Therapists in M5S

Eating disorders and exercise disorders have devastating effects on the individual suffering and those close to them. As a registered psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of eating and exercise disorders and co-occurring issues, I work collaboratively with clients to meet their own individual therapeutic needs as they bravely journey into full recovery. While I specialize in treating eating disorders, approximately half of my clients come to me with different concerns. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues.
Eating disorders and exercise disorders have devastating effects on the individual suffering and those close to them. As a registered psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of eating and exercise disorders and co-occurring issues, I work collaboratively with clients to meet their own individual therapeutic needs as they bravely journey into full recovery. While I specialize in treating eating disorders, approximately half of my clients come to me with different concerns. I have extensive experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues.

Briana Krushelnicki - Feminist Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Overwhelmed. Burnt out. Disconnected. You struggle to set and hold healthy boundaries. You feel you have to earn your worth by doing for others. You hold yourself to incredibly high standards and find it difficult to treat yourself with grace and trust. Exploring the therapy process and reaching out for a space where you put your own needs first is incredibly challenging, and I congratulate you. Talk therapy is designed to support you in deepening your relationship with yourself in a safe and non-judgmental environment. The therapy journey will explore your patterns, your values, and your tools for navigating challenging seasons.
Overwhelmed. Burnt out. Disconnected. You struggle to set and hold healthy boundaries. You feel you have to earn your worth by doing for others. You hold yourself to incredibly high standards and find it difficult to treat yourself with grace and trust. Exploring the therapy process and reaching out for a space where you put your own needs first is incredibly challenging, and I congratulate you. Talk therapy is designed to support you in deepening your relationship with yourself in a safe and non-judgmental environment. The therapy journey will explore your patterns, your values, and your tools for navigating challenging seasons.

Since 2012, I have been providing psychological services to individuals (adults, adolescents, and children) and families. In my clinical practice, I help my clients navigate through difficult issues, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions and identity, and work with my clients on a long-term basis to achieve their goals. I support clients from all walks of life (inclusive of all neurodivergences, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, races, cultures, and relationship types) in achieving their own unique vision of success.
Since 2012, I have been providing psychological services to individuals (adults, adolescents, and children) and families. In my clinical practice, I help my clients navigate through difficult issues, such as trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions and identity, and work with my clients on a long-term basis to achieve their goals. I support clients from all walks of life (inclusive of all neurodivergences, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, races, cultures, and relationship types) in achieving their own unique vision of success.

I always approach my clients in with an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework. What does that mean? It means that I will always ask "what happened to you?" instead of asking "what's wrong with you?". It also means that I will always respect you as the expert in your own life. Finally, it means that I believe that everyone does their very best to survive and thrive each day–even on the days that we can't see any hope. I am here to be with you, even through the darkest of days, and help you find inspiration and hope within yourself.
I always approach my clients in with an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework. What does that mean? It means that I will always ask "what happened to you?" instead of asking "what's wrong with you?". It also means that I will always respect you as the expert in your own life. Finally, it means that I believe that everyone does their very best to survive and thrive each day–even on the days that we can't see any hope. I am here to be with you, even through the darkest of days, and help you find inspiration and hope within yourself.

I work with individuals and couples facing life transitions, identity challenges, low mood, anxiety, and difficulty breaking out of repetitive patterns of behaviour. My approach is rooted in empathy and in a deep respect for different ways of understanding and processing experience.
I work with individuals and couples facing life transitions, identity challenges, low mood, anxiety, and difficulty breaking out of repetitive patterns of behaviour. My approach is rooted in empathy and in a deep respect for different ways of understanding and processing experience.

In navigating life's challenges, we often construct defenses that, while once protective, now leave us feeling stuck and isolated. Together, we will work to chip away at these accumulated layers and begin to articulate a more authentic and comfortable way of being in the world. My approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, offering a safe haven for healing while encouraging you gently to your full potential. Together, we'll shift from the shadows of criticism, fear and shame to a path illuminated by self-discovery and growth.
In navigating life's challenges, we often construct defenses that, while once protective, now leave us feeling stuck and isolated. Together, we will work to chip away at these accumulated layers and begin to articulate a more authentic and comfortable way of being in the world. My approach is rooted in compassion and understanding, offering a safe haven for healing while encouraging you gently to your full potential. Together, we'll shift from the shadows of criticism, fear and shame to a path illuminated by self-discovery and growth.

Psychoanalytic (or psychodynamic) therapy can help us to become more aware of our thinking patterns and behaviours so we can better understand the obstacles that may be standing in our way. With time, we can gain new perspectives and develop the capacity to deal with life's twists and turns, and meet our needs over the long-term.
Psychoanalytic (or psychodynamic) therapy can help us to become more aware of our thinking patterns and behaviours so we can better understand the obstacles that may be standing in our way. With time, we can gain new perspectives and develop the capacity to deal with life's twists and turns, and meet our needs over the long-term.

Shawnette Thompson
Registered Social Worker, HBSc, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialize in helping individuals & couples. Whether you're looking to improve self-awareness, overcome obstacles, or strengthen your relationship, you deserve support and understanding. As a trauma therapist & Toronto’s NARM therapist, I bring a deep understanding of trauma, helping you heal and enhance your professional life & personal relationships. Individually, I offer 50-minute sessions for focused support & 80-minute sessions for deeper exploration. For couples, I exclusively offer 80-minute sessions for the depth & connection necessary to foster meaningful healing. Let me help you invest in yourself & your relationships.
I specialize in helping individuals & couples. Whether you're looking to improve self-awareness, overcome obstacles, or strengthen your relationship, you deserve support and understanding. As a trauma therapist & Toronto’s NARM therapist, I bring a deep understanding of trauma, helping you heal and enhance your professional life & personal relationships. Individually, I offer 50-minute sessions for focused support & 80-minute sessions for deeper exploration. For couples, I exclusively offer 80-minute sessions for the depth & connection necessary to foster meaningful healing. Let me help you invest in yourself & your relationships.

I am a LIFE & WORK coach because our professional and personal lives are so interconnected and the boundaries between each are blurred. Clients seek my services for a wide range of reasons. The most common reasons include wanting support and guidance on how to deal with the negative impacts of stress and burnout, improve their productivity, learn healthier responses to stress in all phases of life, manage difficult relationships and find practical solutions to problems at work or at home. Accelerate your personal growth and feel happier and more light-hearted.
I am a LIFE & WORK coach because our professional and personal lives are so interconnected and the boundaries between each are blurred. Clients seek my services for a wide range of reasons. The most common reasons include wanting support and guidance on how to deal with the negative impacts of stress and burnout, improve their productivity, learn healthier responses to stress in all phases of life, manage difficult relationships and find practical solutions to problems at work or at home. Accelerate your personal growth and feel happier and more light-hearted.

Congratulations on taking the first step into your healing journey! The beginning of therapy can feel overwhelming and scary - I prioritize on making you feel comfortable and heard. I work with you to become your best self through transforming personal struggles into personal growth. I provide a warm, open and safe space for us to discover what is bothering you, what gives you meaning, and facilitate positive changes that lead you to live your best life.
Congratulations on taking the first step into your healing journey! The beginning of therapy can feel overwhelming and scary - I prioritize on making you feel comfortable and heard. I work with you to become your best self through transforming personal struggles into personal growth. I provide a warm, open and safe space for us to discover what is bothering you, what gives you meaning, and facilitate positive changes that lead you to live your best life.

NEW patients welcome. Do you ever have the thought, ‘how did I get here?’? From navigating your relationships to your career to your sense of self, you might feel disconnected from the life you once dreamed of —like you’ve lost that spark of joy. Therapy offers an opportunity to see your life from a different perspective & to open up new paths forward. I bring my own lived experience & mental health journey to my practice. I know the challenges & insights that come with seeking help & I understand how scary it can feel to be unsure of your next step. Together we can find a direction forward that feels authentic & fulfilling to you.
NEW patients welcome. Do you ever have the thought, ‘how did I get here?’? From navigating your relationships to your career to your sense of self, you might feel disconnected from the life you once dreamed of —like you’ve lost that spark of joy. Therapy offers an opportunity to see your life from a different perspective & to open up new paths forward. I bring my own lived experience & mental health journey to my practice. I know the challenges & insights that come with seeking help & I understand how scary it can feel to be unsure of your next step. Together we can find a direction forward that feels authentic & fulfilling to you.
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It can be really challenging to be a young person in today's world, especially as one transitions to greater independence and adulthood. You may ask yourself these questions: Who am I? What is my place in the world? Who do I want to become? How can I manage stress and these expectations? Sometimes you may feel “stuck” and unsure about how to move forward. You may be facing obstacles like the transition to work, college, or university, school and work stress, relationship struggles and loss, oppressive or discriminatory social environments, identity confusion and exploration, as well as anxiety, depression, or experiences of trauma.
It can be really challenging to be a young person in today's world, especially as one transitions to greater independence and adulthood. You may ask yourself these questions: Who am I? What is my place in the world? Who do I want to become? How can I manage stress and these expectations? Sometimes you may feel “stuck” and unsure about how to move forward. You may be facing obstacles like the transition to work, college, or university, school and work stress, relationship struggles and loss, oppressive or discriminatory social environments, identity confusion and exploration, as well as anxiety, depression, or experiences of trauma.

Has your sense of hope been dimmed by sadness and confusion? Perhaps your interactions are emotionally charged and you’re experiencing lack of motivation. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety and depression related to trauma or are seeking more clarity on why you are feeling the way you are, therapy can help. I believe in the healing and empowering effects of talk therapy. I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to talk and begin a journey toward increased self-acceptance. With the tools, techniques, and strategies of therapy, you can begin to regain your sense of hope for a more vivid and joyful life. Reach out today.
Has your sense of hope been dimmed by sadness and confusion? Perhaps your interactions are emotionally charged and you’re experiencing lack of motivation. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety and depression related to trauma or are seeking more clarity on why you are feeling the way you are, therapy can help. I believe in the healing and empowering effects of talk therapy. I offer a safe and compassionate space for you to talk and begin a journey toward increased self-acceptance. With the tools, techniques, and strategies of therapy, you can begin to regain your sense of hope for a more vivid and joyful life. Reach out today.

I specialize in clients with relationship, self-esteem, anxiety, sex, grief, body image and family dynamic challenges. The goal is understanding current feelings and difficulties and where they come from, to create new, positive interpersonal experiences and relationships. Often these feel impossible to conquer alone and I help clients unpack with an aim to resolve these issues.
I specialize in clients with relationship, self-esteem, anxiety, sex, grief, body image and family dynamic challenges. The goal is understanding current feelings and difficulties and where they come from, to create new, positive interpersonal experiences and relationships. Often these feel impossible to conquer alone and I help clients unpack with an aim to resolve these issues.

Sometimes we don’t have the words to describe exactly what’s wrong with us. All we know is that we feel completely exhausted by all of it. We feel it in our bones. We’re having trouble keeping up with our lives and feel like we keep repeating the same mistakes — like we keep letting people down. We keep trying to fix it, but nothing seems to work. We might resort to hiding all or part of ourselves because we think it’ll just make it easier for everyone. But the loneliness we feel from hiding all or part of ourselves from our families, friends, and loved ones can feel insidious and insurmountable.
Sometimes we don’t have the words to describe exactly what’s wrong with us. All we know is that we feel completely exhausted by all of it. We feel it in our bones. We’re having trouble keeping up with our lives and feel like we keep repeating the same mistakes — like we keep letting people down. We keep trying to fix it, but nothing seems to work. We might resort to hiding all or part of ourselves because we think it’ll just make it easier for everyone. But the loneliness we feel from hiding all or part of ourselves from our families, friends, and loved ones can feel insidious and insurmountable.

I'm passionate about creating a space that is empowering, non-judgmental and compassionate. I believe the relationship between the therapist and the client is integral to the process of therapy, and as such, I put emphasis on building a connection where you can be seen and supported. I use an integrative approach to therapy and utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered lens to explore healing, with techniques from an array of models of therapy. I work with my clients to address the root cause of present day concerns through intentional, pro-active listening and collaborate with my clients strengths.
I'm passionate about creating a space that is empowering, non-judgmental and compassionate. I believe the relationship between the therapist and the client is integral to the process of therapy, and as such, I put emphasis on building a connection where you can be seen and supported. I use an integrative approach to therapy and utilize a trauma-informed, person-centered lens to explore healing, with techniques from an array of models of therapy. I work with my clients to address the root cause of present day concerns through intentional, pro-active listening and collaborate with my clients strengths.

Are you feeling stuck in negative thought patterns, experiencing anxiety or stress, or struggling with relationship issues or life transitions? You might be seeking a space for growth, connection, and healing. You deserve an empathic guide to support you in tapping into your inner wisdom, self-trust, and resilience. As the expert of your own experiences, I'm here as a genuine ally, empowering you to develop self-understanding and self-compassion. Serving clients with mental health support in Toronto in person and across Canada online. Book a free consultation today.
Are you feeling stuck in negative thought patterns, experiencing anxiety or stress, or struggling with relationship issues or life transitions? You might be seeking a space for growth, connection, and healing. You deserve an empathic guide to support you in tapping into your inner wisdom, self-trust, and resilience. As the expert of your own experiences, I'm here as a genuine ally, empowering you to develop self-understanding and self-compassion. Serving clients with mental health support in Toronto in person and across Canada online. Book a free consultation today.

Welcome! I am passionate about supporting individuals from all walks of life, with particular experience supporting the 2SLGBTQ community, neurodiversity, and post-secondary students. I believe in an integrative therapy approach that best supports people to reach their goals, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, and others. I strive to incorporate an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed framework and acknowledge the many ways intersecting identities can shape our lives and needs in therapy.
Welcome! I am passionate about supporting individuals from all walks of life, with particular experience supporting the 2SLGBTQ community, neurodiversity, and post-secondary students. I believe in an integrative therapy approach that best supports people to reach their goals, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness, and others. I strive to incorporate an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed framework and acknowledge the many ways intersecting identities can shape our lives and needs in therapy.

If you're tired of the status quo please reach out, I'd like to help. With over 20 years of counselling and social work experience, I'm passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges, cultivate self awareness and achieve meaningful change. I’m a regular guy, a father, a partner and an active member of my community, who brings candor and authenticity to my work with people. I specialize in taking a trauma informed, strengths based, grounded approach to navigating life's challenges.
If you're tired of the status quo please reach out, I'd like to help. With over 20 years of counselling and social work experience, I'm passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges, cultivate self awareness and achieve meaningful change. I’m a regular guy, a father, a partner and an active member of my community, who brings candor and authenticity to my work with people. I specialize in taking a trauma informed, strengths based, grounded approach to navigating life's challenges.

Relationships | Attachment | Self Esteem - Melodi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Accepting New Clients! If you're battling with issues around self-worth, feeling like you're not good enough, or don't have a strong belief about yourself, I'm here to help. You probably experience lots of anxiety, as well as frequent experiences of putting yourself down. This is normal and likely reversible. By looking into the depths of your core beliefs to uncover what's causing these negative emotions, we can begin re-writing that script to help lead you towards a more positive, exciting and self-developed future.
Accepting New Clients! If you're battling with issues around self-worth, feeling like you're not good enough, or don't have a strong belief about yourself, I'm here to help. You probably experience lots of anxiety, as well as frequent experiences of putting yourself down. This is normal and likely reversible. By looking into the depths of your core beliefs to uncover what's causing these negative emotions, we can begin re-writing that script to help lead you towards a more positive, exciting and self-developed future.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M5S
300+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in M5S who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
86% | Relationship Issues |
86% | Self Esteem |
77% | Stress |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
69% | Green Shield Canada |
62% | SunLife |
59% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in M5S see their clients
62% | In Person and Online | |
38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
4% | Non-Binary |