Black Therapists in Toronto, ON

****CURRENTLY, TAKING NEW CLIENTS****My practice method is client centered which offers individualized support for a variety of psycho-social and emotional challenges, for example, anxiety, depression, Behavioural issues, relationship challenges or life transitions. I offer system navigation tools and resources to better support you through life's challenges and hurdles.

Congratulations! You have made one of the most important decisions for your well-being. Seeking therapy can be very challenging and overwhelming. As a Black therapist, I understand the shame, negative stigma and connotations that come with seeking therapy. I will like to assure you; you have made the right choice to take care of you! I provide trauma inform and LGBTQ friendly counselling to individuals, family, couples and youths 16 + in the areas of • Workplace & School Stress • Stress Management • Shame and Guilt • Feeling Stuck • Anger Management • Depression and Anxiety • Generational Trauma • Relationship Conflict

Client Role - You realize there is more to Life and come ready to do the work of expanding into the Being you really are. Psychotherapist Role - I create a safe space to explore You whilst navigating challenges that impact your Mental Wellness such as daily stressors, past and current traumas, habits and relationships that no longer serve your highest good and anything else impressed upon you. Life is Beautiful, but only you can participate in your life experience - so live ;)

Are you ready to take the first step? BreakThrough Counselling Services provides individualized, customized supports to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals. Whether you need support with anger management, anxiety, depression, stress, guilt, shame and coping skills, I know you are ready to start living your best life again. At Breakthrough we support and serve all persons but we specialize in serving African, Caribbean and Black communities. At Breakthrough it is our core belief that the answers you need are within you and our role is to walk along side you on your journey.

Welcome to Pieces to Peace, a therapy practice that aims to transform the mental health and well-being of Black women and girls. As the primary practitioner, I offer 1:1 sessions for Black adult women (trans and non-binary inclusive), unsatisfied with living their lives for others, now looking to live their life for themselves. In this therapeutic relationship, we focus primarily on self-discovery, life transitions and building healthier relationships.

I am a caring, dedicated Masters level registered Clinical Social Worker with a passion for fostering authentic relationships where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered. My approach to therapy is client-focused, strengths-based, and anti-oppressive. I am committed to providing space for emotional vulnerability, while also helping clients to develop practical tools to cope with difficulties, grow, and heal. I help clients to recognize their strengths and resiliency, while also cultivating the skills to work towards positive transformation.

"Our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge." Audre Lorde. Using various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, I'm here to help you trust and listen to yourself more deeply and with self-compassion, while guiding you to apply the tools you need to lead a life in alignment with your values, dreams and goals. From an anti-oppressive lens we explore and make meaning of your unique story within your cultural and relational contexts. I am committed to ensuring my clients feel heard and respected in our sessions and will meet you where you are and move at the pace that feels right for you.

Tony Black is a Registered Social Worker who has worked in the field of Addictions and Mental Health for 25 years. Tony has developed expertise in working with individuals around issues of housing, life redevelopment and overcoming barriers in the justice system. He has worked with youth and adults living with substance use issues, mental health diagnoses, PTSD and other emotional issues. Tony is a gay, black , cis-gendered man who provides services to individuals seeking to explore how issue related to their identities impact their mental and emotional health and also to all those seeking to address their histories of trauma.

I am a therapist, life coach and registered social worker. I promote mental health and wellness through therapy and life coaching sessions as well as advocacy work. I have an interest and expertise in coaching and counselling unique populations such as Black boys and men and individuals within the BIPOC Community. I am proud to guide and support clients of all backgrounds. You will be motivated and supported in using your voice and overcoming adversities and trauma you are facing. You can ask me about my pro bono rate.

I am committed to supporting Black and racialized families through child and family therapy and parent coaching. I work with children and teens managing behavioural, emotional and social challenges that may relate to their family dynamic. I also offer help to parents looking to connect with their children and make changes to support their progress and expression. In my therapeutic relationships, I create a fun and collaborative environment where transparency, trust and confidence are fostered to build improved family relationships and communication.

**Accepting New Clients, Free 30-Minute Consultations Available** Hi! My name is Margo and I am dedicated to helping Women and the BIPOC community learn how to navigate everyday life, reconcile their relationships and thrive in their places of employment by understanding how systemic and racial oppression can have a significant impact on your mental health as well as the mental health and ability to function as a family. Here is a bit about me – I identify as a Black woman, second generation immigrant, wife, and mother of five children, ranging in ages from 7-21 years old, with an educational background in Social Work.

I am a Trauma-Informed Social Worker, Therapist and Yoga Instructor based in Toronto, Ontario. For over ten years I have been working towards mental health awareness within Black , Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) communities. Through culturally informed counselling, my clients are able to address generational trauma, attachment based relationship issues, and improving self-esteem, just to name a few possibilities. In sessions, we will work together to understand the root causes that bring you to counselling, and how we can empower you with the tools to overcome them.

My faith-based Christian practice is focused on providing anti-oppressive, culturally competent support to individuals of African, Caribbean, African Canadian /American heritage, and allies. My focus is help rebuild esteem, intimacy, trust, and friendship. Together, we can work on healing and provide you with the tools to grow individually, as a family, and/or couple to (re)establish a stronger sense of self; ensuring that when working with couples and families, we collaboratively cultivate, and maintain mutual respect while feeling heard, seen, valued, understood, and supported by your partner/family members.

Career/Mental Health/Hypnotherapy ..... As a culturally competent counsellor, I have an understanding of the cultural nuances that influence the Black /BIPOC community in the GTA. Whether it's personal, intercultural, intergenerational, workplace/educational discrimination, systemic barriers or micro-aggressions ... These things will affect how you view yourself and your place in our society. While the majority of my clients are from the African diaspora, I’m happy to meet with anyone who wants to share their story with me and welcome me as a supportive member of your village.

Hi, I’m Vincent! I’m a Black , queer and trans social worker, activist, and community educator based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. I am authorized to provide social work services to residents of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, and Ontario.

I enjoy helping my clients reach a place of awareness and personal growth. I get it - because I have been there too! My areas of therapeutic focus include helping high achieving professionals navigate the struggles of self-sabotaging behaviours, negative thoughts, limiting believes, worries, fear, feeling like an imposter, self-doubt and sadness that comes from adverse childhood experiences, dysfunctional family of origin dynamics, racial trauma and workplace oppressions that often lead to anxiety and depression. Each therapy session is specifically tailored to meet your unique needs, while working towards the achieving your goals.

STOP, its time to take care off you. Hello, I am Rhonda and I am a Counsellor who is an independent contractor with The Compassionate Project under the supervision of the Founder and Clinical Director, Pauline O’Brien, Ed.D., CCC-S-AC, RP. As a Counsellor, I will be offering psychotherapy services and would love to work with you. I have experience working with client who have a history of trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, racial identity issues and those who may need a life coach. I value a client centered approach and move at pace that is comfortable for the client. Creating a safe environment is my priority.

Hey Family, are you a member of the Black community and are struggling with the death of your loved one? Going through a life transition that is leaving you drained, tired or frustrated? I am sorry for your loss. You do not have to suffer. I support you as you navigate your personal challenges surrounding your death and non-death losses so you can transform your grief journey into a tool for resilience. You can achieve health and wellness by building resiliency to your loss.

Do you wish your past didn't creep up to impact your present? Have you ever just felt stuck? If these questions speak to you as they do to me, I would be delighted to take the first steps toward wellness with you. Trauma and hardships can come in many different forms, and it is difficult to make the first move to seek support. It's exhausting, confusing, and at times even invalidating. I help folks to navigate their intersectional identities through the world to make it their own. I provide a safe and affirming space for you to process trauma through EMDR and TIR and to explore how you view the world and your place in it.

Marissa brings extensive experience working with children, adolescents and their families where the concern is mental health and/or various life transitions. Marissa believes in using an anti-oppressive and culturally sensitive lens when working with clients to ensure a holistic and inclusive approach. Equipped with a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Social Work, Marissa also has experience in solution focussed therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy and anti- Black racism.