Chronic Illness Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

Marsha Malbari
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S
Hello and welcome to my private practice, Grow Psychotherapy. Its hard to know where to begin when your mind is cluttered with self-deprecating thoughts or your body gets hijacked by all sorts of emotions and body sensations. Finding a therapist to meet you where you are in your therapeutic journey can be overwhelming still. Therapy can be truly transformative when you and your therapist are a good fit. If you are ready to tackle life-long issues that have plagued you, or held you back from healthy relationships, school, career and other areas of your life, book a free 20 minute consultation with me at www.growpsychotherapy.ca.
Hello and welcome to my private practice, Grow Psychotherapy. Its hard to know where to begin when your mind is cluttered with self-deprecating thoughts or your body gets hijacked by all sorts of emotions and body sensations. Finding a therapist to meet you where you are in your therapeutic journey can be overwhelming still. Therapy can be truly transformative when you and your therapist are a good fit. If you are ready to tackle life-long issues that have plagued you, or held you back from healthy relationships, school, career and other areas of your life, book a free 20 minute consultation with me at www.growpsychotherapy.ca.

Do you feel like you don’t know how to ask for help, or feel like you have no one to turn to? Do you feel like there’s a part of your identity that you need to explore? Have you tried other therapists before and it felt too stuffy or like you didn’t ‘click’? Hi, I’m Steph and I see you, thank you for being here. I am here to remind you that it is okay to be feeling exactly how you feel, all of your feelings are valid. I bring my whole self to our sessions with a grounded, curious and kind demeanor and really focus on fostering a genuine therapeutic relationship with you. I believe that therapy should feel less clinical and formal.
Do you feel like you don’t know how to ask for help, or feel like you have no one to turn to? Do you feel like there’s a part of your identity that you need to explore? Have you tried other therapists before and it felt too stuffy or like you didn’t ‘click’? Hi, I’m Steph and I see you, thank you for being here. I am here to remind you that it is okay to be feeling exactly how you feel, all of your feelings are valid. I bring my whole self to our sessions with a grounded, curious and kind demeanor and really focus on fostering a genuine therapeutic relationship with you. I believe that therapy should feel less clinical and formal.

Hi, I'm Dr. Greg Tippin a clinical, health, and rehabilitation psychologist who works with adults at MindFit, a leading psychology clinic (or as we prefer to say, "mental health gym") in Toronto. Just like a "typical" gym, MindFit was designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. My approach is generally structured (with weekly handouts), evidence-based, and designed to help you develop practical and effective skills and strategies to achieve your wellness goals. I would be happy to offer you a free 15-minute consult to see if I would be a great fit for you!
Hi, I'm Dr. Greg Tippin a clinical, health, and rehabilitation psychologist who works with adults at MindFit, a leading psychology clinic (or as we prefer to say, "mental health gym") in Toronto. Just like a "typical" gym, MindFit was designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. My approach is generally structured (with weekly handouts), evidence-based, and designed to help you develop practical and effective skills and strategies to achieve your wellness goals. I would be happy to offer you a free 15-minute consult to see if I would be a great fit for you!

My therapy practice helps people who are trying to prevent or manage health problems and who are concerned about emotional distress or their ability to function optimally at work or in social activities. My approach to therapy as a Psychologist has been enriched by my experience as an Associate Professor in Medicine and Psychology, and as a Clinical Researcher and Senior Scientist in a major university teaching hospital. I am dedicated to working collaboratively with each person. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational counseling to help my clients feel ready and confident to:
My therapy practice helps people who are trying to prevent or manage health problems and who are concerned about emotional distress or their ability to function optimally at work or in social activities. My approach to therapy as a Psychologist has been enriched by my experience as an Associate Professor in Medicine and Psychology, and as a Clinical Researcher and Senior Scientist in a major university teaching hospital. I am dedicated to working collaboratively with each person. I provide cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational counseling to help my clients feel ready and confident to:

I offers compassionate & neuroaffirmative therapeutic support from a ND therapist. I can help you make sense of a new diagnosis, provide clinical information on A(u)DHD relevant to you, help you build your toolkit with strategies to feel more confident with your Neurotype, all while honouring your unique qualities along the way. Virtual services available for residents of BC and Ontario.
I offers compassionate & neuroaffirmative therapeutic support from a ND therapist. I can help you make sense of a new diagnosis, provide clinical information on A(u)DHD relevant to you, help you build your toolkit with strategies to feel more confident with your Neurotype, all while honouring your unique qualities along the way. Virtual services available for residents of BC and Ontario.

Dr. Nikan Eghbali
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5R
Although pain, anxiety, and uncertainty are sometimes inevitable, it is possible to experience a good life when we develop and practice certain habits of the mind. In the process of working through our concerns with openness and curiosity, we can also cultivate psychological growth and resilience. In my work, I use the science and art of psychology to accompany you in this journey and help you reach your wellness and life goals.
Although pain, anxiety, and uncertainty are sometimes inevitable, it is possible to experience a good life when we develop and practice certain habits of the mind. In the process of working through our concerns with openness and curiosity, we can also cultivate psychological growth and resilience. In my work, I use the science and art of psychology to accompany you in this journey and help you reach your wellness and life goals.
I am always accepting new clients and online booking is available. I have advanced clinical training and education in mental health. I provide psychotherapy, including talk therapy, supportive counselling, CBT, exposure therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused counselling to individuals that are seeking help with life stressors. Many of my patients need support in a caregiver role, want to improve relationships, live with serious mental illness, need medication literacy, are off work due to a mental health disability, are experiencing grief, depression, anxiety or generally feel unable to cope or function as usual.
I am always accepting new clients and online booking is available. I have advanced clinical training and education in mental health. I provide psychotherapy, including talk therapy, supportive counselling, CBT, exposure therapy, motivational interviewing and solution-focused counselling to individuals that are seeking help with life stressors. Many of my patients need support in a caregiver role, want to improve relationships, live with serious mental illness, need medication literacy, are off work due to a mental health disability, are experiencing grief, depression, anxiety or generally feel unable to cope or function as usual.

Remedy is a vibrant and open-minded clinical practice that is committed to the personal growth of our clients. Our philosophy is to innovate mental health care and to work with our clients to amplify and support the lives they want to live. People seek therapy for a number of reasons, including to pursue personal exploration and an enhanced experience of life, as well as to address specific mental health concerns. However your goals for therapy may look, we are here to hold space for you. We believe that you are the expert in your own life, and we will work collaboratively with you to design a therapy plan that meets your needs.
Remedy is a vibrant and open-minded clinical practice that is committed to the personal growth of our clients. Our philosophy is to innovate mental health care and to work with our clients to amplify and support the lives they want to live. People seek therapy for a number of reasons, including to pursue personal exploration and an enhanced experience of life, as well as to address specific mental health concerns. However your goals for therapy may look, we are here to hold space for you. We believe that you are the expert in your own life, and we will work collaboratively with you to design a therapy plan that meets your needs.

Are you tired of just getting by? Is your anxiety ruling your thoughts? Are you overstimulated? Feeling isolated, scared even? Maybe you're dealing with something really heavy right now. I can make space and hold that for you. I am here to offer compassionate support that can help guide you. Each person is unique and needs different support so I will bring many tools from my toolbox as a therapist to help support you. We will collaborate to help you find calm.
Are you tired of just getting by? Is your anxiety ruling your thoughts? Are you overstimulated? Feeling isolated, scared even? Maybe you're dealing with something really heavy right now. I can make space and hold that for you. I am here to offer compassionate support that can help guide you. Each person is unique and needs different support so I will bring many tools from my toolbox as a therapist to help support you. We will collaborate to help you find calm.

ADHD & Neurodivergence Therapy - Richelle Dolan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5H
Do you struggle with challenges that affect your day-to-day life and your ability to function at school, work, with friends, or with family? Life, with its whirlwind of distractions and overwhelming moments, can be even more complex when ADHD or Autism is in the mix. Whether you're dealing with daily struggles specific to ADHD or Autism or bigger life events, I've got your back. Let's collaborate and transform these challenges into stepping stones. Together, we can build a path towards a more focused, peaceful, and empowered life. Remember, you're not in this journey alone.
Do you struggle with challenges that affect your day-to-day life and your ability to function at school, work, with friends, or with family? Life, with its whirlwind of distractions and overwhelming moments, can be even more complex when ADHD or Autism is in the mix. Whether you're dealing with daily struggles specific to ADHD or Autism or bigger life events, I've got your back. Let's collaborate and transform these challenges into stepping stones. Together, we can build a path towards a more focused, peaceful, and empowered life. Remember, you're not in this journey alone.

To suffer is human – but to grow and heal is also human. In life, you might experience stress, anxiety, self-criticism, anger, difficult transitions or relationships, chronic pain/health issues, trauma, sleep disturbance, and other challenges. Sometimes, you might feel so stuck or overwhelmed that your usual coping tools are not quite enough. It can be helpful to seek support from a professional who empowers you to overcome life’s challenges by helping you tap into your inner resources and develop new ones. I am a therapist with several years of experience offering such support.
To suffer is human – but to grow and heal is also human. In life, you might experience stress, anxiety, self-criticism, anger, difficult transitions or relationships, chronic pain/health issues, trauma, sleep disturbance, and other challenges. Sometimes, you might feel so stuck or overwhelmed that your usual coping tools are not quite enough. It can be helpful to seek support from a professional who empowers you to overcome life’s challenges by helping you tap into your inner resources and develop new ones. I am a therapist with several years of experience offering such support.
Meet Our Chronic Illness Counsellors

Emma Jm. Ates
Registered Psychotherapist, DTATI, RP, RCAT, CCT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S
My name is Emma JM. Ates, I am a registered psychotherapist, a registered Canadian art therapist, and a contemplative creative therapist. I offer psychotherapy and counselling services for youth (18+), adults, and couples in English and French.
My name is Emma JM. Ates, I am a registered psychotherapist, a registered Canadian art therapist, and a contemplative creative therapist. I offer psychotherapy and counselling services for youth (18+), adults, and couples in English and French.

Andrea Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MPS, CMT-P
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M4X
Therapy is an investment in yourself. It's a place to explore what is most important in your life, especially if you've been feeling "stuck" or unable to fully enjoy your life. Perhaps you've been experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression that have been limiting your ability to take action or make a change to improve your quality of life. Maybe you're in the midst of a difficult life transition, coping with grief from a personal loss, or experiencing workplace burnout, and finding it difficult to regain your emotional stability, energy, and well-being. In therapy, we talk about strategies and about the "big questions" of life.
Therapy is an investment in yourself. It's a place to explore what is most important in your life, especially if you've been feeling "stuck" or unable to fully enjoy your life. Perhaps you've been experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression that have been limiting your ability to take action or make a change to improve your quality of life. Maybe you're in the midst of a difficult life transition, coping with grief from a personal loss, or experiencing workplace burnout, and finding it difficult to regain your emotional stability, energy, and well-being. In therapy, we talk about strategies and about the "big questions" of life.

Cat Lachowskyj
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S
Throughout life we necessarily craft intricate maps for moving through the systems that shape our world, expertly guiding ourselves through the ups and downs of ambiguity, trauma, unpredictability, and change. But what happens when our comprehensive structures stop serving us? And how do we move forward when they stop suppressing our pain? Feeling at odds with our trusted narratives and methods is an unfamiliar and exhausting experience, and my goal is to help you move towards the parts of yourself that feel dark and untouchable—a process that, over time, softens feelings of fear and shame.
Throughout life we necessarily craft intricate maps for moving through the systems that shape our world, expertly guiding ourselves through the ups and downs of ambiguity, trauma, unpredictability, and change. But what happens when our comprehensive structures stop serving us? And how do we move forward when they stop suppressing our pain? Feeling at odds with our trusted narratives and methods is an unfamiliar and exhausting experience, and my goal is to help you move towards the parts of yourself that feel dark and untouchable—a process that, over time, softens feelings of fear and shame.

I am intrigued by the way that humans are wired to connect with others. In my practice, I strive to build a meaningful connection between us in a gentle and caring way. Similarly, I aim to assist you in building authentic connections with important people in your life. I will help you to explore your strengths and resilience while assisting with the goals that brought you to therapy. I value diversity and the strength that it brings to the development of authentic relationships. I operate from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework that is LGBTQ2IA+ affirming.
I am intrigued by the way that humans are wired to connect with others. In my practice, I strive to build a meaningful connection between us in a gentle and caring way. Similarly, I aim to assist you in building authentic connections with important people in your life. I will help you to explore your strengths and resilience while assisting with the goals that brought you to therapy. I value diversity and the strength that it brings to the development of authentic relationships. I operate from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework that is LGBTQ2IA+ affirming.

I acknowledge that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving individuals seeking guidance, support, and a path toward healing. I believe growth and progress are not linear. Founded with a deep commitment to providing compassionate and empathetic care, I am devoted to helping my clients navigate difficult times. You can expect a collaborative and proactive method of treatment where your unique experiences are heard, honored, and respected. Through a combination of talk therapy, solution-focused strategies, and psychoeducation, I hope to assist you in uncovering new insights and developing effective coping tools.
I acknowledge that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving individuals seeking guidance, support, and a path toward healing. I believe growth and progress are not linear. Founded with a deep commitment to providing compassionate and empathetic care, I am devoted to helping my clients navigate difficult times. You can expect a collaborative and proactive method of treatment where your unique experiences are heard, honored, and respected. Through a combination of talk therapy, solution-focused strategies, and psychoeducation, I hope to assist you in uncovering new insights and developing effective coping tools.

I counsel and support individuals, couples and families who feel stuck in life or who have mental health or marriage issues. Anxiety, depression, addiction and family issues are my main focus. My training in social work, addictions, family therapy and personal experience enables me to help families support each other. Mental health issues have been part of my life and our families. We know from experience what helps us recover.
I counsel and support individuals, couples and families who feel stuck in life or who have mental health or marriage issues. Anxiety, depression, addiction and family issues are my main focus. My training in social work, addictions, family therapy and personal experience enables me to help families support each other. Mental health issues have been part of my life and our families. We know from experience what helps us recover.

Jamie Doerksen
Registered Psychotherapist, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M6G
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t serving you? I've been there, and I know that it can feel exhausting trying to figure it out alone. I offer my gentle curiosity and caring presence to support you in whatever struggles you are facing right now. I value the wisdom of my clients, and view therapy as a collaborative process. Together, we can process emotions, explore deeply-rooted patterns, and experiment with new ways of being.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that aren’t serving you? I've been there, and I know that it can feel exhausting trying to figure it out alone. I offer my gentle curiosity and caring presence to support you in whatever struggles you are facing right now. I value the wisdom of my clients, and view therapy as a collaborative process. Together, we can process emotions, explore deeply-rooted patterns, and experiment with new ways of being.

You may feel weighed down by self-doubt, the pressure to meet others’ expectations, or a constant drive to get things ‘right.’ Perhaps you often second-guess your emotions, overanalyze interactions, or struggle to express your needs without guilt. You might feel different from those around you—whether in how you process emotions, navigate relationships, or experience the world. Therapy can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safe and supportive. You may be longing for clarity, confidence, and self-trust, but unsure how to get there.
You may feel weighed down by self-doubt, the pressure to meet others’ expectations, or a constant drive to get things ‘right.’ Perhaps you often second-guess your emotions, overanalyze interactions, or struggle to express your needs without guilt. You might feel different from those around you—whether in how you process emotions, navigate relationships, or experience the world. Therapy can provide a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safe and supportive. You may be longing for clarity, confidence, and self-trust, but unsure how to get there.

Zell Dharsee
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, ADHDCSP, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Having worked in many different fields of Psychotherapy for over 10 years, I have an appreciation for holistic approaches to well-being. Events from our past can lead to us carrying patterns and anxieties that hold us back, affecting our perception and experience of what’s happening. My goal is to help you get unstuck by gaining new insights, developing new coping skills, and to ultimately build antifragility. Having had opportunities to teach Psychotherapy, and train new therapists, my appreciation for this work is renewed hourly. I have completed extensive trainings and blend modalities to deliver tailored care to my clients.
Having worked in many different fields of Psychotherapy for over 10 years, I have an appreciation for holistic approaches to well-being. Events from our past can lead to us carrying patterns and anxieties that hold us back, affecting our perception and experience of what’s happening. My goal is to help you get unstuck by gaining new insights, developing new coping skills, and to ultimately build antifragility. Having had opportunities to teach Psychotherapy, and train new therapists, my appreciation for this work is renewed hourly. I have completed extensive trainings and blend modalities to deliver tailored care to my clients.
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