Therapists in M4S
Trauma ADHD Anxiety EMDR | Jackie
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4S
Waitlist for new clients
Do you feel like your anxiety, ADHD, trauma, burnout, or self-doubt is getting in the way of you living a fulfilling life on your terms? Do you feel like you have to work against your brain? Are you struggling with the inner critical voice telling you "you're not good enough"? Like you're failing and can't keep up? What if it didn't have to be that way? What if there was a way to feel truly at peace and connected—not just with others, but with yourself? I help young adults quiet the chaos, feel less anxiety, build confidence and feel more control over their own lives. You deserve to be happy and confident.
Do you feel like your anxiety, ADHD, trauma, burnout, or self-doubt is getting in the way of you living a fulfilling life on your terms? Do you feel like you have to work against your brain? Are you struggling with the inner critical voice telling you "you're not good enough"? Like you're failing and can't keep up? What if it didn't have to be that way? What if there was a way to feel truly at peace and connected—not just with others, but with yourself? I help young adults quiet the chaos, feel less anxiety, build confidence and feel more control over their own lives. You deserve to be happy and confident.
Deborah Jacobs
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4S
Waitlist for new clients
As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe that all our lived experiences leave an imprint on the mind and body, which in turn can have a long-lasting impact on our brain functioning and perception, and affect our reactions and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy and chronic pain management.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe that all our lived experiences leave an imprint on the mind and body, which in turn can have a long-lasting impact on our brain functioning and perception, and affect our reactions and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy and chronic pain management.
Are alcohol and/or drugs interfering with your life? Are you using substances when you are depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to improve relationships, mood, and personal well-being? Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced professional counsellor to make positive changes in your life? Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methods (CBT, MI, and Mindfulness), my private practice will help you examine your personal goals, work towards empowering you to address your substance use to build healthy relationships, sustain and maintain sobriety, and to make positive changes in your life!
Are alcohol and/or drugs interfering with your life? Are you using substances when you are depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to improve relationships, mood, and personal well-being? Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced professional counsellor to make positive changes in your life? Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methods (CBT, MI, and Mindfulness), my private practice will help you examine your personal goals, work towards empowering you to address your substance use to build healthy relationships, sustain and maintain sobriety, and to make positive changes in your life!
Perhaps you’re here because life feels heavy—through grief, stress, worry, or the exhaustion of holding it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside. You may feel disconnected from yourself or those you love, or weighed down by past experiences that still echo through anxiety, shame, numbness, or fatigue. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to hold it alone. This can be a place to pause, set the weight down, and breathe into something gentler.
Perhaps you’re here because life feels heavy—through grief, stress, worry, or the exhaustion of holding it all together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed on the inside. You may feel disconnected from yourself or those you love, or weighed down by past experiences that still echo through anxiety, shame, numbness, or fatigue. Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to hold it alone. This can be a place to pause, set the weight down, and breathe into something gentler.
Accepting NEW clients! Do you feel stuck, anxious, or weighed down by stress or low self-esteem? Do you feel like your thoughts just spiral and you can't shut them off? Maybe you’re searching for ways to feel more confident and connected to yourself, but you’re not sure where to start. You might be struggling to make sense of your past, feeling like it holds you back, or wondering why certain patterns or choices keep repeating. Whether you’re hoping to gain tools to manage emotions, navigate life’s challenges, or rediscover your purpose, I’m here to help you explore, grow, and move forward in a way that creates lasting change.
Accepting NEW clients! Do you feel stuck, anxious, or weighed down by stress or low self-esteem? Do you feel like your thoughts just spiral and you can't shut them off? Maybe you’re searching for ways to feel more confident and connected to yourself, but you’re not sure where to start. You might be struggling to make sense of your past, feeling like it holds you back, or wondering why certain patterns or choices keep repeating. Whether you’re hoping to gain tools to manage emotions, navigate life’s challenges, or rediscover your purpose, I’m here to help you explore, grow, and move forward in a way that creates lasting change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, your goals, or the people around you? Maybe you’re navigating burnout, perfectionism, relationship struggles, or difficulty setting boundaries. You might feel unseen, unheard, or unsure how to break free from old patterns. Therapy can be a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. I offer a warm, collaborative approach to help you build emotional clarity, develop self-compassion, and move from just surviving to living with more ease, purpose, and connection.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, your goals, or the people around you? Maybe you’re navigating burnout, perfectionism, relationship struggles, or difficulty setting boundaries. You might feel unseen, unheard, or unsure how to break free from old patterns. Therapy can be a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself. I offer a warm, collaborative approach to help you build emotional clarity, develop self-compassion, and move from just surviving to living with more ease, purpose, and connection.
Hello, I’m a psychotherapist dedicated to creating a safe and non judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions and life experiences while cultivating self awareness and facilitating personal insights. I have experience working with a diverse multicultural population with issues ranging from, but not limited to stress, anxiety, depression, attachment and relationships, trauma and grief.
Hello, I’m a psychotherapist dedicated to creating a safe and non judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions and life experiences while cultivating self awareness and facilitating personal insights. I have experience working with a diverse multicultural population with issues ranging from, but not limited to stress, anxiety, depression, attachment and relationships, trauma and grief.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating the complexities of anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. They seek to understand and overcome their struggles with self-esteem, and aim to build resilience and empowerment. They are looking for a therapist who can guide them through their journey with empathy and effectiveness.
My ideal clients are individuals navigating the complexities of anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions. They seek to understand and overcome their struggles with self-esteem, and aim to build resilience and empowerment. They are looking for a therapist who can guide them through their journey with empathy and effectiveness.
Stephanie Thorson Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, DTATI, MES, BA
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4S
Not accepting new clients
Do you feel disconnected or misunderstood? Are you having a hard time understanding your feelings, or feel stuck? Using an anti-oppressive approach, I work with individuals dealing with trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, marginalization, and deepening your understanding of yourself. I use a combination of therapy techniques taking your experiences and therapeutic best practices into consideration. I am trauma-informed, solution-focused and promote self-compassion. I always draw on strengths and for some clients, I use art therapy to explore challenging or persistent emotions.
Do you feel disconnected or misunderstood? Are you having a hard time understanding your feelings, or feel stuck? Using an anti-oppressive approach, I work with individuals dealing with trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, anxiety, depression, marginalization, and deepening your understanding of yourself. I use a combination of therapy techniques taking your experiences and therapeutic best practices into consideration. I am trauma-informed, solution-focused and promote self-compassion. I always draw on strengths and for some clients, I use art therapy to explore challenging or persistent emotions.
You've tried pushing through pain, but the flashbacks and cravings have not stopped. I help individuals find lasting peace and stability.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic stress.
I specialize in working with Veterans and first responders through VA, VAC, and PCVRS programs. I understand the unique demands of service, and I create a safe, structured, and nonjudgmental space where you can process what you’ve been through and reclaim your life.
You've tried pushing through pain, but the flashbacks and cravings have not stopped. I help individuals find lasting peace and stability.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic stress.
I specialize in working with Veterans and first responders through VA, VAC, and PCVRS programs. I understand the unique demands of service, and I create a safe, structured, and nonjudgmental space where you can process what you’ve been through and reclaim your life.
Exercising our minds is one of the four important components of healthy aging and slowing the progression of cognitive decline. Creating stimulating activities for your loved one with dementia can be challenging, time-consuming, and add to caregiver burden. Our cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) program is an enjoyable evidence-based therapy consisting of 14 sessions over 7 weeks (delivered twice weekly). Robust research shows it can improve cognition, memory, language, and quality of life for those living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early to mid-stage dementia.
Exercising our minds is one of the four important components of healthy aging and slowing the progression of cognitive decline. Creating stimulating activities for your loved one with dementia can be challenging, time-consuming, and add to caregiver burden. Our cognitive stimulation therapy (CST) program is an enjoyable evidence-based therapy consisting of 14 sessions over 7 weeks (delivered twice weekly). Robust research shows it can improve cognition, memory, language, and quality of life for those living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early to mid-stage dementia.
The last few years have asked more of us than we ever imagined, leaving many feeling drained, uncertain, and searching for solid ground. You may be carrying grief, burnout, or the combined weight of systemic challenges and life’s daily demands. Perhaps you’re a health/medical professional impacted by strained systems, and/or someone navigating anxiety, depression, or challenges that call for compassionate, culturally safe support. You long for relief from overwhelm, space to breathe, and a path back to balance and meaning. You want to feel connected again — to yourself, to others, and to a life that feels purposeful and whole.
The last few years have asked more of us than we ever imagined, leaving many feeling drained, uncertain, and searching for solid ground. You may be carrying grief, burnout, or the combined weight of systemic challenges and life’s daily demands. Perhaps you’re a health/medical professional impacted by strained systems, and/or someone navigating anxiety, depression, or challenges that call for compassionate, culturally safe support. You long for relief from overwhelm, space to breathe, and a path back to balance and meaning. You want to feel connected again — to yourself, to others, and to a life that feels purposeful and whole.
You may have had moments where life feels heavier than it should. When worry, pressure, and uncertainty seem to pile up, leaving you unsure of what to do next. It’s easy to believe things might never change. But the fact that you’re here, looking for support and taking steps toward a better tomorrow, is already a powerful achievement. Take a moment to recognize that strength matters.
You may have had moments where life feels heavier than it should. When worry, pressure, and uncertainty seem to pile up, leaving you unsure of what to do next. It’s easy to believe things might never change. But the fact that you’re here, looking for support and taking steps toward a better tomorrow, is already a powerful achievement. Take a moment to recognize that strength matters.
Hi! It is a pleasure to meet you. First things first, you are doing an amazing thing for yourself by looking into therapy. The world of therapy can be daunting and scary - so you being here is a big step! My name is Emma, I am a licensed and registered Social Worker in Ontario. I have many years of experience working with various cohorts of people – including adults, couples, families, individuals struggling with eating disorders, and survivors of family violence. My previous experiences have taught me so much about myself and how to conduct therapy sessions with vastly unique groups of people. I love working with others.
Hi! It is a pleasure to meet you. First things first, you are doing an amazing thing for yourself by looking into therapy. The world of therapy can be daunting and scary - so you being here is a big step! My name is Emma, I am a licensed and registered Social Worker in Ontario. I have many years of experience working with various cohorts of people – including adults, couples, families, individuals struggling with eating disorders, and survivors of family violence. My previous experiences have taught me so much about myself and how to conduct therapy sessions with vastly unique groups of people. I love working with others.
I work with individuals who are navigating the lasting effects of childhood and family dynamics. You may be often struggling with your relationship with yourself, your self-worth. Setting boundaries may seem difficult. Self-criticism and anxiety may have become part of your inner dial. You may be having challenges in your adult relationships.
Many come to therapy wanting to better understand themselves, make sense of their patterns, and break cycles that no longer serve them. Together, we explore these layers with compassion and curiosity, helping you reconnect with your sense of agency and build more fulfilling, authentic lives.
I work with individuals who are navigating the lasting effects of childhood and family dynamics. You may be often struggling with your relationship with yourself, your self-worth. Setting boundaries may seem difficult. Self-criticism and anxiety may have become part of your inner dial. You may be having challenges in your adult relationships.
Many come to therapy wanting to better understand themselves, make sense of their patterns, and break cycles that no longer serve them. Together, we explore these layers with compassion and curiosity, helping you reconnect with your sense of agency and build more fulfilling, authentic lives.
Picasso’s Garage Art Therapy Studio
Registered Psychotherapist, DTATI, RCAT, RP
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4S
Not accepting new clients
Claire Nicholls DTATI. RCAT. RP., Art Therapist, registered psychotherapist and owner at Picasso's Garage. “I use a variety art modalities themed with pop culture motifs to encourage creative expression.” my studio serves as a brave space for individuals to explore feelings and manage the life's challenges with the goal of personal growth. I have worked as an art therapist in various environments, including schools, VAW shelters, mental health agencies, inpatient treatment centers and in my private practice.
Claire Nicholls DTATI. RCAT. RP., Art Therapist, registered psychotherapist and owner at Picasso's Garage. “I use a variety art modalities themed with pop culture motifs to encourage creative expression.” my studio serves as a brave space for individuals to explore feelings and manage the life's challenges with the goal of personal growth. I have worked as an art therapist in various environments, including schools, VAW shelters, mental health agencies, inpatient treatment centers and in my private practice.
Do you want to know yourself better? Are you looking to understand how your past relationships and experiences are impacting your present? Maybe you feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are, and need help finding yourself again? Do you feel stuck, and have no idea how to even start to get unstuck? Whether you already know exactly what you want to work on or have no idea where to start, you’re not alone and you deserve support. Together we can explore your past so you don’t have to feel held back by it anymore, identify behaviour patterns you want to change, and come up with goals that align with the life you want to live.
Do you want to know yourself better? Are you looking to understand how your past relationships and experiences are impacting your present? Maybe you feel like you’ve lost touch with who you are, and need help finding yourself again? Do you feel stuck, and have no idea how to even start to get unstuck? Whether you already know exactly what you want to work on or have no idea where to start, you’re not alone and you deserve support. Together we can explore your past so you don’t have to feel held back by it anymore, identify behaviour patterns you want to change, and come up with goals that align with the life you want to live.
I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties in their thinking, emotions, behaviours, and bodies, using an integrated approach. In my practice, I cultivate a safe and supportive environment permeated with empathy, compassion, curiosity, and non-judgment, among other skills. I collaborate with individuals to support their discovery of new ways of seeing and experiencing life. My work incorporates trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally sensitive approaches. In addition, I can conduct therapy sessions in Spanish. También ofrezco psicoterapia en Español. Contact me for a free consultation.
I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties in their thinking, emotions, behaviours, and bodies, using an integrated approach. In my practice, I cultivate a safe and supportive environment permeated with empathy, compassion, curiosity, and non-judgment, among other skills. I collaborate with individuals to support their discovery of new ways of seeing and experiencing life. My work incorporates trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally sensitive approaches. In addition, I can conduct therapy sessions in Spanish. También ofrezco psicoterapia en Español. Contact me for a free consultation.
With extensive experience across hospital and specialized mental health settings, I offer a deeply informed and compassionate approach to therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to navigate personal challenges and pursue meaningful goals, always prioritizing emotional safety, empathy, and respect.
I’ve supported individuals through a broad spectrum of experiences, from everyday stressors and life transitions to more complex concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and postpartum mental health. My approach is warm, intentional, and thoughtfully tailored to each client’s unique needs.
With extensive experience across hospital and specialized mental health settings, I offer a deeply informed and compassionate approach to therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to navigate personal challenges and pursue meaningful goals, always prioritizing emotional safety, empathy, and respect.
I’ve supported individuals through a broad spectrum of experiences, from everyday stressors and life transitions to more complex concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and postpartum mental health. My approach is warm, intentional, and thoughtfully tailored to each client’s unique needs.
Seeking connection is a courageous act. In my practice with clients, I aim to honour the choice you’ve made to seek connection by striving to cultivate a therapeutic space that is kind, deeply caring, authentic, and responsive. Many of the individuals I have worked with have had life experiences that impacted their ability to feel safe, connected, compassionate, capable, confident, and regulated within themselves and the relationships and structures they exist in. I see the therapeutic process as a space where we can work together to pay attention to, understand and increase access to these attributes of wellbeing.
Seeking connection is a courageous act. In my practice with clients, I aim to honour the choice you’ve made to seek connection by striving to cultivate a therapeutic space that is kind, deeply caring, authentic, and responsive. Many of the individuals I have worked with have had life experiences that impacted their ability to feel safe, connected, compassionate, capable, confident, and regulated within themselves and the relationships and structures they exist in. I see the therapeutic process as a space where we can work together to pay attention to, understand and increase access to these attributes of wellbeing.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M4S
100+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in M4S who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Stress |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | SunLife |
| 78% | Manulife |
| 72% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in M4S see their clients
| 54% | In Person and Online | |
| 46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 19% | Male |