Anxiety Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

Welcome! It is a privilege to support my clients. I am intentional in creating an atmosphere of safety and hope during consultations by bringing kindness to the therapy space, and a desire for developing an authentic connection. I can support you overcome issues with depression, anxiety and chronic worry, panic attacks, social anxiety , family conflict, relationship issues, lack of assertiveness and boundary difficulties, anger issues, low confidence and self-esteem, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment to illness and injury, life changes, workplace difficulties, and discrimination.

Hi, I'm Dr. McKenzie Goodine a Clinical and School Psychologist at MindFit, a leading 25+ clinician private practice, or as prefer to say, "mental health gym". Just like a typical gym, MindFit is designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. I know seeking support can be stigmatizing and impersonal but it doesn't need to be - I will do everything I can to ensure you feel supported, accepted, and valued. My apporach is structured, effective, and evidence-based and designed to help you develop skills and strategies to not only cope, but thrive!

I've been a psychotherapist for the past 14 years and specialize in working with individuals and couples. My practice is trauma-informed, collaborative, anti-oppressive, multicultural, multiracial, multiethnic, and spans sexual orientation, gender identity, economic status and religious affiliation. My perspective is psychoanalytic but we are all different so I do not limit my approach. I am also trained in CBT and EFT. I am warm, empathetic, nonjudgemental and hope to work with you to create movement in your life. My areas of expertise include depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, trauma.

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.

Are you new to counselling and therapy? Are you unsure of where to begin, feeling nervous, or perhaps even skeptical? Does it feel easier to be self-reliant, down-play your own needs while focusing on others, or just accept that you’ll always feel misunderstood? If so, therapy might feel like a big leap. We all learn to cope in ways that are completely understandable given life’s many challenges - if you are experiencing general anxiety , grief, or depression, or facing acute challenges in integrating back into a a post-pandemic world, or grappling with the realities of climate change, you do not have to go on this journey alone.

My focus when working with clients is to make sure the client is in the drivers seat, because you are the expert on your own life. My clientele face a wide array of challenges including but not limited to: depression, anxiety , trauma, psychosis, and parenting challenges. Some clients I meet with are seeking to build better relationships, with themselves and/or with others. Some clients have specific goals related to past trauma, relationships, anxiety , and/or depression, while some clients are seeking to generally feel better about their lives.

Life is ever changing, bringing unanticipated circumstances which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and stressed. In addition to this, childhood trauma and family upbringing can also have long lasting effects on our choices as adults and the way in which we interact in relationships, preventing us from achieving fulfilment and healthy and positive connections with our partners and children. I can help you to develop tools that work for you to strengthen and drastically improve your self confidence, self image and relationship skills. I can help you understand and control feelings of anger, anxiety , depression, PTSD, Trauma, grief and much more.

I am a sex-positive and inclusive therapist with respect to all aspects of diversity. You are welcome here. I work with individuals and couples. Together we work to sort through any unfinished business: areas where you may feel stuck, places that may be causing painful symptoms such as depression, anxiety , or relationship conflicts. I help people who are struggling with finding their place in the world, bringing clarity to who they want to be, and the choices they are making. I help people explore and accept their feelings, address any harmful behaviour, and work to create personal agency and a deeper sense of self.

It takes courage to step into therapy, that’s why it is my central aim to make every client feel safe, heard, and supported. I work to build collaborative relationships with my clients, grounded in respect, openness, authenticity, and compassion. I help my clients to set goals, gain greater insight into their emotional challenges, and develop the necessary skills to journey through their lives with more confidence and clarity. During this process, I help my clients draw upon their inner strength and resilience, connect more deeply with their needs, and identify the values they want to live by to build a rich and meaningful life.

You may be experiencing a range of challenges, like anxiety , self-esteem, relationship issues, difficult life transitions and more. If any of these challenges resonate with you, we may be a great fit for each other! Together, we can work towards reducing the impacts of these life challenges. I find great fulfillment in working alongside my client's to enhance their self-esteem, confidence, and wellbeing.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression right now? Does making even a small decision seem overwhelming? Did you find the pandemic more difficult in ways that you never expected? You’re not alone. For many people, COVID-19 brought to surface old issues that they thought that they had resolved and new problems that they never could never have anticipated. Isolation. Job loss. Family conflict. Grief.

In our lives we may find ourselves feeling “stuck” sometimes. Overwhelming feelings can become a barrier in our personal and professional growth. These difficulties may include distressing thoughts, anxiety , depression, grief, loss of a loved one, low self-esteem, unsatisfying relationships, fear of abandonment, ideas of perfectionism and hyper-criticality towards yourself. The work we do in therapy will be aimed at observing and reflecting on the challenges you are experiencing. We shall work towards removing the roadblocks that stand in the way of your growth and move you toward a sense of fulfillment and well-being.

As a therapist who has personally overcome anxiety , depression, substance abuse, and low self-esteem, I understand the struggles that you may face and am uniquely qualified to help you overcome your own challenges. I am committed to helping you develop the skills and strategies you need to live a happier, more fulfilling life. I utilized therapy to help myself overcome my issues, now I work to help you overcome yours.

You are my ideal client if you've tried therapy before and have found that just talking things through has not been enough to sustain a balance and satisfaction in your life. Now you are open to learning about your nervous system, and ways in which your body naturally heals itself of anxiety , depression, trauma, substance abuse, etc.

I work in downtown Toronto with clients who are dealing with significant life challenges including anxiety , depression, divorce, retirement, aging, and loss - of a loved one, a job, or life meaning. I am a licensed therapist registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have completed training as a Jungian Analyst and have been seeing clients for over 5 years. I have a rich background of professional and personal experiences as a teacher, counsellor, executive coach and leader.

I believe in people’s resiliency and that each of us is capable of growth, and reaching new goals and possibilities. I am a registered social worker, psychotherapist, and my approach is one of calm, non-judgmental and strength-based collaboration. Drawing on resources such as narrative, emotion and cognitive behavioural therapies and psychodynamic concepts, I work with people who are experiencing pain in their lives, and together we explore and address the issues affecting their sense of well-being. They develop the insight and skills to solve problems, initiate change and work toward attaining their goals.

A strong and trusting relationship with your therapist is an important part of your therapy experience. My approach is non-judgmental, caring, authentic and collaborative. I will help you learn to validate your emotions, gain insight, and develop healthy coping strategies in order to achieve meaningful change. Since 2002 I’ve been helping individuals who struggle with a variety of difficulties stemming from emotion dysregulation including impulsivity, relationship conflict, self-harm, anxiety and depression. I have extensive experience from nearly 20 years as a therapist in the BPD clinic at CAMH where I primarily offered DBT.

I have several years of experience working with adolescents, young adults and families on challenges related to stress, anxiety , emotion regulation, relationship issues, grief, parenting, family conflict and life transitions. I offer a gentle, caring and compassionate approach. I believe in the relationship between therapist and client to help individuals to reflect, explore and grow in order to develop successful relationships outside of therapy. Together, we can make sense of thoughts and feelings and connect them to previous and current experiences to change unhelpful patterns so that you can be your best self.