Sex Therapists in Pickering, ON
Sigrun Sigurjonsdottir Couples Counselor
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RMFT, ITCA, EMDR
4 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1V
Specializing in sex counseling.
I also enjoy working with individuals in extremely challenging life situations. My personal experience with grief and life's most serious challenges has prepared me well to meet people with warmth, deep understanding and true acceptance. My approach usually includes both empowerment and expanded insights. Your goals are my campus.
Specializing in sex counseling.
I also enjoy working with individuals in extremely challenging life situations. My personal experience with grief and life's most serious challenges has prepared me well to meet people with warmth, deep understanding and true acceptance. My approach usually includes both empowerment and expanded insights. Your goals are my campus.
Sarah Dale Certified Sex Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RSW, RMFT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I focus on relationship concerns and sex therapy for individuals and couples.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and unable to cope with the hand you've been dealt? Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we feel lost, alone, and that it is getting harder to enjoy ourselves in the world and our relationships. Anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual concerns, and relationship issues are some of the things we can work through together to help get you back to enjoying life. I work with individuals and couples to explore patterns, ways of thinking, and underlying issues that have an impact on current experiences.
I focus on relationship concerns and sex therapy for individuals and couples.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and unable to cope with the hand you've been dealt? Sometimes we find ourselves in situations where we feel lost, alone, and that it is getting harder to enjoy ourselves in the world and our relationships. Anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual concerns, and relationship issues are some of the things we can work through together to help get you back to enjoying life. I work with individuals and couples to explore patterns, ways of thinking, and underlying issues that have an impact on current experiences.
Maybe you're here because sex and sexuality isn’t what you expected.
I am an anxiety, boundaries, and sex therapy specialist. Let's take a look at your needs, and the ways in which they are or aren't being fulfilled. Our sessions will give you knowledge, skills, and perspectives to apply in your real life. I also offer an 8-week women’s group for those experiencing emotional or physical shutdown during intimacy.
Maybe you're here because sex and sexuality isn’t what you expected.
I am an anxiety, boundaries, and sex therapy specialist. Let's take a look at your needs, and the ways in which they are or aren't being fulfilled. Our sessions will give you knowledge, skills, and perspectives to apply in your real life. I also offer an 8-week women’s group for those experiencing emotional or physical shutdown during intimacy.
Have you experienced trauma? Do you oscillate between feeling overwhelmed and anxious, to numb and detached? Do you think that you will never measure up or be "good enough"? We adapt to our environment as a means of ensuring our survival. Perhaps you've learned to adapt by withdrawing from others, or neglecting your own needs. It may have helped to stay endlessly busy, never allowing yourself a break, or using aggression to protect yourself. Regardless of how you have adapted or coped with what happened to you, I firmly believe we can heal from trauma and find inner peace.
Have you experienced trauma? Do you oscillate between feeling overwhelmed and anxious, to numb and detached? Do you think that you will never measure up or be "good enough"? We adapt to our environment as a means of ensuring our survival. Perhaps you've learned to adapt by withdrawing from others, or neglecting your own needs. It may have helped to stay endlessly busy, never allowing yourself a break, or using aggression to protect yourself. Regardless of how you have adapted or coped with what happened to you, I firmly believe we can heal from trauma and find inner peace.
I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children, youth & adults. Deciding to seek therapy is an important step forward & I look forward to supporting you on your journey of personal growth. Whether you desire to make strides in your emotional, personal, social, or mental health, I will facilitate positive changes to improve your quality of life. I believe that safely & openly exploring your emotions in a positive & helpful environment is crucial. We will collaboratively create treatment plans & goals together, according to your unique needs, preferences & values. I apply an intersectional lens to promote cultural safety.
I provide individual, couples & family therapy to children, youth & adults. Deciding to seek therapy is an important step forward & I look forward to supporting you on your journey of personal growth. Whether you desire to make strides in your emotional, personal, social, or mental health, I will facilitate positive changes to improve your quality of life. I believe that safely & openly exploring your emotions in a positive & helpful environment is crucial. We will collaboratively create treatment plans & goals together, according to your unique needs, preferences & values. I apply an intersectional lens to promote cultural safety.
Life is a beautiful journey filled with adversarial and memorable experiences which affect our relationships, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Are you experiencing challenges in your family and intimate relationships? Are you committed to creating healthier ways of communicating with yourself, partner, and children/adult-children? Are you struggling with how you manage stress, anxiety, and depression? Or just interested in having an emotional safe space to help you actualize your preferred way of being.
Life is a beautiful journey filled with adversarial and memorable experiences which affect our relationships, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Are you experiencing challenges in your family and intimate relationships? Are you committed to creating healthier ways of communicating with yourself, partner, and children/adult-children? Are you struggling with how you manage stress, anxiety, and depression? Or just interested in having an emotional safe space to help you actualize your preferred way of being.
With over 20 years in private practice I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and hold Diplomate status in both Counseling and Psychotherapy with The International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy. Licensed by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (RP) and a clinical member of the OACCPP. In full-time private practice, providing Individual and couples counseling. Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship, sexual issues, narcissism, divorce and parenting concerns. I undertake over 40 hours of new education every year to remain contemporary, relevant and informed.
With over 20 years in private practice I have a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology and hold Diplomate status in both Counseling and Psychotherapy with The International Academy of Behavioral Medicine, Counseling and Psychotherapy. Licensed by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (RP) and a clinical member of the OACCPP. In full-time private practice, providing Individual and couples counseling. Areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship, sexual issues, narcissism, divorce and parenting concerns. I undertake over 40 hours of new education every year to remain contemporary, relevant and informed.
Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Suicide Prevention, EMDR, Sex Therapy, & Grief and Loss Treatment.
Mike understands that your story, your challenges, and your pain are unique to you. Mike is here to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to share your story and collaboratively work towards helping you reach your goals. His practice follows a client-centered, strengths-based approach to help you feel empowered and learn skills and strategies to achieve a more fulfilling life.
Certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Suicide Prevention, EMDR, Sex Therapy, & Grief and Loss Treatment.
Mike understands that your story, your challenges, and your pain are unique to you. Mike is here to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to share your story and collaboratively work towards helping you reach your goals. His practice follows a client-centered, strengths-based approach to help you feel empowered and learn skills and strategies to achieve a more fulfilling life.
I support individuals navigating relationship challenges, major life transitions, identity shifts, emotional overwhelm, and parenting stress. I have a particular interest in working with those carrying the weight of multiple roles, exploring trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer fit.
Life can shift unexpectedly, and I offer a grounded, supportive space to slow down, explore what’s beneath the surface, and reconnect with the parts of you that already know how to adapt and endure. My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-focused, with the option to integrate spirituality if that is meaningful to you.
I support individuals navigating relationship challenges, major life transitions, identity shifts, emotional overwhelm, and parenting stress. I have a particular interest in working with those carrying the weight of multiple roles, exploring trauma, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer fit.
Life can shift unexpectedly, and I offer a grounded, supportive space to slow down, explore what’s beneath the surface, and reconnect with the parts of you that already know how to adapt and endure. My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-focused, with the option to integrate spirituality if that is meaningful to you.
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**NOW TAKING NEW VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Greetings and welcome to a world where you can be the captain of your own sail boat and steer it in the direction of your dreams, despite the direction of the winds you may experience! My name is Mary Badalian, a Registered Social Worker for over 7 years, and I am pleased and honoured that you have decided to take the first step in starting your healing story and self-love journey with me. I have a particular interest in the person centred and holistic approaches to therapy, while looking within to find your own strengths and available resources.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
The Centre for Psychodynamic Insights is a virtual clinic specializing in psychodynamic psychotherapy. This approach explores the root causes of symptoms by uncovering and understanding underlying emotions through evidence-based treatment. Through collaborative dialogue, we examine unconscious thoughts and emotions shaped from childhood to the present. We work to relieve symptoms by understanding how these patterns affect current experiences, and create targeted strategies for meaningful change long-term.
Are you questioning "should I stay or leave my relationship?". Perhaps one partner is leaning out, feeling distant or exhausted, while the other is desperate to repair things. Maybe you love each other but feel stuck in the same painful cycle. Or perhaps you are quietly wondering, “Is this relationship healthy, or am I ignoring something important?”. Relationship ambivalence can feel paralyzing. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples experiencing relationship crisis, emotional disconnection, or uncertainty about the future of their relationship.
Are you questioning "should I stay or leave my relationship?". Perhaps one partner is leaning out, feeling distant or exhausted, while the other is desperate to repair things. Maybe you love each other but feel stuck in the same painful cycle. Or perhaps you are quietly wondering, “Is this relationship healthy, or am I ignoring something important?”. Relationship ambivalence can feel paralyzing. I specialize in supporting individuals and couples experiencing relationship crisis, emotional disconnection, or uncertainty about the future of their relationship.
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My particular interests include sexuality, sexual health, mismatched desire, grief, trauma, OCD, hoarding, unexpected DNA discoveries and driving anxieties.
I have worked with many different groups and life stages, from helping women refugees in Berlin with cultural adjustment to employment counselling for new immigrants and youth to empowering girls as a drum instructor at Girls Rock Camp. I have worked extensively as a qualifying sex therapist and couple's therapist and am an Associate Member of ASTO.
My particular interests include sexuality, sexual health, mismatched desire, grief, trauma, OCD, hoarding, unexpected DNA discoveries and driving anxieties.
I have worked with many different groups and life stages, from helping women refugees in Berlin with cultural adjustment to employment counselling for new immigrants and youth to empowering girls as a drum instructor at Girls Rock Camp. I have worked extensively as a qualifying sex therapist and couple's therapist and am an Associate Member of ASTO.
Amanda Bacchus - Couples Therapy Intensives
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RP, RMFT-SQ
2 Endorsed
Woodbridge, ON L4L
Have you been stuck in a cycle with your partner for years and have tried everything you know how to fix it? You’ve considered therapy, but you think you need support right away and fast. I offer couples therapy intensives, during which I work with a couple for 4 to 6 hours. Many couples find this process effective, as it covers a lot of ground in a short period of time. To start the process, we will meet for a 90-minute initial assessment session, during which I will gather your relationship history, explore the events that have led to your current cycle, and develop a plan of action for the intensive.
Have you been stuck in a cycle with your partner for years and have tried everything you know how to fix it? You’ve considered therapy, but you think you need support right away and fast. I offer couples therapy intensives, during which I work with a couple for 4 to 6 hours. Many couples find this process effective, as it covers a lot of ground in a short period of time. To start the process, we will meet for a 90-minute initial assessment session, during which I will gather your relationship history, explore the events that have led to your current cycle, and develop a plan of action for the intensive.
People often come to me feeling stuck in patterns that affect their relationships, self-esteem, or sex lives.
I help people better understand the patterns that shape their relationships, emotions, and sense of self. My work is warm, collaborative, and grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Together, we build insight, improve communication, strengthen emotional connection, and create more authentic and fulfilling ways of relating.
People often come to me feeling stuck in patterns that affect their relationships, self-esteem, or sex lives.
I help people better understand the patterns that shape their relationships, emotions, and sense of self. My work is warm, collaborative, and grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). Together, we build insight, improve communication, strengthen emotional connection, and create more authentic and fulfilling ways of relating.
Liz Millican - Christian Sex Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MDiv
2 Endorsed
Etobicoke, ON M9B
Together we strengthen emotional regulation, rebuild healthy communication, resolve conflict, and navigate sex therapy or gender-related concerns with honesty and compassion.
My ideal clients are Christians in Ontario who feel stuck in their closest relationships. You may be a couple dealing with repeated conflict, poor communication, emotional outbursts, or sexual intimacy struggles. You might also be an individual, parent, or young adult wrestling with gender dysphoria or identity questions while wanting to honour your faith.
You may come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, disconnected from your spouse or from God, and tired of surface-level coping skills that don’t bring lasting change. You want help that integrates biblical truth with practical, evidence-based tools.
Together we strengthen emotional regulation, rebuild healthy communication, resolve conflict, and navigate sex therapy or gender-related concerns with honesty and compassion.
My ideal clients are Christians in Ontario who feel stuck in their closest relationships. You may be a couple dealing with repeated conflict, poor communication, emotional outbursts, or sexual intimacy struggles. You might also be an individual, parent, or young adult wrestling with gender dysphoria or identity questions while wanting to honour your faith.
You may come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, ashamed, disconnected from your spouse or from God, and tired of surface-level coping skills that don’t bring lasting change. You want help that integrates biblical truth with practical, evidence-based tools.
Samantha is an American Association of Sexuality Educators ( AASECT) Certified Sex Therapist and is working towards AASECT certification as a sex therapy supervisor.
Samantha has trained mental health professionals, sex educators, and alt- sex communities on healthy communication, abuse prevention, sexual diversity, and neurodiversity. She is on the faculty of the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment, where she has presented on a broad range of topics related to sex therapy and sexual diversity.
Samantha is an American Association of Sexuality Educators ( AASECT) Certified Sex Therapist and is working towards AASECT certification as a sex therapy supervisor.
Samantha has trained mental health professionals, sex educators, and alt- sex communities on healthy communication, abuse prevention, sexual diversity, and neurodiversity. She is on the faculty of the Institute for Sexuality Education and Enlightenment, where she has presented on a broad range of topics related to sex therapy and sexual diversity.
At Mind Online Therapy, we specialize in sex therapy, couples work, and helping individuals address trauma, anxiety, and relational dynamics.
We specialize in sex therapy, couples counselling, and individual work addressing trauma, anxiety, and relationship patterns. We create an authentic space for conversations about desire, intimacy, and connection.
At Mind Online Therapy, we specialize in sex therapy, couples work, and helping individuals address trauma, anxiety, and relational dynamics.
We specialize in sex therapy, couples counselling, and individual work addressing trauma, anxiety, and relationship patterns. We create an authentic space for conversations about desire, intimacy, and connection.
We can explore topics of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, neurodiversity, family/relationship issues, sexuality, and gender.
I approach each session with compassion, humility, and curiosity. I seek to build an authentic connection with my clients and to co-create a space where no topic feels off-limits, at your own pace and within the scope of what you're aiming to work on in therapy.
We can explore topics of anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, neurodiversity, family/relationship issues, sexuality, and gender.
I approach each session with compassion, humility, and curiosity. I seek to build an authentic connection with my clients and to co-create a space where no topic feels off-limits, at your own pace and within the scope of what you're aiming to work on in therapy.
I’m a MSW/RSW and member of ASTO (Association of Sex Therapy Ontario) specializing in sex therapy integrated with relational and somatic psychotherapy.
I help you understand your relational and sexual patterns without shame. Using sex therapy, attachment-focused, and somatic approaches, we explore desire, intimacy, erotic connection, betrayal, and attachment at the nervous system level. Our work builds regulation, clarity, and the capacity for secure, embodied connection.
I’m a MSW/RSW and member of ASTO (Association of Sex Therapy Ontario) specializing in sex therapy integrated with relational and somatic psychotherapy.
I help you understand your relational and sexual patterns without shame. Using sex therapy, attachment-focused, and somatic approaches, we explore desire, intimacy, erotic connection, betrayal, and attachment at the nervous system level. Our work builds regulation, clarity, and the capacity for secure, embodied connection.
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Sex Therapy
Who is sex therapy for?
Sex problems are common in relationships. Many people want a better sex life and want to feel loved and desired by their partner. It is difficult for couples to resolve sexual problems on their own because people often feel ashamed to talk about their sexual desires fearing they are not normal, when in fact a very broad range of preferences and behaviors are normal. A sex therapist can help clarify this and other matters.
Why do people need sex therapy?
Many people do not know how to talk about their erotic needs or their emotional needs, both of which are addressed in sex therapy. Couples often live with sexual difficulties for years before seeking help, and in that time, partners may experience so much disappointment and alienation that they may fear their problems mean they are incompatible. Once people experience disappointment, it is difficult to find resolution without help.
What happens in sex therapy?
People have many misconceptions about what takes place in sex therapy. First, it is a form of talk therapy in which partners discuss their sexual concerns; it does not involve touching or physical exploration of any kind. Sex therapy typically helps couples get comfortable talking to each other about sex so that, in the privacy of their home life, they can openly discuss their sexual desires and make decisions about what they want to do. Couples are typically assigned activities to do at home that build intimacy skills.
What kinds of problems do sex therapists treat?
Very often, partners differ in their degree of sexual desire and struggle over how often to have sex. Or they may have fights about porn use or have difficulty connecting sexually after one partner is unfaithful. Men may have problems with premature ejaculation. Women may find themselves struggling to become aroused or to achieve an orgasm. Sometimes partners feel like they have lost the sense of attraction to their partner. These are all common issues dealt with in sex therapy.