Therapists in Downtown, Toronto, ON
With 12+ years of professional training and experience, I bring deep empathy, passion and understanding to my practice.
Feeling Stuck, Sad, or Overwhelmed? Like there is no escaping ?
Whether you’re navigating stress, transitions,or simply feeling disconnected,or feeling hopeless,you don’t have to face it alone. My multicultural, client-centered approach means I meet you where you are, honoring your unique journey and strengths. Connect for a 30 minutes initial free consultation.
With 12+ years of professional training and experience, I bring deep empathy, passion and understanding to my practice.
Feeling Stuck, Sad, or Overwhelmed? Like there is no escaping ?
Whether you’re navigating stress, transitions,or simply feeling disconnected,or feeling hopeless,you don’t have to face it alone. My multicultural, client-centered approach means I meet you where you are, honoring your unique journey and strengths. Connect for a 30 minutes initial free consultation.
Depression & Addiction Therapy - Amanda Sanichar
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5H
Accepting new clients! Do you find yourself dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction or relationship difficulties? Are you a young adult or someone going through a period of transition, seeking a path to growth and balance? If so, I offer a compassionate, personalized therapy experience tailored just for you. My practice is grounded in a deep understanding of Attachment Theory and employs various therapeutic methods. If you value empathy, expertise, and a therapy approach that resonates with your personal story and emotional landscape, then I'm here to help you. Are you ready to explore and overcome the issues you're facing?
Accepting new clients! Do you find yourself dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction or relationship difficulties? Are you a young adult or someone going through a period of transition, seeking a path to growth and balance? If so, I offer a compassionate, personalized therapy experience tailored just for you. My practice is grounded in a deep understanding of Attachment Theory and employs various therapeutic methods. If you value empathy, expertise, and a therapy approach that resonates with your personal story and emotional landscape, then I'm here to help you. Are you ready to explore and overcome the issues you're facing?
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.
Anxiety | Depression | Self Esteem - Linda
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5H
Accepting New Clients! Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted or overwhelmed by what it means to live up to someone else’s standards, get through the day, or think there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you question that aspects of your life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about overcoming a difficult relationship, working through a loss, and finding their place in life. My goal is to help you no longer feel the way you do.
Accepting New Clients! Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem that affects your day-to-day life, relationships, or your ability to function? Do you feel exhausted or overwhelmed by what it means to live up to someone else’s standards, get through the day, or think there’s no light at the end of the tunnel? Do you question that aspects of your life could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or uncertain about overcoming a difficult relationship, working through a loss, and finding their place in life. My goal is to help you no longer feel the way you do.
Shawna Paris-Hoyte
Registered Social Worker, ONS -KC, MSW, RSW-CS, BCCH, PhD(std
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a board-certified hypnotherapist, EMDR therapist, clinical specialist and life coach, I provide integrative therapeutic services to find solutions to the daily challenges that impact individuals across the lifespan. I utilize evidence-based techniques and alternative therapy such as clinical hypnotherapy to address issues of anxiety/stress, depression, trauma, grief, life stages, fears/phobias, low self-esteem, procrastination, anger, family conflict, etc. My clinical framework is solution-focused, strengths-based, motivational,trauma-informed, culturally competent,client-centred, and results-driven because having results matter.
As a board-certified hypnotherapist, EMDR therapist, clinical specialist and life coach, I provide integrative therapeutic services to find solutions to the daily challenges that impact individuals across the lifespan. I utilize evidence-based techniques and alternative therapy such as clinical hypnotherapy to address issues of anxiety/stress, depression, trauma, grief, life stages, fears/phobias, low self-esteem, procrastination, anger, family conflict, etc. My clinical framework is solution-focused, strengths-based, motivational,trauma-informed, culturally competent,client-centred, and results-driven because having results matter.
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.
Reem Toubache
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MEd, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5V
You may have experienced events in your life that have deeply harmed you emotionally, physically, or mentally. Perhaps you grew up not knowing what it's like to feel safe being who you are. These experiences may have left you with emotions that are conflicting or uncontrollable, or maybe you feel numb or disconnected. You may have noticed your mind tricking you by blaming you for what happened or leaving you questioning if you made it out to be worse than it was. These are just some of the overwhelming and confusing ways in which trauma impacts us.
You may have experienced events in your life that have deeply harmed you emotionally, physically, or mentally. Perhaps you grew up not knowing what it's like to feel safe being who you are. These experiences may have left you with emotions that are conflicting or uncontrollable, or maybe you feel numb or disconnected. You may have noticed your mind tricking you by blaming you for what happened or leaving you questioning if you made it out to be worse than it was. These are just some of the overwhelming and confusing ways in which trauma impacts us.
Chronic Illness | Health Stress | Grief - Kari
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Online Only
Accepting New Clients! Living with chronic illness or navigating grief can feel like an uphill battle, leaving you overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain about how to move forward. Do you find yourself struggling with depressive emotions, anxiety, stress or wondering if things will ever feel manageable again; if life can hold joy and meaning? You’re not alone. Chronic illness and grief can affect every aspect of life. These experiences are heavy, but you don’t have to carry them by yourself. With compassion and understanding, I’m here to support you in navigating this journey.
Accepting New Clients! Living with chronic illness or navigating grief can feel like an uphill battle, leaving you overwhelmed, lost, or uncertain about how to move forward. Do you find yourself struggling with depressive emotions, anxiety, stress or wondering if things will ever feel manageable again; if life can hold joy and meaning? You’re not alone. Chronic illness and grief can affect every aspect of life. These experiences are heavy, but you don’t have to carry them by yourself. With compassion and understanding, I’m here to support you in navigating this journey.
Accepting New Clients Online! Your mind never slows down. You’re constantly overthinking, replaying past conversations, worrying what others think, and second-guessing every decision. Anxiety traps you in perfectionism, people-pleasing, and feeling like you’re never “enough.” Your inner critic is loud, fueling self-doubt and making it hard to trust yourself. You’re exhausted from meeting everyone else’s expectations while ignoring your own needs. Deep down, you crave confidence, ease, and the freedom to be yourself without guilt. You’re ready to break old patterns and build a self-relationship rooted in trust and compassion .
Accepting New Clients Online! Your mind never slows down. You’re constantly overthinking, replaying past conversations, worrying what others think, and second-guessing every decision. Anxiety traps you in perfectionism, people-pleasing, and feeling like you’re never “enough.” Your inner critic is loud, fueling self-doubt and making it hard to trust yourself. You’re exhausted from meeting everyone else’s expectations while ignoring your own needs. Deep down, you crave confidence, ease, and the freedom to be yourself without guilt. You’re ready to break old patterns and build a self-relationship rooted in trust and compassion .
Noah Mugenyi
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, Author
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5H
Seeking individual, couples or family support? You are in the right place. Life, work balance can be different and at times increase stressors, both physical & emotional. Family needs, school projects, corporate demands & haven’t talked about self care. Take the first step & reach out for the right support near you. Our focus: stress and anger, marital issues, anxiety & depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, conflict, substance use/addictions, self-esteem & identity, grief, loss & life transitions. A published multinational clinician educator/speaker on Mental health & workplace wellness, suicide prevention awareness & DEIB consultation.
Seeking individual, couples or family support? You are in the right place. Life, work balance can be different and at times increase stressors, both physical & emotional. Family needs, school projects, corporate demands & haven’t talked about self care. Take the first step & reach out for the right support near you. Our focus: stress and anger, marital issues, anxiety & depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, conflict, substance use/addictions, self-esteem & identity, grief, loss & life transitions. A published multinational clinician educator/speaker on Mental health & workplace wellness, suicide prevention awareness & DEIB consultation.
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.
Meet Our Counsellors
With my diverse background spanning law, business, athletics, and community service, I offer a multifaceted approach to empowering individuals seeking realignment with their professional purpose. I bring a unique blend of legal acumen and business proficiency and an understanding of the importance of maintaining high performance developed through my years of experience in top-tier international law firms and organizations and as a former national athlete. With my guidance, individuals can tap into their passions and values, finding inspiration and purpose in their professional endeavours.
With my diverse background spanning law, business, athletics, and community service, I offer a multifaceted approach to empowering individuals seeking realignment with their professional purpose. I bring a unique blend of legal acumen and business proficiency and an understanding of the importance of maintaining high performance developed through my years of experience in top-tier international law firms and organizations and as a former national athlete. With my guidance, individuals can tap into their passions and values, finding inspiration and purpose in their professional endeavours.
The Village Green Online Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you feeling lost? Are you unsure why you are having challenges in your life? Psychodynamic psychotherapy can help to unravel the roots of our current challenges building self-awareness so that we can breakthrough patterns of behaviour and liberate ourselves. Through our work together, we can build that self-awareness into a personalized map for navigating life's ups and downs. I have a particular focus on women's issues such as: dating, divorce, marriage issues, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, mother wound, perimenopause, menopause, division of labour issues in relationships.
Are you feeling lost? Are you unsure why you are having challenges in your life? Psychodynamic psychotherapy can help to unravel the roots of our current challenges building self-awareness so that we can breakthrough patterns of behaviour and liberate ourselves. Through our work together, we can build that self-awareness into a personalized map for navigating life's ups and downs. I have a particular focus on women's issues such as: dating, divorce, marriage issues, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, mother wound, perimenopause, menopause, division of labour issues in relationships.
Stefanie Mathes
Psychological Associate, MA, PsychAc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M6K
I am registered with the College of Psychologists (CPO) and all of my services include clinical supervision with CPO registered Psychologists, which inform my continued professional development. 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.
I am registered with the College of Psychologists (CPO) and all of my services include clinical supervision with CPO registered Psychologists, which inform my continued professional development. 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.
Allison Zhou
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), MACP
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M5V
Feeling stuck in painful patterns? Maybe you keep repeating the same relationship struggles, battling self-doubt, or feeling like no matter what you do, you're not enough. Anxiety, low self-worth, and emotional exhaustion are taking a toll, and you just want relief.
You don’t have to keep living this way. The weight you're carrying—past wounds, self-sabotaging cycles, deep-rooted fears—can be released. Through Inner Child Healing and trauma-informed care, we’ll uncover how your past experiences have shaped your present, and more importantly, how you can break free.
Feeling stuck in painful patterns? Maybe you keep repeating the same relationship struggles, battling self-doubt, or feeling like no matter what you do, you're not enough. Anxiety, low self-worth, and emotional exhaustion are taking a toll, and you just want relief.
You don’t have to keep living this way. The weight you're carrying—past wounds, self-sabotaging cycles, deep-rooted fears—can be released. Through Inner Child Healing and trauma-informed care, we’ll uncover how your past experiences have shaped your present, and more importantly, how you can break free.
Accepting New Virtual Clients! Do you feel unheard in your relationship? Have the dynamics of your relationship changed over the years? Are you thinking about ending your relationship? Are you struggling to have a conversation with your partner? Do you feel unsupported? Has there been a major rupture in your relationship, perhaps infidelity or betrayal? Are you considering if your partner is the one? Are you considering pre-marital counselling?
Accepting New Virtual Clients! Do you feel unheard in your relationship? Have the dynamics of your relationship changed over the years? Are you thinking about ending your relationship? Are you struggling to have a conversation with your partner? Do you feel unsupported? Has there been a major rupture in your relationship, perhaps infidelity or betrayal? Are you considering if your partner is the one? Are you considering pre-marital counselling?
Janine Cole
Registered Psychotherapist, GIT Dip
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Downtown, Toronto, ON M4M
Are you finding it hard to keep up with life’s fast pace, with little time to process your feelings? Do you want a safe, compassionate place to express yourself openly and without judgment? My goal is to offer a welcoming environment where we can explore your experiences and emotions to better understand what will bring you a sense of safety, security, and joy. With my guidance and support, I’ll help you strengthen your foundation to face life’s challenges with more confidence.
Are you finding it hard to keep up with life’s fast pace, with little time to process your feelings? Do you want a safe, compassionate place to express yourself openly and without judgment? My goal is to offer a welcoming environment where we can explore your experiences and emotions to better understand what will bring you a sense of safety, security, and joy. With my guidance and support, I’ll help you strengthen your foundation to face life’s challenges with more confidence.
Hi I’m Nicole, Ive been a psychotherapist for over 15 years. It’s an honour to wade with people into the love & fear, pain & beauty, messy & magic of life. As a therapist with extensive experience within diverse communities & practice settings, I’ve supported folks like you, through life’s incredible joys & hardships. From self discovery, grief & loss, trauma, relationships, family conflict, social inequities, gender & sexuality, life transitions, depression, anxiety, illness. As well as supporting other therapists & community workers to care for themselves & others through their own therapy, or clinical supervision & consultation.
Hi I’m Nicole, Ive been a psychotherapist for over 15 years. It’s an honour to wade with people into the love & fear, pain & beauty, messy & magic of life. As a therapist with extensive experience within diverse communities & practice settings, I’ve supported folks like you, through life’s incredible joys & hardships. From self discovery, grief & loss, trauma, relationships, family conflict, social inequities, gender & sexuality, life transitions, depression, anxiety, illness. As well as supporting other therapists & community workers to care for themselves & others through their own therapy, or clinical supervision & consultation.
Habibi E Feliciano Pérez
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As an Arabic & Latino member of the LGBTQ+ community, I bring my lived experience into the sessions, allowing you to feel truly seen, heard, & understood by someone who shares your journey. I help LGBTQ individuals & couples explore identity and relationship issues in a safe, supportive, & empowering space so that my clients can feel confident to live life thriving as their full authentic self. My own path to understanding sense of self enables me to meet you where you’re at in your healing journey. I specialize in helping clients navigate identity-based issues like self-esteem, sense of self & feeling comfortable living life fully!
As an Arabic & Latino member of the LGBTQ+ community, I bring my lived experience into the sessions, allowing you to feel truly seen, heard, & understood by someone who shares your journey. I help LGBTQ individuals & couples explore identity and relationship issues in a safe, supportive, & empowering space so that my clients can feel confident to live life thriving as their full authentic self. My own path to understanding sense of self enables me to meet you where you’re at in your healing journey. I specialize in helping clients navigate identity-based issues like self-esteem, sense of self & feeling comfortable living life fully!
Assessment and Psychotherapy Services: During our appointments, we will work together to understand what is happening for you in its larger context, including your past experiences and your social world. Using this holistic, collaborative and relational approach will ensure the work we do is helpful and meaningful for you. My therapeutic approach is neurodiverse-, queer-, trauma-informed, using a combination of CBT, IPT, IFS, IPT, DBT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies. These approaches provide an effective perspective from which to understand factors that may contribute to and maintain mental health difficulties.
Assessment and Psychotherapy Services: During our appointments, we will work together to understand what is happening for you in its larger context, including your past experiences and your social world. Using this holistic, collaborative and relational approach will ensure the work we do is helpful and meaningful for you. My therapeutic approach is neurodiverse-, queer-, trauma-informed, using a combination of CBT, IPT, IFS, IPT, DBT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies. These approaches provide an effective perspective from which to understand factors that may contribute to and maintain mental health difficulties.
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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
How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Downtown, Toronto, ON
1,000+
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Downtown, Toronto, ON who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 86% | Relationship Issues |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 81% | Stress |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
| 71% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | SunLife |
| 70% | Green Shield Canada |
| 69% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in Downtown, Toronto, ON see their clients
| 54% | Online Only | |
| 46% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 82% | Female | |
| 16% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |