Divorce Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

If you feel lost, stuck, or like your world is crumbling around you, you are not alone. Most people experience this when facing significant life changes. An aching feeling and a deep sadness accompany lost hopes and dreams. Times like this call into question, "Who am I?" Your identity feels like it has been swallowed up by the days and years spent tending to life's demands. This makes trying to figure out your next steps both overwhelming and terrifying. You want to feel on solid ground again and for your life to have purpose, meaning, and genuine connections to others.

We all have a unique journey that adds value to who we are and how we can contribute every day. My personal journey took me down some challenging paths that required me to find new hope and build from the ground up. I feel that the hardships, challenges and triumphs I have endured can inspire and bring hope to others. I believe that through the toughest times of our lives, there is always a silver lining.

Experiencing sadness, worry, or distress? Are past traumas impacting your present? Feeling "different"? Is it hard to navigate the world socially? These are some of the mental health, identity, and social concerns that can impact individuals and their families, impeding wellbeing. I provide psychotherapy and assessments to assist with a range of issues including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, abuse, attachment concerns, anger, autism spectrum disorder, learning/attention issues, addictions, family functioning problems/transitions (e.g., divorce , adoption) etc. I also have unique training and experience supporting gender/sexual identity-related exploration, coming out, and/or transition/surgery readiness assessments.

Accepting new clients. CAP John C Service 2021 award recipient. Registered WCB provider. Seasoned psychologist with 19 years of experience. Offering virtual counselling to adult individuals. Specializations include: anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, return to work/fitness for work, career counselling, psychological assessments; life, transition relationship & executive coaching. I am committed to helping you to understand yourself better, identify your strengths, improve your resiliency & your coping strategies so that you can overcome the situation you are facing & live a meaningful & fulfilling life.

I sincerely believe that every human person has the inner resources for change and growth. The two words that best describe my work with care-seekers are 'to-Explore' & 'to -Empower'. My approach in psychotherapy is eclectic in responding to the care-seekers' needs and goals. I draw my therapeutic skills from a variety of theoretical models. My non-anxious presence in therapy helps my care-seekers to entrust themselves to the therapeutic process and work with me in resolving their issues, both short-term as well as long-term. I offer therapy for Individuals, couples and families.

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.

elizabethneedham art therapy combines psychotherapy, art-making and creativity to help adults, teens and children express and understand feelings, gain self-awareness and develop positive coping skills.

In children and youth under 18 years of age, the common issues we support include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, behaviour problems, divorce /family separation, drug and alcohol abuse, body image / food issues, screen addiction, learning difficulties, relationship issues, developmental delays, temper tantrums, separation anxiety and more. For parents, we help with unresolved childhood trauma, perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, positive discipline skills, stress reduction/mindfulness training, and parent-child bonding and attachment.

I am a registered psychologist with 20 years experience (11 as psychologist, 9 prior as psychotherapist). I work with adults, couples, adolescents and families. I am privileged to have worked with people on issues that include anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, PTSD, infidelity, stress, loneliness, low self-esteem, dissatisfaction in relationship at work or at home, family relationship conflicts, couple relationship difficulties, addiction, work-related problems, coping with chronic illness and injuries, lifestyle changes, LGBT, sexual problems, and difficult life transitions such as loss of a loved one, divorce , or career changes.

My practice specializes in working with youth, couples, and families. I support clientele who need support with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and self-esteem. Many of my clients are experiencing mental health struggles related to their life transitions such as divorce /separation, death of a loved one, and work-related challenges. I can provide you, and your partner, single sessions, brief therapy, and long-term psychotherapy. I offer my services through my office, at your home through Zoom (video therapy), or any location convenient for you. I will ensure that you feel comfortable with the process of starting therapy.

Many of us struggle with problems for weeks, months or even years, but when it gets to the point where you're overwhelmed and it's interfering with your life, work or threatening your relationships, I can help. My approach is non-judgmental, down-to-earth and goal-directed. My Specialties are: sex therapy, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, trauma, PTSD, sexual abuse, separation & divorce counselling and career testing (adults & teens). As a seasoned therapist, I use various modalities: CBT (cognitive-behaviour therapy), Adlerian, Reality, Attachment, Brief Solution-Focussed and Art Therapy (children & teens). LGBTQ Positive.

Everything can be broken down into small and manageable steps, and even small shifts can produce significant change and offer much needed relief. If you or your loved one (child, adolescent, or partner) seems to be stuck in repeating behaviours, or patterns that are stretching your patience and energy reserves, you've come to the right place. I'm here to help shoulder some of the emotional weight you've been carrying, and to let you know there is hope, tangible tools and strategies, and positive change on the other side of bravely stepping into this process.

Dr. Sohail Abbas is a registered clinical psychologist in Ontario. Dr. Abbas specializes in treating Anxiety Disorders:panic disorder, social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and all kinds of depression and mood disorders. Besides working with individuals, Dr. Abbas also helps couples and families to deal with a variety of issues including stress, dealing with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to life changes, communication, separation and divorce .

There are times in our lives when we can't see the wood for the trees and it seems as though we are falling backwards into the same hole. I believe that through the process of therapy we can uncover our strengths and find our way forward. I believe that we can grow and change by challenging our way of seeing ourselves, others and the world. I believe that changing these perceptions will help us feel better about ourselves and help us operate more effectively. My strength is in the way in which I work, which is both collaborative and creative.

Accepting New Clients (Children, Teens, Youth and Adults. I want to know more about you. You will achieve your goals, in a non-judgemental, safe environment where you can be yourself and speak freely. I primarily work in areas including anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, sleep, stress, parenting , coping skills, women’s issues, relationships, conflict, divorce , behavioral issues, and anger management.

Working with survivors of trauma or PTSD, I help people who have struggled with a painful past. In Toronto, practicing for over 25 years, using a trauma-focused approach, I work with individuals and families struggling with interpersonal trauma or PTSD, difficult family relationships, or those in high distress from loss & grief, or people trying to cope with eating disorders, anxiety, or emotional pain.