Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Jean Kim
Psychologist, CPsych
Verified
When life stressors become overwhelming, we typically turn to familiar ways of coping. It takes self-awareness and courage to interrupt this cycle, and I commend you for taking the initial step toward meaningful change. I work with individuals struggling with the impact of a wide range of concerns: anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma, shame, relationship issues, emotion regulation, and loss/grief. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with eating disorders and body image, as well as those who are enduring the challenges of integrating their cultural identity.
Lori Dennis
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA
Verified
Talk therapy is designed to heal your emotional wounds. With the power of talk therapy, I can help you address and resolve: low self esteem; depression; anxiety; trauma; loss; loneliness; anger; forgiveness; relationship difficulties; parenting challenges; family struggles and more. The secret to emotional healing is to increase awareness of your thoughts, feelings and patterns of behavior and to find the courage to face and move past your pain. Only then can you discover a state of being that is richer, fuller and more deeply satisfying.
Christina Belcastro
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
(they/them) - Accepting New Clients across Ontario - I believe the relationship in therapy is at the core to your growth. With sharing the therapeutic space, I ensure that you can be wholeheartedly yourself, I take a strengths-based, collaborative approach in working toward your therapeutic goals. I recognize the gaps in mental health care specifically that 2SLGBTQI+ folks face (regardless of folks whom are out to everyone, out to some, not out at all, don’t want to come out, questioning etc.), and work to ensure folks are able to unapologetically be themselves when accessing mental health support, regardless of identity.
Lindsay Kudlow
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified
We all go through challenges in life. Perhaps you are feeling stuck, lost, confused, anxious, or disconnected. Whatever situation you may be facing, having someone to talk to in therapy can be very helpful. You don't have to struggle alone. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and specialize in supporting individuals with anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, mood concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My style is warm and informal and I strive to build a strong client-therapist relationship that fosters safety, growth, and the possibility of acceptance and change.
Farah Sheikh
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW, , RSW
Verified
As a social worker, psychotherapist and a child of South Asian immigrants, my practice is informed by a broad range of clinical, academic and cultural experiences. I am an individual and family therapist, specializing in working with children, teens and adults. My expertise is in emotional regulation, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss.
Ivana Kolakovic
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, SEP
Verified
I am a relational psychotherapist and trauma practitioner. I completed 5-year Psychotherapy training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, 3-year Somatic Experiencing training for trauma resolution (Montreal), and I hold a MA in Women's and Gender Studies (Carleton University, Ottawa). I have worked deeply with people struggling with a range of emotions/experiences including grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, childhood abuse and psychosocial trauma (including war), post-immigration experiences, relationship difficulties and self-actualization issues. My practice is trans, queer, fat and sex worker affirming.
Michelle Gonsalves
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW
Verified
Taking the first step is often the hardest step. In our work together, I will guide you through a healing process that is realistic and motivating. I take a holistic approach to treatment and draw from a variety of approaches in my clinical practice, including mindfulness-based techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy and motivational interviewing techniques. My professional and academic career has afforded me opportunities to help a diverse range of people in both the private and community sector for the last 10 years.
Shauna Gray
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, R-DMT, Reg#, 004488
Verified
What do we do when we feel how we are experiencing our selves and our world isn't working? Counselling is a positive, effective and proactive way to achieve the changes you want for yourself and for your life, be it as a partner, parent, professional, or an individual who wants to personally grow. I take pride in providing a trusting, warm and supportive environment, where insightful, client-focused, and pragmatic therapy can benefit my child, teen and adult clients. Some of my specialties include anxious and depressed mood, parenting struggles, divorce, individual challenges, chronic pain, brain injury, and trauma.
Sabrina Conrad
Registered Psychotherapist, MBA, RP
Verified
Are you highly sensitive and easily overwhelmed? Did you know highly sensitive people are more prone to anxiety? I work with highly sensitive people (HSPs) to help with self-regulation and coping tools. Other issues I commonly work with are emotional loneliness, self-esteem, navigating family dynamics, relationship issues, and impostor syndrome.
Elise Meertens
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, BASc
Verified
If you are seeking an understanding of your experience of the world, including experiences with anxiety, emotions, grief, life transitions, relationships, and trauma, and want to gain insight as to methods for coping, processing, and managing your experience of the world, I encourage you to connect with me. I work with adults (18+) who desire change but do not know how or where to start and feel overwhelmed by the thought of beginning this process.
Janice Skinner
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Somatic Educator & Therapist, Mindfulness Meditation Specialist. I take a wholistic approach to mental health incorporating body and mind. Since 1986 I've taught yoga & movement therapy. Stress, anxiety, depression, life transition & those looking to go deeper and access another level of self awareness.
Fred Walter
Psychological Associate, MPsych
Verified
“Don’t take anything literally but always look deeper. For example, if you drink too much, what is your [mind] looking for in the alcohol? If you eat too much, what part of your [mind] is in need of nourishing? Think poetically and never respond on a surface level.” -Thomas Moore
Chris Miller
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(Q), PostIDS, BAC
Verified
For most of us, things have to get pretty bad before we look for help. Emotional pressure can make life miserable. Inner conflicts can leave you stressed out and anxious. It can hurt your sleep, your work, and your relationships. The good news: it can get better. Becoming an emotional ninja isn't magic. It's work. Together, we can help you better understand your emotional challenges, and put that perspective into practice. Feel free to contact me for a 30-minute consultation to see if we might be the right fit.
Maya Reich
Psychiatric Nurse, RN, CPMHNC
Verified
Hi, I’m Maya – I’m so glad you’re here, taking this step in finding a therapist to support you and your needs. I use a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to create a safe, warm, and compassionate space for you to develop further insight into yourself – past challenges, current thought patterns, and difficult emotions. We will work together to identify your goals for therapy; in doing so my hope is to help you increase your awareness of and compassion for challenges you may experience, and support you to feel empowered in making helpful and hopeful shifts in your own life, one day at a time.
Hayley Darychuk
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
June update: I am accepting new clients in person and online. I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing challenges including: anxiety, depression, substance use, gender, sexuality and queer issues, relationship challenges, boundary setting, stress management and navigating life transitions. As a therapist I feel honoured to support others grow and connect to their values. My approach is warm, collaborative, honest and empathic. I strive to create space where my clients feel safe, seen and supported.
Madelaine Shane
Registered Social Worker, BEd, MSW, RSW
Verified
My goal is to help children, adolescents, young adults and parents better understand themselves, their feelings, each other, and the world around them. Together, we'll work to build a toolbox of skills to help manage the big feelings and challenging circumstances you may face when moving through life. In my work, I connect with clients by prioritizing a strong therapeutic relationship through trust and commitment to collaboratively work towards their personal and familial goals. I also work with parents to support the social, emotional, and behavioural development of their children.
Myles Zacharias
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
Navigating the landscape of the world, institutions, and relationships often means road blocks, traumas, boredoms, addictions, blind spots, implosions into grief or explosions into anger. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qual.), I take a Gestalt relational approach to support you in uncovering and integrating uniqueness, finding your way in the world through suffering, and your way of healing. An adventure awaits, and through it we can find choice, our voice, integrity, and awareness.
Deborah N Jacobs Anxiety And Trauma Therapist - Emdr Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe that all our lived experiences leave an imprint on the mind and body, which in turn can have a long-lasting impact on our brain functioning and perception, and affect our reactions and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy, anger and chronic pain management.
Megan Tyrell
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Welcome to Megan Tyrell Therapy! I suspect you are here because you are tossing around the idea of trying out therapy. Kudos to you! Taking the first step to seeking support is both daunting and courageous. You might be asking yourself “How did I/we get here?” and despite your best efforts of trying to do better and feel better, you just can’t figure it out on your own. I get it, and you are not alone!
Weronika Rogula
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PhD
Verified
I am a (gender)queer politicized psychotherapist and somatics practitioner whose work is grounded in embodied healing and social justice. My practice is informed by anti-racist and anti-oppressive praxis; queer and feminist politics; body and sex positive values; kink awareness; harm reduction; and trauma-informed frameworks. I employ a holistic approach that is relational, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive.
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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.