Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Katherine Schmidt
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCC
Verified
Life can be difficult. It can be exhausting, challenging, unfair, and full of pain and loss. Sometimes we feel anxious, depressed, confused, stressed out and we don’t know how to handle it. Maybe you feel lost, at your wits-end, stuck and unsure how to carry on. Maybe you’re looking for a way forward. Maybe you’re hoping to uncover the strengths you already have. I use a non-judgemental, collaborative, person-centered approach that puts you in the driver’s seat. I am caring and authentic, and I strive to provide a space where you feel safe and comfortable.
Kristy White
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, BEd, DIP
Verified
We all want to be more balanced, more present, and to feel empowered as we move through this world. However, people often experience blockages such as depression and anxiety due to traumas and conscious or unconscious fears about their own worth, inner wisdom, and ability to pursue their own path. My purpose in working with you is to help you find meaning in your pain, heal, feel into your purpose, develop deep self love, find depth in your joy, manifest your highest good, and reflect the sparkling light of who you are back out into the world.
Leslie Williams
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified
I provide a safe and supportive space for self-exploration by using an integrated and collaborative approach to therapy. We will work together towards your preferred way of being by drawing on your own abilities, values and strengths. I work in response to a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, social anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges and life transitions. Feel free to reach out if you would like to be added to my waitlist.
Maria Mihailoska
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Taking this first step toward healing is the most courageous, yet intimidating and vulnerable experience one may ever take. I recognize this, and welcome you into a safe space with compassion, warmth and empathy. Over the last few years, I have worked with couples, families and individuals searching for hope in times of crisis. I will work collaboratively with you to process and explore the roots of your emotional distress and support you toward increasing resilience and self-awareness. I can also help you to navigate through feeling "stuck" and/or "lost" due to life transitions and traumatic experiences.
Mollie Pfendt
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
Sometimes we need support to ride the waves of life. Maybe what used to feel easy, becomes challenging. The patterns and behaviours that once served an important purpose, no longer fit. I offer a place where you can start to find your footing and explore what is happening in your life with collaboration and support.
Robin Banister
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, TLI Dip
Verified
Many of us have been discouraged from feeling what we are feeling. Told it's not polite to be angry, not "manly" to feel sad, being vulnerable is weak, and other falsehoods. I believe we are meant to feel a full range of emotion deeply and fully, and embrace both pleasure and pain so we can learn and grow. My approach to therapy is humanistic in nature, which is a mental health approach that emphasizes the importance of being your true self in order to lead your most fulfilling life. I invite you to unwind in a safe space, process your story, express your feelings, and make clear actionable plans for your health and wellness.
Lyonne Cheng
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Do you have trouble coping with uncertainty or adjusting to change? Do you feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? Do you struggle with unhealthy relationships? If you find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, perfectionism, boundaries, or codependency, I believe my training and experience can help. It is possible to resolve the limiting patterns that hold us back. Healing is a complicated process but it doesn't have to be painful. Seeking therapy isn't selfish—and there’s no need to feel guilty about taking care of yourself.
Silm Centre for Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
We believe that as individuals, we are each searching for well-being and acceptance. For peace. We work with a philosophy that so much of what causes pain and distress in this world is connected to what goes on outside of the individual person. By taking this approach, finding peace and achieving well-being is not only about working on the self, but recognizing that society needs to change as well. We aim to work on both.
Renee Climans
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Wouldn't it be great to know that you have the power to change your life? There are ways that we can attune and attend and build helpful patterns, habits and choices that will lead to a greater sense of contentment and well being. As a therapist I combine intensive training and extensive experience to create a wellness oriented, collaborative approach that integrates different therapeutic methods for individuals, couples, families and groups, in person and online. If you are experiencing challenges related to loss, relationships, illness, stress or mood issues let's get together and engage in a helpful conversation.
Gabriela Paula Poggi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
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.
Sehr Athar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
In this moment, you may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious or burned out by life's challenges or transitional chapters. I believe that healing is growth in the face of adversity; it is a journey of coming (back) into yourself with deep self compassion, and we all have insight into how to get there. Sometimes we just need a bit of support along the way; someone to hold (non judgemental space) and work alongside us to find solutions, develop coping strategies and build on our own skills and wisdom so that we are more emotionally resilient to life's challenges.
Betty Stockley Counselling Services
Counsellor, BA, MEd, BCETS, CAS, IBECPT
For more than 30 years I have worked extensively with individuals, both adults and children, with couples and with families in crisis. My approach to people and their problems is a practical and a concerned one.
I have an unfailing belief in the intrinsic worth of each individual. This enables me to help a wide variety of people from all walks of life.
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Heather White
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, DipTIRP
Verified
The clients I treat come to therapy for a variety of reasons: for support during a challenging time; to process the near or distant past; to find out who they are and what they want; in search of new ways to relate to others and themselves. Some come with specific patterns or issues to address, and some are following a general intuition that therapy could help. I welcome inquiries from individuals as well as from pairs (romantic or otherwise). I work well with a range of folks, including those feeling intense shame, those who are suffering but fear their problems don’t count, and/or those reckoning with various kinds of privilege.
Stephen Giles MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
As a registered member of a provincially regulated health care profession with 31 yrs of professional experience, I have the clinical training and experience necessary to provide psychotherapy. I am certified in EFT and CBT and qualified to help you with a variety of problems that you may be experiencing. I will help you get back on track to enjoying a more fulfilling life that you deserve. I provide marriage and couples counselling as well as adult individual therapy and counselling. Convenient weekday appointments are available and can be booked in real time on-line right now by visiting my website.
Denise Eccleston
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I know life can be hard at times. You can be doing your dance most enjoyably and then life happens, the music changes and you find yourself stumbling to find the moves, catch your feet up to the new music and stabilize. With that, there can be feelings of anxiety, confusion, overwhelm, feeling like you are doing it all wrong and you will never get it right again. I am here to help support individuals and couples through major and minor life challenges such as academics, health, grief/loss, employment, relationships and self discovery. I will support you find your new steps, get back in the groove so that life is enjoyable again.
Scott A Barter
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, BComm, CACC, CACCF
Verified
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!
Nida Yousuf - Centre For Psychology And Emotional Health
Psychological Associate, MSEd, CPsych, Assoc
Verified
I have been working in the clinical field for 12 years and have extensive experience working with adult and adolescent clients, helping them deal with issues such as: anxiety, complex trauma, addiction, depression, postpartum depression, and family/relationship issues. I employ an integrative approach to psychotherapy, utilizing techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). As well as Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT-C) for Couples.
Nafilia Sachedina
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I have a profound respect for the therapeutic process. I acknowledge that every human being has a story, some parts painful, and other parts hopeful. I hope to draw on that hope with you, help you discover your existing resilience, strength, and ability to cope through the hard times and discomfort. I use a tailored approach for all people, because each individual is unique and deserves to be seen as such. Your feelings are valid and I can help you tap into them in a safe space where you will be heard and not judged.
Fadi Abou-Rihan
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP
Verified
I work with people who, in spite of great difficulties, have not given up on finding meaning in their lives. I help them as they struggle with isolation, depression, anxiety, grief or early trauma. Some are trying their best to manage difficult relationships. Others are wondering about their orientation or identity--gendered, sexual, ethnic. Others still are planning the next meaningful transition in their lives.
David Rockman
Registered Social Worker, BA psy, MSW, RSW
Verified
In uncertain times you may feel overwhelmed by difficulties & feeling stuck. Many problems we experience are not our fault. I can help you effectively & quickly resolve relationship problems, sexual abuse trauma, feelings of betrayal, abandonment, social anxiety, self blame, self esteem, motivation & unsettling shame issues. Many times we lose our purpose in life & do not understand why we are plagued by unhelpful thoughts & feelings. By seeing me you will be understood even when your values may differ from your loved ones and others in your life. Contact me for a .5 hr initial consult & you will be relieved you did so.
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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.