In Person Therapists in Downtown, Toronto, ON
You're in a lot of pain. It might be a sharp, edgy, "I think there must be something really wrong here" type of distress, or a dull, achy, "Life has got to be better than this" kind of despair. You can point to things around you that aren't as they should be, or you have experienced enough trauma to fill a book, but just knowing this hasn't gotten you or your loved one any peace, let alone joy. It's as if there's something hidden, something below the surface, something you can't quite identify, that's holding onto the pain really that's in the way of feeling fully alive.
You're in a lot of pain. It might be a sharp, edgy, "I think there must be something really wrong here" type of distress, or a dull, achy, "Life has got to be better than this" kind of despair. You can point to things around you that aren't as they should be, or you have experienced enough trauma to fill a book, but just knowing this hasn't gotten you or your loved one any peace, let alone joy. It's as if there's something hidden, something below the surface, something you can't quite identify, that's holding onto the pain really that's in the way of feeling fully alive.
Individual and Couples Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MTh
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5H
I can see you in person, or remotely.
Feeling more sad, or anxious than your usual? Suffering due to a loss? Dealing with an aftermath of trauma you experienced long time ago, or recently? Going through your relationship/marriage crisis? Struggling with your self-esteem? Struggling with your own, or that of your close one's LGBTQ - related issues? Going through a stressful immigration process? Affected by the COVID19 pandemic, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness? Dealing with issues related to separation from biological family and, or with adoption experience? Stressed by your academic / work performance? Finding yourself in a life transition?
I can see you in person, or remotely.
Feeling more sad, or anxious than your usual? Suffering due to a loss? Dealing with an aftermath of trauma you experienced long time ago, or recently? Going through your relationship/marriage crisis? Struggling with your self-esteem? Struggling with your own, or that of your close one's LGBTQ - related issues? Going through a stressful immigration process? Affected by the COVID19 pandemic, HIV/AIDS, or other chronic illness? Dealing with issues related to separation from biological family and, or with adoption experience? Stressed by your academic / work performance? Finding yourself in a life transition?
Rebecca C. O'Toole
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M6J
I offer therapy sessions in person at Mindful Maelstorm, located in downtown Toronto, or online via video.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, body issues or challenging life transitions, it is possible to find a healing path forward. I aim to collaborate with clients to help bolster insight and self-compassion and work together to make positive, value-directed changes. Although suffering is a universal human experience, each person is uniquely equipped to navigate it. My training includes Narrative, Mindfulness and Person Center Therapy approaches.
I offer therapy sessions in person at Mindful Maelstorm, located in downtown Toronto, or online via video.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, body issues or challenging life transitions, it is possible to find a healing path forward. I aim to collaborate with clients to help bolster insight and self-compassion and work together to make positive, value-directed changes. Although suffering is a universal human experience, each person is uniquely equipped to navigate it. My training includes Narrative, Mindfulness and Person Center Therapy approaches.
Dr. Hossein Kaji In Rumi Center For Mental Health (Rcmh)
Registered Psychotherapist, Phd , MA , RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5G
I firmly believe that every individual deserves access to compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs. Everyone should receive mental health care that not only incorporates the latest scientific research and best practices but also considers their personal circumstances, values, and preferences. This holistic approach ensures that patients are treated with dignity and respect, fostering an environment of trust and understanding. I hold a PhD in philosophy with a particular interest in Stoic philosophy. This background enriches my ability to assist my clients more effectively.
I firmly believe that every individual deserves access to compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to their unique needs. Everyone should receive mental health care that not only incorporates the latest scientific research and best practices but also considers their personal circumstances, values, and preferences. This holistic approach ensures that patients are treated with dignity and respect, fostering an environment of trust and understanding. I hold a PhD in philosophy with a particular interest in Stoic philosophy. This background enriches my ability to assist my clients more effectively.
Michelle Ormsby
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5G
Are you ready to heal, reconnect, and rediscover your true strength?
Many of my clients come seeking healing from trauma, struggling with their identity, or facing the challenges of marginalization. They need a safe, judgment-free space where they can explore their experiences, find peace, and reconnect with their authentic selves. I understand how difficult this journey can be, but I believe every person has the potential for growth, resilience, and empowerment.
Are you ready to heal, reconnect, and rediscover your true strength?
Many of my clients come seeking healing from trauma, struggling with their identity, or facing the challenges of marginalization. They need a safe, judgment-free space where they can explore their experiences, find peace, and reconnect with their authentic selves. I understand how difficult this journey can be, but I believe every person has the potential for growth, resilience, and empowerment.
Isabel Ilumin
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BSW, BA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M6K
Life can present many challenges that are difficult to process emotionally and cognitively. These internal roadblocks are unhealed traumas from our past. It could be emotional wounds from childhood, sociocultural pressures, interpersonal conflicts, or heartbreaks. Through a person-centered approach, I will provide you with the therapeutic space to explore your emotions and thoughts with unconditional positive regard. Together, we will identify your triggers and how they have been impacting your daily life through maladaptive behaviours such as relational conflicts or addictions.
Life can present many challenges that are difficult to process emotionally and cognitively. These internal roadblocks are unhealed traumas from our past. It could be emotional wounds from childhood, sociocultural pressures, interpersonal conflicts, or heartbreaks. Through a person-centered approach, I will provide you with the therapeutic space to explore your emotions and thoughts with unconditional positive regard. Together, we will identify your triggers and how they have been impacting your daily life through maladaptive behaviours such as relational conflicts or addictions.
Zac Schraeder
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M4M
You might be here because you are searching for someone to help you with how you're feeling. You may feel anxious, depressed, stressed, like you don't measure up, or stuck and are hoping to find a compassionate listener. Perhaps you're dealing with big life transitions, issues between you and your partner(s), marginalization, interpersonal conflict, finding your purpose, or competing priorities. Bringing any of this to therapy can be scary. There is profound healing power in being courageous, listened to, validated, and encouraged.
You might be here because you are searching for someone to help you with how you're feeling. You may feel anxious, depressed, stressed, like you don't measure up, or stuck and are hoping to find a compassionate listener. Perhaps you're dealing with big life transitions, issues between you and your partner(s), marginalization, interpersonal conflict, finding your purpose, or competing priorities. Bringing any of this to therapy can be scary. There is profound healing power in being courageous, listened to, validated, and encouraged.
Julia Blackstock Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5J
Waitlist for new clients
I work with clients in person and online using an emotion-focused, experiential approach known as Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP).
We work together with your emotions. This is talk therapy, but it goes beyond just talking about emotions. People sometimes describe emotions as happening just in their head. This kind of therapy deals with this by slowing things down so that you can start to join the dots between a specific situation, how your body reacts and what you are feeling,
I work with clients in person and online using an emotion-focused, experiential approach known as Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP).
We work together with your emotions. This is talk therapy, but it goes beyond just talking about emotions. People sometimes describe emotions as happening just in their head. This kind of therapy deals with this by slowing things down so that you can start to join the dots between a specific situation, how your body reacts and what you are feeling,
Maria Chaplick
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M4Y
Anxiety, stress, and frustration are normal human experiences, but when these emotions start to take over, we need different way to relate to them.
We'll work together to cultivate a new relationship with your emotions and thoughts. Instead of battling or resisting them, you'll learn to embrace them with understanding and curiosity. I'll work with you to develop mindfulness skills to help you become more present and aware of your thoughts and feelings, and we'll identify your core values to create a life that truly aligns with what matters most to you.
Anxiety, stress, and frustration are normal human experiences, but when these emotions start to take over, we need different way to relate to them.
We'll work together to cultivate a new relationship with your emotions and thoughts. Instead of battling or resisting them, you'll learn to embrace them with understanding and curiosity. I'll work with you to develop mindfulness skills to help you become more present and aware of your thoughts and feelings, and we'll identify your core values to create a life that truly aligns with what matters most to you.
Camila Espana
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5V
Are you feeling disconnected and lacking intimacy in your relationship(s)? Are you feeling stuck in past hurts and betrayals including infidelity/cheating? Do you crave connection, understanding, intimacy and harmony in your relationships? Do arguments escalate quickly and leave you feeling unheard, misunderstood, and emotionally drained? Do small disagreements spiral into major battles, creating a toxic atmosphere in your relationship? As a relational therapist, I support couples and families navigating these common relationship difficulties and many more. A thriving and fulfilling relationship is within reach!
Are you feeling disconnected and lacking intimacy in your relationship(s)? Are you feeling stuck in past hurts and betrayals including infidelity/cheating? Do you crave connection, understanding, intimacy and harmony in your relationships? Do arguments escalate quickly and leave you feeling unheard, misunderstood, and emotionally drained? Do small disagreements spiral into major battles, creating a toxic atmosphere in your relationship? As a relational therapist, I support couples and families navigating these common relationship difficulties and many more. A thriving and fulfilling relationship is within reach!
Young people often struggle with the ability to process and understand their own internal experiences. The goal of therapy is to support the expression of feelings. I provide play and talk therapy to youth aged 0-25. I also work with parents who are navigating the difficult challenges and decisions of parenting.
Young people often struggle with the ability to process and understand their own internal experiences. The goal of therapy is to support the expression of feelings. I provide play and talk therapy to youth aged 0-25. I also work with parents who are navigating the difficult challenges and decisions of parenting.
Meet Our In Person Counsellors
Paul Dragos
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5V
I offer therapy sessions online, over the phone, and in person!.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating the complex layers of identity, relationships, and family dynamics. They need a safe space to explore, seeking validation, acceptance, and guidance in forming authentic connections. Their goals include self-acceptance, empowerment, and authentic relationships. They want to be seen and respected for who they are, aiming for confidence, happiness, and fulfillment. By addressing their challenges, validating their experiences, and empowering them to make choices aligned with their truth, they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and fulfillment.
I offer therapy sessions online, over the phone, and in person!.
My ideal client is someone who is navigating the complex layers of identity, relationships, and family dynamics. They need a safe space to explore, seeking validation, acceptance, and guidance in forming authentic connections. Their goals include self-acceptance, empowerment, and authentic relationships. They want to be seen and respected for who they are, aiming for confidence, happiness, and fulfillment. By addressing their challenges, validating their experiences, and empowering them to make choices aligned with their truth, they can embark on a journey of self-discovery, growth, and fulfillment.
I work with adults who are experiencing a variety of life transitions and challenges. A stressful life event such as a break up or transitional period can be challenging to navigate on your own. My work is centered around helping you increase self-understanding and compassion, process difficult feelings, memories or experiences, and expanding your coping skills. Together we can establish a therapeutic space that feels safe to explore different aspects such as how to set and reinforce healthy boundaries, express how you feel without judgement and take better care of mental health.
I work with adults who are experiencing a variety of life transitions and challenges. A stressful life event such as a break up or transitional period can be challenging to navigate on your own. My work is centered around helping you increase self-understanding and compassion, process difficult feelings, memories or experiences, and expanding your coping skills. Together we can establish a therapeutic space that feels safe to explore different aspects such as how to set and reinforce healthy boundaries, express how you feel without judgement and take better care of mental health.
Deepika Birdi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MPhil
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5T
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but my approach is designed to make the process feel collaborative and empowering. As a client-centered therapist, I believe that you—no matter your age—should have a voice in your treatment journey. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and supported. I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, including art therapy, CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy, to children, teens, and adults. Drawing on mindfulness, strength-based techniques, and a focus on personal storytelling, I work with clients to uncover their inner strengths and work toward lasting positive change.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but my approach is designed to make the process feel collaborative and empowering. As a client-centered therapist, I believe that you—no matter your age—should have a voice in your treatment journey. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard and supported. I offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, including art therapy, CBT, DBT, and narrative therapy, to children, teens, and adults. Drawing on mindfulness, strength-based techniques, and a focus on personal storytelling, I work with clients to uncover their inner strengths and work toward lasting positive change.
Mariam Mishriki
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5G
As a bi-cultural, Egyptian, Arab, first-generation immigrant woman, I draw on my lived experience and understand that it takes courage to seek the vulnerable experience of therapy. This encourages me to listen with empathy, collaboratively looking with you for ways to heal. While it is challenging to look inwards, by understanding our experience we can begin to deepen our connection to ourselves. I see therapy as a vehicle for transformation on a non linear, non judgmental path.
As a bi-cultural, Egyptian, Arab, first-generation immigrant woman, I draw on my lived experience and understand that it takes courage to seek the vulnerable experience of therapy. This encourages me to listen with empathy, collaboratively looking with you for ways to heal. While it is challenging to look inwards, by understanding our experience we can begin to deepen our connection to ourselves. I see therapy as a vehicle for transformation on a non linear, non judgmental path.
Kayla James
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5C
Accepting new clients online and in-person. Taking the first step is often the hardest, so I congratulate you for seeking a therapist! Using a trauma informed, strengths-based approach we can work together on your journey toward living a fulfilling life. I am passionate about helping my clients work through their trauma, anxiety, and depression, and learn new techniques that allow them to thrive despite their experiences.
Accepting new clients online and in-person. Taking the first step is often the hardest, so I congratulate you for seeking a therapist! Using a trauma informed, strengths-based approach we can work together on your journey toward living a fulfilling life. I am passionate about helping my clients work through their trauma, anxiety, and depression, and learn new techniques that allow them to thrive despite their experiences.
Danielle Statz Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BFA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5V
I understand how stress, trauma, and adverse experiences leaves a deep imprint on our mind, body, and spirit impacting relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. I offer a space for us to explore your experiences, past and present, helping you regain balance in your life while finding a path towards authenticity, wholeness, and alignment in your personal values.
I understand how stress, trauma, and adverse experiences leaves a deep imprint on our mind, body, and spirit impacting relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. I offer a space for us to explore your experiences, past and present, helping you regain balance in your life while finding a path towards authenticity, wholeness, and alignment in your personal values.
Sarah Yosra Azzam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BAH, CYCW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5C
Maya Angelou said, “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Are you holding on to anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and loss? Maybe you’re struggling with getting through day-to-day tasks, entering a new phase in your life, or feel like you are spending too much time thinking about the past. If you are ready to tell your story and make a change; you do not have to walk alone in your healing journey. I’m here to help you understand your story in an empathetic, non-judgemental, and safe environment. You deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and know it is okay not to feel okay sometimes.
Maya Angelou said, “there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” Are you holding on to anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and loss? Maybe you’re struggling with getting through day-to-day tasks, entering a new phase in your life, or feel like you are spending too much time thinking about the past. If you are ready to tell your story and make a change; you do not have to walk alone in your healing journey. I’m here to help you understand your story in an empathetic, non-judgemental, and safe environment. You deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and know it is okay not to feel okay sometimes.
Some of our clinicians offer in person therapy as well.
Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion
Some of our clinicians offer in person therapy as well.
Therapy shouldn't feel like a chore. While it might sometimes be hard to hear what is discussed in therapy, overall you should leave feeling like you've gained something useful or even transformative. Over time, you should feel you are getting stronger, more resilient and have shed layers of fear and anxiety. Of course this process can be overwhelming at times and you might not always progress on the timeframe that you thought you would, but when therapy goes well, you should feel more settled and more clear about your life. You should gain understanding about yourself and others and have a renewed sense of purpose and passion
Samantha Manewitz, Ontario Sex Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5A
Samantha is an American Association of Sexuality Educators (AASECT) Certified Sex Therapist and is working towards AASECT certification as a sex therapy supervisor. As a clinician, Samantha provides client centred and gender/sexuality affirming therapy to individuals, couples, polyamorous constellations, and non-monogamous configurations. In addition to working with sexual issues such as orgasm difficulties, sexual pain, and sexual function concerns. Samantha has experience working with trauma (including complex PTSD), LGBTQ issues (especially non-binary and other trans clients), consensual non-monogamy, and BDSM.
Samantha is an American Association of Sexuality Educators (AASECT) Certified Sex Therapist and is working towards AASECT certification as a sex therapy supervisor. As a clinician, Samantha provides client centred and gender/sexuality affirming therapy to individuals, couples, polyamorous constellations, and non-monogamous configurations. In addition to working with sexual issues such as orgasm difficulties, sexual pain, and sexual function concerns. Samantha has experience working with trauma (including complex PTSD), LGBTQ issues (especially non-binary and other trans clients), consensual non-monogamy, and BDSM.
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Nearby In Person Counsellors Searches for Downtown, Toronto
- Central Toronto
- Chinatown
- Don Mills
- Leslieville
- Parkdale
- Summerhill
- West Toronto
- Weston-Mount Dennis
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Nearby Searches for Downtown, Toronto
- Central Toronto
- Chinatown
- Don Mills
- Flemingdon Park
- Leslieville
- Parkdale
- Summerhill
- West Toronto
- Weston-Mount Dennis
- Yorkville