Therapists in Parkdale, Toronto, ON

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a decade of experience with a wide variety of clients. As far as I remember, nothing has ever fascinated me more than humans; their interactions; their mentality and how they grasp the universe. I knew far too young what I was made to do and am thrilled to be in the very profession I can see myself in for the rest of my life.

We all have times in our lives when we know something is wrong, even if we don’t know what it is. You might feel off-balance, low energy, not yourself. Often you feel like you want to talk about what’s happening with someone, even if you aren't yet clear about it. You want to be able to talk with someone who won’t judge you, who won’t second guess your experiences, or try to explain them away, or try to rewrite your story for you. You want to be able to talk with someone who will listen without an agenda. Someone who can provide understanding and compassion, patience and authenticity. Let's talk.

I am a registered psychotherapist and a certified expressive arts therapist. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 15 years and am interested in promoting self healing, relationships, growth and change. I have trained extensively in expressive arts, gestalt and developmental somatic psychotherapy and have pursued professional training in emotionally focused couples therapy (EFT), trauma informed therapy, narrative therapy and child and play therapy. I create a safe and interactive therapeutic atmosphere, and work from a resource oriented, somatic awareness based perspective, focussing on both short and long term needs.

Feeling anxiety in relationships? You don’t feel seen and heard. You’re stuck between different cultures, norms, and expectations. Unprocessed events and trauma can show up as overwhelm, depression, conflicts with others, lack of boundaries, codependency, and low self-confidence and self-esteem. This can include something that happened within a small circle such as family and romantic relationships or systemic trauma such as discrimination. In my therapy, I will help you connect with yourself better and make the changes you want in your life, to arrive at a peaceful place and live an authentic life.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and in my final year of a three year training with the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, with further training at the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute. Both institutes work on understanding the unique self-experience and informing body-based knowing and learning.

Life can be overwhelming, unfair and full of the unexpected. As we seek change in our own behaviour and circumstances, we are often met with unexpected pain, anxiety, and anger that can be difficult to manage. Psychotherapy is a process in which we address obstacles in life and set goals to healing, understanding and moving forward. There is not challenge in life, big or small, that doesn't deserve the thoughtful reflection of therapy. I work with various presenting concerns, including issues with: anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, loneliness, self-esteem, processing break-ups, stress, burn-out, chronic pain and trauma.

Loss, Grief, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Parenting Challenges and Relationship Conflicts impact self-esteem, identity and overall well- being. I support clients to make sense of their journey and to understand how their past experiences can influence their present challenges. I apply a person-centered approach in supporting both individuals and couples. My goal is to support you to learn new ways of coping, gain perspective on your life and develop insights that empower you to take the next steps on your path towards healing.

I would like to invite you into a non-judgmental, nurturing, and anti-oppressive space, where we can work together to address the challenges in your life. Sometimes life can bring hardship and unexpected events, which can produce negative feelings and emotions. Some of these challenges require less support to process and work through, while others may take longer and require more frequent support to overcome. As your therapist, my goal is to understand you, your needs, and guide you to cope with or overcome the difficulties interfering with your everyday life.

Deciding to seek therapy is not always easy and commend you for doing that today. It takes courage to decide to start exploring and unpacking what we are experiencing and develop a healthy sense of agency over our well-being. I would describe Psychotherapy as an Awakening. It is the path to self-love, and this can only be achieved by looking inside, getting in touch, getting to know, and accepting ourselves. This unconditional acceptance of who we are is the key to achieving significant changes in our lives and thus improving our mental health.

Welcome. You may have found your way here because you are struggling with difficult thoughts and emotions, stress at work or at home, challenging relationships, or maybe you’re not even sure what is going on with you (that’s okay too)! Together, we will create a safe place to make sense of what is happening for you. My role is to support you as we explore your experiences, emotions, and, most importantly, relationships to increase your knowledge and awareness of yourself.

In my private practice as an expressive arts therapist I use the arts along with conversation and reflection, to help clients get ‘unstuck,’ uncover resources for change and growth, live with suffering when necessary and celebrate the joy of life as we humans always have -- by making meaning through making art. Increasingly, I also draw on Internal Family Systems (working with our "parts") to support and inform a safe and effective healing environment. I work with clients suffering from anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, creative blocks, eating disorders, physical illness, grief, trauma and sexual abuse.

My approach is eclectic, best summed up as philosophically-grounded, psychoanalytically-oriented, mindfulness-based, trauma-informed and co-active. I work with individuals and couples who are looking to live more freely and love more fully. They may be experiencing a lack of motivation, relationship difficulties, or conflict within themselves that leads them to feel stuck. They need time and space to figure out who they really are and what they're all about, so they can move more confidently through life, with a greater sense of purpose and commitment. Ultimately, they want to realize their full potential.

My psychotherapy approach is growth oriented, and focuses on helping clients develop insight and take action that leads to greater fulfillment, satisfaction and ease in their lives. I work with clients experiencing a variety of forms of psychological and interpersonal distress, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues and sexual concerns.

Welcome! My name is Ivana, I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I have three years experience supporting diverse clients while they navigate anxiety, stress and life transitions.

Looking for couples therapy? I am an empathetic certified IFS therapist CRPO registered psychotherapist specializing in couples. My name is Ted and my colleagues, clients and friends have at various times described me as empathetic, kind, gentle and insightful. I see couples and individuals.

From major life transitions to overwhelming feelings and thoughts, life can deplete us. I support children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem challenges. With roots in perinatal mental health, my passion is to support you in finding stability and clarity in times of transition, no matter the type. My practice draws on a growth-oriented approach to changing family dynamics. In highlighting your resiliencies, we will tend to your needs in the here and now.