Domestic Abuse Therapists in East York, ON
Playful Hearts Therapy (Play/ EMDR Therapy)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT-S
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a service provider for Victim Services, the Internet Child Exploitation - Counselling Program, Metis Nation of Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, and previously for the 2-Spirited People of the First Nations.
I'm also a Certified Trauma Assessor providing general and sexual trauma assessment and treatment for all ages. I use a variety of modalities depending on the age of your child/ adolescent, including EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy.
I am a service provider for Victim Services, the Internet Child Exploitation - Counselling Program, Metis Nation of Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, and previously for the 2-Spirited People of the First Nations.
I'm also a Certified Trauma Assessor providing general and sexual trauma assessment and treatment for all ages. I use a variety of modalities depending on the age of your child/ adolescent, including EMDR, Brainspotting, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and Expressive Arts Therapy.
Stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anger management and partner conflict and/or violence.
My empathic, non-judgmental approach to clients seeking support for a broad range of difficulties has lead to effective therapeutic partnerships for over twenty years. I have extensive experience conducting assessments and providing personalized therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups dealing with complex difficulties.
Stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anger management and partner conflict and/or violence.
My empathic, non-judgmental approach to clients seeking support for a broad range of difficulties has lead to effective therapeutic partnerships for over twenty years. I have extensive experience conducting assessments and providing personalized therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups dealing with complex difficulties.
I'm a therapist with 35+ years experience in working with people like you and problems like yours. My passion is work with families, couples and individuals looking for more satisfying and rewarding relationships. I see you as a unique individual, and excite in developing new solutions that suit your needs. I believe that your children teach you how to be their 'best' parent and your parents hand over a legacy that you can continue or you can create a new one to pass on. I have worked in 3 countries & specialize in Couples & Family -transitions, loss, parenting, trauma, anxiety & finding joy. Sessions are every 2wks for 90 min.
I'm a therapist with 35+ years experience in working with people like you and problems like yours. My passion is work with families, couples and individuals looking for more satisfying and rewarding relationships. I see you as a unique individual, and excite in developing new solutions that suit your needs. I believe that your children teach you how to be their 'best' parent and your parents hand over a legacy that you can continue or you can create a new one to pass on. I have worked in 3 countries & specialize in Couples & Family -transitions, loss, parenting, trauma, anxiety & finding joy. Sessions are every 2wks for 90 min.
Wiseman Counseling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
East York, ON M4B
*Currently accepting clients for waitlist* It takes a strong person to reach out for help and I applaud your first step in searching for a therapist. My focus is to help you, or your child/adolescent, to best understand your issue(s)/fears and to make them more tangible. If you are dealing with a trauma or loss I will help you move forward and see yourself as a survivor and regain control of your life. Our sessions can help you become more self-aware & understand the reasons behind behaviours, emotions and reactions.
*Currently accepting clients for waitlist* It takes a strong person to reach out for help and I applaud your first step in searching for a therapist. My focus is to help you, or your child/adolescent, to best understand your issue(s)/fears and to make them more tangible. If you are dealing with a trauma or loss I will help you move forward and see yourself as a survivor and regain control of your life. Our sessions can help you become more self-aware & understand the reasons behind behaviours, emotions and reactions.
Sometimes we have a profound sense that the way we have been moving through our lives doesn't fit anymore. This realization can be coupled with anxiety, depression, aggression, sleeplessness, repetitive actions or thoughts, and feelings of isolation or fragmentation. It is hard to find yourself in this place, and even harder to know where to turn. Realizing something isn't quite right is the first step----talking to someone is the next. I offer a 'no fee' 1 hour Introductory Session so that you can see if I am the right therapist for you. I work with Individuals and Couples age 18 and up.
Sometimes we have a profound sense that the way we have been moving through our lives doesn't fit anymore. This realization can be coupled with anxiety, depression, aggression, sleeplessness, repetitive actions or thoughts, and feelings of isolation or fragmentation. It is hard to find yourself in this place, and even harder to know where to turn. Realizing something isn't quite right is the first step----talking to someone is the next. I offer a 'no fee' 1 hour Introductory Session so that you can see if I am the right therapist for you. I work with Individuals and Couples age 18 and up.
I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to quickly connect with children, build a trusting relationship, and help them to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed. I've worked at various Children's Mental Health Centres in Toronto prior to starting a private practice. I would be happy to be a part of your child/family's journey and a catalyst to their change/success.
I am a Child and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience helping children, adolescents and adults (ages 4 and up) to develop or enhance their coping skills, tools and strategies to successfully manage life's challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to quickly connect with children, build a trusting relationship, and help them to develop the skills and abilities they need to succeed. I've worked at various Children's Mental Health Centres in Toronto prior to starting a private practice. I would be happy to be a part of your child/family's journey and a catalyst to their change/success.
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. Starting therapy is a big deal, and finding the right therapist is key. My name is Alessandra and I’m passionate about helping people who are navigating difficult life transitions. If you are felling stuck and overwhelmed about life, I would like to help. Thank you for reaching out and taking the first courageous step in your journey toward greater health.
Hello! I’m so glad you are here. Starting therapy is a big deal, and finding the right therapist is key. My name is Alessandra and I’m passionate about helping people who are navigating difficult life transitions. If you are felling stuck and overwhelmed about life, I would like to help. Thank you for reaching out and taking the first courageous step in your journey toward greater health.
Choosing the right therapist is an important step toward making positive life changes. To help you with this, I would be happy to meet with you for a free 30-minute consultation to assist you in deciding if therapy and my approach are what you are looking for. My areas of expertise include: stress management, anxiety, depression, life transitions, conflict management, trauma recovery, family/couple relationships, work-related stress, parenting and sexual orientation/identity. I will help you find your path forward with clarity toward healing, recovery, and intentional living.
Choosing the right therapist is an important step toward making positive life changes. To help you with this, I would be happy to meet with you for a free 30-minute consultation to assist you in deciding if therapy and my approach are what you are looking for. My areas of expertise include: stress management, anxiety, depression, life transitions, conflict management, trauma recovery, family/couple relationships, work-related stress, parenting and sexual orientation/identity. I will help you find your path forward with clarity toward healing, recovery, and intentional living.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Manager of mental health and addiction services, I am passionate about healing individuals, families and children (6+) navigate life's challenges. Utilizing theoretical techniques, expressive and art therapies, i draw on creative, evidence based approaches to support healing and growth. Whether you're experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression or seeking guidance with family dynamics or parenting, I work collaboratively to create a space that honors your unique experiences and strengths.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Manager of mental health and addiction services, I am passionate about healing individuals, families and children (6+) navigate life's challenges. Utilizing theoretical techniques, expressive and art therapies, i draw on creative, evidence based approaches to support healing and growth. Whether you're experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression or seeking guidance with family dynamics or parenting, I work collaboratively to create a space that honors your unique experiences and strengths.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. Are you ready to talk to someone, but unsure where to start? Are you thinking, 'What's the point?' and 'No one can help me.' Are you worried about being judged? Criticized? You are probably feeling overwhelmed by these thoughts, and very alone. But what if you could talk freely and openly without being judged? What if you were offered practical tools to face your challenges? This is the space that I can create for you. I will use authenticity, respect, curiosity and kindness to help you confront and explore your challenges. I will help you build tailored strategies to confidently meet your goals.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. Are you ready to talk to someone, but unsure where to start? Are you thinking, 'What's the point?' and 'No one can help me.' Are you worried about being judged? Criticized? You are probably feeling overwhelmed by these thoughts, and very alone. But what if you could talk freely and openly without being judged? What if you were offered practical tools to face your challenges? This is the space that I can create for you. I will use authenticity, respect, curiosity and kindness to help you confront and explore your challenges. I will help you build tailored strategies to confidently meet your goals.
You may be at a point in your life when you want to look at the barriers that are getting in your way or envision a different situation than you have now. Whether you are sorting through an overwhelming life event, or are wondering why you feel a certain way, I want to understand your experience and what is important to you. It is key that you feel supported to bring forward what you want to talk about so that together we can begin to make sense of what is going on for you.
You may be at a point in your life when you want to look at the barriers that are getting in your way or envision a different situation than you have now. Whether you are sorting through an overwhelming life event, or are wondering why you feel a certain way, I want to understand your experience and what is important to you. It is key that you feel supported to bring forward what you want to talk about so that together we can begin to make sense of what is going on for you.
I help people become their most authentic selves by supporting them to successfully navigate life's challenges. I am a non-judgemental and collaborative listener, who uses effective, clinically proven mental health tools to facilitate strength, resilience and self-awareness. I place a strong focus on nurturing a trusting and caring therapeutic relationship and I work collaboratively to help you meet your therapy goals.
I help people become their most authentic selves by supporting them to successfully navigate life's challenges. I am a non-judgemental and collaborative listener, who uses effective, clinically proven mental health tools to facilitate strength, resilience and self-awareness. I place a strong focus on nurturing a trusting and caring therapeutic relationship and I work collaboratively to help you meet your therapy goals.
Oksana Denysenko
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
If you want to become more confident, independent from what others might think of you, build healthy relationships or overcome your past - welcome! The focus If my work is developemental trauma, that mold our relationships with our inner Self ans others. My aim in the theraoy is to help my clients to define their real needs, to strengthen their Self and to help them give themselves a permission to live their life as they always wanted. Changes happen when we focus on what is going on in our life right now, becoming more attentive to our inner Self and our needs.
If you want to become more confident, independent from what others might think of you, build healthy relationships or overcome your past - welcome! The focus If my work is developemental trauma, that mold our relationships with our inner Self ans others. My aim in the theraoy is to help my clients to define their real needs, to strengthen their Self and to help them give themselves a permission to live their life as they always wanted. Changes happen when we focus on what is going on in our life right now, becoming more attentive to our inner Self and our needs.
Valery Belyanin
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, PhD, OAMHP, CRPO
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Valery Belyanin is a Registered Psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience. He provides help for clients with low self-esteem, low mood, for those who worry about life events and struggle with accepting themselves or are dealing with the challenges they face.
Valery Belyanin is a Registered Psychotherapist with 20+ years of experience. He provides help for clients with low self-esteem, low mood, for those who worry about life events and struggle with accepting themselves or are dealing with the challenges they face.
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I have a wide range of experience supporting clients experiencing Abuse, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Depression, Oppression, Low self-esteem, Stress, Relationship/marital issues & Parenting issues.
I provide court mandated “Anger Management”, “Alcohol Abuse Counselling” and “Partner Assault Response” (PAR) programs. I provide confidential and non-judgmental counselling services in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu, through Video, telephonic and in-person sessions. I am committed to provide linguistically and culturally sensitive services.
I have a wide range of experience supporting clients experiencing Abuse, Anxiety, Anger, Addiction, Depression, Oppression, Low self-esteem, Stress, Relationship/marital issues & Parenting issues.
I provide court mandated “Anger Management”, “Alcohol Abuse Counselling” and “Partner Assault Response” (PAR) programs. I provide confidential and non-judgmental counselling services in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu, through Video, telephonic and in-person sessions. I am committed to provide linguistically and culturally sensitive services.
Having experience working with mental health challenges, partner abuse issues and addiction I look forward to addressing your specific needs and goals.
I have worked for over 25 years in the social service field having extensive experience as a clinical supervisor at Family Services York Region and Coordinator of the Partner Abuse Response Program. I also worked at Addiction Services York Region, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and York Support Network Services.
Having experience working with mental health challenges, partner abuse issues and addiction I look forward to addressing your specific needs and goals.
I have worked for over 25 years in the social service field having extensive experience as a clinical supervisor at Family Services York Region and Coordinator of the Partner Abuse Response Program. I also worked at Addiction Services York Region, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and York Support Network Services.
I also focus on working with survivors of violence, whether intimate/family, systemic or institutional violence.
My name is Cait (she/they) and I am a registered social worker. I work with clients from where they are at, working collaboratively to figure out what challenges you, what you want to process and learn from. I am not here to tell you what to do, but to support in figuring out next steps, skills and processing trauma and life events. I work with clients to figure out what they need, their values, their identity and their boundaries. I work extensively with clients who are neurodivergent and/or have Bipolar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder, although I have experience with many mental health challenges.
I also focus on working with survivors of violence, whether intimate/family, systemic or institutional violence.
My name is Cait (she/they) and I am a registered social worker. I work with clients from where they are at, working collaboratively to figure out what challenges you, what you want to process and learn from. I am not here to tell you what to do, but to support in figuring out next steps, skills and processing trauma and life events. I work with clients to figure out what they need, their values, their identity and their boundaries. I work extensively with clients who are neurodivergent and/or have Bipolar Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder, although I have experience with many mental health challenges.
Giselle R Edwards
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BSc, CCPA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
If you're working through past abuse, compulsive behaviors, or experiences tied to the sex trade or sexual offending, we will work together at your own pace.
I help you make sense of your experiences and the patterns that keep showing up in your life. Trauma—especially when it’s tied to sex, relationships, or past harm—can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or ashamed. Whether you're struggling with intimacy, desire, or the weight of past experiences, we’ll work together to untangle the impact of trauma.
If you're working through past abuse, compulsive behaviors, or experiences tied to the sex trade or sexual offending, we will work together at your own pace.
I help you make sense of your experiences and the patterns that keep showing up in your life. Trauma—especially when it’s tied to sex, relationships, or past harm—can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or ashamed. Whether you're struggling with intimacy, desire, or the weight of past experiences, we’ll work together to untangle the impact of trauma.
She has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma, especially survivors of sexual abuse or domestic violence.
With a passion for the human capacity to heal, Kendra is down to earth as she meets each client where they’re at in life. She takes a holistic approach to incorporate every aspect of her clients’ lives and stays focused on inclusivity and safety — with a dash of humour for good measure. Kendra earned her Master’s degree in Social Work, and completed further training in Trauma Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Couples Counselling, and Sex Therapy.
She has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma, especially survivors of sexual abuse or domestic violence.
With a passion for the human capacity to heal, Kendra is down to earth as she meets each client where they’re at in life. She takes a holistic approach to incorporate every aspect of her clients’ lives and stays focused on inclusivity and safety — with a dash of humour for good measure. Kendra earned her Master’s degree in Social Work, and completed further training in Trauma Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Couples Counselling, and Sex Therapy.
My experience in family services, addictions, and domestic violence agencies shapes my compassionate approach.
I can help by providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. My specialty includes a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solutions-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness. I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
My experience in family services, addictions, and domestic violence agencies shapes my compassionate approach.
I can help by providing a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. My specialty includes a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solutions-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness. I tailor my approach to each individual’s unique needs and goals.
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What are the most effective ways to recover from domestic abuse?
Leaving an abusive relationship requires tremendous courage, so survivors in treatment should recognise that they have already completed the most important step. Still, the trauma of physical or emotional abuse can be difficult to process and overcome. Therapy can help survivors process trauma, grief, and difficult emotions, treat relevant mental health symptoms, and create a new framework for boundaries and relationships in the future. For some, support groups can also be an invaluable outlet for healing.
When should an individual seek help for domestic abuse?
Victims of intimate partner violence should seek help immediately. It can take substantial time, planning, energy, and courage to leave an abusive relationship, but starting the process—by seeking therapy, calling the domestic violence hotline, or simply confiding in a loved one—will help them get there. Those who have left abusive relationships but haven’t sought treatment can also greatly benefit from therapy to process and heal from the experience.
What are the consequences of staying in an abusive relationship?
Remaining in an abusive relationship has serious repercussions. In addition to the ongoing threat of physical danger and emotional abuse, research shows that intimate partner violence is associated with a range of mental health disorders including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and substance abuse. Therefore it’s important for individuals in an abusive relationship to seek help as soon as possible.
How can you get domestic abuse treatment for someone else?
It can be very complicated to identify and leave an abusive relationship; barriers include the threat of violence, financial instability, and family pressures. Those concerned about a loved one in an abusive relationship should talk to them about the situation, provide them with resources such as the domestic violence hotline, and introduce the idea of seeing a therapist due to their concern for the person’s safety and well-being.