Therapists in M5R
Does it feel like something has stopped working in your life or your relationship, and you're no longer able to manage the way you used to? Are you feeling angrier, sadder, or more irritable than you used to? Or perhaps you are dealing with a difficult life event/transition and feeling like you're going it alone? I can help. I can be right there with you (and your partner, for couples work), and together we will explore what's moving in you.
Does it feel like something has stopped working in your life or your relationship, and you're no longer able to manage the way you used to? Are you feeling angrier, sadder, or more irritable than you used to? Or perhaps you are dealing with a difficult life event/transition and feeling like you're going it alone? I can help. I can be right there with you (and your partner, for couples work), and together we will explore what's moving in you.
As a former teacher and current member of the Ontario College of Teachers, I understand the deep care and responsibility that educators bring to their work — and how emotionally exhausting that can become.
Teaching today often means managing too much — larger class sizes, fewer supports, emotionally struggling students, and pressure that never ends. Many of the teachers I work with describe feeling drained, anxious, or simply disconnected from the sense of purpose that once brought them into education.
Therapy can offer a space to pause, process, and reconnect with what matters most — your own wellbeing. You can’t pour from empty.
As a former teacher and current member of the Ontario College of Teachers, I understand the deep care and responsibility that educators bring to their work — and how emotionally exhausting that can become.
Teaching today often means managing too much — larger class sizes, fewer supports, emotionally struggling students, and pressure that never ends. Many of the teachers I work with describe feeling drained, anxious, or simply disconnected from the sense of purpose that once brought them into education.
Therapy can offer a space to pause, process, and reconnect with what matters most — your own wellbeing. You can’t pour from empty.
We all have a story to tell that is uniquely ours. These stories can include our positive experiences but also times when we're faced with challenges that can make us feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unmotivated. As a therapist, I'm committed to providing you with a non-judgmental and safe space to tell your story. Whether you're facing a life transition, the effects of trauma, or challenges in your relationships—I want to help you to discover your strengths, embrace self-compassion, and take manageable steps towards your goals. I work holistically and collaboratively to tailor to the specific needs, values, and goals of each client.
We all have a story to tell that is uniquely ours. These stories can include our positive experiences but also times when we're faced with challenges that can make us feel stressed, overwhelmed, and unmotivated. As a therapist, I'm committed to providing you with a non-judgmental and safe space to tell your story. Whether you're facing a life transition, the effects of trauma, or challenges in your relationships—I want to help you to discover your strengths, embrace self-compassion, and take manageable steps towards your goals. I work holistically and collaboratively to tailor to the specific needs, values, and goals of each client.
I am a licensed psychologist with dual registration as a Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist and a Family Psychologist. I provide psychotherapy for toddlers (ages 2-5), play therapy for children (ages 6-11), talk therapy for preteens and teens (ages 12-18), and family therapy. Additionally, I offer comprehensive assessments for children and adolescents, including psychoeducational, ADHD, and diagnostic/social-emotional evaluations. These cover learning disorders, giftedness, mental health disorders, developmental concerns and assessments for post-secondary education planning.
I am a licensed psychologist with dual registration as a Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychologist and a Family Psychologist. I provide psychotherapy for toddlers (ages 2-5), play therapy for children (ages 6-11), talk therapy for preteens and teens (ages 12-18), and family therapy. Additionally, I offer comprehensive assessments for children and adolescents, including psychoeducational, ADHD, and diagnostic/social-emotional evaluations. These cover learning disorders, giftedness, mental health disorders, developmental concerns and assessments for post-secondary education planning.
My practice supports individuals navigating trauma, perfectionism, shame, big feelings, and relationship distress. I work particularly well with high achievers and people pleasers who are tired of the mental noise and ready to dive deep to find acceptance within themselves and authenticity in their relationships. I understand "symptoms" as unconscious adaptations to difficult past experiences, meant to keep us safe and keep us going. Our bodies and minds are brilliant in this way, and, sometimes our implicit protective patterns can keep us cut off from the tenderness of our true selves. Let's reconnect together.
My practice supports individuals navigating trauma, perfectionism, shame, big feelings, and relationship distress. I work particularly well with high achievers and people pleasers who are tired of the mental noise and ready to dive deep to find acceptance within themselves and authenticity in their relationships. I understand "symptoms" as unconscious adaptations to difficult past experiences, meant to keep us safe and keep us going. Our bodies and minds are brilliant in this way, and, sometimes our implicit protective patterns can keep us cut off from the tenderness of our true selves. Let's reconnect together.
I’ve been helping adults with eating disorders, anxiety, binge eating, perfectionism and self-esteem issues for over twenty years, and in a variety of settings. These and similar challenges can affect your health, happiness, relationships and overall quality of life- and can leave you feeling unsure if change is even possible. It is! I offer a warm, client-centred approach combined with individualized, evidence-based tools and strategies. Together we will address the difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviours keeping you stuck, focus on your goals, and build your confidence to continue your growth after therapy ends.
I’ve been helping adults with eating disorders, anxiety, binge eating, perfectionism and self-esteem issues for over twenty years, and in a variety of settings. These and similar challenges can affect your health, happiness, relationships and overall quality of life- and can leave you feeling unsure if change is even possible. It is! I offer a warm, client-centred approach combined with individualized, evidence-based tools and strategies. Together we will address the difficult thoughts, emotions, and behaviours keeping you stuck, focus on your goals, and build your confidence to continue your growth after therapy ends.
I’m the founder of Avalon Psychology, a psychodynamic therapy practice at Yonge & Bloor in downtown Toronto. I provide exclusively long-term, depth-focused psychodynamic therapy, and so do the clinicians on my team. Since 2012, I’ve supported adults, adolescents, children, and families through careful, relational work.
Avalon welcomes clients from all walks of life and is affirming of neurodivergence, gender diversity, sexual orientation, abilities, cultures, and relationship structures. We’ll work toward your own, authentic definition of success.
I’m the founder of Avalon Psychology, a psychodynamic therapy practice at Yonge & Bloor in downtown Toronto. I provide exclusively long-term, depth-focused psychodynamic therapy, and so do the clinicians on my team. Since 2012, I’ve supported adults, adolescents, children, and families through careful, relational work.
Avalon welcomes clients from all walks of life and is affirming of neurodivergence, gender diversity, sexual orientation, abilities, cultures, and relationship structures. We’ll work toward your own, authentic definition of success.
Ontario Therapy Group (In-person + Direct Billing)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’re capable and caring, but lately life feels heavier than it should. Maybe communication at home is tense, you’re stuck in worry or burnout, or your teen is shutting down. You want practical strategies that work in real life—not lectures. You’re looking for a therapist who understands culture, family dynamics, and the pressures of Toronto life, and who can guide you with structure, warmth, and evidence-based tools so you can feel calmer, closer, and back in control of your days.
You’re capable and caring, but lately life feels heavier than it should. Maybe communication at home is tense, you’re stuck in worry or burnout, or your teen is shutting down. You want practical strategies that work in real life—not lectures. You’re looking for a therapist who understands culture, family dynamics, and the pressures of Toronto life, and who can guide you with structure, warmth, and evidence-based tools so you can feel calmer, closer, and back in control of your days.
If anxiety, depression, or past trauma are holding you back, it can feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle. The weight of past experiences can make it hard to trust yourself or find peace in your relationships. You may feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we can explore the impact of these struggles and work through the pain. By building your confidence, improving communication, and developing effective coping strategies you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop effective communication skills, coping strategies, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being.
If anxiety, depression, or past trauma are holding you back, it can feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle. The weight of past experiences can make it hard to trust yourself or find peace in your relationships. You may feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we can explore the impact of these struggles and work through the pain. By building your confidence, improving communication, and developing effective coping strategies you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop effective communication skills, coping strategies, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being.
Are you feeling disconnected or starved for intimacy in your relationship? Stuck replaying past hurts, betrayals, or infidelity? Do you long for closeness, understanding, and emotional safety but find that arguments escalate quickly, leaving you unheard and drained? When even small disagreements spiral into painful cycles, it can feel exhausting and hopeless. As a relational therapist, I support couples and families navigating these challenges and more. A more connected, secure, and fulfilling relationship is possible.
Are you feeling disconnected or starved for intimacy in your relationship? Stuck replaying past hurts, betrayals, or infidelity? Do you long for closeness, understanding, and emotional safety but find that arguments escalate quickly, leaving you unheard and drained? When even small disagreements spiral into painful cycles, it can feel exhausting and hopeless. As a relational therapist, I support couples and families navigating these challenges and more. A more connected, secure, and fulfilling relationship is possible.
Whether we identify as male, female, transgendered, non-binary, mother, father, or other, I know one thing for sure; we are humans playing a part in this game of life. We all practice being human, unconsciously and/or consciously. We all experience life's most difficult trials and troubles and yes, we also experience joy. This is immutable. Given this reality, how can we live our life optimally, rich with purpose and fulfillment while balancing the curve balls, the numbness, the stress, the cravings, or the hurt? The truth is, you can do it. We can do it together. Sometimes all you need is a patient helping hand.
Whether we identify as male, female, transgendered, non-binary, mother, father, or other, I know one thing for sure; we are humans playing a part in this game of life. We all practice being human, unconsciously and/or consciously. We all experience life's most difficult trials and troubles and yes, we also experience joy. This is immutable. Given this reality, how can we live our life optimally, rich with purpose and fulfillment while balancing the curve balls, the numbness, the stress, the cravings, or the hurt? The truth is, you can do it. We can do it together. Sometimes all you need is a patient helping hand.
Are you feeling like the world is working against you? Is your mind constantly filled with negative thoughts or worries about the past or future? Do you struggle with feeling confident and in control? Do you wish you could reach some sense of balance and peace in your life? Have more positive relationships and feel more connected to yourself and others?
If that resonates with you, I may be the right therapist for you.
Are you feeling like the world is working against you? Is your mind constantly filled with negative thoughts or worries about the past or future? Do you struggle with feeling confident and in control? Do you wish you could reach some sense of balance and peace in your life? Have more positive relationships and feel more connected to yourself and others?
If that resonates with you, I may be the right therapist for you.
Want some traction in your life? If you’re struggling with your mental health, addiction, relationships, or just feeling stuck, you do not have to do it alone. I provide a safe, judgement-free space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours with compassion and support.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples with the following: navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma; overcoming substance use and addictive behaviours; developing healthier coping strategies and self awareness; healing relationships affected by mental health or addiction struggles; and rebuilding confidence to create a meaningful life.
Want some traction in your life? If you’re struggling with your mental health, addiction, relationships, or just feeling stuck, you do not have to do it alone. I provide a safe, judgement-free space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours with compassion and support.
I specialize in helping individuals and couples with the following: navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma; overcoming substance use and addictive behaviours; developing healthier coping strategies and self awareness; healing relationships affected by mental health or addiction struggles; and rebuilding confidence to create a meaningful life.
Buchanan Counselling & Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have experience working with 12- 85+ on a range of challenges that are important to them. My work has been focused on trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Am skilled in supporting individuals through the court system, and am a certified First responder Counsellor, addressing the needs of both officers and civilian members. I have over 12 year experience working with First Nation members addressing historical traumas. I believe it’s important to find a therapy style that matches each person’s strengths and comfort level. I believe that developing a good relationship/rapport with my clients is essential to successful therapy.
I have experience working with 12- 85+ on a range of challenges that are important to them. My work has been focused on trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Am skilled in supporting individuals through the court system, and am a certified First responder Counsellor, addressing the needs of both officers and civilian members. I have over 12 year experience working with First Nation members addressing historical traumas. I believe it’s important to find a therapy style that matches each person’s strengths and comfort level. I believe that developing a good relationship/rapport with my clients is essential to successful therapy.
Life brings each of us different challenges. But we all get stuck in our ways, and seek change. Psychotherapy can help you better understand and ultimately transform such difficult situations. Some common themes I work with include the following. Relationship troubles: people pleasing, loneliness, difficulty expressing yourself.
Anxiety: work stress, social anxiety, feeling stuck or paralyzed.
Low self-esteem: shame, self-doubt, not feeling like ‘enough’, feeling somehow broken.
Life brings each of us different challenges. But we all get stuck in our ways, and seek change. Psychotherapy can help you better understand and ultimately transform such difficult situations. Some common themes I work with include the following. Relationship troubles: people pleasing, loneliness, difficulty expressing yourself.
Anxiety: work stress, social anxiety, feeling stuck or paralyzed.
Low self-esteem: shame, self-doubt, not feeling like ‘enough’, feeling somehow broken.
I have 30 years experience providing counselling to individuals and families engaging with a wide range of issues and concerns. I have experience with parenting and relationship issues, mid-life transitions such as menopause and career changes, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and addictions. My counselling practice is firmly rooted in a feminist anti-racist anti-oppressive framework. I consider the impacts of the social determinants of health on mental well-being and my practice emphasizes client choice, self-determination, and harm reduction.
I have 30 years experience providing counselling to individuals and families engaging with a wide range of issues and concerns. I have experience with parenting and relationship issues, mid-life transitions such as menopause and career changes, anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and addictions. My counselling practice is firmly rooted in a feminist anti-racist anti-oppressive framework. I consider the impacts of the social determinants of health on mental well-being and my practice emphasizes client choice, self-determination, and harm reduction.
In my work, whether within conflict zones or in a therapeutic setting, I have witnessed the incredible resilience and strength of the human spirit. My mission is to help my clients tap into this resilience, as I provide them with the tools and support they need to navigate their challenges and achieve their highest potential. Central to my practice is the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, even when hope feels lost. By helping my clients recognize and harness their own strengths, I aim to instil a sense of hope and possibility within them, while guiding them towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.
In my work, whether within conflict zones or in a therapeutic setting, I have witnessed the incredible resilience and strength of the human spirit. My mission is to help my clients tap into this resilience, as I provide them with the tools and support they need to navigate their challenges and achieve their highest potential. Central to my practice is the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, even when hope feels lost. By helping my clients recognize and harness their own strengths, I aim to instil a sense of hope and possibility within them, while guiding them towards a more fulfilling and balanced life.
I believe there is good in every person and hope in every situation, a perspective I’ve gained through my work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Rather than viewing any of my clients as broken or in need of fixing, I see their beautiful uniqueness, which is evident in their individual stories, experiences, strengths, and challenges. My goal is to create a safe space where you too can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and build meaningful connections.
I believe there is good in every person and hope in every situation, a perspective I’ve gained through my work with teens and adults struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Rather than viewing any of my clients as broken or in need of fixing, I see their beautiful uniqueness, which is evident in their individual stories, experiences, strengths, and challenges. My goal is to create a safe space where you too can feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal, grow, and build meaningful connections.
Hi there - I’m glad you’re here. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and I hope to make the process a little less daunting.
I’m a registered psychotherapist and clinical social worker and I help people work through trauma, anxiety, eating disorders and the challenges that life throws our way. I use evidence-based approaches like EMDR, DBT, IFS and CBT to help clients gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.
Hi there - I’m glad you’re here. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and I hope to make the process a little less daunting.
I’m a registered psychotherapist and clinical social worker and I help people work through trauma, anxiety, eating disorders and the challenges that life throws our way. I use evidence-based approaches like EMDR, DBT, IFS and CBT to help clients gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence.
You deserve to feel truly heard.
As a clinical social worker with years of experience, I am skilled in helping my clients go from very dark places - feeling muddled, stuck, and alone - to feeling hopeful, connected and content. The basis of that work is the therapeutic relationship: one that is attuned and compassionate, and free of judgement. My clients tell me that they feel comfortable with me in a way they haven't with previous mental health professionals. They tell me that they feel truly heard, as if by a really good friend. Warmth, humour and authenticity are cornerstones of therapy sessions with me.
You deserve to feel truly heard.
As a clinical social worker with years of experience, I am skilled in helping my clients go from very dark places - feeling muddled, stuck, and alone - to feeling hopeful, connected and content. The basis of that work is the therapeutic relationship: one that is attuned and compassionate, and free of judgement. My clients tell me that they feel comfortable with me in a way they haven't with previous mental health professionals. They tell me that they feel truly heard, as if by a really good friend. Warmth, humour and authenticity are cornerstones of therapy sessions with me.
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Number of Counsellors in M5R
500+
Average cost per session
$175
Counsellors in M5R who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Relationship Issues |
| 90% | Depression |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Stress |
| 74% | Life Transitions |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 79% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
| 78% | Green Shield Canada |
| 72% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in M5R see their clients
| 59% | In Person and Online | |
| 41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |