Female Therapists in Etobicoke, ON
Accepting New Clients! Do you want to make meaningful changes in your life? It can be difficult to know where to start, especially if this is your first time seeking therapy. Perhaps you've tried to figure it all out on your own, but anxiety, worry, and low self-esteem have kept you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Please know that you are not alone, and that things can get better.
Accepting New Clients! Do you want to make meaningful changes in your life? It can be difficult to know where to start, especially if this is your first time seeking therapy. Perhaps you've tried to figure it all out on your own, but anxiety, worry, and low self-esteem have kept you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Please know that you are not alone, and that things can get better.
Laura Di Vilio
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, AOCA, CAPT
2 Endorsed
Etobicoke, ON M8Z
Waitlist for new clients
By understanding what lies deep within us, what motivates our behaviour, we come to know how to live more wisely and authentically. By giving ourselves the same kindness we give others and in listening to our embodied wisdom we discover fresh new possibilities.Therapy helps to manage anxiety, deal with emotions such as regret and shame, and dispel fear and worry. Without the veil of negativity and self-doubt we can make choices that lead to a more empowered future. If you find yourself feeling stuck, unhappy, confused or overwhelmed, entering into a psychotherapeutic relationship can help.
By understanding what lies deep within us, what motivates our behaviour, we come to know how to live more wisely and authentically. By giving ourselves the same kindness we give others and in listening to our embodied wisdom we discover fresh new possibilities.Therapy helps to manage anxiety, deal with emotions such as regret and shame, and dispel fear and worry. Without the veil of negativity and self-doubt we can make choices that lead to a more empowered future. If you find yourself feeling stuck, unhappy, confused or overwhelmed, entering into a psychotherapeutic relationship can help.
If you’re struggling with low self-esteem, addiction, anxiety, depression or trauma, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Perhaps you're dealing with constant racing thoughts that make it hard to relax, or you feel stuck in negative thought patterns that affect your mood and confidence. Maybe past experiences are affecting your present, making it difficult to feel at ease in your relationships or find joy in things that once made you happy. If you find yourself caught in a cycle of self-doubt, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, I’ll help you develop practical tools to shift those patterns.
If you’re struggling with low self-esteem, addiction, anxiety, depression or trauma, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Perhaps you're dealing with constant racing thoughts that make it hard to relax, or you feel stuck in negative thought patterns that affect your mood and confidence. Maybe past experiences are affecting your present, making it difficult to feel at ease in your relationships or find joy in things that once made you happy. If you find yourself caught in a cycle of self-doubt, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed, I’ll help you develop practical tools to shift those patterns.
Don't let your old messaging get in the way of your potential. Using CBT, DBT, EFT, Somatic, Brief Solution-Based, and mindfulness forms of therapy, I help people unearth their root issues and free themselves from old patterns that are no longer serving them. We obviously get comfortable dancing the same steps that are familiar to us without realizing that these moves are keeping us dancing on the spot. These moves hold us back as individuals and in our relationships both professionally and personally. Sometimes our moves get destructive and lead to addictions or lashing out at work or home. If you are dancing on the spot reach out.
Don't let your old messaging get in the way of your potential. Using CBT, DBT, EFT, Somatic, Brief Solution-Based, and mindfulness forms of therapy, I help people unearth their root issues and free themselves from old patterns that are no longer serving them. We obviously get comfortable dancing the same steps that are familiar to us without realizing that these moves are keeping us dancing on the spot. These moves hold us back as individuals and in our relationships both professionally and personally. Sometimes our moves get destructive and lead to addictions or lashing out at work or home. If you are dancing on the spot reach out.
I am a compassionate RP (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have over eight years of experience providing mental health services to teens and adults from diverse backgrounds in private clinics, hospitals, and educational settings. I am committed to supporting you in your journey to heal from past trauma, manage mood and anxiety disorders, overcome addiction, and address emotional disturbances and relationship challenges.
I am a compassionate RP (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have over eight years of experience providing mental health services to teens and adults from diverse backgrounds in private clinics, hospitals, and educational settings. I am committed to supporting you in your journey to heal from past trauma, manage mood and anxiety disorders, overcome addiction, and address emotional disturbances and relationship challenges.
Are you tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not good enough? Whether you're navigating trauma recovery, anxiety, OCD, low self-worth, depression, life transitions or relationship challenges, you're not alone and healing is possible. I also offer EMDR therapy to gently process past experiences and shift the negative beliefs that may still be shaping how you see yourself today.
Are you tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not good enough? Whether you're navigating trauma recovery, anxiety, OCD, low self-worth, depression, life transitions or relationship challenges, you're not alone and healing is possible. I also offer EMDR therapy to gently process past experiences and shift the negative beliefs that may still be shaping how you see yourself today.
Maybe you have tried therapy in the past or explored different venues to overcome difficult situations, but you feel stuck! I have experience working with adults, children/adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief/loss, codependency tendencies, emotional/physical abuse, sexual abuse as well as life transition stressors. I also work with couples providing an active participation to identify their issue, focusing on change-oriented interventions guiding both to understand their individual roles and learn new harmonious strategies.
Maybe you have tried therapy in the past or explored different venues to overcome difficult situations, but you feel stuck! I have experience working with adults, children/adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief/loss, codependency tendencies, emotional/physical abuse, sexual abuse as well as life transition stressors. I also work with couples providing an active participation to identify their issue, focusing on change-oriented interventions guiding both to understand their individual roles and learn new harmonious strategies.
The fact that you're reading this right now means you've taken a sometimes difficult but incredibly important step toward accessing support for your mental health—and that deserves recognition.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the understanding that each person’s lived experience is unique and our past has the power to shape our present. However, it is never too late to explore and address the emotions and behaviours that are impacting your life. Together, we’ll work to regain control over your story and shape a future aligned with your goals.
The fact that you're reading this right now means you've taken a sometimes difficult but incredibly important step toward accessing support for your mental health—and that deserves recognition.
My approach to therapy is rooted in the understanding that each person’s lived experience is unique and our past has the power to shape our present. However, it is never too late to explore and address the emotions and behaviours that are impacting your life. Together, we’ll work to regain control over your story and shape a future aligned with your goals.
I am an experienced psychotherapist who works with adults, children and families both privately and for a publicly-funded children's mental health centre, the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. I welcome anyone to this practice, whether you are looking for the opportunity to begin therapy for the first time, or revisiting this process.
I am an experienced psychotherapist who works with adults, children and families both privately and for a publicly-funded children's mental health centre, the George Hull Centre for Children and Families. I welcome anyone to this practice, whether you are looking for the opportunity to begin therapy for the first time, or revisiting this process.
Do you feel off but can't explain why? Are you tired, anxious, disconnected, or unmotivated in ways you never used to be? Are you going through the motions but not feeling like yourself? Maybe things feel harder at home too, and you are worried about your child but unsure how to support them. At NuVista, you do not need to have the answers to begin. We offer space to explore what you are feeling, with therapies like CBT, EMDR, and neurofeedback that help build emotional stability and a renewed sense of hope and direction.
Do you feel off but can't explain why? Are you tired, anxious, disconnected, or unmotivated in ways you never used to be? Are you going through the motions but not feeling like yourself? Maybe things feel harder at home too, and you are worried about your child but unsure how to support them. At NuVista, you do not need to have the answers to begin. We offer space to explore what you are feeling, with therapies like CBT, EMDR, and neurofeedback that help build emotional stability and a renewed sense of hope and direction.
NEW - Welcoming In person clients! Do you feel a sense of disconnect from yourself? Do you feel at conflict with yourself and experience feelings of lack of control in your life and wonder why? It’s important to understand that this is normal and you can be guided back to yourself whenever you are ready and you can find the right support to guide you through these feelings. With the guidance of someone who cares deeply about your needs, we can begin to address and resolve what you think is important for you. I would be honoured to connect and support you in finding your way back to the best version of you, because I know it exists.
NEW - Welcoming In person clients! Do you feel a sense of disconnect from yourself? Do you feel at conflict with yourself and experience feelings of lack of control in your life and wonder why? It’s important to understand that this is normal and you can be guided back to yourself whenever you are ready and you can find the right support to guide you through these feelings. With the guidance of someone who cares deeply about your needs, we can begin to address and resolve what you think is important for you. I would be honoured to connect and support you in finding your way back to the best version of you, because I know it exists.
If you're living with PTSD, you may feel like nothing has truly helped. Maybe you're still haunted by memories or nightmares, avoiding reminders of what happened, or finding it harder to function day to day. You might feel like your world is shrinking, and it's taking a toll on your relationships and sense of self. I specialize in helping people recover from trauma. Together, we'll explore how past experiences are affecting your present - and take real steps toward healing. You don't have to stay stuck. Change is possible, and you deserve an approach to treatment that works, without years of therapy.
If you're living with PTSD, you may feel like nothing has truly helped. Maybe you're still haunted by memories or nightmares, avoiding reminders of what happened, or finding it harder to function day to day. You might feel like your world is shrinking, and it's taking a toll on your relationships and sense of self. I specialize in helping people recover from trauma. Together, we'll explore how past experiences are affecting your present - and take real steps toward healing. You don't have to stay stuck. Change is possible, and you deserve an approach to treatment that works, without years of therapy.
Are you feeling low, anxious, burnt out, stressed, or overwhelmed? Have you faced something traumatic, leading to feelings of shame, distrust, guilt, and anger? Are you struggling in your relationships? I first want to commend you for taking this initial step at seeking support. Your vulnerability, resilience, and strength are honorable. I want to work alongside you at finding empowerment, compassion, and desired change in your life. Together, we can understand your many emotions, while showing them empathy and care. I hope to provide you with the tools to heal childhood wounds and find internal balance.
Are you feeling low, anxious, burnt out, stressed, or overwhelmed? Have you faced something traumatic, leading to feelings of shame, distrust, guilt, and anger? Are you struggling in your relationships? I first want to commend you for taking this initial step at seeking support. Your vulnerability, resilience, and strength are honorable. I want to work alongside you at finding empowerment, compassion, and desired change in your life. Together, we can understand your many emotions, while showing them empathy and care. I hope to provide you with the tools to heal childhood wounds and find internal balance.
Jelena's work with a range of concerns, including mood disorders, rehabilitation post motor vehicle accidents, life transitions and end of life, led her to eventually specialize in trauma. With trauma, she uses safety/stabilization, processing and reintegration treatment model. She strives to be creative when guiding her clients towards self-efficacy, so that they can work through challenges, integrate acquired adaptive systems and apply them moving forward. Depending on the needs, Jelena uses Adaptive Information Processing (EMDR) and Cognitive (CBT) frameworks.
Jelena's work with a range of concerns, including mood disorders, rehabilitation post motor vehicle accidents, life transitions and end of life, led her to eventually specialize in trauma. With trauma, she uses safety/stabilization, processing and reintegration treatment model. She strives to be creative when guiding her clients towards self-efficacy, so that they can work through challenges, integrate acquired adaptive systems and apply them moving forward. Depending on the needs, Jelena uses Adaptive Information Processing (EMDR) and Cognitive (CBT) frameworks.
You look around the crowded room full of friends, family, colleagues or strangers and think to yourself… How do they make it look so easy? Why can't I find that happiness within myself and surrounded by others? I know I have; it is part of the human experience to feel uncertain or lost at some point in our lives. Whether that be trauma from childhood or the present day, anxiety, depression, a breakup, marital stress or grief - I commend you for making it here onto my profile and courageously taking that first step.
You look around the crowded room full of friends, family, colleagues or strangers and think to yourself… How do they make it look so easy? Why can't I find that happiness within myself and surrounded by others? I know I have; it is part of the human experience to feel uncertain or lost at some point in our lives. Whether that be trauma from childhood or the present day, anxiety, depression, a breakup, marital stress or grief - I commend you for making it here onto my profile and courageously taking that first step.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. My passion is to create a safe and welcoming place for clients to explore, reflect, and build skills towards dealing with challenges and working towards goals. My primary therapeutic orientation is cognitive-behavioural, however, my treatment is tailored to the needs and goals of my clients. As such, I incorporate other evidence-based treatments like emotion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, emotion regulation skills, and motivational interviewing. I value having a trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my profile. My passion is to create a safe and welcoming place for clients to explore, reflect, and build skills towards dealing with challenges and working towards goals. My primary therapeutic orientation is cognitive-behavioural, however, my treatment is tailored to the needs and goals of my clients. As such, I incorporate other evidence-based treatments like emotion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, emotion regulation skills, and motivational interviewing. I value having a trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice.
Accepting new clients! Do you often feel as though you’re living life on auto-pilot? Do you feel you’re losing a sense of who you are? Do you notice behaviours and thoughts that feel as though they don’t align with who you want to be? Whether you resonate with one or multiple of those feelings, I can help you. Our mental health is impacted by multiple factors; culture, social environment, economic class, race, childhood, religion, schooling, and more. It’s easy to get lost in the external factors of life. I want to help you get back in touch with your true self.
Accepting new clients! Do you often feel as though you’re living life on auto-pilot? Do you feel you’re losing a sense of who you are? Do you notice behaviours and thoughts that feel as though they don’t align with who you want to be? Whether you resonate with one or multiple of those feelings, I can help you. Our mental health is impacted by multiple factors; culture, social environment, economic class, race, childhood, religion, schooling, and more. It’s easy to get lost in the external factors of life. I want to help you get back in touch with your true self.
I specialize in supporting teens and young adults as they navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress related to school or work, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, or a general sense of being overwhelmed, I’m here to help you feel seen, heard, and supported. In our work together, you can expect a non-judgmental space where you are free to explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
I specialize in supporting teens and young adults as they navigate some of life’s most challenging transitions. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, stress related to school or work, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, or a general sense of being overwhelmed, I’m here to help you feel seen, heard, and supported. In our work together, you can expect a non-judgmental space where you are free to explore your thoughts and emotions at your own pace.
Thinking of therapy? It could be the first step to improve your mental health and growth. Counseling or talk therapy can help you better understand yourself, improve your confidence and self-esteem, and consider other ways to think or behave in a situation. Dedicating regular time to focus on your well-being offers an opportunity to prioritize yourself, recharge and refocus to regain control over areas of your life that may feel overwhelming and challenging. Creating a safer space to explore important relationships, communication or changes in your life fuels exploration and personal growth.
Thinking of therapy? It could be the first step to improve your mental health and growth. Counseling or talk therapy can help you better understand yourself, improve your confidence and self-esteem, and consider other ways to think or behave in a situation. Dedicating regular time to focus on your well-being offers an opportunity to prioritize yourself, recharge and refocus to regain control over areas of your life that may feel overwhelming and challenging. Creating a safer space to explore important relationships, communication or changes in your life fuels exploration and personal growth.
Hi! I'm Natasha Sharma: Therapist, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of NKS Therapy. Do you feel sad, stressed out, irritable or angry? Do you feel unable to let go of things that happened in the past, or worry constantly about the future? Are you experiencing distress, anxiety or depressed mood? As we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, life can be challenging. And unpredictable We can't always control it but we can control how we experience & respond to it. At my clinic NKS Therapy we provide you the tools to identify your emotions & get control over them. We offer expert counselling therapy for individuals, couples/marriage, & families.
Hi! I'm Natasha Sharma: Therapist, TEDx Speaker, and CEO of NKS Therapy. Do you feel sad, stressed out, irritable or angry? Do you feel unable to let go of things that happened in the past, or worry constantly about the future? Are you experiencing distress, anxiety or depressed mood? As we have seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, life can be challenging. And unpredictable We can't always control it but we can control how we experience & respond to it. At my clinic NKS Therapy we provide you the tools to identify your emotions & get control over them. We offer expert counselling therapy for individuals, couples/marriage, & families.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.