Therapists in Pickering, ON

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Kyla Lipsman
Registered Social Worker, RSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Taking the first step toward therapy can be challenging and overwhelming! My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable sharing any challenges you may be facing. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. So many of us move through life on autopilot - trying to meet expectations, keep it together, and show up for others - while quietly feeling disconnected or unsure of ourselves.
Taking the first step toward therapy can be challenging and overwhelming! My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable sharing any challenges you may be facing. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. So many of us move through life on autopilot - trying to meet expectations, keep it together, and show up for others - while quietly feeling disconnected or unsure of ourselves.
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Sheila Raitt
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, HBA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello. Welcome. I will support you to overcome your current challenges, recover from the painful wounds you carry and/or trauma you may have endured. You can feel better. You don't have to go it alone. Explore: overwhelm/stress, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, self-esteem, etc. If you find life difficult, if you want to heal past childhood wounds: emotional, psychological, physical and sexual abuse, indifference and/or neglect - contact me. Healing can be transformative, involving an honest and open exploration of your thoughts & emotions; if you are ready to do this, we are likely a good therapeutic fit.
Hello. Welcome. I will support you to overcome your current challenges, recover from the painful wounds you carry and/or trauma you may have endured. You can feel better. You don't have to go it alone. Explore: overwhelm/stress, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, anger, grief, self-esteem, etc. If you find life difficult, if you want to heal past childhood wounds: emotional, psychological, physical and sexual abuse, indifference and/or neglect - contact me. Healing can be transformative, involving an honest and open exploration of your thoughts & emotions; if you are ready to do this, we are likely a good therapeutic fit.
(289) 512-2856 View (289) 512-2856
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Vincent Cheng
Registered Psychotherapist
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel you’ve achieved a high level of success but you’re still not satisfied? Do you find yourself feeling stuck? That something is missing, but just don’t know what that is. Are you having some trouble finding your way to true happiness that you end up living on somebody’s expectations? You want to move forward but you are confined in your own world, afraid to spread your wings because of thoughts that you are not good enough. So, it’s your time to start facing your fears and be the driver of your life, too. Become the better version of yourself by connecting to the source of what holds you back!
Do you feel you’ve achieved a high level of success but you’re still not satisfied? Do you find yourself feeling stuck? That something is missing, but just don’t know what that is. Are you having some trouble finding your way to true happiness that you end up living on somebody’s expectations? You want to move forward but you are confined in your own world, afraid to spread your wings because of thoughts that you are not good enough. So, it’s your time to start facing your fears and be the driver of your life, too. Become the better version of yourself by connecting to the source of what holds you back!
(647) 691-0628 View (647) 691-0628
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Marion Mildred Schell
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, RP
Online Only
Emotional suffering is painful and lonely. It doesn't have to be. Psychotherapy is talk therapy that promises change through self-awareness. The more understanding we have of ourselves, our feelings, the more choice, fulfillment and peace we have in our lives. Understanding our emotional life contributes greatly to the joy of life. In psychotherapy, we examine our emotional life with the goal of distinguishing functional from dysfunctional patterns of behaviour. Psychotherapy provides a context for close examination of our relational life and can help us uncover relational habits that contribute to our suffering.
Emotional suffering is painful and lonely. It doesn't have to be. Psychotherapy is talk therapy that promises change through self-awareness. The more understanding we have of ourselves, our feelings, the more choice, fulfillment and peace we have in our lives. Understanding our emotional life contributes greatly to the joy of life. In psychotherapy, we examine our emotional life with the goal of distinguishing functional from dysfunctional patterns of behaviour. Psychotherapy provides a context for close examination of our relational life and can help us uncover relational habits that contribute to our suffering.
(905) 995-0838 View (905) 995-0838
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BRI Counselling
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, BSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello & Welcome to BRI Counselling! My name is Fola Browne and I am the founder of BRI. We are a warm, welcoming, culturally responsive & affirming counselling service with a diverse, compassionate, & talented team. We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, & families at all ages & stages of life to achieve their goals, including healing & recovery from trauma, major life changes & transitions, & building new strengths & skills for future success. With a customized blend of western, eastern, Afro-Centric, & Indigenous approaches, we support each client to identify & make progress toward their most important goals.
Hello & Welcome to BRI Counselling! My name is Fola Browne and I am the founder of BRI. We are a warm, welcoming, culturally responsive & affirming counselling service with a diverse, compassionate, & talented team. We specialize in supporting individuals, couples, & families at all ages & stages of life to achieve their goals, including healing & recovery from trauma, major life changes & transitions, & building new strengths & skills for future success. With a customized blend of western, eastern, Afro-Centric, & Indigenous approaches, we support each client to identify & make progress toward their most important goals.
(289) 302-7354 View (289) 302-7354
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Jillian Fischer - Beyond Survival Mode
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q, MA
Online Only
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly feeling exhausted underneath. Your mind rarely slows down. You overthink conversations, second-guess yourself, carry responsibility for others, and push through stress even when you are running on empty. Over time, this can leave you feeling anxious, burnt out, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you genuinely need anymore. Therapy can offer space to finally exhale, understand the patterns keeping you stuck, and reconnect with yourself in a more grounded and compassionate way.
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly feeling exhausted underneath. Your mind rarely slows down. You overthink conversations, second-guess yourself, carry responsibility for others, and push through stress even when you are running on empty. Over time, this can leave you feeling anxious, burnt out, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you genuinely need anymore. Therapy can offer space to finally exhale, understand the patterns keeping you stuck, and reconnect with yourself in a more grounded and compassionate way.
(365) 816-2433 View (365) 816-2433
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Cheyanne Ratnam
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Online Only
I know that life can feel heavy sometimes — whether it’s the weight of childhood trauma, complicated family dynamics, systemic barriers, or navigating relationships that don’t always feel safe or supportive. Maybe you’ve survived violence, grown up with parents who couldn’t always show up in the way you needed, or you’re carrying intergenerational wounds that keep resurfacing. Sometimes we seek therapy in a moment of crisis, but therapy can also be about maintenance, reflection, and having a safe space to release the daily things we hold in.
I know that life can feel heavy sometimes — whether it’s the weight of childhood trauma, complicated family dynamics, systemic barriers, or navigating relationships that don’t always feel safe or supportive. Maybe you’ve survived violence, grown up with parents who couldn’t always show up in the way you needed, or you’re carrying intergenerational wounds that keep resurfacing. Sometimes we seek therapy in a moment of crisis, but therapy can also be about maintenance, reflection, and having a safe space to release the daily things we hold in.
(365) 797-6570 View (365) 797-6570
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Anchor Counselling, AAT & Mindfulness Facilitator
Registered Social Worker, MBSR , RSSW, AAT
Serves Area
It is natural to feel anxious sometimes, but when anxiety becomes overwhelming and it intefers with your ability to enjoy life or work, then it is time to find help. If you are experiencing racing thoughts, elevated heart rate, tightness in the chest, feelings of overwhelm and/or depression and hopelessness, please reach out! I can help you build on your own strengths and fill your basket with coping tools to help you live your life with a sense of ease and bring a sense of well-being back into your life. I have lived with debilitating anxiety and bouts of depression my whole life, and I can help you find peace and live with ease.
It is natural to feel anxious sometimes, but when anxiety becomes overwhelming and it intefers with your ability to enjoy life or work, then it is time to find help. If you are experiencing racing thoughts, elevated heart rate, tightness in the chest, feelings of overwhelm and/or depression and hopelessness, please reach out! I can help you build on your own strengths and fill your basket with coping tools to help you live your life with a sense of ease and bring a sense of well-being back into your life. I have lived with debilitating anxiety and bouts of depression my whole life, and I can help you find peace and live with ease.
(226) 270-3181 View (226) 270-3181
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Susan M Reed
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, OACCPP, IABMCP, RP
Serves Area
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.
(416) 778-7316 View (416) 778-7316
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Rida Riaz
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I support adults, post-secondary students, and seniors in navigating mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergence, OCD, PTSD, and trauma. Life can be unpredictable and challenging at times, but experiencing difficulties does not mean you are unable to cope with them. Sometimes, we all need additional support, and reaching out for help can be a difficult yet meaningful step toward improving your overall well-being.
I support adults, post-secondary students, and seniors in navigating mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD/neurodivergence, OCD, PTSD, and trauma. Life can be unpredictable and challenging at times, but experiencing difficulties does not mean you are unable to cope with them. Sometimes, we all need additional support, and reaching out for help can be a difficult yet meaningful step toward improving your overall well-being.
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Jennifer Emanoilidis
Registered Social Worker, HBSc, MSW, RSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and overwhelming at times. Therapy can assist with reestablishing and developing skills and resources to better manage and cope when facing life's challenges. I would like to help you to realize your personal goals through open communication and the establishment of a respectful therapeutic relationship. I strive to work with individuals to take full advantage of their own internal coping strategies towards achieving balance and improved quality of life. I provide psycho-educational support and supportive counselling to adolescents, adults and their families.
Life can be difficult, unpredictable, and overwhelming at times. Therapy can assist with reestablishing and developing skills and resources to better manage and cope when facing life's challenges. I would like to help you to realize your personal goals through open communication and the establishment of a respectful therapeutic relationship. I strive to work with individuals to take full advantage of their own internal coping strategies towards achieving balance and improved quality of life. I provide psycho-educational support and supportive counselling to adolescents, adults and their families.
(289) 799-3521 View (289) 799-3521
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Megan Cramer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Accepting New Clients! Do you feel like your value is tied to your last achievement? On the outside, you’re composed and capable; on the inside, you’re exhausted. I help individuals trade the "performance" of their lives for genuine self-worth. Using IFS, we’ll get curious about your "perfectionist" parts so you can lead with more calm. With Narrative therapy, we’ll rewrite the "not enough" stories you’ve carried, and through ACT, I’ll help you unhook from self-doubt so you can live a values-driven life. Together, we’ll move toward a sense of belonging that doesn’t require you to be perfect.
Accepting New Clients! Do you feel like your value is tied to your last achievement? On the outside, you’re composed and capable; on the inside, you’re exhausted. I help individuals trade the "performance" of their lives for genuine self-worth. Using IFS, we’ll get curious about your "perfectionist" parts so you can lead with more calm. With Narrative therapy, we’ll rewrite the "not enough" stories you’ve carried, and through ACT, I’ll help you unhook from self-doubt so you can live a values-driven life. Together, we’ll move toward a sense of belonging that doesn’t require you to be perfect.
(289) 302-5516 View (289) 302-5516
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BIPOC Grief | Michelle Alveranga
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, BA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hey there, how are you? If you find it challenging to answer that question, that’s okay. Life is complicated! There are so many ups and downs. It can be hard keeping it all together. Balancing your emotional wellbeing with your mental, spiritual, and physical takes a lot of effort. I get that, and I am passionate about helping you navigate your journey, rediscover yourself, and see new possibilities for your life.
Hey there, how are you? If you find it challenging to answer that question, that’s okay. Life is complicated! There are so many ups and downs. It can be hard keeping it all together. Balancing your emotional wellbeing with your mental, spiritual, and physical takes a lot of effort. I get that, and I am passionate about helping you navigate your journey, rediscover yourself, and see new possibilities for your life.
(647) 492-4020 View (647) 492-4020
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Kate Wong - Clinical Therapist & Supervisor
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an experienced psychotherapist working with children, youth, and caregivers in community mental health and private practice settings since 2016. I use an integrative approach in my practice and draw from a range of therapeutic modalities depending on your specific needs, situation, and your hopes for therapy. This could include elements of body-based and relational approaches, CBT and DBT therapies, narrative therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.
I am an experienced psychotherapist working with children, youth, and caregivers in community mental health and private practice settings since 2016. I use an integrative approach in my practice and draw from a range of therapeutic modalities depending on your specific needs, situation, and your hopes for therapy. This could include elements of body-based and relational approaches, CBT and DBT therapies, narrative therapy, and trauma-focused therapy.
(289) 806-8981 View (289) 806-8981
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Rihab Ali
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(289) 536-9089 View (289) 536-9089
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Danicia Clarke
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You're managing ADHD, anxiety or depression while the world expects you to keep performing. You're drowning in responsibilities, racing thoughts, and a nervous system that won't settle. You want to stop surviving & start living, to wake up without dread, set boundaries without guilt, and trust yourself again. You're seeking more than coping strategies; you want sustainable change. You need someone who understands that "just relax" isn't helpful, that your brain works differently, and that healing isn't linear. You're ready to build resilience, regulate your emotions, and rediscover the truest version of yourself.
You're managing ADHD, anxiety or depression while the world expects you to keep performing. You're drowning in responsibilities, racing thoughts, and a nervous system that won't settle. You want to stop surviving & start living, to wake up without dread, set boundaries without guilt, and trust yourself again. You're seeking more than coping strategies; you want sustainable change. You need someone who understands that "just relax" isn't helpful, that your brain works differently, and that healing isn't linear. You're ready to build resilience, regulate your emotions, and rediscover the truest version of yourself.
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Dan Sileshi
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Serves Area
I am a compassionate, understanding, non-judgmental counsellor who believes everyone has the right to wellness and balance. I provide insurance-friendly counselling for individuals, couples, families and children. My special area of focus is in helping my clients to free themselves from their painful, traumatic pasts and to achieve personal balance and wellness as they create a fresh start in life. Often, emotional and physical pain is resolved from the inside out as my clients and I interact, and as we work together to arrive at a deeper understanding of their condition and the solutions they seek.
I am a compassionate, understanding, non-judgmental counsellor who believes everyone has the right to wellness and balance. I provide insurance-friendly counselling for individuals, couples, families and children. My special area of focus is in helping my clients to free themselves from their painful, traumatic pasts and to achieve personal balance and wellness as they create a fresh start in life. Often, emotional and physical pain is resolved from the inside out as my clients and I interact, and as we work together to arrive at a deeper understanding of their condition and the solutions they seek.
(289) 210-7411 View (289) 210-7411
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Stephany Stathopoulos
Registered Psychotherapist, HBSc, MACP
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Although pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, you don't have to go through this alone. In our sacred space, I will walk alongside you as a secure anchor in your life mirroring that of trust, safety, and a non-judgemental atmosphere.
Although pain is an inevitable part of the human experience, you don't have to go through this alone. In our sacred space, I will walk alongside you as a secure anchor in your life mirroring that of trust, safety, and a non-judgemental atmosphere.
(437) 291-7559 View (437) 291-7559
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Justine Lee RN, Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
Registered Nurse Psychotherapist, MN, RN, GNC(C)
Serves Area
As per CRPO standards: Endorsements disabled. Are you here because you are the only one others rely on, yet inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or quietly falling apart. Maybe you’re asking, “Who am I now?” or "How do I shake this off?" I became a therapist because I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to lose yourself while holding everything together, to carry grief, identity loss, no sense of belonging, and even feeling misunderstood in your faith. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to minimize your pain or do it alone. I support clients navigating anxiety, grief, identity loss, and/or spiritual trauma
As per CRPO standards: Endorsements disabled. Are you here because you are the only one others rely on, yet inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or quietly falling apart. Maybe you’re asking, “Who am I now?” or "How do I shake this off?" I became a therapist because I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to lose yourself while holding everything together, to carry grief, identity loss, no sense of belonging, and even feeling misunderstood in your faith. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you don’t have to minimize your pain or do it alone. I support clients navigating anxiety, grief, identity loss, and/or spiritual trauma
(365) 659-4703 View (365) 659-4703
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Jaime Lee - Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I have been in the field for over 20 years and have been fortunate to work in a variety of clinical settings. This includes an addictions treatment center, schools, children's mental health and a local community health centre. Currently I work with individuals of all ages, however my areas of speciality are with working with youth, young adults and helping individuals in their recovery from an eating disorder. I am also a part-time professor at a local college. I find my work with clients make me a better professor, and my work as a professor make me a better therapist and clinical supervisor.
I have been in the field for over 20 years and have been fortunate to work in a variety of clinical settings. This includes an addictions treatment center, schools, children's mental health and a local community health centre. Currently I work with individuals of all ages, however my areas of speciality are with working with youth, young adults and helping individuals in their recovery from an eating disorder. I am also a part-time professor at a local college. I find my work with clients make me a better professor, and my work as a professor make me a better therapist and clinical supervisor.
(647) 930-0153 View (647) 930-0153

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Number of Counsellors in Pickering, ON

200+

Average cost per session

$165

Counsellors in Pickering, ON who prioritize treating:

96% Anxiety
96% Social Anxiety
96% Health Anxiety
96% Driving Anxiety
94% Depression
86% Self Esteem
85% Relationship Issues

Average years in practice

11 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

81% Green Shield Canada
78% Manulife
76% SunLife

How Counsellors in Pickering, ON see their clients

61% In Person and Online
39% Online Only

Gender breakdown

86% Female
14% Male