Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON
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David Westbrook
MA, CTPDipl
Our efforts to protect ourselves from painful feelings often lead to greater suffering. Fleeing from our emotional truth, we unconsciously perpetuate the very distress we seek to avoid, repeating unhealthy relationships or self-destructive patterns of living. We may find ourselves overwhelmed by anxiety, anger, despair or emptiness, feeling like our lives are not our own.
It takes courage to explore our feeling-life and face the emotional truth of our past and present. I offer a safe, reliable and uniquely human environment in which to cultivate future possibilities of integration, spontaneity, creativity and self-realization, to fully inhabit life.
Kirstyn Greenside
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
In a culture focused on body image and beauty, it is completely natural that we internalize shame, guilt, and dysmorphia around our bodies and food. If this sounds like you, you are not alone. Food restricting & bingeing, and compulsive exercising, may have been coping strategies to handle deeper-rooted issues-- they have acted as a means of control and comfort, when maybe you felt like you had none. The purpose of my practice is to foster sustainable emotional growth-- this means a relationship with your body that encourages self-worth, value, and connection.
Ann Beckett
Counsellor
I have been working for 30 years. I specialize in working with neglect, chronic and acute abuse. I enjoy offering clients a chance to reach their full potential. I enjoy working with problems that seem unmanageable, but have seen change over and over again. I like to adjust all therapy work to suit each individual situation. I certified in sensorimotor psychotherapy.
Nicole Penak
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified
Hi I'm Nicole, a psychotherapist in Toronto with over 12 years counselling experience. It's an honour to wade with people into the love & fear, pain & beauty, messy & magic complicatedness of life. While healing and self discovery can feel like contending with the vastness of space, we work together to move through the stars and build constellations of relations that sustain life and meaning. My approach is deeply relational, compassionate, creative, trauma & structurally informed. Where individual experiences aren't disconnect from movements in community, or struggles through colonialism, capitalism, or cis-heteropatriarchy ...
Chantee Dardaine
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
The therapeutic relationship is a partnership, and I’m committed to working collaboratively with individuals from all walks of life to support positive change and emotional growth. My experience includes working individuals with depression, anxiety, stress management, improving self-esteem, confidence building, life transitions, grief and trauma. I offer a safe and supportive environment where we can explore the issues that brought you to therapy and develop an individualized plan to address them online!
Mindful Counselling Toronto
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I am a registered Social Worker, trauma therapist and clinical counselling supervisor. I have served in the Canadian Armed Forces recently retiring as a Captain - Social Work Officer. I have extensive knowledge and experience in treating clients who have experienced trauma or symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition to this specialization, I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy for treatment of anxiety, depression, struggling with shame, decreased self-esteem/confidence, trauma, couples conflict, LGBTQ+ (Affirming), family issues and substance use concerns. Populations I've supported: pilots, teachers, police, engineers, lawyers, government, health care, transgender, students, baristas,
Charla Jones
Registered Psychotherapist, TLI-Dip
Verified
Therapy can be a transformative process that provides one's life with a sense of fullness, meaning and personal freedom. There are many reasons to go into therapy. There may be a sense of emptiness, not fitting in, a lack of self-worth, a history of vague anxiety or depression, unsatisfying relationships, or a feeling that something’s wrong or missing but not knowing what that might be. Therapy provides an opportunity to slow down in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. By slowing down, it allows parts of ourselves that may have been shamed, ignored or hidden (parts that are often hurting the most) to be seen and cared for.
Diviya Lewis
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified
There are times in our lives that we cannot get a handle on the challenges in our life. Sometimes our genetics play a role, i.e. intergenerational traumas, and other times, life, and all its stressors gets overwhelming. For some, systemic barriers exist that impede a capacity for wellness. During these times, it is helpful to work with a trained therapist to support you as you find your way back to your healing, happiness and inner peace. Therapy is a process of growth, unlearning, and self-discovery. In my therapy sessions, I promote behavioral transformation and inner peace by encouraging curiosity, compassion and acceptance.
Ramneet Lotay
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
You might be feeling hopeless and struggling with a challenge in your life, however I want you to know that you hold a lot of strength and resiliency within yourself. Each one of us is an expert in our own lives and my passion lies in helping you recognize your strengths and abilities. I am aware of the importance of building a deep connection with those I am working with and find this to be incredibly valuable.
Christina Roberta Pike
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, ICADC, CCC, RP
Verified
. You have already shown Courage in your decision to reach out . I understand in a truly heartfelt way. Congratulations on taking this first step. I understand both the danger and courage. . You are most welcome to contact me. I look forward to working together with you . I have decades experience working with survivors of every kind of abuse and violence, including domestic abuse, childhood physical , sexual and emotional abuse ,severe neglect, which is also a very serious form of abuse.. You have shown courage in reaching out already. As I really understand in a heartfelt way. I will help you,
Kali Munro Psychotherapist
Counsellor, MEd, EMDR, II
Verified
I have been a psychotherapist for over 25 years specializing in a variety of issues including child trauma, sexuality, relationships, eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. My approach is highly empathic, encouraging, and practical. I go between understanding how your difficulties developed by talking about your history and exploring what you may be able to do in the present to feel better. I'm very tuned in and present and usually understand pretty quickly what is going on for you and why. I offer a lot of compassion and feedback to help you move forward. You are not alone with me.
Emily Duffin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Sometimes you just need to talk with someone who gets it. I am a strong communicator who is professional and calm under pressure and I provide empathetic, welcoming, evidence-based engagement and support for clients seeking online therapy in Toronto. I have worked across adult healthcare and mental health settings with a focus on psychotherapy. I approach my work with clients in a way that is client-centred, highly ethical, harm reduction oriented and attachment/trauma-informed. I am continually seeking to be intersectional, feminist, anti-oppressive and anti-racist in my practice, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Jaimee Wheaton Therapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
10+ years experience with passion for my work, non-judgmental, warm approach. Focus on balance of guided reflection and practical strategies/skills. Helping clients discover skills to change unhealthy types of thinking, behaviour and emotions. Specialization in mood disorders, anger management, anxiety, interpersonal issues, life transitions, grief/loss, trauma, relationship issues and managing emotions. Evening appointments available.
Meaghan Peckham
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I see people with a wide array of concerns, who may be experiencing symptoms related to a mental health concern, have history of childhood or adulthood trauma, experiencing relationship issues, low self-esteem, feeling overwhelmed or stressed in their lives, experiencing grief & loss, infertility, and concerns related to sexuality, gender and sexual orientation. I work from a relational-cultural approach, also incorporating elements of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (body-oriented), Emotion-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and EMDR.
Liane Odze-Silver
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified
I am a relational psychotherapist who works to help clients find a sense of empowerment around the issues that are troubling them, to help them explore and understand the meaning and impact of these experiences, and to find change. I draw on many theories, and work particularly in a psychodynamic way (seeing how one is impacted in the present by one's past experiences). With clients who would like to work on childhood issues, I help them resolve and integrate those experiences - family issues, relationship issues, trauma. Together we decide whether short or long term work is preferred.
Weronika Rogula
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PhD
Verified
I am a (gender)queer politicized psychotherapist and somatics practitioner whose work is grounded in embodied healing and social justice. My practice is informed by anti-racist and anti-oppressive praxis; queer and feminist politics; body and sex positive values; kink awareness; harm reduction; and trauma-informed frameworks. I employ a holistic approach that is relational, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive.
Chavez Christopher McDonald
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified
I am experienced working with individuals, adolescents, young adults, families, parents, older adults, Indigenous communities, newcomers and the LGBTQ + community. I am skilled in providing the following modalities: Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy,(MBCT), Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
Martha C. Digby
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BSc
Verified
If you are involved with a pathological narcissist, you are likely feeling confused, uncertain and unsafe (emotionally and maybe physically) in this relationship. It is very difficult to heal on your own from the severe Cognitive Dissonance ("I should leave/I can't leave, I love them/I hate them") resulting from the pervasive behaviours (intermittent reward and punishment) by the narcissist in this dangerous relationship. There is much on the internet about all of this, but what's there doesn't HEAL you. Work with someone who understands what you've experienced and has worked with 1000's of clients like you for over 8 years.
Lisa Shouldice
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCP
Verified
I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I offer individual, couple/family counselling. I use emotion and solution-focused techniques in session. We will talk about and explore feelings, helping you completely process emotions, to better guide you in relationships and decision-making. I will also help you learn healthy relationship skills and other issues you may be struggling with ex: boundaries, assertiveness. We will explore what your personal triggers are and how they impact your life, enabling you to move forward. These concerns will be explored together in a safe, open dialogue in which you feel cared for.
Judith Dunstan
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSSW, MSW
Verified
I am a gentle and bold therapist. I will listen carefully to your experiences. I will explore with you connections between your present thoughts, feelings, actions and past events. The aim is to help you understand more about yourself.
The blue print for our actions, behaviors, feelings and self-concept was put in place at a very young age. We may look for patterns that worked well in their early context, but do not work anymore. A change may be needed. The insight you gain in a committed, active therapeutic relationship can be a powerful tool.
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Dissociative Disorders (DID) Counsellors
Dissociative Disorders are conditions that involve the breakdown of memory. Dissociation is a mental process that produces a lack of connection in our thoughts, a separation of emotions, physical sensations, memories, actions or even our sense of identity. Most of us experience mild dissociation in our everyday lives. We call it daydreaming, getting lost in a movie or a book, or driving home on autopilot. These examples of dissociation are normal, and are a mild form of amnesia. Dissociation can become a disorder when it begins during a person's developmental years and becomes habitual and ingrained. If you're looking for help with dissociative disorders in Central Toronto, Toronto or for a Central Toronto, Toronto dissociative disorder counsellor these professionals provide therapy for dissociative disorders. They include dissociative disorder counsellors, dissociative disorder psychologists, dissociative disorder psychotherapists and dissociative disorder therapists. They can help with amnesia, memory problems, and loss of recall resulting from emotional trauma.