Therapists in Toronto, ON

I provide psychotherapy for trauma, PTSD, grief, sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental and emotional abuse, childhood abuse, racism/racial abuse, depression, anxiety, anger issues, behavioral issues, self esteem issues, self image issues, relationship issues, work stress, personal stress, and stress from everyday issues.

Lisa Romano-Dwyer is a registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (OCSWSSW) located in the Beaches Toronto. Owner of Lakeside Wellness Therapy Affiliates, Lisa and her affiliates use strength-based therapies, psychotherapy-informed health and wellness coaching, relationship repair, and compassion mind training. Lisa is a results-oriented, reliable, trustworthy and compassionate counsellor who works with you to develop solutions. Her areas of specialization include increasing focus, achievement, gratitude, personal health, and joy. Lisa works with you to alleviate emotional pain and restore wellness & health.

The impacts of trauma rewire the brain and nervous system to experience the world as a threatening place. This adaptation alters how we relate to ourselves and others, and it leads us away from authentic identity. Trauma, whether big or small, includes events like past childhood abuse, emotional neglect, violence, grief, rejection, chronic pain and illness, to name a few. You may become stressed, anxious, experience intrusive thoughts, fear, and rage. You may feel alone, easily triggered, trapped, and like there’s a void within—like you just can’t be yourself again. Yet, you have no clue that it all stems from unprocessed trauma.

As a passionate and dedicated psychotherapist specialized in children and teen, my journey in the field of mental health has been driven by the commitment to nurturing young minds and supporting them through their unique developmental challenges. My fascination with child psychology began during my own adolescence when I faced personal challenges that really impacted my well-being. Through my struggles, I recognized the importance of having a supportive and understanding environment during this crucial stage of life.

Stella helps her clients make sense of overwhelming emotions that are getting in the way of life, navigate difficult relationships, think in ways that are more fruitful, heal and move forward from hurts, and grow in self-awareness and resilience. She has helped clients struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, grief, loss of relationships, low self-esteem, family conflicts, parenting issues, marital/dating issues, work place issues, insomnia, immigration, career transition and Christian faith issues. She has years of experience helping people from various cultures, and is fluent in English and Cantonese.

My style of coaching is client-led, active, adventurous, collaborative, and compassionately challenging. Using specialised, bottom-up and top-down approaches to leverage brain design, functionality, and neuroplasticity, sessions go above and beyond the standard formulaic coaching model to engage the subconscious mind, deepen transformation, foster rapid results, and facilitate positive long-term change in neural architecture.

Life challenges us with difficult experiences such as divorces, job losses, or the loss of loved ones, and significant changes. I have gone through them, and now I'm here to help you. I offer one-hour consultations in Spanish for only 100 Canadian dollars. You are not alone on this journey; together, we will find answers to overcome the obstacles. Contact me via email or text message. It's time to move forward!

In my journey as a cognitive behavioral therapist, I have witnessed the transformative power of empathy, understanding, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. My approach is rooted in fostering a safe and collaborative therapeutic alliance where clients can explore their challenges, uncover the roots of their struggles, and develop practical strategies for positive change.

Life is short, and it is also long, when faced with daily challenges and overwhelming emotions, unhealed pain, it can feel insurmountable. If you are wanting to move your life forward and are willing to put in the work then I hope to be of help to you. I do not claim to be for everyone, but I do work to achieve your goals in time limited, 3-6 months psychotherapy aimed at improving your coping skills and your tolerance of the circumstances causing you distress and upset. There are always exceptions, but if we’re engaged for years than one of us is not doing our part, and that won’t ever be me. Finding the right connection is key.

I remember feeling so lost and alone, unsure which way to turn. Who was I? Having 2 young children yet, wanting to die. The pain was unbearable, I could not see any other way out. I cried non stop, dragging myself out of bed in the morning; slept many hours during the day. Not able to see any possibility of change in sight. Why do I hurt? Why am I here? Blaming myself for all that had gone wrong in my life. I was emotionally frozen. No hope! Even the things I loved, didn't bring me joy any more. Does this sound like you? Do you want to be rid of your pain? Are you tired of living this way? IT IS possible to change! I did!

As a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO), for the last 10 years I am offering individual, couple, relationship and family therapy, therapy groups and workshops. I also provide individual and group coaching. I received my education in various European Universities in the following areas: Theology (Catholic University of Lublin, Poland), Science of Education (Pontifical Salisian University, Rome, Italy), Psychology and Psychotherapy (Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum/Skinner Institute, (Rome, Italy); Oxford Center of CBT; UICBT; Austrian Institute of EMDR (Vienna, Austria).

As a psychotherapist, Board-Certified hypnotherapist, EMDR therapist, & lawyer, I provide integrative clinical services to find solutions to the daily challenges that impact individuals across the life span. I utilize EMDR, CBT, DBT, and hypnotherapy to address issues of anxiety/stress, depression, trauma, grief, life stages, fears, phobias, low self-esteem, procrastination, anger, family conflict, etc. I have studied trauma at the Ph.D level. As a lawyer, I practiced family law, etc.. My clinical framework is solution-focused, strengths-based, motivational, trauma-informed, culturally competent, client-centered, and results-driven.