Therapists in Toronto, ON

Sometimes, we may find ourselves facing life experiences which bring us suffering and we have not enough answers. We might feel strange, anxious, sad, worried with symptoms of emotional pain. On these moments, a therapist assistance would provide a safe, healthy environment to work on those issues. The therapy environment aims at allowing you the possibility to access to the root of difficulties rather than looking at exterior manifestations During our sessions, I will not judge either your past or present choices. My private practice includes services in Spanish (my mother tongue) providing brief and long-term treatment.

**Now Accepting New Clients** Throughout life there are many factors that influence and shape the unique person we become. As a therapist, I believe in the power of self-awareness and self acceptance and I seek to assist you in the process of self-exploration and self-growth. I work from a multicultural, nonjudgmental, compassionate, and anti-oppressive lens in order to understand your needs from the context of your environment, personal relationships and upbringing. I value the importance of trust and empathy in a therapeutic relationship as I strive to create a safe space to share and discuss concerns.

I have been working for 30 years. I specialize in working with neglect, chronic and acute abuse. I enjoy offering clients a chance to reach their full potential. I enjoy working with problems that seem unmanageable, but have seen change over and over again. I like to adjust all therapy work to suit each individual situation. I certified in sensorimotor psychotherapy.

Hi, thank you for opening my bio to learn more about therapy and how I can help you. I am a queer therapist, teacher and parent. I will take the time to get to know you find out about your strengths and your story. I will be curious and ask questions in a non-judgemental way. I work with individual adults, teens and parents and children, as well as families.I can work with individual adults, children and teens on issues such as anxiety, depression, sexual and gender identity, life transitions, relationships, parenting including becoming a new parent, and dealing with stress and work/life balance.

I bring 20 years of professional practice and lived experience as a therapist and yet every session with a client sparks something new. Therapy is a creative and collaborative process with a skilled and trusted professional who will know when to follow and when to lead, and who will ultimately be the right fit for you! Initially, my focus is to cultivate the safety and warmth needed for you to begin this process toward meaningful change. If you are seeking an improvement in your emotional health, going through a life transition, or struggling with the past, I encourage you to connect with me via email/phone.

I provide individual coaching and counselling for teens and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social and communication disorder, learning disabilities, depression and anxiety, and executive functioning issues. I have dedicated my career, for over 15 years, to equipping people with the skills needed for success in school, relationships, work settings, and at home.

Currently my practice is full. You will be welcomed into a safe and non-judgemental space where we will collaboratively explore what brings you to therapy and create a flexible plan aligned with your goals. My clinical experience includes working with clients who experience various issues: anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, uncertainty, life transitions, grief/loss, understanding our emotions, identity, inner critic, inner conflict and other stressors. Within a therapeutic relationship we will co-create a space for healing, transformation and growth.

Are alcohol and/or drugs interfering with your life? Are you using substances when you are depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you looking for ways to improve relationships, mood, and personal well-being? Are you looking for a compassionate and experienced professional counsellor to make positive changes in your life? Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic methods (CBT, MI, and Mindfulness), my private practice will help you examine your personal goals, work towards empowering you to address your substance use to build healthy relationships, sustain and maintain sobriety, and to make positive changes in your life.

Feeling more sad, or anxious than your usual? Suffering due to a loss? Dealing with an aftermath of trauma you experienced long time ago, or recently? Going through your relationship/marriage crisis? Struggling with your self-esteem? Struggling with your own, or that of your close one's LGBTQ - related issues? Going through a stressful immigration process? Affected by the COVID19 pandemic, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness? Dealing with issues related to separation from biological family and, or with adoption experience? Stressed by your academic / work performance? Finding yourself in a life transition?

I see couples in therapy who tell me they are quarrelling too much or who have drifted apart. Often, they need help with expressing their feelings. Many have difficulty respectfully resolving conflict. Some have physical and sexual intimacy concerns. I also see couples who feel that their lives have been turned upside down by an extra-marital affair and worry that there will never be trust again. An affair doesn't have to mean the end of a relationship. I also see individuals for relationships or the impact of childhood trauma on their lives. Young adults and their parents see me for family therapy to improve their relationships.

I have been working for 20 years in children, adolescent, and family mental health as a registered social worker and Child, Youth and Family Therapist, facilitator, and consultant. I specialize in children’s and family therapy, with particular expertise in helping families and youth with complex mental health needs that impact their ability to manage at home, in school, or both. My goal is to improve the overall functioning of families and each family member, instil hope for a brighter future, and foster resiliency. I create a safe and supportive space, and help you/your family navigate these challenges and to develop/use skills.

I identify as a neurodivergent, cis-gender, white, settler, woman. My identity and lived experiences with mental health inform my work with clients. My approach is centered on working collaboratively with my clients so that their values, goals, and world view are at the heart of our work together. I am a visual artist and curious about bringing artistic expression into my work with clients.

Is your relationship desperately battling turbulent waters, besieged by unforeseen communication breakdowns, relentless conflicts, and a vanishing connection? Do both of you ache for the days when your love flowed effortlessly, but now find yourselves on the brink of despair? The agony of acknowledging that you've permitted your relationship's challenges to fester, and your marriage to teeter on the edge, is nothing short of gut-wrenching. But you can't afford to delay any longer, jeopardizing the very foundation of the unbreakable bonds you've painstakingly nurtured over the years.

As a trained and credentialed coach with experience in career, leadership, and life coaching, I bring a unique approach toward working with adults and post-secondary students who may or may not be diagnosed with ADHD. Together we can work towards establishing goals throughout all aspects of your life and working towards them in ways that work best for you. During times like these - being at home with work, school, and other responsibilities, it can all be overwhelming. I am here to help you navigate your way through all of this.

Are you are in crisis, struggling with an on-going issue or seeking to be free of restrictive emotional patterns/responses? If so, I can help you move from a place of limitation, to one of possibility and choice. Psychotherapy can provide wonderful benefit with long-term results. Learning to take care of ourselves is something we often take for granted and is not always easily achieved given our histories or daily stressors. I will support you in stabilizing yourself and situation, so that you can face your challenges and evolve in directions that feel authentic, liberating and ultimately sustainable.

Mario provides psychotherapy, specializing in men's mental health for treatment of various mental health issues including depression, anxiety, anger, relationship conflict, ADHD, grief/loss, and addictions. He is a certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist through Wilfred Laurier University and has additional training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. He holds a Masters Degree of Social Work from the University of Toronto, with specialization in Mental Health and Health. His approach is evidence led, strength based, and solution focused. He is registered and in good standing with the OCSWSSW and OASW.

My clients desire real change. I work with people struggling with issues of self worth, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions and challenging interpersonal relationships.

Currently accepting both in-person and virtual clients. Going through life can be challenging and we could all use a little help sometimes. My aim is to make therapy as resourceful, relatable and enjoyable as possible. Anxiety, ADHD, Self-Esteem, Relationships and Other Mental Health related issues.

I am a registered Social Service worker. We all face challenges that can be overwhelming, easing our minds can feel impossible at times. Avoiding these feeling or thoughts It to numb and detach from our emotions. Be behave enough to seek therapy is a high step and be overwhelming. I am here to listen and provide positive non judgement support.