Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Toronto, ON
S-Zone Psychotherapy and
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSocSc, MSc, CPCP
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4S
At S-Zone Psychotherapy and Wellness, we believe healing begins when you feel safe enough to be your true self. In today's world, many people find themselves living constant expectations - from family, society, work, and relationships. Over time, these pressures can feel overwhelming. You may begin to lose touch with who you truly are, feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from your own emotions and needs. We understand mental health challenges are not a sign of weakness. Often, they are signs that you have been carrying too much, for too long.
At S-Zone Psychotherapy and Wellness, we believe healing begins when you feel safe enough to be your true self. In today's world, many people find themselves living constant expectations - from family, society, work, and relationships. Over time, these pressures can feel overwhelming. You may begin to lose touch with who you truly are, feeling stuck, exhausted, or disconnected from your own emotions and needs. We understand mental health challenges are not a sign of weakness. Often, they are signs that you have been carrying too much, for too long.
My practice uses an integrative approach, blending evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness with narrative therapy.
Are you seeking relief from daily stressors, support during a life transition, or working through a traumatic experience? In that case, I am here to work with you drawing on a holistic perspective that considers your mental health comprehensively, considering all aspects of your life. I approach practice with a unique blend of therapeutic modalities aimed at unlocking your inner healing abilities fostering healing and empowerment helping you find optimism and hope. You matter, and I'm here to help with short- or long-term sessions for challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, substance misuse, and gender-based violence.
My practice uses an integrative approach, blending evidence-based therapies like CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness with narrative therapy.
Are you seeking relief from daily stressors, support during a life transition, or working through a traumatic experience? In that case, I am here to work with you drawing on a holistic perspective that considers your mental health comprehensively, considering all aspects of your life. I approach practice with a unique blend of therapeutic modalities aimed at unlocking your inner healing abilities fostering healing and empowerment helping you find optimism and hope. You matter, and I'm here to help with short- or long-term sessions for challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, substance misuse, and gender-based violence.
Nadene Riopelle | Career, Burnout & Anxiety
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern, Career, Burnout, Anxiety, Type A
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you a smart, Type A, high-achieving woman in Ontario who powers through her day with coffee and adrenaline, responds to emails from your bed at night, who squeezes in the gym on a super packed day - while listening to a self-help podcast and placing an Instacart order at the same time? You operate at 200% until your battery suddenly dies and you can't hold a charge - no matter what you try. Your mind fixates on repetitive worries, both immediate (ie: was that email too direct?) and existential (what's the point of all this?). Living this way seems to have worked, but it's getting impossible to maintain. You're burned out.
Are you a smart, Type A, high-achieving woman in Ontario who powers through her day with coffee and adrenaline, responds to emails from your bed at night, who squeezes in the gym on a super packed day - while listening to a self-help podcast and placing an Instacart order at the same time? You operate at 200% until your battery suddenly dies and you can't hold a charge - no matter what you try. Your mind fixates on repetitive worries, both immediate (ie: was that email too direct?) and existential (what's the point of all this?). Living this way seems to have worked, but it's getting impossible to maintain. You're burned out.
I aim to offer a space that feels safe, caring, and open, where the relationship we build in therapy can support your healing and growth. Together, we will explore the depths of your mind, heart, and spirit with genuine care and curiosity. I value connection, creativity and vulnerability to support your journey of healing and personal development. This is your journey, and I am here to offer support, and guidance as you uncover your inner strength to create the life that you desire and deserve and to let go of what no longer serves you.
I aim to offer a space that feels safe, caring, and open, where the relationship we build in therapy can support your healing and growth. Together, we will explore the depths of your mind, heart, and spirit with genuine care and curiosity. I value connection, creativity and vulnerability to support your journey of healing and personal development. This is your journey, and I am here to offer support, and guidance as you uncover your inner strength to create the life that you desire and deserve and to let go of what no longer serves you.
Welcome! I'm Kat - I specialize in working with adults, students 18+, 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. I also support those navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. You may resonate with the experiences of perfectionism, high expectations, or "people pleasing". However you are showing up, I'm grateful to explore your stories with you and help you find some relief. My priority is to provide an environment where you feel supported and open to make meaningful changes that align with your preferences for yourself.
Welcome! I'm Kat - I specialize in working with adults, students 18+, 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. I also support those navigating stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression. You may resonate with the experiences of perfectionism, high expectations, or "people pleasing". However you are showing up, I'm grateful to explore your stories with you and help you find some relief. My priority is to provide an environment where you feel supported and open to make meaningful changes that align with your preferences for yourself.
Please reach out to me to schedule your free initial consultation to chat about some of the challenges you're facing and to explore how therapy with me might be able to help.
I hope that you will feel free to share your story with me in your own way, and know that I wont judge you. I hope that you will feel safe enough to be able to express yourself as freely and as honestly as possible, knowing that there are no thoughts or feelings that aren't allowed. You are free to feel whatever it is that you feel, and say whatever it is that you want to say. I will help you to explore and unpack whatever it is you might be going through.
Please reach out to me to schedule your free initial consultation to chat about some of the challenges you're facing and to explore how therapy with me might be able to help.
I hope that you will feel free to share your story with me in your own way, and know that I wont judge you. I hope that you will feel safe enough to be able to express yourself as freely and as honestly as possible, knowing that there are no thoughts or feelings that aren't allowed. You are free to feel whatever it is that you feel, and say whatever it is that you want to say. I will help you to explore and unpack whatever it is you might be going through.
Taking a person-centered and existential approach, I integrate mindfulness and experiential interventions from acceptance-commitment and psychodynamic therapies.
Life can be… overwhelming. Have you been feeling sad, stuck, worried, or asking yourself: where do I truly belong? I am here to listen with compassion and curiosity to the matters closest to your heart. Whether you are struggling to navigate a major transition or want support through the many ups and downs, together we can explore how challenges are showing up for you and what you need to feel safe, seen, and free to be you. My own colourful lived experience and a background in theatre and music for young children lends creativity and optimism to my outlook on embodied healing and authentic growth.
Taking a person-centered and existential approach, I integrate mindfulness and experiential interventions from acceptance-commitment and psychodynamic therapies.
Life can be… overwhelming. Have you been feeling sad, stuck, worried, or asking yourself: where do I truly belong? I am here to listen with compassion and curiosity to the matters closest to your heart. Whether you are struggling to navigate a major transition or want support through the many ups and downs, together we can explore how challenges are showing up for you and what you need to feel safe, seen, and free to be you. My own colourful lived experience and a background in theatre and music for young children lends creativity and optimism to my outlook on embodied healing and authentic growth.
Individual, couple, and family therapy clients are invited to develop emotion regulation, interpersonal skills, self- acceptance, self-awareness, self-nurturing, and self-regulation in session.
Sometimes in life, the challenges we face seem insurmountable. The loss too great. The grief unbearable. We were never meant to do this alone. We are designed for relationship. Allow me to bear witness to your journey. To celebrate your successes and grieve your losses. Let me use our relationship to shed a light on who you are alone and who you are in the world.
Individual, couple, and family therapy clients are invited to develop emotion regulation, interpersonal skills, self- acceptance, self-awareness, self-nurturing, and self-regulation in session.
Sometimes in life, the challenges we face seem insurmountable. The loss too great. The grief unbearable. We were never meant to do this alone. We are designed for relationship. Allow me to bear witness to your journey. To celebrate your successes and grieve your losses. Let me use our relationship to shed a light on who you are alone and who you are in the world.
My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to address the mental, emotional, and relational dimensions of clients’ concerns.
I currently practice at HealthOne in downtown Toronto and with Life in Full Bloom. I support couples and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as the relational complexities related to fertility, family planning, marriage, and partnership. My work is rooted in a strengths-based, client-centered approach, and I collaborate closely with clients to foster resilience, empowerment, and personal growth. I am passionate about helping clients achieve balance, emotional well-being, and fulfilling careers while navigating the demands of modern life.
My therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Therapy to address the mental, emotional, and relational dimensions of clients’ concerns.
I currently practice at HealthOne in downtown Toronto and with Life in Full Bloom. I support couples and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as the relational complexities related to fertility, family planning, marriage, and partnership. My work is rooted in a strengths-based, client-centered approach, and I collaborate closely with clients to foster resilience, empowerment, and personal growth. I am passionate about helping clients achieve balance, emotional well-being, and fulfilling careers while navigating the demands of modern life.
I'm Eric Rogers, a Registered Social Worker with over eight years of experience. My practice is person-centred, sex-positive, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist. I strongly believe therapy should be a safe and validating space where you can show up exactly as you are.
My special interests include working closely with topics of exploring sexual identity, sexual health (STIs, Fetish, Kink, sexual ethics), navigating life transitions, anger, death, dying, palliative care and substance use such as meth (Tina) and PNP culture.
I'm Eric Rogers, a Registered Social Worker with over eight years of experience. My practice is person-centred, sex-positive, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist. I strongly believe therapy should be a safe and validating space where you can show up exactly as you are.
My special interests include working closely with topics of exploring sexual identity, sexual health (STIs, Fetish, Kink, sexual ethics), navigating life transitions, anger, death, dying, palliative care and substance use such as meth (Tina) and PNP culture.
Accepting NEW clients! Do you feel like anxiety is running your life with constant racing thoughts, self-criticism, or a sense that your brain just won’t “shut off”? Maybe you’ve experienced trauma that still affects you today, or you’ve lost the joy in life and feel like you’re just going through the motions. Whether it’s anxiety, ADHD, Autism, trauma, self-esteem struggles, or identity issues, I’m here to help. I understand how these challenges can impact your relationships, daily life, and sense of self. Together, we can work to helping you feel less stressed, build confidence, and help you feel more in control of your life.
Accepting NEW clients! Do you feel like anxiety is running your life with constant racing thoughts, self-criticism, or a sense that your brain just won’t “shut off”? Maybe you’ve experienced trauma that still affects you today, or you’ve lost the joy in life and feel like you’re just going through the motions. Whether it’s anxiety, ADHD, Autism, trauma, self-esteem struggles, or identity issues, I’m here to help. I understand how these challenges can impact your relationships, daily life, and sense of self. Together, we can work to helping you feel less stressed, build confidence, and help you feel more in control of your life.
I value your individuality and integrate elements from different evidence-based therapeutic approaches into my work with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness based practices.
As a therapist I create a caring and supportive space where you are safe to unload and be vulnerable. In therapy we will work together to clarify your values, navigate areas of conflict or tension in your life, and cope with intense emotions.
I value your individuality and integrate elements from different evidence-based therapeutic approaches into my work with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness based practices.
As a therapist I create a caring and supportive space where you are safe to unload and be vulnerable. In therapy we will work together to clarify your values, navigate areas of conflict or tension in your life, and cope with intense emotions.
Healing Horizons—Addiction|Anxiety|Trauma|Couples
Registered Social Worker
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M3H
Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman methods are provided to strengthen your relationships, ACT, CBT, and DBT to reduce anxiety and teach you practical tools.
Do anxiety, trauma, or depression leave you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected? Do repeated conflict patterns, emotional distance, or past experiences make it hard to feel safe and understood in your relationships? At Healing Horizons Psychotherapy, you can expect expert, compassionate, trauma-informed support from our skilled therapists. Whether you're looking for a practical, solution-focused approach or a more in-depth, exploratory process, our therapists can accommodate your needs. You can begin to understand the roots of distress, build healthier emotional patterns, and restore connection. Reach out today to begin.
Emotionally Focused Therapy and Gottman methods are provided to strengthen your relationships, ACT, CBT, and DBT to reduce anxiety and teach you practical tools.
Do anxiety, trauma, or depression leave you feeling overwhelmed or disconnected? Do repeated conflict patterns, emotional distance, or past experiences make it hard to feel safe and understood in your relationships? At Healing Horizons Psychotherapy, you can expect expert, compassionate, trauma-informed support from our skilled therapists. Whether you're looking for a practical, solution-focused approach or a more in-depth, exploratory process, our therapists can accommodate your needs. You can begin to understand the roots of distress, build healthier emotional patterns, and restore connection. Reach out today to begin.
Through ACT and IFS, I help you tune into what your body and emotions are communicating, so you can move from reacting to responding.
Life can feel like a constant loop—same patterns, same thoughts, same exhaustion. I help teens, young adults, and adults break free from cycles that keep them stuck in anxiety, self-criticism, or disconnection. My work blends evidence-based therapies with a holistic, mind-body approach to help you reconnect with your intuition, understand your emotional patterns, and create a sense of inner steadiness. Whether you’re navigating relationships, ADHD, or simply feeling lost, our work focuses on building self-trust and genuine change from the inside out.
Through ACT and IFS, I help you tune into what your body and emotions are communicating, so you can move from reacting to responding.
Life can feel like a constant loop—same patterns, same thoughts, same exhaustion. I help teens, young adults, and adults break free from cycles that keep them stuck in anxiety, self-criticism, or disconnection. My work blends evidence-based therapies with a holistic, mind-body approach to help you reconnect with your intuition, understand your emotional patterns, and create a sense of inner steadiness. Whether you’re navigating relationships, ADHD, or simply feeling lost, our work focuses on building self-trust and genuine change from the inside out.
Women's Burnout, Grief, Life Transitions - Hilary
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Online Only
Hi, I’m Hillary. Sometimes life changes hit harder than expected, and suddenly the version of you that used to keep going just cannot keep doing it the same way. Maybe you are carrying miscarriage or pregnancy loss, burnout, hormonal changes, menopause, or a season that feels heavier than it should. You may be wondering why everything feels harder, why you need more rest, or why the thought of stepping back brings so much shame. Therapy can help you make sense of what is changing and find steadier ground again.
Hi, I’m Hillary. Sometimes life changes hit harder than expected, and suddenly the version of you that used to keep going just cannot keep doing it the same way. Maybe you are carrying miscarriage or pregnancy loss, burnout, hormonal changes, menopause, or a season that feels heavier than it should. You may be wondering why everything feels harder, why you need more rest, or why the thought of stepping back brings so much shame. Therapy can help you make sense of what is changing and find steadier ground again.
Sebastian is a Registered Psychotherapist and Yorkville University graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. He also holds a BA in Psychology from York University.
Since entering the field, Sebastian has worked with clients from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, supporting them through challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career obstacles, ADHD, relationship struggles, and men’s issues. He also has a particular focus on grief, loss, and trauma, with additional specialized training from the University of Toronto.
Sebastian is a Registered Psychotherapist and Yorkville University graduate with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology. He also holds a BA in Psychology from York University.
Since entering the field, Sebastian has worked with clients from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, supporting them through challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career obstacles, ADHD, relationship struggles, and men’s issues. He also has a particular focus on grief, loss, and trauma, with additional specialized training from the University of Toronto.
Many clients come to therapy feeling disconnected from their emotions, unsure of what they’re “supposed” to feel, or overly self-critical. Some feel empty, struggle to express their needs, or find themselves in relationships where they feel unseen. Often, these patterns come from growing up in homes where emotions weren’t noticed or supported, and as adults, this can show up as difficulty regulating feelings—shutting down, feeling overwhelmed, or swinging between the two.
Many clients come to therapy feeling disconnected from their emotions, unsure of what they’re “supposed” to feel, or overly self-critical. Some feel empty, struggle to express their needs, or find themselves in relationships where they feel unseen. Often, these patterns come from growing up in homes where emotions weren’t noticed or supported, and as adults, this can show up as difficulty regulating feelings—shutting down, feeling overwhelmed, or swinging between the two.
My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), integrated with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist providing short- and long-term psychotherapy in Toronto. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, and chronic stress. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University in New York and have extensive training in evidence-based care. Prior to relocating to Toronto, I practiced as a Clinical Psychologist in New York, where I remain licensed. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and tailor therapy to each person’s goals and needs.
My primary approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), integrated with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist providing short- and long-term psychotherapy in Toronto. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, and chronic stress. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Stony Brook University in New York and have extensive training in evidence-based care. Prior to relocating to Toronto, I practiced as a Clinical Psychologist in New York, where I remain licensed. I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and tailor therapy to each person’s goals and needs.
I offer Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
I provide services to adults and older adolescents, and specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders (generalized, social, health-related, panic, phobia), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, low mood, depression, burnout, substance use problems, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, sleep difficulties, trauma, hair pulling and skin picking.
I offer Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions.
I provide services to adults and older adolescents, and specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders (generalized, social, health-related, panic, phobia), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, low mood, depression, burnout, substance use problems, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, sleep difficulties, trauma, hair pulling and skin picking.
Welcome. If you are reading this, you are probably feeling stuck. Tired of overthinking, tired of pretending, tired of carrying it all on your own. You want to feel like yourself again, but maybe you are not even sure who that is anymore. You are craving clarity, peace, and a way forward that actually feels right. You do not have to figure it out alone. In our work together, you will find a space where you can breathe, be real, and finally start untangling what has been holding you back. This is your space to reconnect with yourself, your strength, and your purpose.
Welcome. If you are reading this, you are probably feeling stuck. Tired of overthinking, tired of pretending, tired of carrying it all on your own. You want to feel like yourself again, but maybe you are not even sure who that is anymore. You are craving clarity, peace, and a way forward that actually feels right. You do not have to figure it out alone. In our work together, you will find a space where you can breathe, be real, and finally start untangling what has been holding you back. This is your space to reconnect with yourself, your strength, and your purpose.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Counsellors
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.