Women's Issues Therapists in Downtown, Toronto, ON

Carrying around the weight and impacts of trauma, negative self-talk, and heavy suppressed emotions can be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. Having someone actively listen without placing blame, shame, guilt, or judgment can be the support needed when you're struggling to cope. Taking the first step towards healing and returning to yourself is acknowledging that you don't have to carry the weight alone. It would be an honour to join you on your journey towards self-discovery, healing and wellness by shining light on the power of your vulnerability, resiliency, and strengths.

Does it feel like you don’t know who you are anymore and what you’re going to do with your life? Does it feel like the past keeps pushing you down and you have no way of going forward? Has a sudden change taken over your life and you’re not sure how to cope and move past it? It’s a lot to take on and it can be exhausting! I’m here to help you navigate past these issues and become a stronger and more empowered version of yourself! Whether you’ve gone through a breakup, finished school, changed jobs or experienced grief, I can help guide you through it and develop helpful coping skills.

Have you been distressed for a long time? Are you struggling to adjust to recent events in your life? Or simply, you are looking for opportunities to improve your life… counselling support may provide the help you need. Through counselling, you can work to improve your wellness, free yourself from unhealthy patterns, and develop more effective coping strategies with current and future life challenges.

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.

Waitlist for July 2022. Feeling worried, insecure, or doubtful in your relationships? I want to help you achieve solutions and life changes you are looking for, while enjoying the process as much as possible and experiencing yourself in new ways. Simply put, therapy doesn’t have to always be a painful thing. You’ll have a dedicated space to unload your worries, learn how to navigate challenges with grace, and feel empowered to develop fresh insights about your life. Getting in touch with a therapist can be intimidating, but I hope you will take a moment (and maybe a deep breath) to reach out and see how I can help.

Are there any thoughts or feelings that have been on your mind, and you haven’t found the right moment or person to talk to about them? Sometimes we hesitate to put feelings into words because we fear what might happen after that. At the same time, doing so in a safe space can be one of the best ways to process them. An unbiased and non-judgmental perspective can help you find out what these feelings or thoughts mean to you and, collaboratively, we can define what you truly want and how to get there.

My name is Emma JM. Ates, I am a registered psychotherapist and art therapist. I offer psychotherapy and counseling services with the Mindful Maelstrom Whole Health Collab and I work with youth (16+), adults, and couples both in English and French.

My name is Ebi Fuludu Ambek, I am a registered Social Worker, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Life coach, and Advocate for social justice providing counselling and therapeutic services in English, Spanish, Bini language, and Pigin English respectively to youths and adults in both individual and group settings. As an Anti- Oppressive trauma informed Critical Social Worker, with experience working with refugees and newcomers as well as individuals who have experienced trauma and mental health challenges, my goal is to create a supportive safe space and non-judgmental environment for clients experiencing barriers to their wellness.

If you want to overcome relationship difficulties, while feeling heard and understood in a safe place I am here for you. Struggles with relationships can overwhelm us and make us feel stuck. It hurts deeply when we feel alone and unimportant in relationships. Overtime we may feel confused and question our self-worth. Perhaps you want to build a healthier relationship with your partner, heal from unhealthy family/ romantic relationships or want to learn how to put yourself first with healthy boundaries. As a relationship therapist, I have shared my expertise in major media outlets including Cosmopolitan, Bustle, and EQ magazine.

In many ways, you've already been doing this work. You're aware of patterns impacting your relationships and are looking for a soft place to land in this stormy year. In my practice, I strive to offer a validating and non-judgemental space to explore all parts of your story. And I understand how daunting that can feel. Because our stories don’t exist in a vacuum. They are a tapestry weaved of our many identities, experiences, relationships and the impact of the world at large. It can be hard to trust that someone can follow all those threads.

I have been supporting the diverse lives of youth, families, and individuals for the last eight years. My desire to engage in healing work is strongly rooted in my intersectional identities and commitment to community members experiencing barriers to their wellness. As a counsellor, I firmly believe that people hold enormous strengths and courage that have guided their footsteps into this present moment. Whether it be depression, anxiety, family breakdowns and other life crises, I believe we are equipped with the capacity to conquer challenges placed in front us.

When our past is haunting our present, it is an opportunity to explore unresolved pain, grief, sadness and anger that we may not have been able to express as children. I believe that becoming a whole person involves identifying, retrieving and integrating lost parts of our self. My intention is to guide clients to discover the healing they seek through gentle curiosity, practical exercises and nervous system rewiring. My primary areas of focus include: grief & loss, relationships, self-worth, women's work, and unresolved early childhood attachment trauma.

I am Lisa M Kelly, a Registered Psychotherapist in downtown Toronto, providing online therapy in Ontario for relationships, relationship issues, dating, anxiety, relationship break-ups, life transitions, communication, self-esteem and loneliness. My psychotherapy practice in downtown Toronto serves Rosedale, Cabbagetown, the LGBT Village, the Distillery District, Riverdale, the St. Lawrence Market and Yorkville.

For anyone out there who feels like they are failing at “having it all,” I’m here to break it to you. You haven’t failed. Attaining perfection in our lives is a myth, and it’s holding so many of us back from the happiness we deserve. Especially in this modern day and age, we are flooded with highlight reels of what our lives should be. While most of us would admit that no one’s life can be picture perfect 24/7, many of us still stretch ourselves too thin to “do it all” to gain acceptance from society. The truth is this... It is almost impossible to have a picture perfect life without serious consequences to your wellbeing!

Therapy is an incredibly helpful tool that can support you through a wide range of issues, including anxiety, sleep, relationships and/or trauma. I am a compassionate facilitator, listening without judgment and acknowledging your experience during the therapeutic process. I employ a variety of approaches to my practice to help promote self-discovery, self-acceptance, and a positive space to heal and grow.

I was once told that the longest journey I will take in life is the 18 inches between my head and my heart. Thus, I became captivated with the in-between space, the discomfort of uncertainty and the transition from 'here to there'. This brings me to YOU. This is your invitation to... pause... and to think about the distance between your head and your heart. What does your in-between space look like? Where does your discomfort lie? And how do you make the transition? How do you find joy, wellness, happiness, justice? By inviting me on your journey, we will walk the 18 inch distance between your head and your heart.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Being part of a generation that feels the world is coming apart at the seams, and not having control over it, can bring many complicated emotions. Having to navigate the world's issues while trying to build stability and success in your own life can be challenging and overwhelming. Some of us are first-generation Canadians that are forced to navigate the complexities and expectations of multiple cultures (our families' traditions and our Canadian identities). This can complicate how we experience situations, relationships, and achieve success.

I work with people who are dealing with a variety of concerns, including relationship issues and histories of interpersonal trauma; lack of motivation; depression &/or anxiety; difficulties with feelings; low self-esteem/self-confidence; and gender or sexual orientation issues. Therapy may also address difficulties managing life transitions; grief and loss; confusion related to personal meaning, direction and values; stress management; aging; and health & mental-health related symptoms. I believe a therapeutic relationship needs to be client-centred, warm, safe, supportive, non-judgmental, compassionate, interactive, and respectful.

Many of the problems we experience in life can be traced back to parts of ourself that are wounded or not properly integrated. I help you to reflect and make sense of your experience, and to work through areas of your life that bring discomfort. In moving through these discomforts/stuck areas in a new way, you release these wounds, become free from their grasp & move into more aligned, embodied & authentic living. We cannot fully integrate (become whole in our life) unless we heal and integrate all parts (this includes shadow work, healing parental and childhood wounds, ego work, sacred sexuality, reprogramming belief systems).

I am passionate about connecting you to the wisdom of your body. As a psychotherapist I believe that connection to the body is the greatest resource available for finding healing and clarity during times of trauma and transition. My clients are commonly women who are alerting their professional identity, work/life balance ratios, romantic relational status, or contemplating motherhood. I support my clients to find answers for their lives by not only asking psychological questions but by also using somatic and mindfulness-based psychotherapies that assist my clients to have access to their inner wisdom - whenever it is needed.