Female Therapists in Etobicoke, ON

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Photo of Xicuo (Tracy) De, Registered Social Worker in Etobicoke, ON
Xicuo (Tracy) De
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapy approach is strongly inspired by my lived experiences as an immigrant women of colour who left her motherland China alone at 18 years old and found her joyful place in learning about others’ stories.
Therapy space often starts as a brave space, because of your decision to entrust your story with a stranger, in this case, me :). My responsibility as your therapist is to turn the brave space into a safe space for every part of you. I often think about the therapy as the process of putting together puzzles that don’t come with the original image. My role as your therapist is to accompany you to explore each piece with curiosity and acceptance, so that you can make sense of your pieces and construct images that feel authentic to you.
(365) 656-0730
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Etobicoke, ON M8Z
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Zeel Shah
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Zeel is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). Zeel has over 4 years of psychotherapy experience supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, dysfunctional family dynamics, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Zeel’s person-centred, strengths-focused, and culturally-competent approach is informed by her identity as a first-generation Canadian-South Asian woman , lived experience in Canada, India, and USA, and extensive experience working with the BIPOC population.
(365) 400-8273
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Etobicoke, ON M8W
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Toronto Neurofeedback & Psychotherapy Clinic
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
in Women and Gender Studies from the University of Toronto.
I believe the key to personal growth is self-awareness and non-judgemental acceptance. A compassionate therapist can help make sense of your experiences and challenge the patterns that no longer serve you. A greater understanding of your hopes, fears, and relationships can lead to more empowered choices and freedom from self-doubt. I would work with you to identify your concerns and harness your personal resources, setting therapy goals that meet your unique needs. By strengthening your relationship to yourself, we can positively impact how you relate to others and the world around you.
(289) 806-9207
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Etobicoke, ON M8X
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Mia Omara
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Verified
I work with Individuals, Couples, Men, Women , Teens, and Young Adults.
If you've been feeling stuck, or otherwise wanting to fix some behaviour, or area of your life, I can help. I help people who are looking to optimize areas of their life. I help people with ADHD who want to learn techniques to live a more structured life. I help people wanting relief from anxious thoughts that are holding them back from the people, places, and things that they love. I also help people seeking to improve their relationships, whether they be romantic, familial, or friendships. I help people who need to improve their communication skills, and who want to feel more confident in every aspect of their lives.
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Etobicoke, ON M8V
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Parisa Ghanbari
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
As a BIPOC therapist with a deep understanding of Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, I specialize in supporting women of colour overcome self-doubt and build a more fulfilling romantic and couple relationship.
Relationship difficulties can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stuck. It hurts when we feel alone and unimportant in our connections with others. Over time, these struggles can make us feel stressed and depressed and erode our self-esteem. If you want to feel more confident and self-assured, build more fulfilling and healthier couple and romantic relationships, heal from relationship break-ups and attachment wounds, I can help. As a relationship therapist my expertise has been recognized by major media outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Bustle, and PsychCentral, where my work has been featured.
(289) 809-8027
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Etobicoke, ON M8Z
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Josie Marando
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sometimes life throws us curveballs, and it can seem impossible and hard to carry forward. Josie provides therapy to treat anxiety, depression, loss and grief, relationship or family breakdown, or coping with stress. In addition she has special interest in women experiencing mental health issues during pregnancy and postpartum. It was her experience in becoming a parent that lead her to specialize in supporting new parents in the adjustment to parenthood. She is passionate about helping clients thrive during these times, and times of life transitions (ex. new job, school, blended family..etc)
(365) 800-6432
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Etobicoke, ON M9A
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M. Christine Brown Clearview Wellness Counselling
Counsellor, BA, BEd, MEd, equiv, Gestalt
Verified
Verified
She leads "Talk Shop for Women " year round, and provides individual and couples counselling.
Seeking professional counselling is a sign of mental health. It indicates that through awareness you have realized that you want more functionality and integration in your life. If you're ready to learn and grow in a new direction, please contact me. I will assist you in connecting to your self as a means to helping you discover the healthiest choices ahead.
(289) 272-9267
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Etobicoke, ON M8V
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Amita Singh
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MEd, RP
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Amita (rhymes with Anita). Welcome to my page. I am a woman of colour from a Caribbean background, with years of experience working with youth, new immigrants to Canada, and in university and college settings with people from all walks of life. I understand that seeking therapy might feel a little uncomfortable at first so I want you to know that together we will work at your pace to create a therapeutic relationship that is comfortable and tailored to your needs.
(289) 276-7253
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Etobicoke, ON M9W
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Zarmina Khan
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
As an immigrant and South Asian woman , my therapy work is grounded in my own intersectionality and lived experiences.
Hello and welcome! I specialize in providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive, and gender-affirming individual and couples therapy. In individual therapy, I aim to support racialized folks, women , immigrants, and members of the LGBTQI2S+ community who want to navigate interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and family dynamics. 
In couples therapy, I work with couples who are married, unmarried, or preparing to get married to navigate relationship distress and repair connection, with a special interest in helping folks navigate inter-racial/cultural relationships.
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Tera Beaulieu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
My training includes a predoctoral residency at the Psychological Trauma & Women 's Programs (CAMH).
I am completing a PhD in Clinical & Counselling Psychology at University of Toronto & am a Registered Psychotherapist & Citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. I've worked clinically with a range of individuals & issues, including relationship difficulties, overwhelming emotions, perinatal challenges, fat/body acceptance & general life events. I have worked extensively with women , trauma survivors, 2SLGBTQ+ & Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit & Métis) peoples on their healing journeys. I believe psychotherapy is founded on building a safe & collaborative space where therapist & client work together to achieve greater well-being.
(647) 696-1511
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Etobicoke, ON M8X
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Thusa Maheswaran Accepting New Referrals
Registered Social Worker, BTR, MSW, RSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Life can be challenging, especially when we experience stressors which can get in the way of us reaching our fullest potential. Whether you are struggling with negative thoughts, distressing emotions, a difficult relationship or making sense of the events in your life. You may find yourself repeating behaviours you are unhappy with, but struggle to break the pattern. No matter how big or small the problem, through therapy one can gain skills to navigate these difficult times.
(365) 607-0700
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Etobicoke, ON M8X
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Andrea Rawson
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MDiv
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Life can be hard. The unexpected (and sometimes even the unthinkable) happens. There is no quick fix for the messiness of life but support is available. I'm a Registered Social Worker trained in couple and family therapy. I believe that some of the most painful moments in our lives can also be the most transformational. I work with people who would never in a million years wish for what they are going through and I support them as they courageously process what life has dealt them.
(855) 997-2244
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Etobicoke, ON M9C
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Toronto West Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I have been working in mental health for over 20 years, specifically in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders. I have published research and provided workshops and lectures in these areas. Recently I wrote the book Pivot Self-Talk. Stop Asking All The Wrong Questions as well as designed the Pivot Self-Talk app. In my role as Director and Clinical Psychologist of Toronto West Psychology I provide individual and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults, supervision to clinicians interested in registering with the College of Psychologists, and workshops for the community.
(855) 740-6185
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Etobicoke, ON M9B
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Elaine Mamak
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MBA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Making changes in life requires courage and dedication, especially when the changes force you to reinvent yourself in so many ways. You may be struggling with work, family, you may feel lost, you may be going through or feel like you need to make changes in your life and you don't know how and where to start from. Psychotherapy can help us to understand ourselves, develop more satisfying relationships, and live the life we long to lead.
(289) 805-0770
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Etobicoke, ON M9A
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Irina Petrova
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, DipGIT
Verified
Verified
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my work! Congratulations on taking your first step to a more fulfilling life. I provide warm, safe and collaborative environment for my clients' healing journey. I am here to help you to become more authentic, grounded, and happy with yourself and your relationships. In my work I use client-centered, anti-oppression and culturally-competent framework. I work with individuals, couples and families.
(647) 931-3920
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Etobicoke, ON M8X
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Olivera Bojic
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a registered psychologist who offers consultations, assessments and psychotherapy in a warm, non-judgmental and supportive atmosphere. I have over 20 years of experience with a wide variety of problems. Some of the issues I provided help for included: anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, relationship issues, adjustment to university, sexuality, cross cultural and work/career related issues. My approach is tailored to your needs and goals. It is mainly integrative, drawing from a number of evidence based psychotherapy approaches, including CBT and EFT. I am passionate about helping people empower themselves and fulfill their potential.
(289) 216-6967
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Etobicoke, ON M8Z
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Lakeshore Village Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
My specialty is focus. One of my strengths is my ability to listen to your words and truly hear what you have to say. I am also a creative (out of the box) thinker and have over 20 years of professional and personal experience in mental health. I will pull from many traditional modalities of healing/therapy to uniquely serve your needs on your terms.
(647) 696-5743
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Etobicoke, ON M8V
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Kennedy McLean
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP, CCTP-II
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
Your life looks great on the outside. You have all the things that should make you happy but you don’t feel that way. You may be struggling with anxiety, unresolved past trauma, or relationship dissatisfaction. Maybe you've been using substances more than usual to cope with feeling overwhelmed, either on edge or just completely disconnected like you’re running on autopilot. You’re used to handling your own problems so it can be hard to ask for help. Other people don’t understand, they think you are fine.
(647) 557-3171
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Etobicoke, ON M9A
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Paula Gonzalez
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, CCC, RP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You're here because you're consumed by racing thoughts, self-doubt, stress, and worry. You find yourself overthinking everything and end up feeling exhausted, on edge, and bad about yourself. You're unsure why this is happening and want answers. If this sounds like you, I commend you for being here. It is absolutely exhausting and debilitating feeling this way, and seeking help isn't easy. The good news? You’re not alone and there are tools backed by research that you can learn to help you understand what is happening and why, to process it all, and to manage these feelings so that you can regain a sense of control and fulfillment.
(289) 216-0434
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Etobicoke, ON M9C
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Adina Nistor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MSc, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Do you want to feel more connected life, to the people who matter, and to yourself? Are you in an unhealthy relationship or thinking about ending one? Do you want to overcome intense feelings of fear/worry, anger, sadness, numbness, or other moods that interfere with living your ideal life? Would you like to move forward from a traumatic event or a significant loss in your life? Do you want to live life with less guilt, less suffering, more confidence, greater self-esteem, self-acceptance, and more self-love? If so, welcome! I am accepting new clients and I look forward to working with you!
(365) 305-0443
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Etobicoke, ON M9B
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.