Therapists in M5S
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.
Emily Charlotte
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Emily is a compassionate counsellor. Emily offers individual, family, and couple counselling. She enjoys working with couples, fostering communication. Emily provides personalized care to seniors, giving flexible options. With lived experience in both health and mental health conditions, she brings empathy and understanding to her practice, creating a safe space for personal growth and well-being. Her strength-based approach combines various therapeutic tools tailored to each client’s needs, supporting their journey toward healing and resilience while recognizing life's challenges.
Emily is a compassionate counsellor. Emily offers individual, family, and couple counselling. She enjoys working with couples, fostering communication. Emily provides personalized care to seniors, giving flexible options. With lived experience in both health and mental health conditions, she brings empathy and understanding to her practice, creating a safe space for personal growth and well-being. Her strength-based approach combines various therapeutic tools tailored to each client’s needs, supporting their journey toward healing and resilience while recognizing life's challenges.
Tamara Lynn Robert
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5S
Not accepting new clients
Experiencing tension, discord or disconnection in our relationships can lead to distress. It can impact our emotional, mental and even physical health. When our relationships are healthy, they feed us, creating a nurturing base from which to go out into the world. When they are under duress, the impact can follow us throughout every part of our lives. Some will cope by shutting down or pulling away. Others, driven by panic will demand connection to calm the storms evoked within. Both can lead to feeling more alone than ever but there is hope.
Experiencing tension, discord or disconnection in our relationships can lead to distress. It can impact our emotional, mental and even physical health. When our relationships are healthy, they feed us, creating a nurturing base from which to go out into the world. When they are under duress, the impact can follow us throughout every part of our lives. Some will cope by shutting down or pulling away. Others, driven by panic will demand connection to calm the storms evoked within. Both can lead to feeling more alone than ever but there is hope.
My aim is to help individuals, couples and families to reach their full potential. Many individuals experience difficulties after a marriage breakdown, job layoff, mid-life crisis, an accident or serious disease, the death of a close relative or friend, a business failure and so on. Emotional and behavioural problems affect individuals from all walks of life, at all income levels, and at all ages. Services provided by mental health professionals are an integral part of one's complete health care.
I help people go from feeling stuck in some area of their lives to achieving their own definition of success.
My aim is to help individuals, couples and families to reach their full potential. Many individuals experience difficulties after a marriage breakdown, job layoff, mid-life crisis, an accident or serious disease, the death of a close relative or friend, a business failure and so on. Emotional and behavioural problems affect individuals from all walks of life, at all income levels, and at all ages. Services provided by mental health professionals are an integral part of one's complete health care.
I help people go from feeling stuck in some area of their lives to achieving their own definition of success.
I believe that the challenges we face are inherently political. Internal struggles are connected to oppressive structures across generations. It is natural to feel hopeless, anxious or afraid in a world that is unjust and working against us. I support BIPOC folks of intersecting identities who are feeling alone in these injustices. We work together to understand how our past experiences and present environments impact our wellbeing. I can support with topics related to family dynamics, relationships, diasporic identity, queerness, and self worth.
I believe that the challenges we face are inherently political. Internal struggles are connected to oppressive structures across generations. It is natural to feel hopeless, anxious or afraid in a world that is unjust and working against us. I support BIPOC folks of intersecting identities who are feeling alone in these injustices. We work together to understand how our past experiences and present environments impact our wellbeing. I can support with topics related to family dynamics, relationships, diasporic identity, queerness, and self worth.
Louis Wei-Chun Barbier
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Waitlist for new clients
Reality can bite, hard. I believe people can bite back - and learn to be nourished. The trouble is, we develop patterns of relating and being in the world where we remain stuck, no matter how hard we try to adapt. With a lifetime of accumulated armour and coping strategies, some having become sources of stress rather than relief, we can come to feel alienated, alone with difficulties, without a sense of hope for something better. Coming out of conditioned isolation and into meaningful contact with others can be tremendously uncomfortable, and profoundly liberating. Individual psychotherapy is one tool to help with that process.
Reality can bite, hard. I believe people can bite back - and learn to be nourished. The trouble is, we develop patterns of relating and being in the world where we remain stuck, no matter how hard we try to adapt. With a lifetime of accumulated armour and coping strategies, some having become sources of stress rather than relief, we can come to feel alienated, alone with difficulties, without a sense of hope for something better. Coming out of conditioned isolation and into meaningful contact with others can be tremendously uncomfortable, and profoundly liberating. Individual psychotherapy is one tool to help with that process.
I work with queer and trans people as an individual and couples therapist by supporting them in deepening their relationships with themselves and others while living with more ease and joy. Many individuals connect with me when they are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted despite things seeming okay on the surface. Many couples connect with me when they are (curious about) exploring non-monogamy and polyamory. I support everyone who comes to this work cultivate greater self-awareness and deepen connection by guiding them to be present with the thing most of us want to avoid - pain. I do this with compassion and sometimes humour.
I work with queer and trans people as an individual and couples therapist by supporting them in deepening their relationships with themselves and others while living with more ease and joy. Many individuals connect with me when they are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted despite things seeming okay on the surface. Many couples connect with me when they are (curious about) exploring non-monogamy and polyamory. I support everyone who comes to this work cultivate greater self-awareness and deepen connection by guiding them to be present with the thing most of us want to avoid - pain. I do this with compassion and sometimes humour.
I work from an anti-oppressive, trauma informed, client centered perspective. In other words I respect the perspectives, goals and needs of my clients who are seeking support to understand themselves and others. As a therapist I become your ally in search of your truth and understanding of yourself, the world and others around you. I believe that working with a therapist can be helpful in sorting out your feeling and thoughts to face your challenges in life and become the best version of yourself. I aim to offer a non-judgmental and open conversation so you can find the way to build awareness and making changes in your life.
I work from an anti-oppressive, trauma informed, client centered perspective. In other words I respect the perspectives, goals and needs of my clients who are seeking support to understand themselves and others. As a therapist I become your ally in search of your truth and understanding of yourself, the world and others around you. I believe that working with a therapist can be helpful in sorting out your feeling and thoughts to face your challenges in life and become the best version of yourself. I aim to offer a non-judgmental and open conversation so you can find the way to build awareness and making changes in your life.
Currently accepting new clients! Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, sadness, or anger? Do you find that your behaviours are causing problems for you or your loved ones? Whether you are a young person in need of mental health support or a parent seeking help for your child, you have found the right place.
Currently accepting new clients! Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, sadness, or anger? Do you find that your behaviours are causing problems for you or your loved ones? Whether you are a young person in need of mental health support or a parent seeking help for your child, you have found the right place.
Naaila Ali
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! I am so happy you're here. As a therapist, I hope to join you wherever you are- navigating paths known and unknown, welcoming tender moments to slow down and rest, and all that is between and beyond. I work primarily with BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ clients, including queer and trans Muslims, newcomers and immigrants, and third culture individuals. I draw from somatic, narrative, and expression-based practices. My therapy is political and slow; embracing of pleasure and joy, and holding space for the impacts of navigating a world designed to marginalize and oppress.
Welcome! I am so happy you're here. As a therapist, I hope to join you wherever you are- navigating paths known and unknown, welcoming tender moments to slow down and rest, and all that is between and beyond. I work primarily with BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ clients, including queer and trans Muslims, newcomers and immigrants, and third culture individuals. I draw from somatic, narrative, and expression-based practices. My therapy is political and slow; embracing of pleasure and joy, and holding space for the impacts of navigating a world designed to marginalize and oppress.
Real-Talk Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BA(hon), RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5S
Stressed?? Anxious?? Depressed?? Are you struggling to find the right therapist? Feeling lost? All first sessions are FREE with no obligations. WHY? I am passionate about creating opportunities for healing centered around your unique needs! My personal philosophy is radical acceptance. I believe that most coping strategies (from perfectionism to addictions) actually enable survival to one's best ability. Reflect on how your personal coping methods enabled you to survive until this moment! I believe in honouring old patterns with awareness. We must recognize and accept what is holding us back in order to change it.
Stressed?? Anxious?? Depressed?? Are you struggling to find the right therapist? Feeling lost? All first sessions are FREE with no obligations. WHY? I am passionate about creating opportunities for healing centered around your unique needs! My personal philosophy is radical acceptance. I believe that most coping strategies (from perfectionism to addictions) actually enable survival to one's best ability. Reflect on how your personal coping methods enabled you to survive until this moment! I believe in honouring old patterns with awareness. We must recognize and accept what is holding us back in order to change it.
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Throughout life we necessarily craft intricate maps for moving through the systems that shape our world, expertly guiding ourselves through the ups and downs of ambiguity, trauma, unpredictability, and change. But what happens when our comprehensive structures stop serving us? And how do we move forward when they stop suppressing our pain? Feeling at odds with our trusted narratives and methods is an unfamiliar and exhausting experience, and my goal is to help you move towards the parts of yourself that feel dark and untouchable—a process that, over time, softens feelings of fear and shame.
Throughout life we necessarily craft intricate maps for moving through the systems that shape our world, expertly guiding ourselves through the ups and downs of ambiguity, trauma, unpredictability, and change. But what happens when our comprehensive structures stop serving us? And how do we move forward when they stop suppressing our pain? Feeling at odds with our trusted narratives and methods is an unfamiliar and exhausting experience, and my goal is to help you move towards the parts of yourself that feel dark and untouchable—a process that, over time, softens feelings of fear and shame.
Tara Zadeh, M.D. is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Licentiate of Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) with a combined over 15 years of experience in helping clients with wide range of mental health challenges from PTSD (Complex PTSD, Vicarious trauma in healthcare providers, Developmental trauma, ..), Chronic pain and Medically Unexplained symptoms (MUS), depression and anxiety, life transition, relationship issues, anger management, family conflict, grief and loss. In the past 15 years she has tailored her working experience in the field of mental heath and addiction, taking up different roles in diverse mental health settings.
Tara Zadeh, M.D. is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Licentiate of Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) with a combined over 15 years of experience in helping clients with wide range of mental health challenges from PTSD (Complex PTSD, Vicarious trauma in healthcare providers, Developmental trauma, ..), Chronic pain and Medically Unexplained symptoms (MUS), depression and anxiety, life transition, relationship issues, anger management, family conflict, grief and loss. In the past 15 years she has tailored her working experience in the field of mental heath and addiction, taking up different roles in diverse mental health settings.
The therapeutic encounter fosters acceptance of what has, or has not happened to you in your life. It's a transformative experience that allows you to know yourself profoundly and helps you move forward in your life. I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Both modalities emphasize identifying and working through your internal, unconscious conflicts and puzzling self-sabotaging behaviours. Using dreams, free association and our experience of the "here and now" of our relationship, we work together to address what prompted you to seek help.
The therapeutic encounter fosters acceptance of what has, or has not happened to you in your life. It's a transformative experience that allows you to know yourself profoundly and helps you move forward in your life. I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. Both modalities emphasize identifying and working through your internal, unconscious conflicts and puzzling self-sabotaging behaviours. Using dreams, free association and our experience of the "here and now" of our relationship, we work together to address what prompted you to seek help.
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!
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.
Some people have been dealt a difficult hand in life which can make pushing forward seem impossible. Challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relational issues can be hard to navigate alone. I believe each person has the ability and skill to be able to help themselves. It's my role to help support people in that process. My job is not to “fix”, but to guide and assist you with becoming your best self. I work with both individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength and resilience of the people I have worked with.
Some people have been dealt a difficult hand in life which can make pushing forward seem impossible. Challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relational issues can be hard to navigate alone. I believe each person has the ability and skill to be able to help themselves. It's my role to help support people in that process. My job is not to “fix”, but to guide and assist you with becoming your best self. I work with both individuals and couples of various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength and resilience of the people I have worked with.
Experiencing loss in life is 100% going to happen. This could be a death, loss of a relationship, a friendship, a pet. Sometimes you can see it coming and wonder if there is any way to stop it. Other times you're blindsided. Now your world feels unstable or $h!t is upside down. Navigating or preparing for loss is isolating & may make you feel and do all sorts of confusing things. You may be trying to emerge from this with a deeper understanding of yourself, improve your relationships, find confidence in your direction in life, restore a sense of safety/stability in the world or just cope with what is happening. Either way, I'm here.
Experiencing loss in life is 100% going to happen. This could be a death, loss of a relationship, a friendship, a pet. Sometimes you can see it coming and wonder if there is any way to stop it. Other times you're blindsided. Now your world feels unstable or $h!t is upside down. Navigating or preparing for loss is isolating & may make you feel and do all sorts of confusing things. You may be trying to emerge from this with a deeper understanding of yourself, improve your relationships, find confidence in your direction in life, restore a sense of safety/stability in the world or just cope with what is happening. Either way, I'm here.
I’m here to walk this journey with you. As a skilled and compassionate therapist with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in providing tailored, effective care for couples, individuals, and families. My mission is to build trust and connect with clients on a deep level, whether in English or Mandarin, to create a safe and supportive environment for healing. I’m dedicated to understanding your unique needs and delivering personalized therapeutic plans that truly make a difference. Let’s work together to build the life you envision, one step at a time.
I’m here to walk this journey with you. As a skilled and compassionate therapist with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in providing tailored, effective care for couples, individuals, and families. My mission is to build trust and connect with clients on a deep level, whether in English or Mandarin, to create a safe and supportive environment for healing. I’m dedicated to understanding your unique needs and delivering personalized therapeutic plans that truly make a difference. Let’s work together to build the life you envision, one step at a time.
Andrea Blackler
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
A warm welcome to you! Whether you know what you want to work on in therapy or you just have a general sense that you'd like to feel better and improve your life, I would be honoured to help. My integrative and holistic approach is informed by my personal mindfulness meditation practice (vipassana/insight tradition) and includes a deep appreciation for the power of the body-heart-mind connection. I use evidence-based trauma-informed mindfulness interventions, third wave behavioural therapies, and a somatic (body-centred) therapy called Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I also have training in grief counselling (including non-death loss).
A warm welcome to you! Whether you know what you want to work on in therapy or you just have a general sense that you'd like to feel better and improve your life, I would be honoured to help. My integrative and holistic approach is informed by my personal mindfulness meditation practice (vipassana/insight tradition) and includes a deep appreciation for the power of the body-heart-mind connection. I use evidence-based trauma-informed mindfulness interventions, third wave behavioural therapies, and a somatic (body-centred) therapy called Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. I also have training in grief counselling (including non-death loss).
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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 |
| 88% | Depression |
| 87% | Self Esteem |
| 85% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 76% | Stress |
| 74% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 69% | Green Shield Canada |
| 63% | SunLife |
| 60% | 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 |