Indigenous Peoples Therapists in Scarborough, ON
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Giiwitaa Wholistic Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, OASW
Verified
Verified
It takes courage to initiate counseling and therapy. Working with the mind and our thought processes takes curiosity, patience, and understanding. However, it is so important to not only address our thought processes but to also look at the environments we were in that helped shape the way we see ourselves. Our experiences, relationships, and connections impact our overall well being. I take great pride in you sharing that process with me so that you can achieve learning, healing, growing, and a sense of self-acceptance and love. I too have done this personal work and understand the challenges it brings but also the rewards.
New Direction Therapeutics
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
The folx I work with have experienced a complex variety of trauma(s) throughout their lives. They struggle with relationships (personally and/or professionally), substance use/overuse and/or mental health well-being. Their hope is to break free from their trauma and live their best life.
Hazim Al-Faouri
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CCC, MA, HBA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting NEW Clients Virtually - Are you hoping to manage stress and anxiety and return to "feeling like yourself" again? Do you feel trapped by your triggers, traumas, or experiences, and want to better understand how your thoughts and feelings today are affect you beyond the surface? Do you want a therapist who takes into consideration your values and background to help connect you to your experiences of past, present and future? If this sounds like you, together we can explore the ways you're struggling or hoping to learn more about yourself in our work. I support both individuals and couples through their journeys.
Not accepting new clients
David J Grant
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a dedicated social worker and therapist who specializes in the mental and emotional health of racialized communities, and has expertise working with Black African Diaspora boys and men. I have a strong commitment to helping people heal through trauma, including African and Indigenous-centered understandings of healing and people of colour whose mental health has been greatly harmed by the effects of colonialism and subsequent marginalization, war, violence and poverty. I help clients heal the mind, an entity that can be so easily damaged by distressing experiences, while fostering an interconnection between mind, body and soul.
Playful Hearts Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CPT-S
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I am one of the few fully Certified Play Therapists and Certified Play Therapist Supervisors in Toronto through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I have over 20 years of experience in working with children, youth and families from various ethno-racial backgrounds and in various mental health settings including child welfare, hospital, school, and the community. I am a service provider for Victim Services, the Internet Child Exploitation program at BOOST, and previously for 2-Spirited People of the First Nations.
Stacey Sandrin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you going through a hard time with anxiety, depression, or trauma? Do you feel stuck or misunderstood in your relationship? Does it feel like you are triggered by little things that don’t make sense? Struggling through your day does not have to be your reality anymore. I can help you break free from feeling trapped and start living your life with ease, calm, and joy. Change is possible and I am committed to supporting you each step of the way. I help individuals and couples move past stuck patterns and start implementing positive change in their lives now. Start feeling better and looking forward to each day.
Brian A Stather
Registered Psychotherapist, MRE, BEd, RP, RMFT, CSFT
Verified
Verified
With the fast pace and challenges of life. You do not have to face them alone. Sometimes you need a helping hand and a friendly ear to talk to. It's my passion to help people. I offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. I work with clients to improve their resilience, and uncover their strengths using a client centered approach and different modalities to meet needs .
Wendy Sun
Registered Psychotherapist, EFT, NIHB, CPA
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
Life is a journey of constant change, filled with ups and downs. At times, it can feel unsettling and overwhelming. As we transition back to "normal" life after COVID, feelings of fear, anxiety, stress, anger, guilt and shame may be heightened. Are you lacking energy and motivation? Are you dealing self-doubt and finding it hard to make the right decisions? In your relationships, do you struggle to feel heard and understood? Feeling disconnected from your true self is a difficult reality to face, but know that there are solutions to every problem.
Maimoona Batool
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BScN, RN, ENC(C), RP(Q)
Verified
9 Endorsed
Verified
9 Endorsed
Difficult times are a part of everyone's life, and during such times, people may feel stuck, broken, or in need of someone to talk to. Therapy offers a secure environment where you can share your story, regain your confidence, and reconnect with your true self. By acknowledging your experiences, we can delve into your thoughts and emotions linked to current life challenges in a gentle manner, with the aim of discovering your inner strength and personalized path towards progress. My approach is collaborative, and I work with you at your pace to help you achieve your life objectives with positivity and support.
Aset Group Consulting and Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Inspiring Change From Within. Are you an individual: adult, parent, youth who is seeking changes in your life due to depression, grief, separation, anxiety? Are you a parent seeking to bring your family together in counselling? Are you worried about your youth's self-esteem? Consider a therapist on your healing journey. Aset Group Consulting and Counselling Services is a group practice specializing in depression, trauma, adoption, family counselling, depression& more. Our approach is flexible to your needs, client-centered and goal-oriented.
Acsana Fernando
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about supporting clients in their efforts to change and grow, by uncovering their abilities and strengths to overcome challenges. I have been privileged to work with diverse populations including youth, adults, students, parents, families, and caregivers as they cope with anxiety, depression, autism spectrum, interpersonal conflict, grief, life transitions, and stress challenges that arise in navigating cultural identities and more. I believe that therapy is a safe place to grow, learn and achieve goals for anyone. I use a holistic approach combining evidence-based techniques that are tailored to your unique needs.
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Rita Kohli
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MEd, EdD-c
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Clients in my practice are from diverse backgrounds who have experienced traumatic events that are adversely impacting their personal sense of who they are, their relationships, both personal and professional. They usually have a history of ancestral and intergenerational violence and seek therapy for resolve issues such as historic and current sexual/violence, intimate relational violence, trafficking, trauma related to war and conflict, workplace violence, discrimination and harassment. The clients are seeking to make sense of their lived experiences, recover their agency and power to live a wholesome life with dignity and respect
Sara Mancuso
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Accepting NEW Clients! - Do you struggle with anxiety, guilt, or shame that holds you back from living a life that feels good? Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed out by feelings or past traumas and experiences? Would you like to better understand yourself in the present through exploring your day-to-day alongside your past and upbringing? Does a negative inner-critic stop you from being as kind to yourself as you'd like? Whether you're struggling with mood, stress, trauma, grief, ADHD, or a life transition, I can help you find your way forward. It is my belief that every client is unique and my work adapts to your needs.
Renee Robinson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Questioning your self-worth and purpose in life? Are your relationships in jeopardy due to past traumas and life stressors? Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and don't know where to turn? You are not alone! I believe that people’s stories should be heard, acknowledged and validated, as bottling these stories inside often leads to more suffering. My specialty is working with individuals who experience anxiety, relationship strain, addictions and inter generational trauma. In this trusting and therapeutic relationship, each individual will develop effective and sustainable coping skills that will bring clarity and healing
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Kate Mason
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Welcome! Reaching out for support is an act of courage. Whether you are dealing with stress, trauma, or other mental health concerns, I would be happy to work with you to identify the goals and concerns you would like to address. I offer a warm and supportive environment as l walk alongside your journey. I will bring forth my clinical training and experience, collaboratively work with you, and embrace your unique individuality to tailor a treatment plan based on your needs.
Dr. Lincoln Stoller
Counsellor, PhD, CHT, CCPCPr
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My clients are introspective, hardworking, and determined. They appreciate my wide experience, my appreciation of their lives, and my complete ignorance of their situations. We make quick progress and lasting changes once we all realize that we don't really know what's going on. I am usually unsure and defer to you. Quite a few people take that as a license to indulge themselves, which is fine, but doesn't require me. I'm most interested in what I understand the least, which are the foundations of emotion, mind, body, and spirit. Wherever you go, I can follow, even into what's crazy (especially!), but you're always the expert.
Jamie Warrack
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSW , RSW
Verified
Verified
I do not believe in pathologizing one due to their diagnoses, symptoms, or problems. As such, I offer a no commitment discussion to explore if I am someone who could appropriately support you. The most beneficial counselling/therapy is built off of a trusting and secure relationship. I am incredibly passionate about the counselling/therapy process and feel honoured when individuals choose me to walk alongside them in their healing journey. Deciding to reach out is not an easy step but it is the first step - I am proud that you are here. I am committed to inclusivity and being an ally and providing support to LGBTQ2+ individuals.
Ian Heft
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MA(CP), RP
Verified
Verified
One of the quotes I tell people most often is "Do the best you can until you know better, and when you know better, do better." - Maya Angelou. I think we all spend our days doing what has worked for us in the past, with a brain that's wired to do what it thinks is best, but it doesn't always get it right. We do what works until it doesn't, and when we find ourselves stuck it's often because we're overwhelmed or our needs aren't getting met. Therapy is a chance to change our relationship to the things we're experiencing so we can move forward with confidence.
Alexandrea Carnevale
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a firm believer that we are the experts of our own lives and hold many of the solutions to issues that may be causing us distress. Unfortunately, when life becomes overwhelming, we don’t feel like experts at much of anything and even the simplest tasks can feel impossible. When this happens, having someone guide us through the fog can make all of the difference. My role is to work with you to gain insight and find those solutions from within, while providing you with support, coping strategies and humour to make this process more enjoyable.
Willow Grove Counselling Centre For Transformation
Registered Social Worker, BA Hons, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, therapy provides tools to navigate concerns like depression or anxiety while for others it offers a forum in which to explore and strengthen interpersonal relationships. You don’t need to be in a debilitating crisis to get support. Whatever your reason for reaching out you are deserving of support and I look forward to meeting you to discuss your unique needs. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel safe.
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Is online therapy a good option?
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In Canada, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or province where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
How much does therapy cost?
Some forms of mental health treatment (for example, seeing a psychiatrist, or seeing a psychologist in a government-funded hospital) are free under provincial health plans. Canadians who seek private counseling can typically expect to pay an average of $150 per session, although the actual price generally ranges between $100 and $3200 per session, depending on their location and the type of provider they select. Workplace benefits or private insurance plans often provide an annual counselling allowance, and some therapists offer sliding scale fees to clients who cannot pay full price.