Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in North York, ON
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Emma Lim
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, MPS
Verified
Verified
LGBTQ2SIA+ Positive Space : (Wait list) AEDP Level 3 Therapist. The sustainable restoration of self healing life force and growth are my goals of psychotherapy. I combine spirituality, psychotherapy and special education (emotional, behavioral challenged children and their family). Mainly experiential : Eco- spirituality integrated approach using
mindfulness
based CBT & DBT, ACT and as well as Jungian Sandplay therapy. I am a Integral Somatic Psychology practitioner, Clinical Dohsa-hou : Psycho-Rehabilitation trainer. Recent Trainings : Somatic Experience (SE) & Sex Therapy & Neuro Touch

Connected, Raynia Carr MSW RSW
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
We will explore the issues you bring through a supportive and compassionate process, and will work toward ways to adjust to your current situation using coping strategies, new perspectives and
mindfulness
techniques for improved well-being and self-care.
Are you facing difficulties in your life as you or someone you love is aging? Are you someone who feels conflicted about a changing relationship with a parent as you take on responsibilities for their care? Are you a spouse of someone with dementia, being there for them, while also struggling with the past or future of the relationship? Have you recently retired and questioning your next chapter in life? Have you been diagnosed with a chronic health condition and finding it difficult to adapt? Counselling can help with these life circumstances by helping you sort through the complex feelings and emotions you may be experiencing.

Faina Ben-David
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW, C Hyp
Verified
Verified
Through the use of Clinical Hypnotherapy tools, CBT (cognitive behavior therapy)
mindfulness
skills, and solution focused skills, you can feel better and stronger.
**NEW** Trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy. If you are struggling with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma, bereavement/grief, infertility; then I can help. There are great tools and skills you can learn to feel better and cope successfully. You can manage and master emotions that make life challenging. If you are dealing with some relationships challenges, we can work to improve that as well. I can teach you to build healthy coping skills, improve problem solving skills, develop resilience, improve self-esteem and confidence.

Tara Farahani
Registered Social Worker
Verified
Verified
My approach is rooted in relational, trauma-focused, and narrative approaches, and I use a combination of talk therapy, and collaborative knowledge and skill building drawing from Emotion-Focused,
Mindfulness
, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
As a therapist, I believe that safety and connection are necessary foundations for healing to take place. I strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental and supportive space for clients to explore challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, loneliness, life transitions, gender identity, sexuality, cultural identity, immigration, chronic pain/fatigue, transition, or grief and loss. I approach the exploration of healing with nuance, care and curiosity, and a practice embedded in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed values.

The Counselling Clinic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We also use art therapy,
mindfulness
and meditation in our therapy and have seen remarkable results.
At TCC, we firmly believe that we all deserve the right to live a happy, enjoyable and fulfilling life. You can achieve satisfaction in your life if you are provided with the right tools and support to do so. If you are tired of struggling with low self esteem, anxiety, depression, mental illness or addiction, it's time to treat yourself to a new life. All of our clinicians are experienced and work with children, adolescents and/or adults. We support individuals, couples and family therapy. It's time to give yourself the gift of therapy. *pls call or email us at tarryn.chatz@gmail.com

Leticia Toro Silvero
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MEd, BCBA
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I can help by offering evidence-based psychotherapy based on Acceptance and Commitment therapy as well as other
mindfulness
-based and experiential techniques.
My ideal client would be someone who is looking to take ownership over their own lives, to live more fulfilled lives driven by their values, and to become more in touch and fully experience their emotions. They may be going through important live transitions, managing challenging situations, experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, or depression. They may be looking to improve their performance in specific areas (Including athletic performance).

Tijana Pesic
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide individual & couples counselling. Do you feel frustrated in your relationships? Is life not flowing in the direction of your hearts longing? Do you experience anxiety, anger or sadness? Do you wish you could communicate more effectively? Do you desire more peace, love & harmony in your life? Our relationships (to our Self & Other) are the fertile ground to living an aligned, purposeful & fulfilling life. Cultivating a healthy relationship to Self & Other helps us to thrive & be fulfilled. I can help you to achieve this! I specialize in Emotional Healing & Regulation,
Mindfulness
, Yoga, Trauma & the Mind-Body connection.

Dr. Arielle Buch-Frohlich, Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Over the years I have specialized in working with adults to help them thrive in relationships and social situations. My goal is to help individuals and couples achieve, and most importantly, sustain healthy relationships. Specializing in social anxiety and assertiveness, dating and relationships, as well as family planning and parenting. My number one objective is to provide you with the proper strategies to have successful interactions with the important people in your life. My practice includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
Mindfulness
Based Approaches, Young Schema Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
North York, ON M3N
& Online

Robin Shereck
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I draw from CBT, CPT,
Mindfulness
, and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT).
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours? I believe we don’t have to let our anxiety, depression, and traumas define and control who we are. My approach aims to help you develop new narratives, coping skills, and ways of thinking as I believe we all have the power to make meaningful change.

Preeyam Parikh
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
She has a special interest in incorporating
mindfulness
, acceptance, and self-compassion focused approaches into therapy when appropriate.
Dr. Parikh is a registered Clinical and Counselling Psychologist providing assessment and psychotherapy to adults in Ontario. In her clinical work she is attentive to the therapeutic relationship and value holding a safe and accepting space for my clients that is both collaborative and empowering. She has trained at the doctoral level, with over a decade of experience providing evidenced-based clinical treatment and counselling for a range of psychological disorders and concerns including anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, difficult relationships, perfectionism, and self-criticism.

Zarrin Sadat Larijani
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have formal training and experience in Parent Management Training (PMT) for children with ADHD and ODD, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and
Mindfulness
-based Cognitive therapy (MBCT).
I am here offering therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and their parents. I support clients who are experiencing challenges with anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Parent-child conflict, trauma, and other child-related adjustment difficulties. Individualized depression treatment for adults is also offered.
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Nidhi Gupta
Counsellor, RP, CPC, BSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
CBT & DBT therapy is very effective, as is Emotion-Focused
Mindfulness
therapy.
I WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. Life can often get in our way, and things can catch up with us and we suddenly realize this is not the life we want for ourselves. Painful, emotional feelings from our past can affect our self-esteem, all our relationships, esp intimate ones, and conflict occurs. Relationships are at our core, and understanding ourselves oft through the lens of difficult relationships help us learn how to be more compassionate, nurture self-love, be better communicators, and to create more trust and belief in oneself. I am often referred to as the "Happiness Locator" & Self Esteem Coach.
Not accepting new clients

Virginia Báez Landestoy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Virginia’s main therapeutic approach is based on an integrative perspective that includes
Mindfulness
, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Systemic Therapy.
Virginia is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). With over 11 years of experience, Virginia works with adults struggling with several mental health struggles such as symptoms resulting from trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, domestic abuse, and life transitions. Virginia offers a warm and flexible approach that is centred on her client’s needs and specific goals.

Masha Gruntovskaya
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, DTATI-q, OAMHP
Verified
Verified
I also offer art therapy workshops based on self-care and
mindfulness
practice.
My practice is client-led, gentle, and catered to individual needs. My goal is to assist in overcoming anxieties and stresses through a shift in perspective. Sessions are catered towards clients' understanding of established emotional and behavioral patterns, embracing their experiences, noticing their strengths, and appreciating their uniqueness. Trained in Educational Psychology, Art Therapy and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate) I focus my practice on assisting my clients in gaining awareness and autonomy through compassion for the self.
North York, ON M3A
& Online

Sarah Chana Radcliffe
Psychologist, MEd, CPsych
Verified
Verified
Whether it is
Mindfulness
-Based Psychotherapy, EFT, HeartMath, EMDR or another approach, my goal is to find how to best help YOU achieve YOUR goals.
You want deep and lasting positive change and you want it in a timely fashion. I can help. Using a variety of cutting edge therapies, I'll help you improve your relationships, reduce stressful emotions and achieve more in your life. Moreover, I'll give you the tools that you can use to help yourself after therapy ends. Want to gain your child's cooperation, reduce your fear or anger, feel happier on a daily basis? I've been helping people with all of life's issues for the past 40 years. I'd love to help you too!

Creative Transitions Psychotherapy Group
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CCC
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
With anxious and depressed clients, we draw from CBT/
Mindfulness
.
Hi there! I am a Doctoral level Registered Psychotherapist and Supervisor with over 25 years' experience that works well with people who feel misunderstood or underserved elsewhere, who want a direct but caring approach. My background includes a meandering path, with participation in the Arts/Health/Fitness. I supervise an amazing team who I have trained including addictions and eating disorders therapists and a Nurse/Social Worker. We often see clients who are are intelligent, & creative, with diverse ethnicity or lifestyles. We welcome LGBT2SQ+ clients. Low cost or sliding scale is available with therapists in training.

Hossein Abdollahi Sani
Registered Psychotherapist, MD(IMG), CRPO, OACCPP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a registered psychotherapist in Canada I thrive to understand my clients’ concerns and issues primarily. I provide therapy and counseling to many clients all around the world. Many of my clients are referred by their family doctor, friends or family. My private office is where I invite most of my clients. However, I also offer online psychotherapy and counseling by Teletherapy. In our first sessions I start with a brief assessment through a short casual conversation. Then we talk about any psychological, physical or relationship issues you would like to share. My approach is REBT,
Mindfulness
, systemic family and couple.

Danielle Kirshenbaum
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize an integrative approach drawing from different modalities including but not limited to: Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, ERP, IFS and
Mindfulness
and work from a Trauma-Informed Strengths-Focused mindset.
Hello, my name is Danielle and I am an experienced and compassionate therapist who truly cares about my clients' wellbeing. If you find yourself struggling with intrusive unwanted thoughts, feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, or even out of control, this is a safe space for you. You may even begin to worry that these distressing thoughts and/or feelings will last forever; but with the right tools and support, there is absolutely no reason that they have to. I can assist you in finding new ways of engaging with your thoughts and feelings and coping with external stressors so that you can begin to feel like YOU again.

Behnoosh Amelimousavi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have a proven record of more than 10 years of dealing with a wide range of clients, including those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health issues. I have also worked extensively with couples and families. I am skilled in using a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-informed interventions ( IFS, Somatic works, yoga therapy, Hypnotherapy),
Mindfulness
, Family Counselling, and Couple Therapy.

S3LF Services
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MCP, RP(Q)
Verified
Verified
At S3LF Services, our specialties include a holistic and integrative approach to anxiety, depression, codependency, domestic abuse, grief, racial identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, stress, and other concerns. Our knowledge in therapies like an existential, solution-focused brief,
mindfulness
, cognitive behavioural, motivational interviewing, dialectical behavioural therapy, culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective inform our treatment plans. We assess your current situation and collaborate with you to develop a plan that will best suit your journey towards healing at your own pace.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counsellors
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.