Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

The focus of my work with clients seeks to answer three fundamental questions: (a) What direction do I want or need to shift my life towards? (b) What actions can I start taking to make this a reality? (c) What has or is blocking me from achieving this? Exploring these questions helps us understand if we are living in line with our values, how we view or treat ourselves, how we treat others, career ambitions, and overall lifestyle desires. The process of connecting with the parts of ourselves that influence our feelings, desires and ambitions can be elusive, fascinating, and deeply rewarding work.

ONLY Therapists-in-Training & Associates Available : With over 30 years in mental health and addiction services, I bring a strong mix of approaches to help you find your way forward. Integrating CBT, mindfulness, coaching, insight and body-based therapies, together we will build ways that work for you. Our therapeutic work can help you climb out of whatever difficult emotional spot you're in and build the life you're dreaming of. I believe “fit” is essential and offer a free phone consultation to help determine who is the right fit for you. We work with individuals (14 yr+), couples and poly relationships, and families.

Therapy for ADHD, Anxiety, Anger, and Eating Disorders. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) working with adults and teens on a variety of presenting concerns including ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Interpersonal and Coping Skills. I use an integrated, client-centered approach to helping my clients, and strive to tailor sessions to your goals, needs, and unique context. I am passionate about working with a diverse client population, therefore, my practice welcomes differing communities (i.e., LGBTQ2S+, Sex-Positive, Nonmonogamy, Body Positivity, etc.).

Through my experience working with hundreds of clients I’ve come to believe that everyone is truly doing the best they can with the inner and outer resources they have available in the moment. I work with you to develop a deeper acceptance of yourself by exploring who you are as a whole person, from processing difficult experiences to bolstering your strengths and healthy boundaries. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or low and unmotivated, we can work together to help life feel more manageable and meaningful.

Dr. Ariella Lenton-Brym is a registered clinical psychologist in supervised practice. She has extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment of individuals with a variety of presentations, including anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, insomnia, chronic pain, and interpersonal and adjustment related difficulties. Her primary approach includes Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT ). Her style is genuine, warm, and nonjudgmental. She works collaboratively with clients to build resilience and achieve their goals.

Are you feeling stuck, alone, overwhelmed, lost or yearning for more meaning in life? I believe therapy offers a unique opportunity for inner exploration to gain insight into your thoughts, emotions, relationship dynamics, past experiences and cultural contexts that have impacted your current struggles. Through our work together I will support you in developing more balanced perspectives, relating to yourself with more compassion, learning flexible ways of coping, building connection, and empowerment to move towards the life you desire.

Many folks come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, or disconnected from their emotions or behaviours. They find themselves feeling triggered in relationships, or shy away from sharing their authentic selves with others. Some have significant struggles with their focus and can't consistently complete tasks they know are well within their abilities. When we don't know how or why this happens, a sense of powerlessness and shame creeps into our lives. Confronting these issues and changing these patterns is challenging, vulnerable, and worth it.

Accepting new clients for online appointments! Do you experience difficulty understanding yourself and struggle with low self-esteem? Are you often overwhelmed by personal or work stress? I collaborate with clients to identify their strengths, and support building the best that they imagine. I help my clients build a toolbox of coping strategies, cultivate an attitude of acceptance and create routines. I promise to provide you with a safe and judgment-free space to voice your worries and concerns freely.

Are you afraid of feeling judged or misunderstood? My lived experience with addiction and mental health disorders brings a sense of allyship within the therapeutic setting. I believe that addiction is not the problem, instead, the problem is the problem. We will work together to understand the deeper challenges causing situational distress which can often result in maladaptive behaviours. Addiction can be in the form of substance use; or addiction to people, places or things. In addition to working privately, I provide psychotherapy for Addiction Rehab Toronto.

I have experience working with clients across a variety of issues including challenges with: anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationships, anger, grief, identity, and emotion regulation. I have worked within hospital and counselling centres, including Sunnybrook Hospital’s Thompson Anxiety Disorders Centre, the York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC), and the Ryerson University Counselling Centre, where I did individual and group therapy for those struggling with complex psychological and emotional issues.

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.

Self-discovery is a process fundamental to personal growth, and one that takes courage. My role as a therapist is to guide you in your process of developing self-awareness, which is the catalyst for change. Through self-awareness, we develop our understanding of the way we think, feel, and behave. We gain clarity on our triggers, the influence of our past, and our traumas. Ultimately, through self-awareness, we can curiously - and without judgment - determine our strengths, what we accept about ourselves, and what we desire to change.

I support individuals experiencing challenges with interpersonal relationships, family dynamics, anxiety, career stress, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach begins with building a therapeutic rapport to provide space for exploring, curiosity, and healing. I practice from a framework that recognizes your individual strengths, is informed by attachment, considers neuroscience research, and is cognizant of any past trauma/circumstances that brought you here. Collaboratively, we will use a combination of evidence-based strategies to manage your current concerns and foster hope and resilience.

There are times in life when events or experiences overwhelm our ability to cope, and it is a courageous act to seek out help and support. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and creative process between client and therapist that involves all aspects of oneself, so that wellness can be experienced in an integrated and sustainable way. Working in the field of holistic wellness for the past seven years, with a specific emphasis on mental health and trauma-informed practices, I am committed to creating supportive spaces for individuals to deepen their relationship with themselves and expand their capacity to engage with life.