Therapists in M5R
I am an experienced psychotherapist and psychoanalytic candidate with a background of 20+ years in community based advocacy and counselling. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, collaborative, and trauma informed; prioritizing the development of a therapeutic relationship that fosters acceptance, trust and compassion. My approach considers relational patterns, formative experiences and relationships between social, cultural, and historical contexts and psychological well being. I currently have upcoming availability for individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and psychoanalytic candidate with a background of 20+ years in community based advocacy and counselling. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, collaborative, and trauma informed; prioritizing the development of a therapeutic relationship that fosters acceptance, trust and compassion. My approach considers relational patterns, formative experiences and relationships between social, cultural, and historical contexts and psychological well being. I currently have upcoming availability for individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** When our thoughts get the better of us and we feel overwhelmed, I believe there is always hope to reach the peace for which we all yearn. Through psychotherapy, I support clients struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, identity, and relationships. We all have times when we aren’t sure where we stand in our lives and with others, so I offer a safe and welcoming space where clients can express and find themselves. We are complex individuals with our own unique stories made up of our experiences. Therapy is an empowering space where we can explore these without judgment.
***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PHONE/VIDEO*** When our thoughts get the better of us and we feel overwhelmed, I believe there is always hope to reach the peace for which we all yearn. Through psychotherapy, I support clients struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, identity, and relationships. We all have times when we aren’t sure where we stand in our lives and with others, so I offer a safe and welcoming space where clients can express and find themselves. We are complex individuals with our own unique stories made up of our experiences. Therapy is an empowering space where we can explore these without judgment.
Depression, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions can feel like they will be hanging around forever. Relationships, family responsibilities and workplace concerns can feel unworkable. Traumatic memories can be intrusive and exhausting. With the right support, this does not have to be the case. In therapy, you will strengthen the self-compassion and emotional resilience you need in order to ride the waves of life. I work with individuals using a blend of approaches including EMDR, IFS, body-based interventions and mindfulness skills. I offer a safe, warm and non-judgmental space to accompany you through this process.
Depression, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions can feel like they will be hanging around forever. Relationships, family responsibilities and workplace concerns can feel unworkable. Traumatic memories can be intrusive and exhausting. With the right support, this does not have to be the case. In therapy, you will strengthen the self-compassion and emotional resilience you need in order to ride the waves of life. I work with individuals using a blend of approaches including EMDR, IFS, body-based interventions and mindfulness skills. I offer a safe, warm and non-judgmental space to accompany you through this process.
I work with a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and phase of life adjustments. I have a special interest in working with individuals, couples, and other relationship systems on issues related to sexual health and function, intimacy, compulsive/problematic sexual behavior, sexual trauma recovery, and gender identity exploration and/or gender transition support. I am affirming and knowledgeable of LGBTQ+, poly/ENM, and kink identities.
I work with a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and phase of life adjustments. I have a special interest in working with individuals, couples, and other relationship systems on issues related to sexual health and function, intimacy, compulsive/problematic sexual behavior, sexual trauma recovery, and gender identity exploration and/or gender transition support. I am affirming and knowledgeable of LGBTQ+, poly/ENM, and kink identities.
A lot of people come to therapy feeling stuck, caught in the same old patterns, unsure how to move forward, or feeling disconnected from themselves or others. Maybe you’re dealing with big life changes, wrestling with self-doubt, or just feeling like you don’t quite fit. Even if you’ve tried different ways of coping, it can still be hard to find the kind of support that really meets you where you’re at. In our work together, we’ll create space to slow down, tune in, and explore what’s coming up so you can move from overthinking into deeper self-awareness, a stronger sense of presence, and real, meaningful shifts.
A lot of people come to therapy feeling stuck, caught in the same old patterns, unsure how to move forward, or feeling disconnected from themselves or others. Maybe you’re dealing with big life changes, wrestling with self-doubt, or just feeling like you don’t quite fit. Even if you’ve tried different ways of coping, it can still be hard to find the kind of support that really meets you where you’re at. In our work together, we’ll create space to slow down, tune in, and explore what’s coming up so you can move from overthinking into deeper self-awareness, a stronger sense of presence, and real, meaningful shifts.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in helping people cope with depression, panic, OCD, social anxiety, chronic worry, irritable bowel syndrome, perfectionism, insomnia, anger, and other life stressors. My primary orientation is cognitive behaviour therapy. I trained at McGill University, University of Calgary, and received CBT-specific training in mood and anxiety disorders at the McGill University Health Centre, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. My treatments are focused on helping clients through the learning of life-long skills. I am open to inquiries about the process without obligation.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in helping people cope with depression, panic, OCD, social anxiety, chronic worry, irritable bowel syndrome, perfectionism, insomnia, anger, and other life stressors. My primary orientation is cognitive behaviour therapy. I trained at McGill University, University of Calgary, and received CBT-specific training in mood and anxiety disorders at the McGill University Health Centre, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto. My treatments are focused on helping clients through the learning of life-long skills. I am open to inquiries about the process without obligation.
I provide psychotherapy for trauma, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental and emotional abuse, childhood abuse, racism/racial abuse, depression, anxiety, anger issues, behavioral issues, self esteem issues, self image issues, relationship issues, work stress, personal stress, and stress from everyday issues.
I provide psychotherapy for trauma, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental and emotional abuse, childhood abuse, racism/racial abuse, depression, anxiety, anger issues, behavioral issues, self esteem issues, self image issues, relationship issues, work stress, personal stress, and stress from everyday issues.
I offer clinically skilled, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented therapy that recognizes how challenging trauma recovery and personal healing can be when our bodies, nervous systems, and communities are contending with exposure to multiple stressors and calamities simultaneously. Together we will work to support your heart, mind, and nervous system as we attend to the multifaceted nature of your experience with tender and respectful curiosity. What's going on under the surface, unacknowledged, and wanting to break free?
I offer clinically skilled, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented therapy that recognizes how challenging trauma recovery and personal healing can be when our bodies, nervous systems, and communities are contending with exposure to multiple stressors and calamities simultaneously. Together we will work to support your heart, mind, and nervous system as we attend to the multifaceted nature of your experience with tender and respectful curiosity. What's going on under the surface, unacknowledged, and wanting to break free?
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling lost, or navigating relationship complexities, know that you are not alone. I am committed to integrating compassion into my integrative approach when working with clients. I firmly believe that each individual carries a unique blend of past experiences,
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, feeling lost, or navigating relationship complexities, know that you are not alone. I am committed to integrating compassion into my integrative approach when working with clients. I firmly believe that each individual carries a unique blend of past experiences,
People come to therapy for many reasons: you may be feeling anxious, uncertain, depressed, or fed up with your own self-defeating actions. You may be living with a vague sense of unease, unsure of its source or rationale. Among other things, talking to someone can help you pay better attention to the ways you feel and talk about yourself—how you cut off certain possibilities, or how you repeat the same tired ideas. One of the chief aims of working together can be to discover how to better parse your desires from others’ expectations of you.
People come to therapy for many reasons: you may be feeling anxious, uncertain, depressed, or fed up with your own self-defeating actions. You may be living with a vague sense of unease, unsure of its source or rationale. Among other things, talking to someone can help you pay better attention to the ways you feel and talk about yourself—how you cut off certain possibilities, or how you repeat the same tired ideas. One of the chief aims of working together can be to discover how to better parse your desires from others’ expectations of you.
I believe that everyone is unique and exploring our inner world can help us appreciate this uniqueness. Our journey and the pain that we go through in our life make each of us special. I have helped individuals, couples and families to discover their pain and realize how it impacts themselves and their relationships. The new meaning and insight that we gain from this exploration helps us accept and love our unique selves, and build deeper relationships with our loved ones.
I believe that everyone is unique and exploring our inner world can help us appreciate this uniqueness. Our journey and the pain that we go through in our life make each of us special. I have helped individuals, couples and families to discover their pain and realize how it impacts themselves and their relationships. The new meaning and insight that we gain from this exploration helps us accept and love our unique selves, and build deeper relationships with our loved ones.
How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling frazzled, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again! Taking the step to REACH out is a courageous one. You may struggle with stress, never-ending expectations, and a fear that no one understands. I help with anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, anger, and self esteem. I understand the frustration when it seems NOTHING has worked or you feel totally disconnected from everything, even yourself.
How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling frazzled, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again! Taking the step to REACH out is a courageous one. You may struggle with stress, never-ending expectations, and a fear that no one understands. I help with anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, anger, and self esteem. I understand the frustration when it seems NOTHING has worked or you feel totally disconnected from everything, even yourself.
Please note that I'm taking a winter break from December 8 - January 12.
Hi there, and welcome! I'm Julia, and I specialize in trauma and abuse recovery using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I focus on supporting clients who are recovering from narcissistic abuse, unhealthy romantic relationships, and emotionally immature parents.
While EMDR is my main therapeutic tool, I use a variety of creative, integrative interventions that I tailor to each client to help with coping, trauma processing, and symptom resolution while we prepare you for the eye movements that are characteristic of EMDR work.
Please note that I'm taking a winter break from December 8 - January 12.
Hi there, and welcome! I'm Julia, and I specialize in trauma and abuse recovery using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). I focus on supporting clients who are recovering from narcissistic abuse, unhealthy romantic relationships, and emotionally immature parents.
While EMDR is my main therapeutic tool, I use a variety of creative, integrative interventions that I tailor to each client to help with coping, trauma processing, and symptom resolution while we prepare you for the eye movements that are characteristic of EMDR work.
Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed? Have you experienced adversity or trauma in your life? Are you looking to understand current triggers and respond in a manner that is in line with your values and authentic self? Are you ready to 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 current triggers and respond in a manner that is in line with your values and authentic self? Are you ready to move in a desired direction?
At Momenta Clinic, we help people make sense of what’s felt off for too long — whether it’s difficulty focusing, feeling overwhelmed, or simply not performing or coping the way you used to. We offer in-depth psychoeducational and ADHD assessments, as well as therapy for trauma, anxiety, injured workers with WSIB and burnout. Whether you're struggling to focus, overwhelmed by pressure, or unsure what’s going on beneath the surface, we’re here to help with insight, respect, and care that fits. In-person and virtual services available across Ontario — no long waitlists. Practice locations in Toronto, Brampton and Vaughan.
At Momenta Clinic, we help people make sense of what’s felt off for too long — whether it’s difficulty focusing, feeling overwhelmed, or simply not performing or coping the way you used to. We offer in-depth psychoeducational and ADHD assessments, as well as therapy for trauma, anxiety, injured workers with WSIB and burnout. Whether you're struggling to focus, overwhelmed by pressure, or unsure what’s going on beneath the surface, we’re here to help with insight, respect, and care that fits. In-person and virtual services available across Ontario — no long waitlists. Practice locations in Toronto, Brampton and Vaughan.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to shed old, unhelpful ways of being for more authentic forms of connecting. Recognizing your own patterns, let alone changing them, can be difficult without support. Working with an empathetic therapist who listens attentively and without judgement can lead to lasting transformational change. Many people initially come to psychotherapy to find relief from personal suffering. While psychotherapy is an effective treatment for unwanted thoughts, feelings and behaviours, it is also a process that leads to increased connection with ourselves and others.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to shed old, unhelpful ways of being for more authentic forms of connecting. Recognizing your own patterns, let alone changing them, can be difficult without support. Working with an empathetic therapist who listens attentively and without judgement can lead to lasting transformational change. Many people initially come to psychotherapy to find relief from personal suffering. While psychotherapy is an effective treatment for unwanted thoughts, feelings and behaviours, it is also a process that leads to increased connection with ourselves and others.
Dr. Virginia Boquiren is a clinical health psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Boquiren works with clients who are experiencing a variety of psychological disorders, including anxiety and depressive difficulties. In addition, she helps individuals who are coping with various psychosocial stressors, including low self-esteem and confidence, body image issues, self-criticism, relationship issues, work stress, trauma, grief/loss, as well as challenges living with chronic illness.
Dr. Virginia Boquiren is a clinical health psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Boquiren works with clients who are experiencing a variety of psychological disorders, including anxiety and depressive difficulties. In addition, she helps individuals who are coping with various psychosocial stressors, including low self-esteem and confidence, body image issues, self-criticism, relationship issues, work stress, trauma, grief/loss, as well as challenges living with chronic illness.
Have you ever wondered why, despite all your efforts, certain emotional struggles just won’t heal? I believe nervous system dysregulation is often at the heart of the problem. Racing thoughts, zoning out, crying uncontrollably, flying into rage, or shutting down are all signs of a nervous system stuck in survival responses.
If you’ve tried therapy before but are still struggling, it may be because traditional talk therapies often overlook the body’s response to stress. Somatic psychotherapy works directly with the nervous system — down-regulating anxiety, up-regulating depression, and restoring a sense of internal balance.
Have you ever wondered why, despite all your efforts, certain emotional struggles just won’t heal? I believe nervous system dysregulation is often at the heart of the problem. Racing thoughts, zoning out, crying uncontrollably, flying into rage, or shutting down are all signs of a nervous system stuck in survival responses.
If you’ve tried therapy before but are still struggling, it may be because traditional talk therapies often overlook the body’s response to stress. Somatic psychotherapy works directly with the nervous system — down-regulating anxiety, up-regulating depression, and restoring a sense of internal balance.
As a psychologist, I work with change. Change may involve shifts in awareness, attitude, behaviour, goals, acceptance, or coping strategies that will enhance your quality of life and well-being. Many obstacles can prevent us from living a satisfying life. These could be a history of trauma, invalidating relationships, habits that no longer serve us, or environments that may hinder our psychological growth. I can help you identify obstacles to your quality of life, develop strategies to tackle them, and set goals to increase and maintain your well-being.
As a psychologist, I work with change. Change may involve shifts in awareness, attitude, behaviour, goals, acceptance, or coping strategies that will enhance your quality of life and well-being. Many obstacles can prevent us from living a satisfying life. These could be a history of trauma, invalidating relationships, habits that no longer serve us, or environments that may hinder our psychological growth. I can help you identify obstacles to your quality of life, develop strategies to tackle them, and set goals to increase and maintain your well-being.
Do you feel anxious, sad, burned out, or stuck in your thoughts—riding emotional highs and lows even though you appear “fine” on the outside?
You may be caught in cycles of overthinking, emotional turbulence, burnout, and relentless pressure to meet both internal and external expectations. Many high-functioning adults and students, especially those from immigrant, BIPOC, or Asian backgrounds—carry invisible burdens like cultural expectations, generational trauma, and the pressure to succeed. You are not alone! Therapy can help you explore these struggles in a safe, supportive space. I offer therapy in both English and Mandarin.
Do you feel anxious, sad, burned out, or stuck in your thoughts—riding emotional highs and lows even though you appear “fine” on the outside?
You may be caught in cycles of overthinking, emotional turbulence, burnout, and relentless pressure to meet both internal and external expectations. Many high-functioning adults and students, especially those from immigrant, BIPOC, or Asian backgrounds—carry invisible burdens like cultural expectations, generational trauma, and the pressure to succeed. You are not alone! Therapy can help you explore these struggles in a safe, supportive space. I offer therapy in both English and Mandarin.
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Number of Counsellors in M5R
500+
Average cost per session
$175
Counsellors in M5R who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Depression |
| 89% | Relationship Issues |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Stress |
| 74% | Life Transitions |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 79% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
| 77% | Green Shield Canada |
| 72% | SunLife |
How Counsellors in M5R see their clients
| 59% | In Person and Online | |
| 41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |