Therapists in M5V
Are stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem holding you back? Do you feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure of your next step? You don’t have to face this alone.
I offer individualized support to help you navigate life’s challenges, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. In a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space, you can show up as your authentic self, feel truly heard, and begin creating the changes you want in your life. Together, we’ll work to uncover what’s holding you back and build the tools and resilience you need to thrive.
Are stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem holding you back? Do you feel stuck, exhausted, or unsure of your next step? You don’t have to face this alone.
I offer individualized support to help you navigate life’s challenges, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. In a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space, you can show up as your authentic self, feel truly heard, and begin creating the changes you want in your life. Together, we’ll work to uncover what’s holding you back and build the tools and resilience you need to thrive.
If you are looking for new ways of connecting to yourself when confronted with personal dilemmas, when wondering how did this come about, or where do I go from here, expressive arts therapy may be a great fit for you. Using creative and life-giving approaches, including a combination of talk therapy, visual art, movement and other modalities, you’ll discover new ways to feel connected to your life. My work supports you to explore a range of issues, from relationships to inner struggles and learning about different parts of yourself, to support your general questions about your life direction.
If you are looking for new ways of connecting to yourself when confronted with personal dilemmas, when wondering how did this come about, or where do I go from here, expressive arts therapy may be a great fit for you. Using creative and life-giving approaches, including a combination of talk therapy, visual art, movement and other modalities, you’ll discover new ways to feel connected to your life. My work supports you to explore a range of issues, from relationships to inner struggles and learning about different parts of yourself, to support your general questions about your life direction.
I approach challenges with a touch of wit and a healthy dose of sarcasm, believing that a well-timed laugh can make even the toughest situations more manageable. Do you ever feel like no one truly understands? Struggling to find the right words for your thoughts and feelings?
I approach challenges with a touch of wit and a healthy dose of sarcasm, believing that a well-timed laugh can make even the toughest situations more manageable. Do you ever feel like no one truly understands? Struggling to find the right words for your thoughts and feelings?
Therapy for Complex Trauma (C-ptsd) -
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5V
You’re hard on yourself, likely a perfectionist, and constantly push yourself to work harder even though you're exhausted. You feel guilty resting and struggle asking for help or letting others know you're having a hard time because it makes you look like a failure.
Or you find it hard to say no or stand up for yourself. You constantly suppress your needs to prioritize the needs of others. Having others get upset at you sounds terrible, so you would rather not say anything to avoid conflict. You try your best to make others happy, but internally, you feel tired, drained, and even resentful.
You’re hard on yourself, likely a perfectionist, and constantly push yourself to work harder even though you're exhausted. You feel guilty resting and struggle asking for help or letting others know you're having a hard time because it makes you look like a failure.
Or you find it hard to say no or stand up for yourself. You constantly suppress your needs to prioritize the needs of others. Having others get upset at you sounds terrible, so you would rather not say anything to avoid conflict. You try your best to make others happy, but internally, you feel tired, drained, and even resentful.
You may be struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of past experiences that still impact your daily life. This can feel like being frozen, numb, or too anxious to focus. Sometimes it shows up as pulling away from friends, being too reliant on them, or struggling to feel accepted and connected. These challenges can be overwhelming for both you and those close to you, leaving you longing for a sense of calm, confidence, and clarity in your relationships.
You may be struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of past experiences that still impact your daily life. This can feel like being frozen, numb, or too anxious to focus. Sometimes it shows up as pulling away from friends, being too reliant on them, or struggling to feel accepted and connected. These challenges can be overwhelming for both you and those close to you, leaving you longing for a sense of calm, confidence, and clarity in your relationships.
If you've lived through sexual abuse - rape, childhood sexual abuse, or sex trafficking - you may notice changes in how you think, feel, and relate. You might believe you should have stopped it or that you deserved what happened. Trust feels impossible, the world feels unsafe. Maybe you're on edge, overwhelmed with emotions - or numb, unable to feel at all. Sleep is hard. Relationships are tough. Memories haunt you day and/or night. And sex and intimacy...that's either out of control or it feels completely out of reach. Does this sound familiar? Know it doesn't have to stay this way.
If you've lived through sexual abuse - rape, childhood sexual abuse, or sex trafficking - you may notice changes in how you think, feel, and relate. You might believe you should have stopped it or that you deserved what happened. Trust feels impossible, the world feels unsafe. Maybe you're on edge, overwhelmed with emotions - or numb, unable to feel at all. Sleep is hard. Relationships are tough. Memories haunt you day and/or night. And sex and intimacy...that's either out of control or it feels completely out of reach. Does this sound familiar? Know it doesn't have to stay this way.
My name is Breanna and I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to work through life’s difficulties. I am a Registered Social Worker and I provide in-person and virtual therapy. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, difficult relationships, work life balance/burnout and self esteem. I’m a warm, open, and direct therapist, who values the importance of honesty in session. I am committed to creating a safe space where you can feel supported and heard.
My name is Breanna and I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to work through life’s difficulties. I am a Registered Social Worker and I provide in-person and virtual therapy. I work with adults who struggle with anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, difficult relationships, work life balance/burnout and self esteem. I’m a warm, open, and direct therapist, who values the importance of honesty in session. I am committed to creating a safe space where you can feel supported and heard.
Whether you're an individual seeking emotional clarity or a couple struggling with communication, I’m here to help. You may feel stuck in the same arguments with your partner, unsure how to communicate or reconnect. Or you're dealing with internal pressure, anxiety, or emotional shutdown. If your goal is to better understand yourself, overcome the obstacles you're facing in your relationships, and build a meaningful and fulfilling life, you're in the right place to begin that work.
Whether you're an individual seeking emotional clarity or a couple struggling with communication, I’m here to help. You may feel stuck in the same arguments with your partner, unsure how to communicate or reconnect. Or you're dealing with internal pressure, anxiety, or emotional shutdown. If your goal is to better understand yourself, overcome the obstacles you're facing in your relationships, and build a meaningful and fulfilling life, you're in the right place to begin that work.
Trauma doesn't just show up in our memories, but also in our everyday patterns. Sometimes it shows up in how much you endure, how little space you take, or how hard it is to slow down. When it unfolds within relationships, families, cultural systems, or during major life transitions, it can quietly influence how we relate to ourselves, our bodies, and the people we love.
You may have learned to cope by pushing through, disconnecting, or turning to substances or behaviours to survive. These responses make sense given everything you’ve survived. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore - we got this!
Trauma doesn't just show up in our memories, but also in our everyday patterns. Sometimes it shows up in how much you endure, how little space you take, or how hard it is to slow down. When it unfolds within relationships, families, cultural systems, or during major life transitions, it can quietly influence how we relate to ourselves, our bodies, and the people we love.
You may have learned to cope by pushing through, disconnecting, or turning to substances or behaviours to survive. These responses make sense given everything you’ve survived. You don’t have to carry this alone anymore - we got this!
You’re not broken, even if you feel worn down or unsettled by experiences that shaped you!
Feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected can show up in many ways, within yourself, in your relationships, or during periods of loss and transition. Many individuals and couples notice the same emotional or relational patterns repeating despite insight, effort, or good intentions. Often, these patterns were learned over time and quietly carried forward, and while they once offered protection or stability, they may now interfere with connection, meaning, and emotional well-being.
You’re not broken, even if you feel worn down or unsettled by experiences that shaped you!
Feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected can show up in many ways, within yourself, in your relationships, or during periods of loss and transition. Many individuals and couples notice the same emotional or relational patterns repeating despite insight, effort, or good intentions. Often, these patterns were learned over time and quietly carried forward, and while they once offered protection or stability, they may now interfere with connection, meaning, and emotional well-being.
I help my clients through various challenges and transitions in their personal and professional lives. Most are smart and interesting people who have experienced various levels of success, but currently they could be: 1: Having difficulty accomplishing certain things due to executive functioning challenges such as organization, planning, focus and time management .2: Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unmotivated or depressed and unable to balance conflicting demands and priorities. 3: Feeling stuck and unsure of what's holding them back. 4: Experiencing leadership or relationship challenges
I help my clients through various challenges and transitions in their personal and professional lives. Most are smart and interesting people who have experienced various levels of success, but currently they could be: 1: Having difficulty accomplishing certain things due to executive functioning challenges such as organization, planning, focus and time management .2: Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, unmotivated or depressed and unable to balance conflicting demands and priorities. 3: Feeling stuck and unsure of what's holding them back. 4: Experiencing leadership or relationship challenges
Do you feel like you’re holding it together on the outside while something underneath feels heavy, disconnected, or unclear? You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, identity questions, ADHD, or the lingering impact of past experiences while trying to appear “okay.” I support teens and adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are and where they’re going. Together, we explore the roles you’ve learned to survive and gently reconnect you with your values, voice, and sense of self.
Do you feel like you’re holding it together on the outside while something underneath feels heavy, disconnected, or unclear? You may be navigating anxiety, trauma, identity questions, ADHD, or the lingering impact of past experiences while trying to appear “okay.” I support teens and adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who they are and where they’re going. Together, we explore the roles you’ve learned to survive and gently reconnect you with your values, voice, and sense of self.
You’ve been carrying experiences that shaped you in ways no one else could see. When you tried to open up, you were dismissed or misunderstood, so you learned to stay quiet. But the weight hasn’t gone away, it’s only grown heavier. Maybe you feel on edge, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to handle what rises up. You’ve fought hard to keep going, yet part of you still feels trapped—longing for relief, for peace, for a way to finally move forward. You may be running out of ways to cope, wanting change yet not knowing where to begin.
You’ve been carrying experiences that shaped you in ways no one else could see. When you tried to open up, you were dismissed or misunderstood, so you learned to stay quiet. But the weight hasn’t gone away, it’s only grown heavier. Maybe you feel on edge, disconnected from yourself, or unsure how to handle what rises up. You’ve fought hard to keep going, yet part of you still feels trapped—longing for relief, for peace, for a way to finally move forward. You may be running out of ways to cope, wanting change yet not knowing where to begin.
Hi there! I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential and live their most fulfilling lives. I provide a holistic approach and have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in therapeutic and case management roles in the community and educational settings.
Hi there! I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential and live their most fulfilling lives. I provide a holistic approach and have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in therapeutic and case management roles in the community and educational settings.
My name is Breanna and I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to work through life’s difficulties. I am a Registered Social Worker and I provide in-person and virtual therapy to adults and couples. I work with folks who struggle with anxiety, stress, difficult relationships, and nervous system dysregulation. I’m a warm, open, and direct therapist, who values the importance of honesty in session. I am committed to creating a safe space where you can feel supported and heard.
My name is Breanna and I believe that everyone deserves a safe space to work through life’s difficulties. I am a Registered Social Worker and I provide in-person and virtual therapy to adults and couples. I work with folks who struggle with anxiety, stress, difficult relationships, and nervous system dysregulation. I’m a warm, open, and direct therapist, who values the importance of honesty in session. I am committed to creating a safe space where you can feel supported and heard.
In my therapeutic space, you can express your feelings, sort out your thoughts, and face life's challenges with someone who cares. I'm here to support your mental health with warmth, understanding, and lots of patience. I'm passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can truly be you. Let's work together to discover more about yourself, bounce back from tough times, and grow.
In my therapeutic space, you can express your feelings, sort out your thoughts, and face life's challenges with someone who cares. I'm here to support your mental health with warmth, understanding, and lots of patience. I'm passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can truly be you. Let's work together to discover more about yourself, bounce back from tough times, and grow.
How important is it for you to work with a therapist who truly understands the impact of childhood trauma and adverse experiences? If you’re looking for a space grounded in empathy, safety, and genuine support, I’m here to help. I am passionate about working with individuals who are navigating challenges such as childhood trauma, addiction, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and relationship struggles. I offer individual and marriage counselling with a focus on healing, emotional clarity, and strengthening coping strategies during life transitions.
How important is it for you to work with a therapist who truly understands the impact of childhood trauma and adverse experiences? If you’re looking for a space grounded in empathy, safety, and genuine support, I’m here to help. I am passionate about working with individuals who are navigating challenges such as childhood trauma, addiction, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and relationship struggles. I offer individual and marriage counselling with a focus on healing, emotional clarity, and strengthening coping strategies during life transitions.
Do you feel like you are overwhelmed? Are you stuck in patterns that feel unchangeable? I work with clients that feel stuck using EMDR and talk therapy to process trauma, grief, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. I take a nonjudgemental and compassionate approach holding space for both joy and deep discovery.
My practice focuses on the impacts of trauma and nervous system regulation, from a LGBTQIA+ affirmative, collaborative, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive perspective. I will support you in recognizing your strengths and help you to feel empowered while connecting with warmth, curiosity, and humour.
Do you feel like you are overwhelmed? Are you stuck in patterns that feel unchangeable? I work with clients that feel stuck using EMDR and talk therapy to process trauma, grief, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm. I take a nonjudgemental and compassionate approach holding space for both joy and deep discovery.
My practice focuses on the impacts of trauma and nervous system regulation, from a LGBTQIA+ affirmative, collaborative, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive perspective. I will support you in recognizing your strengths and help you to feel empowered while connecting with warmth, curiosity, and humour.
Life can have a way of challenging us into transitions we didn’t plan for or expect, leaving us feeling unprepared and overwhelmed at times. If you’re feeling uncertain, stuck, or simply exhausted, know that you don’t have to face these times alone.
As a Registered Social Worker (MSW), I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore these challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients understand how systemic oppression, personal relationships, and life transitions have influenced their mental and emotional well-being while fostering strategies to nuture their inner resilience.
Life can have a way of challenging us into transitions we didn’t plan for or expect, leaving us feeling unprepared and overwhelmed at times. If you’re feeling uncertain, stuck, or simply exhausted, know that you don’t have to face these times alone.
As a Registered Social Worker (MSW), I am dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore these challenges. My practice focuses on helping clients understand how systemic oppression, personal relationships, and life transitions have influenced their mental and emotional well-being while fostering strategies to nuture their inner resilience.
I understand how stress, trauma, and adverse experiences leaves a deep imprint on our mind, body, and spirit impacting relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. I offer a space for us to explore your experiences, past and present, helping you regain balance in your life while finding a path towards authenticity and alignment in your personal values.
I understand how stress, trauma, and adverse experiences leaves a deep imprint on our mind, body, and spirit impacting relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. I offer a space for us to explore your experiences, past and present, helping you regain balance in your life while finding a path towards authenticity and alignment in your personal values.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in M5V
400+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in M5V who prioritize treating:
| 95% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Relationship Issues |
| 86% | Depression |
| 83% | Self Esteem |
| 83% | Stress |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Grief |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 85% | SunLife |
| 82% | Manulife |
| 82% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in M5V see their clients
| 58% | Online Only | |
| 42% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |