Optima Therapists in Scarborough, ON
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Kavita Bala
Registered Social Worker, BA, BEd, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* I enjoy supporting people to create a lifestyle that brings them a sense of happiness and peace. I am culturally sensitive and I strive to create a safe and compassionate environment. My expertise lies in helping people improve mental health, family and relationship dynamics and personal development/spiritual growth. It would be my honour to support you in creating your ideal reality.
Sinthuja Rajkumar
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified
Verified
When individuals experience life stressors or challenges, it can be very exhausting and their lives may seem to unravel. An important first step in the journey of recovery and self-discovery is talking about it with someone. As a Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO, I provide ethical, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care to the youth and adult population through a client-led practice, including accommodation of, and respect for differences in opinions, values, and attitudes across various cultures in a cooperative, anti-oppressive practice.
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 .
Sarah Andrews
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Imagine what it would feel like to begin moving from your hurt towards hope? Providing support for your healing process in a calm, non-judgemental space, is something I consider a privilege to be part of, as your therapist. By taking an active role in your life, and talking to a therapist, you are investing in yourself, your relationship, and your family. Clients will be provided with a safe space to reflect on, and process presenting issues and behaviours that may be affecting life. I will work with you to set goals, coping skills, and strategies towards areas of life you would like to modify for better quality of living.
Angeli Culver
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
A safe space to explore emotions, feelings, and perspectives without judgment. That’s what you can expect from each session with Angeli Sareen, MSW RSW, who has built her practice on a foundation of compassion and understanding. Every interaction is conducted through an empathetic lens, allowing clients to embark fully on their healing journey in an environment that is comfortable and welcoming. Angeli supports her clients with developing strong interpersonal communication skills so they can feel at ease when expressing their emotions to themselves, friends, and loved ones.
Preeti Taneja
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As the founder of Canadian Therapy we believe in the value of staying small and intimate. We prefer to be big on what matters most: your experience with our psychotherapists. Our client first approach ensures that your care is top of mind, and you experience intimate, attentive, personalized therapy throughout your relationship with your therapist. Authenticity is reflected in who we are, and what we offer. We are mindful that each individuals journey is unique and pride ourself on creating a unique online therapy experience better than any other clinic for our clients throughout Canada.
Dorothy Lee
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP(Q)
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hope is powerful and is often what helps us push forward when life’s challenges become confusing and overwhelming. Yet, hope can be difficult to find and hold on to. I cannot promise solutions, but I am committed to walking with individuals, couples, and families in their search for understanding, growth, healing, and hope. I take a holistic and collaborative approach in exploring deeper emotions and thought patterns in past and present experiences.
Natalie Rollo
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified
Verified
Taking the first step toward counseling requires courage, regardless if you are needing help, hurting, or seeking wise counsel. I am here to walk alongside you through your personal journey of growth, self-discovery, and healing. My practice is focused on individuals in any life stage seeking support with their mental health, parenting, relationships, and personal struggles. I operate from a framework that will encourage you to discover yourself outside of your box and explore your own values and beliefs for a sustainable change process.
Victoria Huang
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I always approach my clients in with an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework. What does that mean? It means that I will always ask "what happened to you?" instead of asking "what's wrong with you?". It also means that I will always respect you as the expert in your own life. Finally, it means that I believe that everyone does their very best to survive and thrive each day–even on the days that we can't see any hope. I am here to be with you, even through the darkest of days, and help you find inspiration and hope within yourself.
Taran Ranu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), MACP, CRPO
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
My commitment as a therapist lies in fostering empathy, and compassion. I prioritize active listening to understand and address my clients' concerns. I also focus on personalizing the therapy session to my client’s needs while building a warm, inclusive, and validating safe space that is culturally responsive and socially just. In practice, I bring an inclusive space catered to individuals from diverse populations and socioeconomic backgrounds that advocate for women and men from various unique life experiences to feel empowered and understood.
Abi Awotunde
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Some people have been dealt a difficult hand in life which can make pushing forward seem impossible. Challenges like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and relational issues can be hard to navigate alone. I believe each person has the ability and skill to be able to help themselves. It's my role to help support people in that process. My job is not to “fix”, but to guide and assist you with becoming your best self. I have worked in both clinical and community settings with individuals, families, children, and youth from various ages and backgrounds and have learned much about the strength of the people I have worked with.
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Fatima Tahir
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you or your teenager struggling with anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder? Have you been drinking or abusing drugs in an effort to self-medicate? Do you need help managing stress, chronic pain, or the effects of trauma? You can identify the emotions that are holding you back and learn to cope successfully. If you need help recovering from difficult childhood experiences, sexual abuse, or other forms of trauma, contact me to get the help that you or your child need. Together, we will work on building your strengths, gaining insights, and building the coping skills that help you build a better life.
Alice Wiafe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Psy, D(c)
Verified
Verified
I've been offering psychotherapy for the last 15 years -primarily working with men and women struggling with anger, communication, conflict and those wanting to build better a relationship with themselves and others. Therapy is an important step towards reaching that milestone of self love and wholeness. Therapy with me will explore examining your wants and needs and establishing a course to get you there in a timely fashion. I work with men and women individually and I also do couple and family work. If you're looking for a deep therapist who can challenge you to become the best version of yourself, I'm your gal!
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
Miranda Elise Klimowski, MA, RP
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Life can be challenging at times, and you might find yourself struggling with addiction, stress, grief, loss, relationship issues, or feelings of being stuck with where you currently are. Whatever it might be, in therapy I am here to provide you with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore and understand the thoughts and feelings that are arising due to the nature of the situation, and provide you with unconditional empathy, guidance, and support to help you get to a space where you feel confident and comfortable in yourself and how you relate to others again.
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Cassandra Claire Morrison
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Cassandra offers counselling to those experiencing mental health challenges. She specializes in addiction, eating disorders, relationships, trauma, co-dependency, depression, anxiety and low-self esteem. She supports individuals in obtaining unconditional self-love and acceptance, achieving goals, higher self-esteem and getting to a place of serenity, acceptance, wholeness, and happiness so they can live a calmer, fulfilled, enriched life and thrive. If you find yourself returning to painful destructive relationships, having low confidence and negative self-talk, and are discouraged, please contact me today for a FREE consultation!
Lisa Mary Elmourne
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
Verified
Fairapy offers an easy going style for online and telephone and text counseling in Ontario, Canada. We specialize in providing affordable therapy for self esteem, confidence, depression, anxiety, and emotional regulation using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Lisa Lyons
Registered Psychotherapist, RP , M Ed
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients with appointments currently available. Helping you to manage the stresses of life with evidence-based treatment. Our focus will be on solutions and coping strategies to help you manage relationship issues, stress and anxiety. Through our work together you will learn coping skills and strategies so that you can live the life that you want and achieve the outcomes that you deserve.
Fancy Therapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Verified
Imagine if... You weren’t constantly worried. You were confident in your abilities at home and work. Your past was only a distant memory instead of a ghost in your present. You had a space where you felt safe to talk about anything that is troubling you. You had someone you could talk to without fear of judgement or inadequacy. Stop feeling exhausted and start feeling stable. The use of psychotherapy can help you find yourself again, we understand you don’t want to feel this way forever. Our therapists are highly trained in a variety of issues and approaches. Let’s find the perfect therapist for you!
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
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.