Therapists in M5S
Life can present challenges that feel difficult to navigate alone–the good news is that you don't have to tackle them on your own. If you're ready to explore what's holding you back, deepen your self-awareness, and embark on a journey toward creating lasting change, I’m here to walk alongside you to help you find clarity, foster insight, and build resilience. Each person’s story is unique, and my approach to therapy reflects that; whether you’re looking for more immediate symptom relief or long-term personal growth,
Life can present challenges that feel difficult to navigate alone–the good news is that you don't have to tackle them on your own. If you're ready to explore what's holding you back, deepen your self-awareness, and embark on a journey toward creating lasting change, I’m here to walk alongside you to help you find clarity, foster insight, and build resilience. Each person’s story is unique, and my approach to therapy reflects that; whether you’re looking for more immediate symptom relief or long-term personal growth,
We are wired for growth and healing. But we need the right environment. We need to feel another's presence—warm, safe, genuine. As an INDIVIDUAL THERAPIST I have been helping people for many years to transform, to become their authentic selves. My work is informed by AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), an attachment model that focuses on hope and possibility.
We are wired for growth and healing. But we need the right environment. We need to feel another's presence—warm, safe, genuine. As an INDIVIDUAL THERAPIST I have been helping people for many years to transform, to become their authentic selves. My work is informed by AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), an attachment model that focuses on hope and possibility.
In therapy with Leah, you will learn new skills and develop a stronger relationship with your thought-world and emotions so you can manage overwhelming emotions, tolerate stressful events and improve your relationships. You will develop a robust toolkit personalized to you, so you can move through life with more ease, confidence, and inner calm. Drawing from the principles and tools of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Leah will help you transform your inner landscape — including your emotions, perception of self, and thoughts — and the landscape around you — including your interpersonal relationships and your life’s circumstances.
In therapy with Leah, you will learn new skills and develop a stronger relationship with your thought-world and emotions so you can manage overwhelming emotions, tolerate stressful events and improve your relationships. You will develop a robust toolkit personalized to you, so you can move through life with more ease, confidence, and inner calm. Drawing from the principles and tools of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Leah will help you transform your inner landscape — including your emotions, perception of self, and thoughts — and the landscape around you — including your interpersonal relationships and your life’s circumstances.
Ashley focuses on spirituality and cultural identity when working with individuals from various walks of life. With a diverse background, including youth mental health, they integrate DBT and trauma-informed methods. Recognizing systemic influences on internalized oppression, Ashley prioritizes connection, self-determination and robust therapeutic relationships. Apart from psychotherapy at BRI, Ashley, an end-of-life doula, offers expertise in bereavement and grief. Driven by a passion for positive change, they believe resilience is self-defined, supporting individuals to overcome challenges and reach their own personal goals.
Ashley focuses on spirituality and cultural identity when working with individuals from various walks of life. With a diverse background, including youth mental health, they integrate DBT and trauma-informed methods. Recognizing systemic influences on internalized oppression, Ashley prioritizes connection, self-determination and robust therapeutic relationships. Apart from psychotherapy at BRI, Ashley, an end-of-life doula, offers expertise in bereavement and grief. Driven by a passion for positive change, they believe resilience is self-defined, supporting individuals to overcome challenges and reach their own personal goals.
I am Shawna - a passionate and innovative therapist who believes strong mental health is rooted in resilience and connection. Having worked exclusively with young cancer patients and their families over the past decade helped me realize that emotional pain and resilience are not mutually exclusive experiences - they live together. Through the process of recognizing and experiencing our deepest pain, fear and longing we can become better versions of ourselves. My style is empathic, intuitive, and interactive, and I uncover and guide my clients to use their untapped strengths, resilience, and potential for connection in their lives.
I am Shawna - a passionate and innovative therapist who believes strong mental health is rooted in resilience and connection. Having worked exclusively with young cancer patients and their families over the past decade helped me realize that emotional pain and resilience are not mutually exclusive experiences - they live together. Through the process of recognizing and experiencing our deepest pain, fear and longing we can become better versions of ourselves. My style is empathic, intuitive, and interactive, and I uncover and guide my clients to use their untapped strengths, resilience, and potential for connection in their lives.
My ideal clients are challenged with depression, anxiety, anger issues, illness and stress. Their goal is to relieve their symptoms so that they can live a more fulfilled life.
My ideal clients are challenged with depression, anxiety, anger issues, illness and stress. Their goal is to relieve their symptoms so that they can live a more fulfilled life.
Marika Pollak
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDRII
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Drawing on a wealth of experience, and on several traditions, I offer effective therapy that is tailored to my clients' needs. I bring to my work a non-judgemental, warm, and interactive style, which helps promote desired change. I work with adult individuals, couples, and adult families, on relationship issues, adjusting to separation, grief, traumatic loss, trauma and PTSD. I also work with work-life balance and burnout, unblocking creativity, anxiety and depression, and managing anger. In addition, I offer consultation services to clinicians.
Drawing on a wealth of experience, and on several traditions, I offer effective therapy that is tailored to my clients' needs. I bring to my work a non-judgemental, warm, and interactive style, which helps promote desired change. I work with adult individuals, couples, and adult families, on relationship issues, adjusting to separation, grief, traumatic loss, trauma and PTSD. I also work with work-life balance and burnout, unblocking creativity, anxiety and depression, and managing anger. In addition, I offer consultation services to clinicians.
Anxiety and Anger Therapists
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CAMS-I
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5S
Anxiety can paralyze us. Strong emotions can turn our lives upside down. One sentence expressed in a moment of anger can lead to many moments of pain. Being human has never been an easy experience. In the context of COVID, war, and financial hardship, being human has become exceedingly difficult for many. In our attempts to move forward, many of us rely on strategies we think ought to work, but in fact make things more complicated for us. In the midst of strong emotions, we try to avoid the situations and people that lead us to these experiences.
Anxiety can paralyze us. Strong emotions can turn our lives upside down. One sentence expressed in a moment of anger can lead to many moments of pain. Being human has never been an easy experience. In the context of COVID, war, and financial hardship, being human has become exceedingly difficult for many. In our attempts to move forward, many of us rely on strategies we think ought to work, but in fact make things more complicated for us. In the midst of strong emotions, we try to avoid the situations and people that lead us to these experiences.
Emma Adelson (Rinaldo)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Illness or the threat of illness can change you. You may feel like the rug has been pulled from beneath you and everything that has felt normal and routine has changed. While it is true you can’t control that the illness or diagnosis happened to you, you can control how you respond to it and what approach you want to take to drive your care, recovery and outlook. Allow me to stand with you while you navigate your experience knowing you are giving yourself a chance to take care of your emotional health alongside your physical health.
Illness or the threat of illness can change you. You may feel like the rug has been pulled from beneath you and everything that has felt normal and routine has changed. While it is true you can’t control that the illness or diagnosis happened to you, you can control how you respond to it and what approach you want to take to drive your care, recovery and outlook. Allow me to stand with you while you navigate your experience knowing you are giving yourself a chance to take care of your emotional health alongside your physical health.
Rahwa Gebredingle
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BScN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
In a society where certain kinds of perfection are celebrated and imperfections are not tolerated, we experience shame, self-blame, isolation, hopelessness, and ultimately a toxic relationship with ourselves. Breaking free from these patterns is not a journey you must go through alone. I aim to help people embrace the whole of life – including imperfections – through radical self-acceptance and self-compassion.
In a society where certain kinds of perfection are celebrated and imperfections are not tolerated, we experience shame, self-blame, isolation, hopelessness, and ultimately a toxic relationship with ourselves. Breaking free from these patterns is not a journey you must go through alone. I aim to help people embrace the whole of life – including imperfections – through radical self-acceptance and self-compassion.
Victoria Bowman
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression right now? Does making even a small decision seem overwhelming? Did you find the pandemic more difficult in ways that you never expected? You’re not alone. For many people, COVID-19 brought to surface old issues that they thought that they had resolved and new problems that they never could never have anticipated. Isolation. Job loss. Family conflict. Grief.
Are you struggling with anxiety or depression right now? Does making even a small decision seem overwhelming? Did you find the pandemic more difficult in ways that you never expected? You’re not alone. For many people, COVID-19 brought to surface old issues that they thought that they had resolved and new problems that they never could never have anticipated. Isolation. Job loss. Family conflict. Grief.
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Do you find past trauma affecting your day-to-day life? Are you looking for a safe space to discuss challenges you might struggle to put into words? Perhaps it’s hard to recognize the roots of uncomfortable feelings and everyday struggles, but you know you don’t want to feel the way you do. I started ThriveWell Counselling in 2017, with the unwavering belief in the possibilities of moving from Surviving to Thriving. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW), EMDR Certified Therapist and Clinic Owner, I believe that counselling and psychotherapy are often an integral part of healing and learning to not only thrive, but to thrive well!
Do you find past trauma affecting your day-to-day life? Are you looking for a safe space to discuss challenges you might struggle to put into words? Perhaps it’s hard to recognize the roots of uncomfortable feelings and everyday struggles, but you know you don’t want to feel the way you do. I started ThriveWell Counselling in 2017, with the unwavering belief in the possibilities of moving from Surviving to Thriving. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW), EMDR Certified Therapist and Clinic Owner, I believe that counselling and psychotherapy are often an integral part of healing and learning to not only thrive, but to thrive well!
When life feels challenging, therapy can be a helpful place to receive support, insight and new ways to move forward. I am particularly passionate about working with folks who struggle with self-criticism, managing stress and drawing boundaries. I offer warmth, compassion and strategies as you build a life that feels sustainable and meaningful. Examples of concerns we might work on include: shame, stress and anxiety, women's issues, life transitions, identity, relationships, etc. I have extensive experience working with students and adults.
When life feels challenging, therapy can be a helpful place to receive support, insight and new ways to move forward. I am particularly passionate about working with folks who struggle with self-criticism, managing stress and drawing boundaries. I offer warmth, compassion and strategies as you build a life that feels sustainable and meaningful. Examples of concerns we might work on include: shame, stress and anxiety, women's issues, life transitions, identity, relationships, etc. I have extensive experience working with students and adults.
Michal (Michelle) Er-El
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
I support students and young professionals who deal with anxiety, depression, stress and other difficulties to navigate school, work and relationship challenges so that they better understand the roots of their struggles and feel calmer, more confident, and resilient. I provide a non-judgmental space where we can build upon the helpful strategies you have been using and examine patterns that may not be useful to you anymore. I will share tools that can help you address and manage your particular situation. Together, we can discover ways to enhance your insight, skills, abilities and well-being.
I support students and young professionals who deal with anxiety, depression, stress and other difficulties to navigate school, work and relationship challenges so that they better understand the roots of their struggles and feel calmer, more confident, and resilient. I provide a non-judgmental space where we can build upon the helpful strategies you have been using and examine patterns that may not be useful to you anymore. I will share tools that can help you address and manage your particular situation. Together, we can discover ways to enhance your insight, skills, abilities and well-being.
Kind-Mind Counselling and Wellness Services
Registered Psychotherapist, LLB, LLM, MEd, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a lawyer-turned-therapist with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, I professionally and personally understand stress, anxiety, and feeling unhappy in one's life. Using scientifically proven counselling techniques and a client-centred therapeutic approach, I offer practical and caring assistance to help clients connect with themselves and find real-world solutions to their life, career, and relationship issues.
As a lawyer-turned-therapist with a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology, I professionally and personally understand stress, anxiety, and feeling unhappy in one's life. Using scientifically proven counselling techniques and a client-centred therapeutic approach, I offer practical and caring assistance to help clients connect with themselves and find real-world solutions to their life, career, and relationship issues.
Jonathan Philip Morgan
Registered Psychotherapist, Dip Hon, BA Hon, MPS
Verified Verified
Online Only
Life often leads us through periods of growth and self-discovery, but there are times when we feel uncertain or lost. In these moments, therapy can provide the support and direction needed to regain clarity. I'm Jonathan, Registered Psychotherapist, I offer virtual sessions. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, with a focus on somatic and emotional awareness. Our work together is a collaborative process, where we explore the complexities of your inner world and relationships. As someone who identifies as queer, I’m dedicated to supporting a diverse range of individuals, always prioritizing your empowerment and well-being.
Life often leads us through periods of growth and self-discovery, but there are times when we feel uncertain or lost. In these moments, therapy can provide the support and direction needed to regain clarity. I'm Jonathan, Registered Psychotherapist, I offer virtual sessions. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, with a focus on somatic and emotional awareness. Our work together is a collaborative process, where we explore the complexities of your inner world and relationships. As someone who identifies as queer, I’m dedicated to supporting a diverse range of individuals, always prioritizing your empowerment and well-being.
We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, and we feel stuck and cannot seem to find a way out or a way forward. No matter what life challenges you are facing, you don't need to suffer alone and fight in solitude anymore. I have experience working with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, anger issues, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I will walk with you on your journey of growth, self-discovery, and resilience to live your most fulfilled life.
We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, and we feel stuck and cannot seem to find a way out or a way forward. No matter what life challenges you are facing, you don't need to suffer alone and fight in solitude anymore. I have experience working with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, anger issues, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I will walk with you on your journey of growth, self-discovery, and resilience to live your most fulfilled life.
Whether this is a new journey or a return - welcome! I am a registered Social Worker with a background in Child and Youth Care, working individually with children, youth and adults. Through a compassionate, non-judgemental approach to life's challenges we can work collaboratively to nurture self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and develop coping strategies that will best support you. I specifically offer support with gender & sexuality, depression and/or anxiety, trauma and PTSD, high performance dancers and athletes, family conflict, and suicide & self-harm.
Whether this is a new journey or a return - welcome! I am a registered Social Worker with a background in Child and Youth Care, working individually with children, youth and adults. Through a compassionate, non-judgemental approach to life's challenges we can work collaboratively to nurture self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and develop coping strategies that will best support you. I specifically offer support with gender & sexuality, depression and/or anxiety, trauma and PTSD, high performance dancers and athletes, family conflict, and suicide & self-harm.
Transforming Emotions - Dr. Sarah Thompson & Assoc
Psychologist, CPsych, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Asking for help is a vulnerable and courageous act, and it’s the first step towards creating lasting change in your life. You may be feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, lonely, irritable, or just not your best self. You may want to feel more connected loves ones or communities in your life. Perhaps there are issues from your past that are holding you back–or you may be grappling with the impact of systemic discrimination. You may have recently lost someone dear to you and need some support. Whatever your reason for reaching out, we are here to help you move from feeling stuck to feeling more calm, connected, and confident.
Asking for help is a vulnerable and courageous act, and it’s the first step towards creating lasting change in your life. You may be feeling depressed, anxious, stressed, lonely, irritable, or just not your best self. You may want to feel more connected loves ones or communities in your life. Perhaps there are issues from your past that are holding you back–or you may be grappling with the impact of systemic discrimination. You may have recently lost someone dear to you and need some support. Whatever your reason for reaching out, we are here to help you move from feeling stuck to feeling more calm, connected, and confident.
Are you struggling to manage life stressors? Are past experiences of trauma making it difficult for you to find peace and experience security in your relationships? Maybe your current coping skills have been vital to help you survive, but you have outgrown them and are seeking deeper healing and growth. Our work together will invite you to open the door to a better understanding of yourself and help you develop inner resources to make space for the joy and meaning in your life once again. I have a deep belief in the uniqueness of every person and my job as a therapist is to meet you where you are at with curiosity and compassion.
Are you struggling to manage life stressors? Are past experiences of trauma making it difficult for you to find peace and experience security in your relationships? Maybe your current coping skills have been vital to help you survive, but you have outgrown them and are seeking deeper healing and growth. Our work together will invite you to open the door to a better understanding of yourself and help you develop inner resources to make space for the joy and meaning in your life once again. I have a deep belief in the uniqueness of every person and my job as a therapist is to meet you where you are at with curiosity and compassion.
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Number of Counsellors in M5S
300+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in M5S who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 86% | Self Esteem |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Stress |
| 75% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 68% | Green Shield Canada |
| 63% | 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 |