Therapists in M5J
I am a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) and the owner and founder of Candor Psychology & Psychotherapy. Myself and my associates see clients for a wide variety of concerns such as, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, assertiveness, low motivation, family-of-origin concerns, histories of trauma, relationship difficulties and sexual difficulties.
I am a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) and the owner and founder of Candor Psychology & Psychotherapy. Myself and my associates see clients for a wide variety of concerns such as, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, assertiveness, low motivation, family-of-origin concerns, histories of trauma, relationship difficulties and sexual difficulties.
Leila Morrison
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5J
Waitlist for new clients
Relationships should enrich your life—they should bring you more joy, depth, and safety than you’d experience without them. In my work, I know what’s at stake—I know about the comfort and vitality that secure relationships can bring us, and I know too about the fear and loneliness that we can fall into when by nature, we’ve stopped paying attention. These lows can leave us remembering our early days and wondering where we’ve gone wrong, or whether we’ve ever been right for each other from the start. I know the intense pain of losing hope.
Relationships should enrich your life—they should bring you more joy, depth, and safety than you’d experience without them. In my work, I know what’s at stake—I know about the comfort and vitality that secure relationships can bring us, and I know too about the fear and loneliness that we can fall into when by nature, we’ve stopped paying attention. These lows can leave us remembering our early days and wondering where we’ve gone wrong, or whether we’ve ever been right for each other from the start. I know the intense pain of losing hope.
Angela Prosser
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5J (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a skilled and compassionate therapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, working both privately and in a hospital setting. I am a therapist who believes in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and I strive to create the most comfortable space for you to express your feelings without fear or judgement. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their goals, increase self-awareness, build coping skills, and most importantly make meaningful change in their lives. I offer therapy for many issues including: anxiety, panic attacks, trauma/PTSD, low self-esteem, depression, and loneliness.
I am a skilled and compassionate therapist with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, working both privately and in a hospital setting. I am a therapist who believes in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and I strive to create the most comfortable space for you to express your feelings without fear or judgement. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their goals, increase self-awareness, build coping skills, and most importantly make meaningful change in their lives. I offer therapy for many issues including: anxiety, panic attacks, trauma/PTSD, low self-esteem, depression, and loneliness.
Are you trying to get back with your girlfriend? Did you do something that got you dumped, and you don't know why you did it? Did you do everything for her and got nothing back? Or are you in a relationship and can't decide whether to leave or not. What happened to my sexual desire? Is she hot enough? Am I happy where I am now? I'm young, and I want to have more sex. Do I watch too much porn? What should I do? Are you also lost in life? You want to have a meaningful career, doing the things you love, but why can't I get out off the couch?
Are you trying to get back with your girlfriend? Did you do something that got you dumped, and you don't know why you did it? Did you do everything for her and got nothing back? Or are you in a relationship and can't decide whether to leave or not. What happened to my sexual desire? Is she hot enough? Am I happy where I am now? I'm young, and I want to have more sex. Do I watch too much porn? What should I do? Are you also lost in life? You want to have a meaningful career, doing the things you love, but why can't I get out off the couch?
Are you struggling to cope with various stressors: transitions, competing demands, and relational challenges? Are you avoiding things due to stress, anxiety, and low mood? Are you feeling stuck in unwanted emotions? Do you have a sense that these difficulties are related to habitual patterns in how you relate and respond to difficulties? We’ve all developed ways of being in the world and in relationships that may have protected us at some point, however, often get in our way. This could include holding yourself to impossibly high standards, struggling to set boundaries, or difficulty connecting with your emotions and needs.
Are you struggling to cope with various stressors: transitions, competing demands, and relational challenges? Are you avoiding things due to stress, anxiety, and low mood? Are you feeling stuck in unwanted emotions? Do you have a sense that these difficulties are related to habitual patterns in how you relate and respond to difficulties? We’ve all developed ways of being in the world and in relationships that may have protected us at some point, however, often get in our way. This could include holding yourself to impossibly high standards, struggling to set boundaries, or difficulty connecting with your emotions and needs.
I offer in person therapy at Fusion Chiropractic, 847 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, and also online therapy. Like many others, you may be contemplating psychotherapy because you feel stuck and unsure of how or what to change. For example: your job or career is not fulfilling or meaningful; your relationship is not what it used to be or what you want it to be; you have children and are unable to find time for yourself or your partner; you feel stuck financially, worrying constantly about income or debt. This list is not exhaustive and may not have captured the way you feel. Thus, my approach begins with understanding how you feel stuck.
I offer in person therapy at Fusion Chiropractic, 847 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, and also online therapy. Like many others, you may be contemplating psychotherapy because you feel stuck and unsure of how or what to change. For example: your job or career is not fulfilling or meaningful; your relationship is not what it used to be or what you want it to be; you have children and are unable to find time for yourself or your partner; you feel stuck financially, worrying constantly about income or debt. This list is not exhaustive and may not have captured the way you feel. Thus, my approach begins with understanding how you feel stuck.
Are you experiencing a lot of burnout? Are you tired and often feeling the effects of tiredness on your body? It feels difficult to have the energy to get through the day. You are so focused on work - you put in long hours, you are getting promoted but you’re wondering whether you even have the energy to show up for all this. For a relationship or all of the other things in life outside of work. You’ve done all of the right things to get ahead but you can feel that something feels missing. Even though you are burned out, you know that stopping work feels difficult. You know you need to prioritize your health and relationships.
Are you experiencing a lot of burnout? Are you tired and often feeling the effects of tiredness on your body? It feels difficult to have the energy to get through the day. You are so focused on work - you put in long hours, you are getting promoted but you’re wondering whether you even have the energy to show up for all this. For a relationship or all of the other things in life outside of work. You’ve done all of the right things to get ahead but you can feel that something feels missing. Even though you are burned out, you know that stopping work feels difficult. You know you need to prioritize your health and relationships.
Dr. Burgess is a Registered Clinical Psychologist who has extensive experience in providing treatment for individuals with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating), body image concerns, emotional dysregulation, and perfectionism. Her primary treatment approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Burgess incorporates strategies from mindfulness and self-compassion into her approach and also has intensive training in Radically-Open DBT for treatment of over-control.
Dr. Burgess is a Registered Clinical Psychologist who has extensive experience in providing treatment for individuals with a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating), body image concerns, emotional dysregulation, and perfectionism. Her primary treatment approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Dr. Burgess incorporates strategies from mindfulness and self-compassion into her approach and also has intensive training in Radically-Open DBT for treatment of over-control.
Taking the first step to begin therapy can be difficult. I'm here to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore the factors that have shaped your present circumstance. By deepening your understanding with self-compassion, we can help you connect to your inner strengths and wisdom, and empower you to change habits of thinking and behaving that are no longer serving you. Whether you are struggling with low mood, negative thinking, difficulties managing stress or anxiety, feeling unsatisfied in your relationships or work, or feeling generally unfulfilled or stuck in your life, therapy can help.
Taking the first step to begin therapy can be difficult. I'm here to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space where we can explore the factors that have shaped your present circumstance. By deepening your understanding with self-compassion, we can help you connect to your inner strengths and wisdom, and empower you to change habits of thinking and behaving that are no longer serving you. Whether you are struggling with low mood, negative thinking, difficulties managing stress or anxiety, feeling unsatisfied in your relationships or work, or feeling generally unfulfilled or stuck in your life, therapy can help.
Vanessa Torrance
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5J (Online Only)
I support adults who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and stress related to career, education, family and health. I also help those navigating challenging dynamics within their families of origin, as well as those coming to terms with difficult childhoods. (Additional specialties are listed below).
I support adults who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and stress related to career, education, family and health. I also help those navigating challenging dynamics within their families of origin, as well as those coming to terms with difficult childhoods. (Additional specialties are listed below).
Do you feel or have been told that you are “too dramatic”, “too sensitive”, “too hard on yourself”, “care too much about other people” or “need to get over your trauma.” Do you notice physiological responses to everyday occurrences and do not know why or have tried many different things to get rid of! I believe all these things that you may of been told are unique qualities and amazing strengths that helped you survive hard experiences. I offer an inviting space, where we can help find your inner resources to help manage and lessen whatever you feel is getting in the way of being present and live a life that you imagined.
Do you feel or have been told that you are “too dramatic”, “too sensitive”, “too hard on yourself”, “care too much about other people” or “need to get over your trauma.” Do you notice physiological responses to everyday occurrences and do not know why or have tried many different things to get rid of! I believe all these things that you may of been told are unique qualities and amazing strengths that helped you survive hard experiences. I offer an inviting space, where we can help find your inner resources to help manage and lessen whatever you feel is getting in the way of being present and live a life that you imagined.
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5J
Accepting new clients! If you're a woman dealing with anxiety, I'm here to help. As someone who has been to therapy myself, I know how important it is to have someone you can talk to and trust with your daily worries and challenges. No matter what you're going through, whether it's a lot of things at once or something really big that's got you feeling swamped, I'm here to support you. We can team up to change these tough times into opportunities for growth, moving you towards a life filled with peace and strength.
Accepting new clients! If you're a woman dealing with anxiety, I'm here to help. As someone who has been to therapy myself, I know how important it is to have someone you can talk to and trust with your daily worries and challenges. No matter what you're going through, whether it's a lot of things at once or something really big that's got you feeling swamped, I'm here to support you. We can team up to change these tough times into opportunities for growth, moving you towards a life filled with peace and strength.
If you've been sexually abused (rape, childhood sexual abuse, sextortion) it's likely you noticed changes in how you think, feel and act. Maybe you believe that you deserve what happened or that you should have done something to stop it. You may see the world as a dangerous place and struggle to trust. Perhaps you feel on edge, hypervigilant and out of control of your emotions - or maybe you don't feel them at all. You can't sleep, relationships are difficult, you feel haunted by your memories, sex and intimacy aren't as they used to be, and it feels like nothing you've tried works. This is trauma.
If you've been sexually abused (rape, childhood sexual abuse, sextortion) it's likely you noticed changes in how you think, feel and act. Maybe you believe that you deserve what happened or that you should have done something to stop it. You may see the world as a dangerous place and struggle to trust. Perhaps you feel on edge, hypervigilant and out of control of your emotions - or maybe you don't feel them at all. You can't sleep, relationships are difficult, you feel haunted by your memories, sex and intimacy aren't as they used to be, and it feels like nothing you've tried works. This is trauma.
Life is full of demands and responsibilities that can feel overwhelming. Emotions and self-defeating thoughts can interfere with you feeling and performing at your best. You want something to change but untangling these patterns seems too difficult. When you learn to harness your emotions and thoughts they can begin to work with you and not against you, allowing you to take ownership of your life. I believe this resilience is a skill we all have the capacity to acquire. My goal is to make mental health therapy practical and effective, so you can live a happier and more productive life.
Life is full of demands and responsibilities that can feel overwhelming. Emotions and self-defeating thoughts can interfere with you feeling and performing at your best. You want something to change but untangling these patterns seems too difficult. When you learn to harness your emotions and thoughts they can begin to work with you and not against you, allowing you to take ownership of your life. I believe this resilience is a skill we all have the capacity to acquire. My goal is to make mental health therapy practical and effective, so you can live a happier and more productive life.
My ideal client is someone who has experienced the depth of life's challenges, perhaps grappling with Trauma, PTSD, Grief, or Relationship Issues. They could be facing anxieties, behavioral concerns, or family conflicts stemming from diverse issues. These challenges have shaped them, but they haven’t defined them. Their goal? To find clarity, healing, and empowerment. They seek a therapeutic space that is both culturally sensitive and technically adept. They want to be seen, heard, and understood. They yearn for resilience, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose.
My ideal client is someone who has experienced the depth of life's challenges, perhaps grappling with Trauma, PTSD, Grief, or Relationship Issues. They could be facing anxieties, behavioral concerns, or family conflicts stemming from diverse issues. These challenges have shaped them, but they haven’t defined them. Their goal? To find clarity, healing, and empowerment. They seek a therapeutic space that is both culturally sensitive and technically adept. They want to be seen, heard, and understood. They yearn for resilience, growth, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Accepting NEW Patients - Mind racing? Doom scrolling? Difficulty focusing? Daydreaming? Driven by a motor? Are you curious about ADHD but aren't sure how to seek out a diagnosis? Are you tired of being on a waitlist through your doctor, and you're ready to start the assessment process now? Are you tired of always feeling like it's not "just" anxiety or "just" depression or "just" the other thing that health providers have labelled you with? Have you found other assessment processes seem overwhelming, time consuming, or costly? We get it - as lived experience practitioners, we know that not all care is neuroinclusive.
Accepting NEW Patients - Mind racing? Doom scrolling? Difficulty focusing? Daydreaming? Driven by a motor? Are you curious about ADHD but aren't sure how to seek out a diagnosis? Are you tired of being on a waitlist through your doctor, and you're ready to start the assessment process now? Are you tired of always feeling like it's not "just" anxiety or "just" depression or "just" the other thing that health providers have labelled you with? Have you found other assessment processes seem overwhelming, time consuming, or costly? We get it - as lived experience practitioners, we know that not all care is neuroinclusive.
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
Emina Hendricks - Anxiety - Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, MEd, OCT, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5J (Online Only)
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced adversity or trauma in your life? Are you looking to understand the root of current triggers and respond in a manner that is in line with your values and authentic self? Are you ready to get past your past and move in a desired direction?
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced adversity or trauma in your life? Are you looking to understand the root of current triggers and respond in a manner that is in line with your values and authentic self? Are you ready to get past your past and move in a desired direction?
By leveraging an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy and life coaching, I guide you toward taking transformational steps toward a positive, healthful, balanced, and fulfilling life. My approach combines psychodynamic, narrative, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural therapy. I specialize in 'depth therapy' or 'depth work,' an insightful practice aimed at uncovering and addressing the root cause of emotional distress and fostering the development of a strong core identity. Reflect deeply on yourself in a respectful, safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
By leveraging an action-oriented approach to psychotherapy and life coaching, I guide you toward taking transformational steps toward a positive, healthful, balanced, and fulfilling life. My approach combines psychodynamic, narrative, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural therapy. I specialize in 'depth therapy' or 'depth work,' an insightful practice aimed at uncovering and addressing the root cause of emotional distress and fostering the development of a strong core identity. Reflect deeply on yourself in a respectful, safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Life Transitions and Grief - Rachel Ginsberg
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCTP-II, CSTIP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5J
Big life changes make you question what you thought you knew about yourself and others. Unfair changes that you didn't ask for are especially hard to accept. Negative emotions, self-doubt, and second-guessing can keep you feeling stuck when big shifts happen, but you’re not alone. I’m passionate about helping people face life changes with confidence and self-compassion. The thought of building a new life for yourself can be scary but I’ll help you go from feeling lost and stuck to feeling empowered, confident, and hopeful. I’m easy to talk to and offer a safe and non-judgmental space to express yourself and also have some laughs.
Big life changes make you question what you thought you knew about yourself and others. Unfair changes that you didn't ask for are especially hard to accept. Negative emotions, self-doubt, and second-guessing can keep you feeling stuck when big shifts happen, but you’re not alone. I’m passionate about helping people face life changes with confidence and self-compassion. The thought of building a new life for yourself can be scary but I’ll help you go from feeling lost and stuck to feeling empowered, confident, and hopeful. I’m easy to talk to and offer a safe and non-judgmental space to express yourself and also have some laughs.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M5J
80+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in M5J who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Depression |
| 88% | Relationship Issues |
| 85% | Self Esteem |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 73% | Stress |
| 70% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 67% | Green Shield Canada |
| 67% | SunLife |
| 67% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in M5J see their clients
| 55% | In Person and Online | |
| 45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |