Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

Ayesha is a psychotherapist who supports racialized people to navigate challenges with culture, relationships, anxiety, depression, and stress. Ayesha belongs to the South Asian community herself, and understands the struggles this community faces with racialization and marginalization. She strives to create a safe, inclusive, and comforting space for South Asian and Muslim youth. She can help you practice self-compassion and emotional safety as you learn strategies to cope with difficult situations.

I am committed to supporting women experiencing anxiety, depression and recent or past histories of trauma in finding clarity, meaning and improving their overall quality of life. I also work with life transitions and have specialized training in women's mental and reproductive health, including fertility, birth and postpartum changes. I create a strong therapeutic relationship where you can process your emotions, strengthen your coping strategies and work towards your personal growth to create the life you want to live.

I understand that asking for support can be a challenging, yet a brave first step. It isn’t easy to have the courage to say that you need support and I welcome you here. I bring to you experience working in a variety of fields, from mental health, addictions, social relationships, and palliative care. In my sessions, I work from a trauma informed, anti-oppressive analysis, appreciating that trauma can be the basis of many challenges individuals may face. My practice is structured with a blend of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational and solution focused interventions.

My ambition will always be to support the mental wellness and healing of others. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Art Therapist with over 10 years of working experience with youth in educational, clinical and hospital settings. My training has involved attachment theory, child development, trauma research, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and suicide prevention.

Ashlyn Fisher completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and obtained her Masters of Social Work degree from The University of Toronto. Ashlyn began her clinical practice working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds suffering from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. During Ashlyn's internships, she acquired additional clinical experience providing one on one counselling to adults suffering from addictions and severe mental illnesses such as bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and extreme depression and anxiety. Additionally, Ashlyn worked as a child and family therapist at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health where her focus was on assessment and intervention.

Are you struggling with feelings of sadness and anxiety? Do you imagine what life would be like if you could just overcome self-doubt and uncertainty? Or how things would change if recurring thoughts of loss and pain were transformed to visions of empowerment and fulfillment. Whatever the challenge may be, you’re here because it’s time to take charge, and have life work for you and not against you. Although obstacles may always be present, therapy can equip you with skills to be resilient in the face of hardship. I’m here to help, and if you’re ready to be committed to change I will be there with you every step of the way.

Currently Accepting New Clients! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I have completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto. Growing up in South Africa has afforded me an enriched opportunity to live in a diverse setting where people come together from different walks of life. My previous volunteer experiences in Neurology wards in public hospitals in Cape Town has also allowed me to work with many ethnically and racially diverse individuals of which I am very grateful.

Are you feeling stuck, lacking motivation, or fatigued? Perhaps you feel irritable or anxious at work or with your relationships. My approach to therapy can help you discover new ways to manage and cope with your symptoms while working towards resolving them. It can be challenging to seek out therapy, and I commend you on taking the first step. If you have already started your healing journey, I welcome the opportunity to collaborate.

Buen dia, soy psicólogo miembro del Colegio de psicólogos de Ontario y del Québec, estoy especializado en el tratamiento de la ansiedad, depresión y comportamientos del exceso en general. Cuento con una formación académica sólida y una experiencia clínica variada de larga data que me permiten ofrecerle servicios psicológicos de calidad. Mi trabajo se basa principalmente en el enfoque psicodinámico y cognitivo-conductual, me interesan especialmente las técnicas psicológicas para fortalecer el control de los pensamiento, las emociones, y el comportamiento.

Taking the first step toward therapy can be challenging and overwhelming. My goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can feel comfortable sharing any challenges you may be facing. I work from a strengths-based perspective, guided by cognitive behavioural, attachment based and mindfulness based therapeutic approaches.

In our everyday life we may find ourselves going through difficult situations. In some of these circumstances we are able to directly influence what is happening, and in some we are simply called to face them with courage and resilience. We may also find we are repeating behavioural patterns that lead us to unwanted results. I provide an empathic space to process your experiences and find your way toward the freedom and changes you are seeking.

I am a registered clinical psychologist working in private practice providing psychological services to adults and couples for a wide range of issues. Are you stressed over whelmed? Do you experience anxiety (e.g., panic attacks, worry, intrusive or obsessive thoughts, phobias etc)?Are you suffering from a low mood or depression? Are you seeking support in areas such as: self-esteem issues, managing transitions,career, education, family)? Are you struggling with relationship concerns and would like to: enhance the quality of your relationship ? Enhance intimacy? Improve communication skills?Learn helpful conflict management skills?

You deserve the fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering. You deserve to life a fulfilling life that you desire, that is free of distress, struggle and pain. Together we will create a life that is not dictated by automatic thoughts, anxiousness, low mood, or feeling stuck, but rather one that is exciting and without emotional pain and suffering.

Clients in my practice are from diverse backgrounds who have experienced traumatic events that are adversely impacting their personal sense of who they are, their relationships, both personal and professional. They usually have a history of ancestral and intergenerational violence and seek therapy for resolve issues such as historic and current sexual/violence, intimate relational violence, trafficking, trauma related to war and conflict, workplace violence, discrimination and harassment. The clients are seeking to make sense of their lived experiences, recover their agency and power to live a wholesome life with dignity and respect

You are not alone in this journey. I am accepting new clients and I am here to support you. If you are struggling with depression or anxiety, I can help you learn to cope better and understand your own mind. Working together, you and I will look at how your early hidden and unconscious memories have affected your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships in adulthood. I have many years of experience helping others, and I can help you too. I am comfortable with people who are neuro-diverse and have symptoms of ADHD or autism. I have worked with teens, adults, and seniors. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place to explore deep issues.

So often the ‘first step’ is the most difficult to take, but seeking out this profile means you’re halfway there. Knowing we need help, even thinking we know how to resolve a situation, it isn’t always enough. The work we do will address the gap between that knowing and actions that can start to make a difference for you. The qualities I try to cultivate in my work with clients— honesty, compassion, acceptance, and even (at times) humour— are the qualities that promote the kind of genuine connection that can support you in a process of growth and change that can gently help you to understand yourself and the path you’re on.

Undisturb yourself! Using CBT , Existential, and Mindfulness forms of psychotherapy, I help clients (in-person/ telephone/ on-line) develop the tools in order that they think, act and feel better. Sometimes the realities of life understandably leave us susceptible to certain anxieties, despair and general existential concern. All too often we find ourselves developing unhelpful irrational thoughts and behaviours that can seem impossible to change. But they aren't. If you are interested in investigating and changing your assumptions and behaviours, if you want to modify the lens through which you view and experience the world, my therapeutic modality could be well suited to you.

I have interest and experience working with adult clients who experience anxiety, stress, depression and other mood disorders, trauma, assertion and boundary setting difficulties, grief and loss, interpersonal problems, and low self-esteem, among others. I also conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for those suffering from neurodevelopmental disorders, brain injuries, concussion, neurodegenerative disorders, ADHD, ASD, concussion, stroke, epilepsy, dementia, and Parkinson’s disorder, among others. The outcome of this assessment can help you understand the nature and impact of a neurological or psychiatric conditions.

I have three areas of specialization as a psychologist: 1) Coping with chronic medical illness, such as cancer (especially hereditary cancers, such as Lynch syndrome), multiple sclerosis, and gastrointestinal problems (e.g., colitis), 2) Anxiety and depression, and 3) Couples therapy. I'm offering all appointments virtually, not in person.