Therapists in M4S
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.
I recognize that sometimes what we truly need is the space to express ourselves, our emotions and our fears, but this can be both scary and vulnerable. My aim is to create a safe and secure space where we can openly confront fears together and then learn new ways to overcome them. I have an extensive experience with anxiety and depression, bereavement and stress management and specialize with self-esteem work, life transitions and lack of motivation. I have worked in and am comfortable with both short and long-term counselling in both private work and within a group setting.
I recognize that sometimes what we truly need is the space to express ourselves, our emotions and our fears, but this can be both scary and vulnerable. My aim is to create a safe and secure space where we can openly confront fears together and then learn new ways to overcome them. I have an extensive experience with anxiety and depression, bereavement and stress management and specialize with self-esteem work, life transitions and lack of motivation. I have worked in and am comfortable with both short and long-term counselling in both private work and within a group setting.
I help adults in their 20s-30s who want to feel happy again but are feeling stuck, lost, numb, or overwhelmed with life. My clients tell me that the pressure to choose the right degree, career, friends, or partner leads them to spiral into depression, anxiety, and other difficult feelings. They feel alone and misunderstood. They want to smile and feel like themself again, but don’t know how.
I help adults in their 20s-30s who want to feel happy again but are feeling stuck, lost, numb, or overwhelmed with life. My clients tell me that the pressure to choose the right degree, career, friends, or partner leads them to spiral into depression, anxiety, and other difficult feelings. They feel alone and misunderstood. They want to smile and feel like themself again, but don’t know how.
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.
When life feels heavy and you’re searching for clarity, you don’t have to face it alone. Stress, grief, and burnout can leave you feeling lost and disconnected. You may be struggling to make sense of a painful loss, a major life change, or the relentless pace of daily demands. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges, find meaning, and build resilience. Together, we’ll explore strategies that empower you to cope, heal, and rediscover hope—even when the path forward feels unclear.
When life feels heavy and you’re searching for clarity, you don’t have to face it alone. Stress, grief, and burnout can leave you feeling lost and disconnected. You may be struggling to make sense of a painful loss, a major life change, or the relentless pace of daily demands. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges, find meaning, and build resilience. Together, we’ll explore strategies that empower you to cope, heal, and rediscover hope—even when the path forward feels unclear.
"Manifest the change you seek". People tend to seek therapy when they want to make a change in their lives or way of being and need a little help or guidance making that change. I have several years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to adult clients using evidence-based approaches. More specifically, I provide Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Chronic Insomnia.
"Manifest the change you seek". People tend to seek therapy when they want to make a change in their lives or way of being and need a little help or guidance making that change. I have several years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to adult clients using evidence-based approaches. More specifically, I provide Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Chronic Insomnia.
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.
I am now accepting clients for virtual sessions. I provide psychotherapy to young adults and adults navigating life’s complexities such as trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety. I also specialize in helping individuals with ADHD. My approach is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs by integrating various therapeutic techniques to best support your personal growth and well-being. Whether you are dealing with a recent loss, past trauma, or ongoing stress and anxiety, I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathy, understanding, and professional guidance.
I am now accepting clients for virtual sessions. I provide psychotherapy to young adults and adults navigating life’s complexities such as trauma, grief, depression, and anxiety. I also specialize in helping individuals with ADHD. My approach is collaborative and tailored to meet your unique needs by integrating various therapeutic techniques to best support your personal growth and well-being. Whether you are dealing with a recent loss, past trauma, or ongoing stress and anxiety, I am here to walk alongside you, offering empathy, understanding, and professional guidance.
Mel offers tailored therapy for youth and adults tackling anxiety, ADHD, and relationship struggles. She passionately believes that overwhelming feelings should not restrict anyone from living a fulfilling life. Mel will be your ally, highlighting your inherent strengths, teaching you to set healthier boundaries, and enhancing your confidence. If you're having a hard time with personal, family, or friend relationships, Mel is here to help. She has the skills to assist you in making your relationships stronger and in building new positive connections with others.
Mel offers tailored therapy for youth and adults tackling anxiety, ADHD, and relationship struggles. She passionately believes that overwhelming feelings should not restrict anyone from living a fulfilling life. Mel will be your ally, highlighting your inherent strengths, teaching you to set healthier boundaries, and enhancing your confidence. If you're having a hard time with personal, family, or friend relationships, Mel is here to help. She has the skills to assist you in making your relationships stronger and in building new positive connections 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.
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.
My name is Gauhar Shariff, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I have over 13 years of experience helping individuals and couples overcome life’s challenges. Each individual coming to therapy is unique and has their own set of issues, needs and goals. My aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can freely express themselves , share concerns and work towards self-discovery, growth and their goals. I provide a non-judgmental space where one can explore thoughts and feelings, gain insight into behaviors and develop new strategies for coping and growing.
My name is Gauhar Shariff, and I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I have over 13 years of experience helping individuals and couples overcome life’s challenges. Each individual coming to therapy is unique and has their own set of issues, needs and goals. My aim is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can freely express themselves , share concerns and work towards self-discovery, growth and their goals. I provide a non-judgmental space where one can explore thoughts and feelings, gain insight into behaviors and develop new strategies for coping and growing.
You may be doing your best to hold everything together but quietly feel stretched thin. You might be coping with financial or family stress, anxiety, or major life changes. You’re not looking for quick fixes - you want understanding, balance, and long-term stability. Together, we’ll build structure and practical tools to manage difficult emotions, regain confidence, and create a life that feels steady, intentional, and sustainable.
You may be doing your best to hold everything together but quietly feel stretched thin. You might be coping with financial or family stress, anxiety, or major life changes. You’re not looking for quick fixes - you want understanding, balance, and long-term stability. Together, we’ll build structure and practical tools to manage difficult emotions, regain confidence, and create a life that feels steady, intentional, and sustainable.
When problems take over our lives and relationships, a wide range of concerns may be present. We seek understanding, solution and relief from the grip that the problems have on us - problems. I provide counselling services to address your relational, emotional and behavioural issues from depression, anxiety, anger, and grief to parenting, relationships with children, spouses, pre-marital, common-laws, blended families, and beyond. Our collaborative conversations will support you in gaining new understanding, exploring alternative solutions, and get relief from the grip of problems.
When problems take over our lives and relationships, a wide range of concerns may be present. We seek understanding, solution and relief from the grip that the problems have on us - problems. I provide counselling services to address your relational, emotional and behavioural issues from depression, anxiety, anger, and grief to parenting, relationships with children, spouses, pre-marital, common-laws, blended families, and beyond. Our collaborative conversations will support you in gaining new understanding, exploring alternative solutions, and get relief from the grip of problems.
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.
Have you been trying so hard to hold it together? Yet, anxiety, overthinking, or relationship stress are exhausting you. I offer space to slow down, to feel seen, and understand how past experiences shape your reactions today. Together we’ll explore emotions like grief, anger, and fear that appear when least expected making room for healing, growth, and reconnection to who you are. This process helps release self-criticism, build emotional balance, and restore a sense of inner safety and belonging. Rooted in cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care, our work encourages curiosity, compassion, and lasting change.
Have you been trying so hard to hold it together? Yet, anxiety, overthinking, or relationship stress are exhausting you. I offer space to slow down, to feel seen, and understand how past experiences shape your reactions today. Together we’ll explore emotions like grief, anger, and fear that appear when least expected making room for healing, growth, and reconnection to who you are. This process helps release self-criticism, build emotional balance, and restore a sense of inner safety and belonging. Rooted in cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care, our work encourages curiosity, compassion, and lasting change.
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.
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.
Accepting NEW clients! Do you feel like your anxious thoughts are always spiralling and life has become too overwhelming? Are you tired of always feeling on edge? Or maybe you've lost the joy in life and feel like you are just going through the motions. Perhaps you've been through a traumatic experience that you would like to heal from. Whether it is anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, ADHD or more, I am here to help. I understand how these issues can deeply impact your daily life, relationships and overall sense wellbeing. I want to help you feel less stressed, less depressed and more in charge of your own life.
Accepting NEW clients! Do you feel like your anxious thoughts are always spiralling and life has become too overwhelming? Are you tired of always feeling on edge? Or maybe you've lost the joy in life and feel like you are just going through the motions. Perhaps you've been through a traumatic experience that you would like to heal from. Whether it is anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, ADHD or more, I am here to help. I understand how these issues can deeply impact your daily life, relationships and overall sense wellbeing. I want to help you feel less stressed, less depressed and more in charge of your own life.
Nicole Prisciak | Trauma, Self-Esteem & Anxiety
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR
8 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting NEW Clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or unsure how to move forward? Maybe you’re struggling with self-esteem, self-doubt, or carrying trauma that still feels heavy. You might not have the words yet, but you know you want things to feel different. My approach is warm, collaborative, and centred on helping you feel safe, seen, and supported as we work together toward healing and self-trust. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing you down and work toward healing, clarity, and a stronger connection to yourself.
Accepting NEW Clients! Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burnt out, or unsure how to move forward? Maybe you’re struggling with self-esteem, self-doubt, or carrying trauma that still feels heavy. You might not have the words yet, but you know you want things to feel different. My approach is warm, collaborative, and centred on helping you feel safe, seen, and supported as we work together toward healing and self-trust. Together, we’ll explore what’s been weighing you down and work toward healing, clarity, and a stronger connection to yourself.
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.
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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 |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 79% | Stress |
| 74% | 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 |