Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Village Circle Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PhD (c)
Verified
Sometimes the disconnect between expectations & reality can leave us feeling lost, unmotivated & deflated– some of us get stuck recycling unhealthy beliefs & behaviours. These beliefs/behaviours can distract us from attaining our wellness goals & can keep us stuck in the past. They can become barriers to self-acceptance/self-love, or simply just complicate our ability to live our “best” lives. Village Circle Counselling is a safe space for women to navigate these issues & journey toward a state of wellbeing from the comforts of home. 10% of all service fees go toward increasing equity re: access to mental health services for women.
Julia Matthews
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP
Verified
Hi there, and welcome! My name is Julia and I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with 11 years of experience working in counseling and mental health. I practice a creative, integrative approach that I tailor to each client. I believe that traumatic events (i.e. abuse, bullying, violence) lead to mental health challenges. My approach helps you uncover, understand, and process the awful things that happened to you. As scary as it sounds, talking to a supportive, skilled therapist about your trauma does make you feel better. In fact, my clients often share that they feel less symptomatic, understood and lighter after just one session.
Paul Freedman
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I am a registered clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience. Most of my career has been spent working as a therapist in the Anxiety Clinic at the Toronto Western Hospital (UHN). My practice is informed by a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) orientation. I feel that therapy should be a safe and collaborative process. Therapy can provide you with skills and tools that can be learned in session, practiced at home, and applied over time. Anxiety can be experienced in many different ways. Worry, panic, procrastination, avoidance, phobias and post traumatic stress are very common manifestations of anxiety.
Shoshana Kulik
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
People just like you come to me struggling with relationships - you are trying to get your message across but its just not working, whatever you try you just keep getting caught in the same argument. Others come to me because depression, anxiety and stress is making it hard for them to cope. Whatever the challenge, my clients want a safe place to share their feelings - a judgement free zone, and new ways to cope with their struggles. I know being vulnerable is uncomfortable so I will give you the time you need to develop trust and feel comfortable with the therapy process.
Simone Scott
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Beginning therapy can no doubt feel a bit daunting. The therapy process can be frustrating, painful, and sometimes frightening if we’ve never had the opportunity to be listened to in a way where we can truly express ourselves. But it can also be rewarding and transformative, offering growth as well as a new sense of awareness about ourselves. Free of judgement, we can examine these things together in an effort to both alleviate distress and identify more constructive ways of being and coping.
Tobi Baker
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
There are times we may feel that we are losing hope, lacking resilience, overwhelmed by our feelings, or unsure which step to take next. It can take courage to reach out for help and open up to another person. My role as a social worker and psychotherapist is to meet you where you are and guide you through this process. I offer individual and family therapy and work with children, adolescents, and adults. My clients seek support in many areas including anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, self-esteem, parenting, and more. I also offer individual and group clinical supervision. My practice is collaborative and all are welcome.
Rostyslav Shemechko
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified
As a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO), for the last 10 years I am offering individual, couple, relationship and family therapy, therapy groups and workshops. I also provide individual and group coaching. I received my education in various European Universities in the following areas: Theology (Catholic University of Lublin, Poland), Science of Education (Pontifical Salisian University, Rome, Italy), Psychology and Psychotherapy (Pontifical University Regina Apostolorum/Skinner Institute, (Rome, Italy); Oxford Center of CBT; UICBT; Austrian Institute of EMDR (Vienna, Austria).
Nicole Champagne
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Seeking out therapy is a brave and powerful step towards creating space in your life for deeper happiness and contentment. I support my clients in their work to gain self-knowledge, change ineffective emotional and behavioral patterns, explore relationships, and enrich their personal wellness. I bring with me extensive experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, past trauma, and struggles with self esteem. I integrate therapeutic methods such as CBT, Emotion Focused, and Narrative Therapy but assess the individual where they are to determine best approach.
Jeanie Grace Quenneville
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified
You are someone who is struggling with feelings of depression and anxiety. These may be related to obstacles in your life, a stagnating career, relationship troubles, or just an undefinable listless feeling that nothing you do really matters. You want to find, or recapture, that version of yourself that feels energy and purpose. I believe that the stories we tell ourselves about our world, our beliefs, and the people in our lives, manifest in who we are and what we can achieve. I believe you can write a new story, let's write that story together.
Sharon R Barrett
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
People come to counselling/psychotherapy for many reasons. Sometimes they are struggling with distressing emotions that get in the way of their productivity, daily functioning and peace of mind. Other times, they want to have better experiences in their relationships with family, friends, a loved-one or co-workers. In some cases they are going through periods of change and struggle to find balance and comfort in the midst of uncertainty. If you are at an impasse in your life... if you simply cannot go on with things being the way they are... you are in the perfect place for change to happen!!
Kelly Li-Mongeon
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Dipl, Psych
Verified
People seek therapy for different reasons, whether it’s for mental health maintenance, experiencing symptoms, struggling with relationships or in the workplace or because they are in acute crisis. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples, families and groups of all backgrounds, ages, communities and beliefs. I work to create a nonjudgmental, safe and comfortable space where you can be yourself and talk about issues and what you might be struggling with that might feel difficult or embarrassing.
Michelle Crozier
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
I am a Registered Social Worker with experience providing counselling support for both individuals and groups. I offer a therapeutic process that is Holistic, Feminist, Anti-oppressive, Trauma-informed and Client-centered. Together we can explore and understand the spaces in your life where you may feel stuck, gently fostering desired growth. Using a non-judgemental, compassionate approach, I support clients in developing awareness of their thoughts, feelings, body sensations and current coping skills. I draw on a number of therapeutic modalities, giving space for each person's unique capacity to heal.
Marlee Rubel
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified
I work with adults and couples to help them move towards a state of continued growth, compassion, and self-awareness in a way that is collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering. I believe in creating a client-therapist relationship that fosters authenticity, support, and space for both acceptance, and for change. This can begin in our very first session. Together, we can begin to tease apart the adaptive approaches to dealing with and moving through life you've grown accustomed to, and begin to decipher which of these patterns are serving you, and which you may be interested in moving beyond.
Makinz M
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I am a client-centered, trauma-informed practicing queer social worker. I specialize in clinical practice; as well as, connecting my clients to appropriate community services and supports. I am committed to serving diverse communities as a social worker and advocate. I specialize in aiding LQBTQ2s communities with a focus on folks who identify as transgender and non-binary. Moreover, I have years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, dual diagnosis, mental health, specifically mood disorders, and trauma.
Sarah Gilbert
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
The cornerstone of my work is in building relationships where clients feel listened to, validated, and able to build trust in the therapeutic process. Together, we start with identifying areas of concern as well as personal strengths, and work towards finding strategies to move towards positive change.Through the process, there is a wonderful opportunity for learning more about yourself and those around you. Talking about issues that may be causing you distress is an incredibly important step in building life-long skills of self-awareness, self-care, and self-compassion.
Sohail Abbas
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Dr. Sohail Abbas is a registered clinical psychologist in Ontario. Dr. Abbas specializes in treating Anxiety Disorders:panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and all kinds of depression and mood disorders. Besides working with individuals, Dr. Abbas also helps couples and families to deal with a variety of issues including stress, dealing with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to life changes, communication, separation and divorce.
Ruby Randall - Peak Resilience
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
My approach to therapy is collaborative, creative, humorous, and compassionate. Having my own lived experience with mental health challenges, I know how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for support - and how transformative it is when you find a therapist that is a good fit for you!
Jacqueline Yeon Chu
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, JD
Verified
Are you struggling with high functioning anxiety? As a person who has recovered from debilitating anxiety, I know what it’s like to live with that dread and tightness brought on by anxiety. Others may see or even look up to you as someone who has it together, but you feel like you are barely staying afloat, consumed by worries and feelings of inadequacy. If you are ready to change and free yourself from anxiety, I can help.
Lauren Wolff
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
I specialize in clients with relationship, self-esteem, anxiety, sex, body image and family dynamic challenges. The goal is understanding current feelings and difficulties and where they come from, to create new, positive interpersonal experiences and relationships. Often these feel impossible to conquer alone and I help clients unpack with an aim to resolve these issues.
Nikolai Pavlov
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified
Over 13 years of experience working in counseling and psychotherapy, with adults in private and educational settings. I have expertise in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, complex trauma and dissociation, health-related and stress disorders, as well as phase of life and circumstantial stress. As an immigrant, I have experienced overcoming the struggles of losing a home, and immigration stress holds a special place in my professional interests. My personal strengths include genuine caring, compassion, and straightforwardness for all clients.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Toronto are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Toronto then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Toronto then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Toronto, or Child Psychologists in Toronto.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Toronto psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Toronto psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Toronto specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.