Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

Jennifer Shields
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
In the wake of the current global circumstances, increased isolation, and fear of uncertainty, you may be thinking that now is the time to have a closer look at your mental health and coping skills. You may find that the increased time to be with your thoughts has you wanting to make sense of the past and how it may be currently affecting you. You may be experiencing increased loneliness or strained relationships. You have understandable fears about the future and are trying make sense of underlying thoughts and feelings. You want to live your life in a meaningful way under difficult circumstances.

Matt-Trill Chambers
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, BA, RP
Verified
Verified
Your healing journey has already begun because you're here and I am looking forward to partnering with you to take the next step. A positive and beneficial therapeutic relationship requires rapport building and trust, which we will work on together while I support you in achieving your personal goals. My faith is important to me and I believe that we are constantly growing and learning as people. As a result, change is always possible. I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, and families, with a special focus on the Black community and other marginalized racial/ethnic groups.

Jacqueline Lau
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you struggling with school stress? Would you like to manage your emotions better? Do you want to learn healthy ways of coping? Do you want to understand your child better? I am a warm and empathetic Registered Pyschotherapist with a passion for building relationships and instilling hope in individuals. My background is in working with children, teens, young adults, and families in the school system and community settings. I believe childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood are formative years and I am here to help you and/or your child navigate life stressors to lead engaged and fulfilling lives.

Cherisse Doobay
Counsellor, BA, MSc, CLC
Verified
Verified
I am psychotherapist who has passionately worked to help people overcome mental health challenges for over 15 years. I give my clients the skills, tools and confidence to take control of situations they feel they cannot control. My clients always leave the room feeling happier and more self-assured. I use many modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to support individuals, couples, families and groups through the struggles of life. These include, depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, psychosis/schizophrenia, addiction, concurrent disorders, eating disorders, personality disorders and bereavement.
Waitlist for new clients

Marc Berube
Psychological Associate, MPsy, CPsych, Assoc
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging and is often stressful. Multiple stress factors affects the quality of life and create psychological disorders. You may experience those challenges in a number of different ways: difficulties adjusting, confusion about direction and motivation in life, struggles at work, in relationships etc. As a result, you may feel anxious, depressed, angry or overwhelmed at times and need a better viewpoint to deal with those feelings and problems.

Negar Sadeghi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
Seeking help and finding the right therapist can be overwhelming especially if you are feeling out of balance, facing changes in relationships, managing symptoms of anxiety or depression, or if life has lost meaning for you. I work with clients to create strategies, develop tools, and uncover personal strengths that bring the healthy balance back into their lives. I bring a depth of experience from years of work in a tertiary mental health and addiction hospital in Toronto, Ontario. I am privileged to be a therapist. My clients describe me as "easy to connect, open, warm, genuine, real, and effective."

Alissa Papadopolous
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
You are someone who has a strong desire to learn, grow, and succeed in all areas of your life. You are self-aware and are capable of dealing with the challenges that life throws your way. However, sometimes you find yourself overthinking, questioning your abilities, worrying about your future, and contemplating the meaning of it all. I've been there too - and I’ve found there is a way to move forward!

Kathryn Jackson
Registered Psychotherapist, AdvDip , MA, PhD, RP
Verified
Verified
Warmth, engagement, attunement and compassion - these are some of the characteristics that support the relational work I offer clients. I'm an attachment-based, trauma-focused therapist, trained to integrate many other therapeutic approaches - for example, mindfulness, body-based approaches, stress reduction, psycho-education. I am particularly experienced in working with emotional neglect and abuse, physical/sexual trauma and dissociation, mood disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm (including eating disorders and addiction), identity issues (gender, sexuality and culture) and relationship difficulties (personal and professional).

Jenna Miller
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified
Verified
Sometimes, stresses in life can feel overwhelming. You may be left feeling stuck and unfulfilled, like sadness and worry is holding you back. Adjusting to changing pressures and responsibilities while navigating the transitions of life can be so challenging. Often, it can be difficult to know how to find acceptance, and begin to grow and move forward.

Bella Rawleigh
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and hold a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. I am dedicated to helping others live happy and fulfilling lives. As an individual therapist I am non-judgemental, empathetic and open minded. My aim is to heal emotional injuries impacting your daily life, assist in understanding yourself better and help break unhealthy habits. When working with couples I employ different therapeutic modalities that focus on helping couples to better communicate and understand one another as well as reduce conflict and repair issues quickly.

Parsa Noroozian
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q)
Verified
Verified
As a Masters in Counseling student qualified to offer therapy under clinical supervision, I connect to your reality and cultural context through a combination of professional training, personal experience, and empathy. As an immigrant and a highly sensitive person with ADHD, I understand what it means to struggle with life feeling overwhelming and out of control. I also understand what it means to seek help and work through it.
Not accepting new clients

Terry Gardiner
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
*Practice Currently Full* Life experiences can be challenging and may sometimes feel overwhelming. Deciding to try therapy is a step toward seeing things differently and doing things differently. I am a social worker with more than fifteen years’ experience supporting the social and emotional development of youth, adults, couples and families. I offer a welcoming and affirming therapeutic space to explore your experiences, identify your strengths and help you develop strategies for living the life you want.

Adele Turco
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Specializing in Anxiety Management for Women. Feeling worried, insecure, or doubtful in your relationships? I want to help you achieve solutions and life changes you are looking for, while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Simply put, therapy doesn’t have to always be a painful thing. You’ll have a dedicated space to unload your worries, learn how to navigate challenges with grace, and feel empowered to develop fresh insights about your life.

Luc Boudreau Psychotherapist
Occupational Therapist, BSc, Psych, OT Reg, (ON/BC)
Verified
Verified
Do you feel stuck, aimless or unsatisfied in life? Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you struggle with anxiety or depression? Is your life changing in profound ways that feels daunting and unmanageable? Life's challenges can often overwhelm us and disrupt the balance we need for maintaining personal wellness, healthy relationships and meaningful work. Together we can uncover unhelpful patterns, process difficult emotions, and become more deeply connected to ourselves and the life that we want. Through our work together, i can help you discover your true potential and live a more authentic and confident life.

Briana Krushelnicki
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MA, RP
Verified
Verified
**WAITLIST ONLY** Experiencing trauma and violence shapes us and leaves us with lingering difficult emotions, so that it can feel impossible to imagine moving through to the other side. Maybe you feel ashamed and you're not able to share your experience with those close to you. Maybe you feel guilty about what happened and you find yourself constantly imagining what you could have done differently. Maybe you feel angry at the injustice of your experience and the impact it has had on your life. I understand. I see you. What happened to you is not your fault.

Forest Hill Centre (Formally Dr. Bot & Associates)
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
We believe in our clients capacities to evolve and transcend their challenges. Our mandate is to partner with our clients to help them become the best possible versions of themselves where they are more fully engaged with their lives, less burdened by emotional suffering and troubled relationships while actively realizing their potential.

Marina Vinokurov Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I am a registered social worker with more than 14 years experience in providing individual and family therapy in counselling and accredited children’s mental health centers. I support individuals in areas of interpersonal challenges, coping with childhood trauma, life transitions and emotional concerns. Often the families I support are struggling with parent-child connection, conflict, difficult emotions and mental health issues. Through an empathic therapeutic relationship where my clients feel deeply understood, I help them integrate relational, emotional, cognitive and body-oriented experiences to resolve their concerns.

Alli Therapy - Natalie Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q, HBSc
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When life starts to get stressful it can bring on waves of anxiety, feelings of depression, or overwhelming sensations that are too difficult to work through on your own. It is so important to have someone to confide in when life’s stressors get in your way. The step into therapy to help work through this can be the biggest and bravest step you take in your life! You want to find a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental environment that focuses on validating the lived experiences that have made you, you.

Laura Glover
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a therapist, I see my role as being in partnership with the people that I work with. Our work together will be guided by the hopes, objectives, boundaries, and intentions that you bring to therapy. I hope that you will walk away from our sessions feeling heard, respected, and that your time spent in therapy was meaningful. I have experience working with people who are facing a broad range of issues and challenges, including life transitions, school-related stress, difficult decisions, anxiety, depression, and systemic harms and barriers.

Shalom Camenietzki
Psychologist, PhD, MA, FCGPA, FAGPA
Verified
Verified
I do very well with people experiencing worries, anxiety,depression, low self-esteem or anger -- whether the suffering is related to relationship issues,or when conscious triggers are not apparent. My approach is warm and empathetic, and I relate to my clients as partners on a joint quest for greater self-awareness and better quality of life. I am never a passive observer. I do offer much comforting and soothing, and I give plenty of emotional, involved feedback based on my 40 years of experience as a psychologist and psychotherapist. I do use cognitive behavior therapy when indicated or requested.
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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 zip code-postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States and 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’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States and 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, 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 PT 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 state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by PT 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 everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The PT 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 state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by PT 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.
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.