Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

You may feel overwhelmed with anxiety, frightened and stuck, or not sure how to navigate difficult emotions or painful memories. It is isolating not to know where to turn, when to speak up, or how to connect with different parts of yourself. Therapy offers you the space to slow down in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, so you can connect to and care for all parts of yourself, and explore new ways of seeing and being seen. It allows you to be heard and accepted with all your complexities, questions, and fears and helps you process your feelings so you can reframe your beliefs through self-compassion.

Are you experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, or feelings of low self-esteem? Are you having trouble navigating your way through the loss of a loved one, a challenging relationship, or simply struggling to find meaning in your life? Many of us are knocked backwards by negative events that seem to unearth past hurts and make navigating our present and future more difficult. There are times when we need support and encouragement from outside of ourselves to help us navigate this inner world and push ourselves forward in our lives.

My team and I aren't just qualified therapists; we have walked a similar path that you are on. We have felt cultural confusion, self-doubt, and the echoes of generational struggles. We get you because we have been you. Our support goes beyond textbooks. We offer research-based treatment and services in various languages to create a safe space where you can share your story and find relief from your silent suffering. You are in the right place. Let’s move past parental approval and traditions, leaving behind insecurities, toxic shame, and self-doubt. Don’t just learn to feel better. Learn to know you belong wherever you are.

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.

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and disconnection from others or yourself, I'm here to support you. If you want to reclaim your lost confidence, raise your self-esteem, learn emotional regulation, skills, exercises, and strategies. I would accompany you on your healing adventure. I am well aware of how devastating mental health issues can be. I would be privileged to work with you during your journey to resolve the consequences of past traumas and reconnect you with your mind, body, and soul. Privacy of my client is one of my primary objectives. Let's achieve your Mental health goals together!

At True Balance Psychotherapy, we are committed to delivering client-centered support that gradually empowers individuals, and enables them to make informed decisions. Our therapists have over 10 years of experience providing counselling, assessment, crisis intervention, behavior management & clinical case management. Our services are suitable for individuals, couples and families struggling with a wide range of mental health challenges and are feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions, and life experiences while supporting them in their healing journey.

I specialize in supporting caregivers and youth with anxiety, behaviour challenges, emotion dysregulation, and other mental health challenges. I have extensive experience working with autistic, ADHD, 2e children and am neurodiversity affirming. I strive to see each child for who they are, honouring their unique strengths and interests as I support them in addressing areas of emotional and behavioural functioning that impact opportunities for fulfillment. Drawing from a variety of approaches, including CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and play therapy, I work with children and parents in a collaborative, lighthearted manner.

Dr. Amiri is a registered clinical psychologist who works with adults. He completed his clinical training at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in the Mood and Anxiety Ambulatory Service, the Psychological Trauma Program and the Borderline Personality Disorder Clinic. Dr. Amiri provides evidence-based treatments for mood and anxiety disorders (depression, social anxiety, panic, generalized anxiety), obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety, trauma and stress-related conditions (PTSD, complex PTSD, adjustment difficulties) and substance use disorders.

You're self-aware and deeply committed to self-improvement, but you’re still noticing the same cyclical patterns and are feeling stuck. You've always been a step ahead in understanding yourself, yet find yourself caught in the same repetitive and limiting thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. This constant cycle often feels like a consequence of unprocessed past experiences that subtly dictate your life. Does this sound like you? You're not alone in this journey. Many self-aware individuals share your struggle, searching for the missing link that can unlock their path forward. Imagine no longer being bound by your past experiences.

I work with adults across the lifespan who are highly motivated to learn more about themselves, active participants in their recovery, and committed to making meaningful changes in their life. Whether they're struggling with a mental disorder, a significant life stressor, relationship difficulties, or challenges at work or home, my clients want to improve how they're coping, not let their struggles define them, and evolve into a better version of themselves.

Greetings! I'm Normand, a proud Queer person, a Registered Social Worker, and an avid board game enthusiast. Welcome to my practice, where I emphasize the values of self-determination, diversity, and building strong therapeutic relationships. With a deep understanding of neuroscience and trauma, I support individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, and life transitions. My practice embraces diverse ages, cultures, and identities, including Indigenous Peoples and the Queer community.

I’m an experienced Social Worker who supports my clients when they are feeling uncertain about how to move forward in life. Clients often come to me worried about their future, focused on past choices, or concerned that they aren’t where they are “supposed” to be. This may be due to unexpected changes or anticipated transitions.

Starting your therapy journey can be difficult, but I hope you know how courageous it is to take this first step on your journey to mental wellness. Sometimes, what brings you to therapy is a major life event that you need help navigating and sometimes, it is a variety of events that have built up over time. My goal is to help you make the transition to mental wellness as comfortable as possible, with the personal belief that a strong therapeutic alliance makes a positive impact on the change you want to achieve.

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 clients to ensure that they are receiving the care that works with their unique goals, and that they feel witnessed through their journey. I work with clients, from youths to adults, who have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, sex and intimacy challenges, and interpersonal relationship issues. My aim is to support and guide clients using a mind-body approach that cultivates more depth from their self-reflection and emotional processing. I approach this work with openness, and aim to create a safe and brave space where these stories are both held and heard.

To help you, I use Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, as well as providin a space to guide self discovery, self expression, and self compassion. Mindfulness helps us to not get overwhelmed by our distressing thoughts and physical sensations and CBT provides techniques that help changing of thoughts, reactions, and habits. It is my belief that therapy helps heal, strengthen, and or change a person’s relationship with their self, history, and environment. This change can entail adopting coping skills, increasing awareness of how we treat our selves, and management of our environment.

***WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS, ADULTS AND TEENS. *** Therapy is a space to land: to feel supported, brave, listened to and centred. As a practitioner with 10 years of experience in yoga and meditation, I am guided by a belief that the mind and body are interconnected. We’ll work collaboratively to challenge self-held beliefs and nurture your strengths and values. I’m a firm believer that healing ultimately lies in integration, so with that in mind, we’ll not only focus on the symptoms of your pain but also develop a capacity to hold your pain with mindfulness and compassion. ​

Life is hard, and most of us were not taught skills to cope with the inevitable uncertainty, relationship challenges, and life transitions that are part of the human experience. Compassionate support can help you to move through a period of difficulty and offer tools and a different perspective to help you be the person you want to be. My goal is to support you in your journey to developing self-understanding and self-trust, and help you to find ways to live your life fully, amidst all the ups and downs.

I have experience working with clients across a variety of issues including challenges with: anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, anger, grief, identity, and emotion regulation. I have worked within hospital and counselling centres, including Sunnybrook Hospital’s Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre, the York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC), and the Ryerson University Counselling Centre, where I did individual and group therapy for those struggling with complex psychological and emotional issues.