Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in West Toronto, Toronto, ON

I am completing a PhD in Clinical & Counselling Psychology at University of Toronto & am a Registered Psychotherapist & Citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. I've worked clinically with a range of individuals & issues, including relationship difficulties, overwhelming emotions, perinatal challenges, fat/body acceptance & general life events. I have worked extensively with women, trauma survivors, 2SLGBTQ+ & Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit & Métis) peoples on their healing journeys. I believe psychotherapy is founded on building a safe & collaborative space where therapist & client work together to achieve greater well-being.

The decision to start a family is fraught with myths, expectations, and ideals. In reality, parenthood is different for everyone, and filled with ups and downs of enormous magnitude. When we try to fit parenthood into a perfect box, we leave little space for people to create their own story. If you are planning a family, expecting a child, have recently had an infant join your family, are struggling with parenting your young children, and/or are feeling disconnected from yourself and your loved ones, therapy can be helpful for you!

Hi, I’m Aliza. I provide support to individuals, couples, and families and have advanced training in perinatal mental health. I am also a Certified EMDR therapist. My goal is to help you feel supported, make sense of and manage any confusing or disturbing thoughts and feelings, support you to strengthen your existing relationships and build your support network and your confidence. I have over a decade of providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, children, and families and have advanced training through Postpartum Support International.

Something is off. You're not enjoying things like you used to. You don't have the confidence you once had. Simple things like going for a walk or having dinner with a friend seem so difficult. Whether these issues have crept up on you during the pandemic or they have always been present, you are realizing that you would like to do something about it. You don't want to feel down or anxious anymore.

With a deep curiosity for the human condition, I practice Integrative Therapy combining elements drawn from various methods (including EMDR, IFS, CBT, mindfulness, and the Tri-Phasic Trauma Practice Model) to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavour and that the therapeutic relationship is as important as the therapy itself. I offer 30-minute complimentary consultations.

I am committed to supporting women experiencing anxiety, depression and recent or past histories of trauma in finding clarity, meaning and improving their overall quality of life. I also work with life transitions and have specialized training in women's mental and reproductive health, including fertility, birth and postpartum changes. I create a strong therapeutic relationship where you can process your emotions, strengthen your coping strategies and work towards your personal growth to create the life you want to live.

I have over ten years of experience working with dynamic populations who have come to therapy to heal from a wide spectrum of traumatic experiences. I specialize in perinatal therapy with specific experience working with perinatal loss and birth trauma that considers shifts in identity that can accompany pregnancy , birth and perinatal loss. I have also worked closely with survivors of violence and childhood trauma, addiction and mental health survivors, as well as LGBTQIA+ youth and their families. I am passionate about helping trauma survivors honour their experiences as they move toward a place of self-discovery and healing.

Hi and welcome! Taking the first step and reaching out for help is incredibly hard. It’s important to work with someone that you connect with, and I’d love to find out if I might be that person. I offer a client-centered approach to my practice, with an emphasis on your strengths and the development of a therapeutic relationship built on trust and centered in healing and growth.

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.

I apply directive therapeutic strategies to help my clients overcome challenges and achieve their goals. I primarily assist individuals and couples struggling with pregnancy loss and infertility. I also help members of the LGBTQ community build families using Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Another segment of my client base are individuals seeking help for anxiety, depression and/or low-self-esteem. In addition, I use my background in fitness and wellness to guide my clients looking to lose weight or improve their overall health.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a relationship with each client that gives space to explore the impact of external stories and your internal worlds. I work mostly with neurodivergent individuals – people who self-identify as Autistic, ADHD, gifted, highly sensitive etc. – with interest in navigating the harmful impact of dominant social norms. My approaches are borrowed from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness and Religion, with some influence from CBT and Art Therapy.

Are complicated relationships and old patterns keeping you feeling stuck and like you're running on empty? The good news is that accessing support is possible. Together we can unpack the layers of dust that hold you hostage. We'll discover tools for greater fulfillment in your intimate relationships along with creativity, humour, and joy. My approach is warm, compassionate and inviting. I have many years of experience providing trauma informed and evidence based therapy to individuals, couples, and teens. I believe in your strength and capacity for greater healing and growth. I specialize in Intimacy, Relationships and Sexuality.

I am a bilingual Clinical Social Worker passionate about human behaviour. The majority of my experience has been with women at risk that have been touched by trauma; i.e. refugee claimants, sexual abuse/rape, domestic violence, child abuse, and many others. I assist in your healing process, exploring the trauma creating a better "now", and planning for a successful immediate future. I really believe you have the resilience and the capacity to heal yourself, let me help you!

Choosing to engage in therapy is choosing to pave a path to a more balanced, calm, and fulfilling life. I work with adults struggling with a range of concerns including insomnia and sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, grief, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, fertility concerns, psychosis, substance abuse, relationship problems, and generally navigating the stresses of life. I believe that building a safe, trusting, collaborative relationship with clients is the cornerstone to successful therapy. I concentrate strongly on creating an open, non-judgmental environment that promotes client growth and self-exploration.

As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist I've been providing child, youth, individual and family counselling services in Toronto since 2010. I have a Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from University of Toronto. I provide a safe, caring, non-judgmental and confidential space for you or a loved one to explore the problems and difficulties that are arising. I support clients to heal and transform their internal relationship (how we think and feel about ourselves) to move towards increased wellbeing, improved relationships and ultimately wholeness.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO (008887). Explore your relationships and sexuality in a space free of judgement. I take a non-pathologizing, non-judgmental, holistic approach to sex counselling and sex therapy. I provide sex therapy and sex counselling for individuals or within relationship counselling or couples therapy that incorporates an understanding of how our sexuality is shaped by the relationship between the mind, body, spirit, and larger society. I believe there are limitless ways to live a pleasurable life when practiced in a compassionate, caring, consensual environment with or without sex.

***WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS, ADULTS AND TEENS. *** Therapy is a space to land: to feel supported, brave, listened to and centred. As a practitioner with 10 years of experience in yoga and meditation, I am guided by a belief that the mind and body are interconnected. We’ll work collaboratively to challenge self-held beliefs and nurture your strengths and values. I’m a firm believer that healing ultimately lies in integration, so with that in mind, we’ll not only focus on the symptoms of your pain but also develop a capacity to hold your pain with mindfulness and compassion. ​