Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

I provide a warm and accepting place where you can be yourself - with all your thoughts and feelings, whatever they might be. Together, we will explore what's going on in your life today, and how your past experiences may be affecting you in the present. I will support you in identifying and moving towards areas of growth and healing that feel right for you, so that you can feel better and thrive in many aspects of your life, including your relationship with yourself and others.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with six years of client-facing experience. Although my background in Applied Behaviour Analysis enabled me to see clients of all ages, I currently work with individual teen and adult clients with a variety of presenting concerns of which include ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Interpersonal and Coping Skills. I am passionate about working with a diverse client population, therefore, my practice welcomes differing communities (i.e., LGBTQ2S+, Sex-Positive, Nonmonogamy, Body Positivity, etc.).

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.

I want to help you feel comfortable showing up as yourself–maybe you're kinky, non-monogamous, asexual, gender- or neuro-diverse. I support adults and couples in finding and navigating authentic connection in the way that works for you. I'm a white, disabled, neurodivergent, queer and trans person who has experienced many beginnings, endings, and life transitions. I can hold enormous space for the tension between who we are and who we want to be, the pain of disconnection, and the joy of finding yourself and your community. If you've felt out of place or untethered, we can work together to help you choose your way.

Navigating the landscape of the world, institutions, and relationships often means road blocks, traumas, boredoms, addictions, blind spots, implosions into grief or explosions into anger. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qual.), I take a Gestalt relational approach to support you in uncovering and integrating uniqueness, finding your way in the world through suffering, and your way of healing. An adventure awaits, and through it we can find choice, our voice, integrity, and awareness.

I am a Registered Social Worker with experience providing counselling support for both individuals and groups. I offer a therapeutic process that is Holistic, Feminist, Anti-oppressive, Trauma-informed and Client-centered. Together we can explore and understand the spaces in your life where you may feel stuck, gently fostering desired growth. Using a non-judgemental, compassionate approach, I support clients in developing awareness of their thoughts, feelings, body sensations and current coping skills. I draw on a number of therapeutic modalities, giving space for each person's unique capacity to heal.

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.

THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME IS BY EMAIL (SEE www.lorrainemunro.com), NOT PHONE. As a counsellor, I support you in fostering authentic relationships with yourself and your communities. I offer a space for reflection that is non-judgmental, queer positive - and has wheelchair access. I draw on a variety of approaches, with a focus on what works for you, and the different parts of you.

Welcome! You're here because you want to make a change in your life. Maybe you're not sure how, or where. That's ok. Together, we can try to understand why things are happening, find root causes, and identify patterns. Together we can make a custom plan to address your challenges, practice new skills, and find happiness, purpose, or relief. I've seen it: things can get better. I specialize in (1) relationships & sex, (2) anxiety, (3) trauma & healing, (4) stress management, and (5) issues specific to the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, queer) communities. I have over 10 years experience as a therapist.

I work with a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and phase of life adjustments. I have a special interest in working with individuals, couples, and other relationship systems on issues related to sexual health and function, intimacy, compulsive/problematic sexual behavior, sexual trauma recovery, and gender identity exploration and/or gender transition support. I am affirming and knowledgeable of LGBTQ+, poly/ENM, and kink identities.

We all have our own histories and desires for our futures. At times these personal narratives can feel like a resource and at other times a hindrance. Sometimes we feel like we’re stuck or are moving backwards when we want to go forwards. How do we stay present in our day-to-day lives when we are visited by the voices of the past or images of the future? How do we find and listen to the voice of strength, wisdom and resiliency that lives in each one of us, when that voice seems to be silent? I don’t offer pat answers, but instead offer space and guidance to help you to deeply explore the issues and questions that want to explore.

***WAITLIST as of Sept. 13, 2021 my practice is full. You may email me to discuss being added to the waitlist. Hello! Many people come to see me when they want to feel better about where they are at in life and need of some support. Some may come with a specific issue or concern, from past or present. I will meet you where you are at, in this moment. My clients tend to be ready for change, ready to explore new possibilities and want someone to help them get "unstuck" from old patterns, beliefs, and ideas that aren't working anymore. I see clients for psychotherapy issues and a desire for personal growth. Daytime weekdays only.

When life begins to feel challenging and overwhelming, it can be difficult to create space for calm and stillness. We may even seek to avoid the quiet altogether, fearing the thoughts that arise or the emotions we keep buried beneath the surface. It often feels easier to distract ourselves from our thoughts or to numb and detach from the challenging emotions that inevitably emerge. Therapy can provide us with a space to turn inward and deeply connect with ourselves, allowing us to bring awareness to our patterns, better understand our needs, move towards acceptance, or even work towards change.

Many people hold the belief that challenges with emotional and mental well-being are a result of difficulty in coping, functioning, or adaptability. We may attempt to use willpower, intellect, and behavioural changes to tackle these issues; if these attempts fail to bring us inner peace or lasting change, we can begin to feel ashamed, alone, and stagnant. It is my belief that challenges with mental health, emotion, and relationships do not exist in a vacuum. These are more than personal failings at coping and functioning. Once we settle into this understanding, we can begin to uncover the deeper questions of your healing work.

I'm a gay non-binary practitioner. I strive to embody a safe place for folks under the 2SLGBTQA+ umbrella, including transgender and non-binary people. I work with depression, anxiety, childhood sexual abuse, exploring gender identity and gender expression. I enjoy working with creative people and highly sensitive folks. I work with couples, and support polyamorous/ non-monogamous relationships. This kink and sex positive practice prioritizes co-creating a safe and supportive space. We experience non-hierarchical and co-created, creative sessions.

As a queer, Trini-Canadian woman, I combine my knowledge of psychology with my intersectional feminist values and lived experiences when supporting my clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ and BIPOC (racialized) clients as well as intersectional identities. In addition to expertise in culturally-sensitive therapy, I'm also well-versed in issues related to queer and trans health, polyamory/non-monogamy, and kink /BDSM culture.

If you are considering therapy, you have already started down your path to self discovery and healing. I provide psychotherapy to adults experiencing challenging & painful experiences. You will find a safe and non judgmental space with me that fosters empathy, validation and empowerment. I strive to a build a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with you. You are the expert in your own life and I am here to understand your experiences and support you in making meaningful and lasting changes. I am very passionate about therapy; it is a privilege to be part of your journey. You have everything to gain by believing in yourself

I understand the feeling of struggling to exist as your genuine self in a world that feels against you, in an environment that feels suffocating, and in a relationship that feels unendurable. Our lives do not exist in a bubble, and our experiences are impacted by the intersecting identities each of us hold. When we reach out for help, we are hoping that someone can understand us and hold space for our stories. I work with people every day who are looking for support in understanding how they can live congruently with their own values and core beliefs.

Looking for support? Therapy provides an opportunity to express big feelings, talk through challenges, explore patterns of behaviour, develop greater self-awareness, and try different ways of being and relating. I practice contemporary Gestalt therapy that is experiential, relational and embodied. I was first drawn to Gestalt because it embraces an egalitarian relationship between client and therapist, takes a non-pathologizing approach to mental health, and invites creativity. I emphasize the development of self-awareness as a way to increase choice, flexibility, acceptance, and ultimately wellbeing.