Therapists in Downtown, Toronto, ON

Whatever may have motivated you to begin your journey in seeking support, I'm so glad you have taken this courageous first step. Whether you have recently experienced a loss or traumatic event, or are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, and not sure how to manage, counselling is a powerful tool to help you cope and thrive. My approach in counselling is warm and non-judgemental. I help my clients to realize the strengths within themselves, while helping them to tap into their inner resources, build resiliency, and enhance their "tool-box" of coping skills.

As an individual therapist, my orientation is client-centered, non-judgmental and humanistic, recognizing the value of human experience and resiliency. I am experienced in working with issues surrounding self-esteem, anger, identity, lifestyle change, and relational issues. As a couples therapist, I have experience with different therapeutic modalities that focus on deeper emotional understanding helps couples to better communicate and understand one another.

As your therapist, I aim to work in a collaborative manner with you to enlighten and empower you on your journey to a healthier, happier life. My approach focuses on creating an individualized treatment plan that assists you to identify and achieve your goals, increase your self-awareness, and support you in overcoming life’s challenges.

Wondering when it is a good time to seek counselling? Sometimes we can feel stuck and unable to get out of experiencing 'Big Feelings'. When your usual coping skills are no longer able to help, and these feelings are prolonged and causing problems in your life, then it is a good time to reach out. Pui-Yan Leung, (Katie) is a clinical social worker and therapist with over 9 years of experience. She works with children, adolescence, parents and adults. Katie is known for her warm and empathetic approach by being fully present, actively listening, and in tune to things you might not notice. Katie works from a client-centred

Feeling stuck, confused, frustrated, sad, overwhelmed or angry? There are so many reasons why this makes sense! COVID, Racial Injustice, Adjusting to working from home or doing online schooling. This is not easy. Taking care of ourselves is especially important during these times. Finding ways and spaces to process our experiences can help to develop skills, strategies and routines that ground us so that we can grow and develop. Sharing our stories is so very powerful, and healing. Whether you're working through present stressors, or have been coping with challenges for some time, your needs and experiences are deserving.

Sometimes the unexpected happens in life and we are left to pick up the pieces. Navigating this on our own can be exhausting and we may be left feeling lost and stuck. Reaching out for help in difficult times can be intimidating and even uncomfortable. By coming here today, you have already started your journey of self-growth. The therapeutic process may be unfamiliar and scary, but you are not alone!

Hi. I'm glad you're here. You may have landed here because you're struggling with feelings of anxiety, loneliness or depression. Or you might be doing alright generally but could use some support as you navigate a life transition (such as new parenthood, loss of relationship, loss of a loved one, career change, or maybe adulting). Maybe you're in a bit of a rough patch and could use a dedicated space to work through it. Wherever you're at, whatever you're dealing with, I aim to meet you where you're at.

I am trained as a psychotherapist and expressive arts therapist and speech-language pathologist. I work with individuals and families. My approach is as a relational psychotherapist. I work with adults, teens and parents. My practise focusses on a variety of issues including self esteem, depression, identity crises, life changes including bereavement, separation and divorce and with children who are adopted. I have worked with adolescents for years and know that for them and young adults feeling comfortable is essential to sharing openly.

Are you a mother who is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or having overpowering emotions, or an up and down mood? Are you having trouble turning your mind off, struggling with scary intrusive thoughts or doubting your ability as a mother? I can help. I offer women a holistic way through anxiety and maternal mental health challenges so that they can feel calm, confident and connected with their children. I use a mind-body-spirit approach that treats women as the whole, interconnected beings that they are, to help them start to quiet their mind, get better rest and restore confidence and trust in themselves.

I am excited to work with you to develop a clear understanding of patterns that no longer serve you, or perhaps you are looking for a therapist who listens to understand. I utilize my training and life-experience to to come up with a helpful plan to address your individual needs. These may include a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. The foundation of our relationship will focus on creating a strong working-alliance rooted in empathy and trust. Get ready to dive-in and dig deep. Get ready develop disciplines and work through your fears because freedom is just a few steps away.

I love connecting with people and being able to help them to achieve their goals as well as a better understanding of their personalities and interpersonal relationships through psychotherapy. In my practice I use an eclectic approach, combining different types of therapies in order to tailor the therapy process to the individual needs of the client. I have worked with clients experiencing: Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Interpersonal Difficulties, Relationship Problems, Work-related Stress, Career Transition, Grief, Illness, Family Conflict, and Loneliness.

Therapy is a non-judgmental and safe space where you will learn to unlock your inner strength and develop healthy mechanisms to navigate life. Doing it alone can be isolating and anxiety producing, but the good news is that you do not have to do it all by yourself. As your therapist I recognize that you are the expert of your experiences, and I will actively participate in your process of change. I draw on strength-based, trauma-focused, and narrative therapy in my work with individuals.

Your Oasis of Calm - Take a step inside of our private wellness clinic and you will instantly be transported from the bustle of the vibrant neighbourhood outside into an oasis of healing and calm. Located just one block north of Queen Street West on the Ossington strip, we are passionate about working with each of our clients to create a personalized treatment program. Offering a range of regulated health modalities, we are here to support you in achieving your desired state of emotional balance by working through both the physical and psychological discomforts in your life.

I have developed Mindrelief, an online clinic for delivering online psychotherapy in Ontario.This is a new approach to effectively deliver evidence based therapy. When dealing with health problems, the one thing you should not be worried about is affording the care you need. We are shifting to an entirely FREE model with no cost associated for any of our packages. Moving forward, each session will consist of a Digital component plus a 20-minute Video Session. To continue with our program and new model.

Are you living your best life? Do you sometimes feel anxious, confused, or frustrated about things going on in your life? Are you ready to change your life for the better? Do you need parenting support or family therapy? I help adolescents, young adults, adults and family systems become more at peace with their life, grow and strive for happiness. I will help you go from just being, to being great. In all aspects of my life, empathy, compassion and kindness are centre to my relationships allowing me to accept people for who they are and where they are in their life.

I am a registered Psychotherapist with a MA in Psychology from McGill University. All of my services are directly supervised by a registered Psychologist who is an ongoing source of clinical guidance and feedback in my work. Research in the area of 'common factors' emphasizes the client-therapist relationship and factors that are unique to you and your life circumstances as important predictors for therapy success, and it informs my approach to support you in creating positive change. I meet clients non-judgmentally, and my approach is uniquely dynamic, collaborative, and solution-focused, with therapeutic presence and authenticity.

*****currently on medical leave*******Thanks for reading my profile and congratulations on considering the journey of healing and living a meaningful life! As human beings, we all feel vulnerable and struggle with things at times. Nobody is swimming their way through life smoothly and without bumps. As a psychologist, I am your co-traveller. About me: I am a registered Counselling and Clinical Psychologist in Ontario. I earned a Ph.D. in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta. More about me on www.drhouyuan.com.

Often we seek therapy because something in our life is not working for us. We are tired of feeling chronically overwhelmed, we may be unsure of how to manage our relationships, or want to stop negative patterns that no longer serve us. I appreciate that it takes courage to explore our inner world of thoughts and feelings. I am a skilled and compassionate therapist who has supported hundreds of clients on their healing journey as they learn new ways to cope with stress and better navigate their emotional reactions and relationships. Extra support is often the ingredient clients need to overcome significant hurdles in life.