Therapists in M5R

Dai Kojima
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
Not accepting new clients
Why does being me feel so difficult sometimes? If you’re asking this question, it's perhaps because what used to help you cope with life is no longer working. But your suffering is not your fault. I will walk with you on your journey towards discovering and unburdening the parts, feelings & needs within that have been silenced for survival. I work predominantly with racialized, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ people experiencing anxiety, depression, self-criticism, emotional difficulties and other complex-PTSD symptoms. My goal as your therapist is to help you write a new self narrative that is more liveable, authentic, and empowering.
Why does being me feel so difficult sometimes? If you’re asking this question, it's perhaps because what used to help you cope with life is no longer working. But your suffering is not your fault. I will walk with you on your journey towards discovering and unburdening the parts, feelings & needs within that have been silenced for survival. I work predominantly with racialized, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ people experiencing anxiety, depression, self-criticism, emotional difficulties and other complex-PTSD symptoms. My goal as your therapist is to help you write a new self narrative that is more liveable, authentic, and empowering.

Dr. Niki Norouzian - Centre For Psychology And Emotional Health
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
Niki’s therapy style is warm, empathetic, and personalized to the unique needs of each individual or couple. She emphasizes safety and nonjudgement while challenging clients to gain insight into themselves and change patterns that interfere with their goals and values. She collaboratively works with clients on their goals, which can include processing painful emotions and experiences such as trauma or other difficult formative events. She strives to understand the nuances of each person’s experience with thoughtful consideration of intersecting issues of race, gender, sexuality, class, and power.
Niki’s therapy style is warm, empathetic, and personalized to the unique needs of each individual or couple. She emphasizes safety and nonjudgement while challenging clients to gain insight into themselves and change patterns that interfere with their goals and values. She collaboratively works with clients on their goals, which can include processing painful emotions and experiences such as trauma or other difficult formative events. She strives to understand the nuances of each person’s experience with thoughtful consideration of intersecting issues of race, gender, sexuality, class, and power.

Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, lack of confidence, loss of sense of self that affects your routines, relationships and ability to function in a health way? Do you feel hopeless, frustrated, stuck by your current environment, situationship, or others’ expectations and think that nothing will change? Do you ask yourself how you can create a better life for yourself? Now more than ever, people are struggling with relationships, grief, overwhelmed with their work/life balance and heading towards burnout in their minds and bodies. I believe that we can all find peace and balance with the right tools.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, challenging relationships, lack of confidence, loss of sense of self that affects your routines, relationships and ability to function in a health way? Do you feel hopeless, frustrated, stuck by your current environment, situationship, or others’ expectations and think that nothing will change? Do you ask yourself how you can create a better life for yourself? Now more than ever, people are struggling with relationships, grief, overwhelmed with their work/life balance and heading towards burnout in their minds and bodies. I believe that we can all find peace and balance with the right tools.

Emina Hendricks - Anxiety - Trauma
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, MEd, OCT, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
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?

Centre For Psychodynamic Insights
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, HBA, RP
Verified Verified
Online Only
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic based in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual psychotherapy clinic based in Toronto, Ontario, specializing in Psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach focuses on revealing, understanding, and resolving underlying emotions and root causes of symptoms through evidence-based interventions and a comprehensive treatment plan. With an in-depth collaborative discussion and analysis of unconscious thoughts and emotions from childhood until the present day, we can explore how they inform us today to help relieve symptoms and develop targeted strategies to foster change.

As an individual therapist practicing at the Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health, I adopt a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach that will encourage you to draw from the wisdom of your unique life experiences to make deep and lasting improvements in your overall well-being, relationship functioning, motivation, health, and resilience. I provide evidence-based treatments, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I am currently completing the final stages of my PhD in Clinical Psychology and Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology at York University.
As an individual therapist practicing at the Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health, I adopt a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach that will encourage you to draw from the wisdom of your unique life experiences to make deep and lasting improvements in your overall well-being, relationship functioning, motivation, health, and resilience. I provide evidence-based treatments, including Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. I am currently completing the final stages of my PhD in Clinical Psychology and Graduate Diploma in Health Psychology at York University.

Anuschka Naidoo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
Anuschka Naidoo is a Therapist and Founder at Anuna Therapy. She graduated with her Master’s in Counselling Psychology in 2012 and has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Anuschka is highly skilled and experienced in supporting people with stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, trauma and PTSD, loneliness and isolation, and burnout. She uses an integrative set of evidence-based techniques (ACT, CBT, EFT, Mindfulness-Based Approaches and Self-Compassion) to support clients to get perspective, feel connected, learn helpful tools, and take steps towards their psychotherapeutic goals.
Anuschka Naidoo is a Therapist and Founder at Anuna Therapy. She graduated with her Master’s in Counselling Psychology in 2012 and has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Anuschka is highly skilled and experienced in supporting people with stress and anxiety, low mood and depression, trauma and PTSD, loneliness and isolation, and burnout. She uses an integrative set of evidence-based techniques (ACT, CBT, EFT, Mindfulness-Based Approaches and Self-Compassion) to support clients to get perspective, feel connected, learn helpful tools, and take steps towards their psychotherapeutic goals.

Christina Rousseau
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
Not accepting new clients
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck—caught in cycles of shame or guilt, unsure of who they are or where they’re headed. You may feel disconnected, like you don’t quite fit in, or uncertain about how to move forward despite trying different approaches. Together, we can explore these feelings, opening the door to deeper awareness, self-acceptance, and meaningful change while learning to embrace the present. My client-centered approach emphasizes compassion, curiosity, and anti-oppressive practices. As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring a unique perspective and strive to respect diverse experiences and systemic privileges.
Many people come to therapy feeling stuck—caught in cycles of shame or guilt, unsure of who they are or where they’re headed. You may feel disconnected, like you don’t quite fit in, or uncertain about how to move forward despite trying different approaches. Together, we can explore these feelings, opening the door to deeper awareness, self-acceptance, and meaningful change while learning to embrace the present. My client-centered approach emphasizes compassion, curiosity, and anti-oppressive practices. As a neurodivergent therapist, I bring a unique perspective and strive to respect diverse experiences and systemic privileges.

I believe that human connection is transformative. My approach to change is collaborative and compassionate, based on mutual respect and honesty. Together we will identify patterns and themes, set treatment goals, and develop strategies to enhance your life. Conversations often lead back to themes of acceptance, resilience and self-compassion.
I believe that human connection is transformative. My approach to change is collaborative and compassionate, based on mutual respect and honesty. Together we will identify patterns and themes, set treatment goals, and develop strategies to enhance your life. Conversations often lead back to themes of acceptance, resilience and self-compassion.

How to find hope? If you are feeling STUCK, engaging in therapy can help you get MOVING again. Usually, you are someone on the MOVE, adapting to challenges, always ready for the next stage, with confidence and a SMILE! But this time it’s different. You may feel trapped. Pressing ahead and making desired change is hard. You may be struggling with finding yourself, a lack of meaning in your life, difficulty managing relationships, or processing emotions and unresolved trauma.
How to find hope? If you are feeling STUCK, engaging in therapy can help you get MOVING again. Usually, you are someone on the MOVE, adapting to challenges, always ready for the next stage, with confidence and a SMILE! But this time it’s different. You may feel trapped. Pressing ahead and making desired change is hard. You may be struggling with finding yourself, a lack of meaning in your life, difficulty managing relationships, or processing emotions and unresolved trauma.

UPDATED: Welcoming new clients. I often work with people in their 20s-40s navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and family issues. My clients tend to be looking for something beyond just coping skills - they want deeper change in their lives and are searching for meaningful insights & new perspectives, support to process emotions that are either overwhelming or difficult to access, and help to understand & navigate the role that past relationships or events play in their current challenges. If you’re struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, vigilance, people-pleasing and self-worth, we may be a great fit to work together!
UPDATED: Welcoming new clients. I often work with people in their 20s-40s navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and family issues. My clients tend to be looking for something beyond just coping skills - they want deeper change in their lives and are searching for meaningful insights & new perspectives, support to process emotions that are either overwhelming or difficult to access, and help to understand & navigate the role that past relationships or events play in their current challenges. If you’re struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, vigilance, people-pleasing and self-worth, we may be a great fit to work together!
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Merrill Barber
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
Registered social worker and psychotherapist. Specializing in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, behaviour or anger issues, attachment, couples conflict, grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem or conflict. When working with clients, my focus is to ensure that a safe, healthy and respectful space is provided to people of all ages, social backgrounds and cultural beliefs. I am committed to maintaining a practice that is anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ friendly and accessible.
Registered social worker and psychotherapist. Specializing in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, behaviour or anger issues, attachment, couples conflict, grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem or conflict. When working with clients, my focus is to ensure that a safe, healthy and respectful space is provided to people of all ages, social backgrounds and cultural beliefs. I am committed to maintaining a practice that is anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ friendly and accessible.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by sexual concerns, you're in the right place. I specialize in the treatment of sexual problems, including anxiety during sex, body dissatisfaction, low desire, infidelity, compulsive sexual behaviour/hypersexuality, and LGBTQ+ health.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by sexual concerns, you're in the right place. I specialize in the treatment of sexual problems, including anxiety during sex, body dissatisfaction, low desire, infidelity, compulsive sexual behaviour/hypersexuality, and LGBTQ+ health.

I see people with a wide range of mental health related concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, emotion dysregulation, behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidality, somatization, and issues related to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, neurodivergence, and disability. I practice from an integrative approach, blending dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). As a certified yoga teacher, I incorporate mindfulness and somatic approaches. I tailor my approaches to meet your unique needs.
I see people with a wide range of mental health related concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, emotion dysregulation, behavioural challenges, self-harm, suicidality, somatization, and issues related to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, neurodivergence, and disability. I practice from an integrative approach, blending dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and emotion-focused therapy (EFT). As a certified yoga teacher, I incorporate mindfulness and somatic approaches. I tailor my approaches to meet your unique needs.

Kiarmin Lari
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work from a warm and strength-based approach to get to know you and explore what works best for you. I primarily work with adults and young adults with issues related to relationships, queer, trans and 2SLGBQ experiences, immigration and adjustment, and disordered eating and body image. I am a queer Middle Eastern/Iranian immigrant, I can provide psychotherapy in English and Farsi, and I welcome working with you to integrate your spirituality into your care should you want this.
I work from a warm and strength-based approach to get to know you and explore what works best for you. I primarily work with adults and young adults with issues related to relationships, queer, trans and 2SLGBQ experiences, immigration and adjustment, and disordered eating and body image. I am a queer Middle Eastern/Iranian immigrant, I can provide psychotherapy in English and Farsi, and I welcome working with you to integrate your spirituality into your care should you want this.

With over nine years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in assisting individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism, emotional pain, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, complex family dynamics, and challenging past experiences. I provide support to individuals, couples, and families facing issues such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, and performance challenges.
With over nine years of experience as a therapist, I specialize in assisting individuals with ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism, emotional pain, PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, complex family dynamics, and challenging past experiences. I provide support to individuals, couples, and families facing issues such as relationship difficulties, life transitions, and performance challenges.

I offer individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. My therapeutic stance is one of respect and active engagement. I like to explore resiliency, knowledge, aspirations and resources so you and I can have conversations that highlight what is going well while gently redirecting thinking and behavioural patterns that may be interfering with your capacity to feel connected to yourself and others. Whether this is solo or partnered endeavour, you will be able to gain clarity of your personal needs, develop self-compassion and acceptance, and uncover new bonding possibilities, and ways to maintain emotional connections.
I offer individual, couple, and family psychotherapy. My therapeutic stance is one of respect and active engagement. I like to explore resiliency, knowledge, aspirations and resources so you and I can have conversations that highlight what is going well while gently redirecting thinking and behavioural patterns that may be interfering with your capacity to feel connected to yourself and others. Whether this is solo or partnered endeavour, you will be able to gain clarity of your personal needs, develop self-compassion and acceptance, and uncover new bonding possibilities, and ways to maintain emotional connections.

I connect compassionately & deeply with people from a wide variety of cultures, religious backgrounds, and occupations. My clients report feeling safe to share their thoughts, experiences, however traumatic, and to express and transform intense emotions. I assist people to be their own authority by observing the conditioning that led to emotional suffering, relationship difficulties, self doubt and other challenges. Couples become allies in healing, personal growth, parenting lovingly, and advancing their careers and/or creative expression. My clients are interested in living joyfully and dissolving barriers to optimal living.
I connect compassionately & deeply with people from a wide variety of cultures, religious backgrounds, and occupations. My clients report feeling safe to share their thoughts, experiences, however traumatic, and to express and transform intense emotions. I assist people to be their own authority by observing the conditioning that led to emotional suffering, relationship difficulties, self doubt and other challenges. Couples become allies in healing, personal growth, parenting lovingly, and advancing their careers and/or creative expression. My clients are interested in living joyfully and dissolving barriers to optimal living.

Life can feel hard some times and I know reaching out for support is an act of self compassion. Welcome. Working with client's interests/comfort I interweave neurobiology, body based (somatic) interventions and expressive arts therapy, as well as ‘talk therapy’. These are engaged through a resilience and trauma informed lens. No creative/ artistic experience necessary, only your curiosity. I both have life and clinical experience with ADHD and learning differences and work with clients who live with ADHD. Particularly late treatment or late diagnosis, and especially where it overlaps with relationships, career and parenting.
Life can feel hard some times and I know reaching out for support is an act of self compassion. Welcome. Working with client's interests/comfort I interweave neurobiology, body based (somatic) interventions and expressive arts therapy, as well as ‘talk therapy’. These are engaged through a resilience and trauma informed lens. No creative/ artistic experience necessary, only your curiosity. I both have life and clinical experience with ADHD and learning differences and work with clients who live with ADHD. Particularly late treatment or late diagnosis, and especially where it overlaps with relationships, career and parenting.

How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. You enjoy being in CONTROL, confident in your decisions, and CLEAR about where you are headed. However, at times you feel overwhelmed and uncertain. It is important to talk about your feelings, work through fears, and gain understanding and clarity. No one knows you better than YOU. It is my privilege to work with you and your process of self-discovery.
How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. You enjoy being in CONTROL, confident in your decisions, and CLEAR about where you are headed. However, at times you feel overwhelmed and uncertain. It is important to talk about your feelings, work through fears, and gain understanding and clarity. No one knows you better than YOU. It is my privilege to work with you and your process of self-discovery.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M5R
500+
Average cost per session
$175
Counsellors in M5R who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
87% | Relationship Issues |
87% | Self Esteem |
83% | Stress |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Grief |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
77% | Green Shield Canada |
75% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
67% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in M5R see their clients
58% | In Person and Online | |
42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in M5R?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.