with others. With over 35 years of experience working with children, youth, adults and families in a variety of settings, I have learned that we can face and overcome many of life's challenges by recognizing our strengths, understanding our fears, enhancing our relationships and learning new skills and knowledge to manage the struggles we are facing. Therapy can be a daunting first step and yet a part of what may be a transformative journey.
Life can be challenging, whether we are young or old, alone or in relationship with others. With over 35 years of experience working with children, youth, adults and families in a variety of settings, I have learned that we can face and overcome many of life's challenges by recognizing our strengths, understanding our fears, enhancing our relationships and learning new skills and knowledge to manage the struggles we are facing. Therapy can be a daunting first step and yet a part of what may be a transformative journey.
Mercedes Eileen Villanueva - Existential
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HonBA, MA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I know what it’s like to feel alone, anxious about the future, and overwhelmed. Between wars, the climate crisis, and rent prices that need their own villain origin story, it’s a lot. Some days you’re just keeping your head above water, other days, you’re sinking into a sea of existential dread.
In my own therapy, I learned how important it is to have someone dive into the water with you instead of yelling, "Have you tried self-care?" from the shore. I work with people navigating relationships, anxiety, and depression, especially former gifted kids, neurodivergent adults, and those who feel mainstream therapy isn’t for them.
I know what it’s like to feel alone, anxious about the future, and overwhelmed. Between wars, the climate crisis, and rent prices that need their own villain origin story, it’s a lot. Some days you’re just keeping your head above water, other days, you’re sinking into a sea of existential dread.
In my own therapy, I learned how important it is to have someone dive into the water with you instead of yelling, "Have you tried self-care?" from the shore. I work with people navigating relationships, anxiety, and depression, especially former gifted kids, neurodivergent adults, and those who feel mainstream therapy isn’t for them.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and many people reach a point where they know something needs to change—but aren’t sure how to get there. Therapy can offer a supportive space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and reconnect with your strengths. You don’t have to navigate difficult moments on your own.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and many people reach a point where they know something needs to change—but aren’t sure how to get there. Therapy can offer a supportive space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and reconnect with your strengths. You don’t have to navigate difficult moments on your own.
We all face the challenge of creating something meaningful in our lives, in our work, and in our relationships. It confronts us with the need to change and grow, and this can be difficult when obstacles and resistance arise from within. Through psychotherapy, we’re offered new angles to see ourselves. This process moves toward new understandings by exploring areas that are often overlooked, leading to different ways of relating to what has been misunderstood or unresolved.
We all face the challenge of creating something meaningful in our lives, in our work, and in our relationships. It confronts us with the need to change and grow, and this can be difficult when obstacles and resistance arise from within. Through psychotherapy, we’re offered new angles to see ourselves. This process moves toward new understandings by exploring areas that are often overlooked, leading to different ways of relating to what has been misunderstood or unresolved.
I am an accommodating psychotherapist who will listen to your concerns, provide emotional support, and help you develop the treatment plan that works for you. I have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. My experience in mental health spans across hospital clinics, community mental health, and private practice.
I am an accommodating psychotherapist who will listen to your concerns, provide emotional support, and help you develop the treatment plan that works for you. I have over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. My experience in mental health spans across hospital clinics, community mental health, and private practice.
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.
Deep, Lasting Change: Individual & Couples Therapy. ADHD, diagnostic and attachment assessments for teens and adults.
Feeling stuck in the same cycle, weighed down by low mood, anxiety, or frustrating relationships? If you haven’t found the relief you deserve, it’s time for something deeper. We don’t just offer temporary fixes—we work with you to understand the underlying issues, offering compassionate and expert guidance for real, lasting change. Sometimes, all it takes is a fresh, professional perspective. Why settle for just getting by when you can thrive? Take the first step toward transformation.
Deep, Lasting Change: Individual & Couples Therapy. ADHD, diagnostic and attachment assessments for teens and adults.
Feeling stuck in the same cycle, weighed down by low mood, anxiety, or frustrating relationships? If you haven’t found the relief you deserve, it’s time for something deeper. We don’t just offer temporary fixes—we work with you to understand the underlying issues, offering compassionate and expert guidance for real, lasting change. Sometimes, all it takes is a fresh, professional perspective. Why settle for just getting by when you can thrive? Take the first step toward transformation.
If you grew up in an environment where mental health is not talked about and where needing support is seen as weakness, reaching out for help can be extremely difficult. I am familiar with this experience and understand that trusting a professional takes tremendous courage. As your therapist, I will take a culturally sensitive approach in helping you with stress, loss and life transitions.
If you grew up in an environment where mental health is not talked about and where needing support is seen as weakness, reaching out for help can be extremely difficult. I am familiar with this experience and understand that trusting a professional takes tremendous courage. As your therapist, I will take a culturally sensitive approach in helping you with stress, loss and life transitions.
As a compassionate therapist, I work to create a safe and supportive space for shared growth, where our collaboration and connection foster healing and personal development. As a team, we will explore the innermost workings of your mind, heart and spirit, using a foundation built on avid curiosity and respect. This is your process, your path and I'm here to be a place of support and to guide you through as you find within yourself your power to create what you want and need in your life.
As a compassionate therapist, I work to create a safe and supportive space for shared growth, where our collaboration and connection foster healing and personal development. As a team, we will explore the innermost workings of your mind, heart and spirit, using a foundation built on avid curiosity and respect. This is your process, your path and I'm here to be a place of support and to guide you through as you find within yourself your power to create what you want and need in your life.
NIHB funding approved. Now accepting remote and in-person clients in Toronto at Islington and Bloor! Also offering in-home sessions and canine assisted counselling. I believe in building on the strengths my clients bring to me by improving their lives and removing barriers such as anxiety, depression and emotional conflict. I have family members who have experienced Schizophrenia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression and Anxiety. My clients have strengths and they are seeking better connections with friends, loved ones and family. I believe in personal growth and lifelong learning. Clinical supervision available as well.
NIHB funding approved. Now accepting remote and in-person clients in Toronto at Islington and Bloor! Also offering in-home sessions and canine assisted counselling. I believe in building on the strengths my clients bring to me by improving their lives and removing barriers such as anxiety, depression and emotional conflict. I have family members who have experienced Schizophrenia, Tardive Dyskinesia, Depression and Anxiety. My clients have strengths and they are seeking better connections with friends, loved ones and family. I believe in personal growth and lifelong learning. Clinical supervision available as well.
Sometimes you just need to talk with someone who gets it.
Change is hard, but it is possible, and it all starts with you, and your unique strengths, goals and insight.
In our work together, my role will be to witness, reflect back and help bring greater awareness to aspects of your experience that may be in need of gentle attention or healing. At times, I may bring evidence-based therapeutic techniques into our work, tailored to both your individual style and needs. Together, we will work to collaboratively to bring to life the changes you identify as being most important to you, right now.
Sometimes you just need to talk with someone who gets it.
Change is hard, but it is possible, and it all starts with you, and your unique strengths, goals and insight.
In our work together, my role will be to witness, reflect back and help bring greater awareness to aspects of your experience that may be in need of gentle attention or healing. At times, I may bring evidence-based therapeutic techniques into our work, tailored to both your individual style and needs. Together, we will work to collaboratively to bring to life the changes you identify as being most important to you, right now.
I am a passionate therapist with over 11 years of counselling, crisis intervention, and case management experience. It is my privilege to support and guide you on your journey as you gain deeper insight into your life and your needs. You may be going through a change or a difficult time in your life, I can help you through it. Self-awareness and self-acceptance lead to growth and balance. Explore. Express. Evolve.
I am a passionate therapist with over 11 years of counselling, crisis intervention, and case management experience. It is my privilege to support and guide you on your journey as you gain deeper insight into your life and your needs. You may be going through a change or a difficult time in your life, I can help you through it. Self-awareness and self-acceptance lead to growth and balance. Explore. Express. Evolve.
Melanie is a lead clinician with PEACE Psychotherapy. We are committed to promoting empathy, acceptance and compassion for all. We understand that many struggle with powerful negative emotions, impulses and behaviours, and we are prepared to fight the good fight, even when it gets messy. We will ask the difficult questions and support you in the process. We believe that no matter how hopeless one feels, everyone has the capacity for change and the desire for a life worth living. We have devoted our careers to helping people learn to accept what they cannot change, change what they can, and gain the wisdom to know the difference.
Melanie is a lead clinician with PEACE Psychotherapy. We are committed to promoting empathy, acceptance and compassion for all. We understand that many struggle with powerful negative emotions, impulses and behaviours, and we are prepared to fight the good fight, even when it gets messy. We will ask the difficult questions and support you in the process. We believe that no matter how hopeless one feels, everyone has the capacity for change and the desire for a life worth living. We have devoted our careers to helping people learn to accept what they cannot change, change what they can, and gain the wisdom to know the difference.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and certification in Trauma-Focused Therapy. My training includes DBT, CBT, Attachment-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Deep Brain Reorienting modalities. I understand how difficult it can be to release the grip of anger, hurt, and worry, and how these emotions can create barriers to fully enjoying life. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, cultivate self-love, and deepen your connections with others.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology and certification in Trauma-Focused Therapy. My training includes DBT, CBT, Attachment-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and Deep Brain Reorienting modalities. I understand how difficult it can be to release the grip of anger, hurt, and worry, and how these emotions can create barriers to fully enjoying life. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, cultivate self-love, and deepen your connections with others.
My approach and style of therapy is non judgemental and involves the provision of a safe, nurturing, warm and professional environment.
I work to help people explore and gain insight into their life challenges, behaviours and problems.I bring my personal and professional knowledge and experiences to all I do in an open and caring manner.
I have been practing for 8 years and worked in a variety of mental health settings. Call me, together we are going to gently approach the most difficult or painful subjects that you are going through and work out strategies and techniques to overcome them.
My approach and style of therapy is non judgemental and involves the provision of a safe, nurturing, warm and professional environment.
I work to help people explore and gain insight into their life challenges, behaviours and problems.I bring my personal and professional knowledge and experiences to all I do in an open and caring manner.
I have been practing for 8 years and worked in a variety of mental health settings. Call me, together we are going to gently approach the most difficult or painful subjects that you are going through and work out strategies and techniques to overcome them.
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.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M4K
200+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in M4K who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 87% | Relationship Issues |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 78% | Stress |
| 71% | Grief |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 76% | SunLife |
| 72% | Manulife |
| 67% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in M4K see their clients
| 69% | In Person and Online | |
| 31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 5% | Non-Binary |