Adults Therapists in West Toronto, Toronto, ON

My focus is to support children, adolescents, young adults , and parents in their own mental health journey. My clients aim to understand their own moods, address challenges in school/university, learn new ways to handle conflicts, regulate emotions, process traumatic events, make sense of their own journey and attain a stronger sense of self. Parents gain a deeper understanding of themselves and acquire new patterns of communication.

**NEW - Services also offered downtown and in Vaughan.** I am a registered clinical psychologist providing Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based treatment that has been found to be effective in the treatment of mood and anxiety-related difficulties. I worked as a staff clinical psychologist in the Mood Disorders Program at CAMH where I gained extensive experience in psychological assessments and the delivery of individual & group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I have also been working at a university counselling centre since 2013, providing CBT to students dealing with a variety of mental health problems.

I am offering affordable therapy to children, teenagers, adults , and families online and in person at Plum Mental Wellness in Liberty Village, Toronto. My work focuses on supporting individuals who are looking to increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety and depression, navigate relationship issues, parenting challenges, issues of identity, and life transitions. You will be welcomed into a safe space where you can explore your inner world, experience growth, and build a life that aligns with where you want to be.

Is anxiety keeping you up at night? Is it preventing you from thriving in the present and living each day with purpose and intent? Maybe you are feeling depressed or having relationship difficulties that are causing you to feel deeply overwhelmed. I am here to help. I work with teens and adults living with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and emotional dysregulation. Together, we will work to uncover certain patterns that are causing you to feel stuck and carve a path that is conducive to deeper connection, healing, and growth.

Are you looking to understand your experiences and create a new path forward? Maybe you're experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship troubles? Perhaps something needs to change but you're not sure where to start or what change could look like. I'm a psychotherapist and accredited music therapist that's passionate about providing a supportive therapy space where teens and young adults can unpack their experiences and learn more about themselves.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck by negative and distressing thoughts? Do you feel like you are having difficulty getting motivated or getting things done? Do you experience a lot of self-doubt, or beliefs that you are not good enough? I am a Registered Social Worker who specializes in working with youth and adults experiencing challenges with low mood, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, stress, relationships, and those who’ve had experiences of psychosis. I provide psychotherapy that is trauma informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally sensitive.

I have always been a big advocate of jumping into action and finding ways to address problems through concrete, focused strategies. I also honour the important need to foster compassion, validation and understanding as a foundation with my clients before this occurs. I am available to help adults presenting with a broad array of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationships and life purpose. I also have a specialized focus of helping clients with chronic pain, chronic illness and disability. I am honoured to take part in the change process with anyone who is open to doing deep personal work.

My approach for providing psychological services is empathic, genuine, and honest. I believe in tailoring my treatment approach to individual client need. The issues I deal with are anxiety, depression, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, stress management, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I draw upon many evidenced-based approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT). I provide individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents.

Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or as though you aren't living authentically? I work closely with my clients to compassionately address issues of importance to them, such as identifying emotions and thought patterns, exploring difficult interpersonal dynamics, recognizing behavioural patterns and defenses, developing & implementing coping skills, deepening self-compassion, and making meaningful shifts in their lives. I am mindful that seeking out therapy and sharing your experiences feels vulnerable and intend to create a shared understanding of what may be happening for you in a non-judgmental way.

For over 15 years, I have practiced psychotherapy and art therapy, and have 20 years of experience as an art facilitator. I enjoy working with a variety of people, including children, adolescents, adults , seniors, people with physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual / developmental disabilities and mental health issues. I enjoy both individual work and facilitating groups.

My practice offers counselling to young people, adults and specialized separation/parenting services for families. Challenges experienced by clients may include: navigating family change, stress, anxiety, peer/romantic relationships, self-regulation, and managing behaviours (ADHD, OCD, ODD). As a Collaborative Family Professional, I work with parents wanting to minimize conflict for their family as they go through transition and change. I provide emotional support throughout the out-of-court process, help caregivers build skills to co-parent, and neutrally facilitate meetings during the collaborative process.

I work with people from all nations and cultures, and I work more with adults in my practice and with some Chinese when I also speak both Mandarin and Cantonese. Life is never smooth. From time to time, we need to seek help from others to face the challenges. As a professional psychotherapist, I am keen to journey with you through your life difficulties such as traumatic events, life changes, loss, and grief. I will help you to identify your own feelings, emotions, values, faith, and strength to face your life problems causing stress, anxiety or depression etc. Hopefully we work together to find meaning and transcend life changes.

It takes courage to be vulnerable and it can be uncomfortable to discuss your difficulties with a therapist. Whether you are dealing with overwhelming emotions, a new experience, or seeking meaningful change, I would be happy to help. As a psychotherapist, my goal is to create a warm and supportive atmosphere so that we can explore new insights in an open and non-judgmental space. Regardless of your reasons for coming to therapy, it is important for me that we work together to determine your goals and priorities. I offer evidence-based therapy to adolescents, adults , couples, and families.

Amelia is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). With over 5 years of experience working with adults presenting a variety of mental health difficulties due to anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship challenges, trauma, low self-esteem, and life transition issues. Amelia’s strength-based and culturally competent approach is informed by her experience working with different populations in China, the United States and Canada.

There are times we may get overwhelmed by our feelings or feel lost and hopeless. It can take a tremendous amount of courage to reach out and ask for help. My role as a social worker is to guide you through the therapeutic process. I offer individual therapy to youth and adults . I help clients seeking support in many areas including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, parenting, and more.

I am a fully licensed Registered Psychotherapist and a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO) and Approved Clinical Supervisor for master's students at the University of Toronto and Yorkville University. With 11 years of experience, I have worked as a psychotherapist internationally in countries such as Spain, the Dominican Republic, and Canada. In my practice, I combined a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and other third-wave cognitive therapies.

Haley is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). She is passionate about supporting adults and adolescents navigating an array of mental health challenges including anxiety, stress management, interpersonal relationship issues, cultural assimilation, grief, and low self-esteem. Haley has an overarching aim: To help her clients move forward toward a healthier, self-actualizing, future while offering a compassionate and evidence-based approach during their mental health journey.

Therapy helps resolve life issues & create strategies for positive change. Through a process that promotes self-awareness, healing & growth, you will develop greater capacity for healthy living. Whether struggling with a difficult life decision or event, having conflict in a relationship, needing help managing emotions, mood or stress, we provide care that fits with where you are in your journey & will help you find your way through. Our team of social workers are skilled & experienced in working with children, youth, adults , couples and families. Please visit our website and book and meet & greet.