Codependency Therapists in Toronto, ON

I have been seeing clients for the past nine years: long enough to feel comfortable in my body with you; new enough to put additional care and energy into learning about your specific struggle and idiosyncrasies. The bedrock of my therapeutic approach is ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), however, I use aspects from other modalities, especially the relational component of Gestalt Therapy. Above all, my approach is gentle and full of warm humour. I am committed to meeting you where you're at. All imperfections and shadows are welcome.

You may be looking to heal your voice with a narcissistic parent or partner. Learn to validate and approve of your own choices in life without always pleasing others. Overcome your caretaking tendencies for fear of your parents or partners emotional reaction. With embodied psychotherapy, heal your soul and any chronic health issues you may be struggling from these complex traumas and personality challenges. Feel safe to express who you really are in relationships and live an authentic-inspired life.

CONFUSED, drained or ALONE in your relationships? Are you putting the needs of others before your own? Are you changing yourself (like a CHAMELEON) in order to feel appreciated? If the other person becomes your main focus and you modify your behaviors and subjugate your needs to keep the relationship going at any cost, you have codependency . CODEPENDENTS are MAGNETS for entitled, narcissistic personalities. The ensuing relationships can stumble along for a LONG time, requiring huge amounts of effort and energy to keep up until finally they fall apart. When they do, you feel betrayed and abandoned (codependent's biggest fear).

As a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Holistic Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Author and Speaker, I work with family of origin issues, inner child work, depression, anxiety, toxic patterns of behaviour, couples, life purpose issues, grief & loss, depression, codependency , anxiety, addictions, marital strife, parenting, mother, father, & sibling issues, workplace disharmony, repetition/compulsion distress, poor self esteem, conflict resolution, trauma, and anything else that is compromising a person from fully living in joy, ease, well being, health and happiness.

Life can be tumultuous at times. Difficult experiences and conflicting emotions can get the best of anyone, and it can be overwhelming. I'm here to help you talk through your struggles in a safe space. I work with individuals (ages 16+) and support them with navigating emotional challenges and mood issues. My areas of focus includes: Codependency , self-esteem issues, family of origin trauma, people-pleasing, low mood, anxiety, and life transitions such as breakups, career changes, or moving to a new city. If you're ready to look inwards & heal, let's connect. Inner peace looks good on you!

Life can feel overwhelming at times. You may find that you’re simply going through the motions, questioning whether you'll ever be able to feel peace and joy, or wondering whether your relationships will ever become healthy and fulfilling. I’m here to help. As a therapist, I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty with: relationships, healthy-communication, codependency , self-esteem concerns, self-worth, depression, grief/loss, anxiety, self-acceptance, life transitions, and parenting.

I am a registered psychotherapist who mainly focuses on serving Hispanic women, men and marriages virtually. I support clients in their journey to achieve healing from past experiences towards living more fulfilled and blessed lives. I help clients to see themselves, others and life from a healthier perspective; to improve their relationships with themselves, others and God; to find healthier ways to live, to change unhealthy patterns and to reach their goals. I work with a Christian perspective and use different psychological approaches in my work. I believe that you can change your life if you want that and work on that.

ARE YOU REPEATING THE SAME PATTERNS OVER AND OVER?. I WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE STUCK. With 30 years of experience dealing with: 1/ Self esteem 2/ Negative relationship patterns 3/ Depression and Anxiety 4/ Codependency 5/Children of Alcoholics

For the last 14 years, I have worked as a Social Worker with countless communities, including racialized communities, sexual violence survivors, homeless folx, women, youth and families, addictions, and MVA survivors. I currently work for the University of Toronto as a Student Mental Health and Wellness Program Manager, a role focused on supporting and developing student mental health initiatives. Armed with both experience and understanding, I work to build trust and carefully tailored care for the communities I support; primarily specializing in trauma, mood, anxiety, and adjustment concerns.

I believe that no matter what you have been through, there's always a way to move forward and start to heal. Even in the darkest of times, there's a glimmer of hope and a desire to feel at peace and safe. What matters is that instead of giving up, you are seeking help and that means you are getting ready to use external and internal resources to move past what's causing you distress. I take an individualized approach that is tailored to the needs of each client. I believe in providing a non-judgmental atmosphere where you feel safe to be yourself.

For the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping individuals improve their mental health through goal-focused collaboration. You may be going through a time in your life right now which is leaving you feeling unhappy, or stuck in a cycle you don't know how to break. As a Psychotherapist, I endeavor to use my skills, and the knowledge I continue to acquire to help people lead more satisfying lives. I use a client-centered and judgment-free approach and work with you to develop new skills to meet your therapeutic goals.

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.

Are you or someone you know struggling with addiction? Recovery is possible. I specialize in treating a wide range of addiction challenges - sex, porn, drugs, alcohol, substance use, gambling, gaming, internet, shopping, work, betrayal trauma, intimacy anorexia, infidelity, and codependency -like symptoms. I offer consultation, pre-care, assessment, addiction treatment, aftercare, residential treatment referral, family counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, and clinical supervision via phone and/or secure video platforms.

My practice has four foci each supporting personal growth, identity and well-being: 1. LGBT concerns: coming out, loneliness, dating, relationships, family conflict, developing acceptance of self and by others, consolidating identity, loss and adaptation in these situations, aging, illness; 2. trauma impeding life today: neglect, abuse, bullying, exposure to dangerous or dysfunctional environments, accident, loss, etc. 3. couples: long-term, new or dating, opposite and same sex, experiencing conflict, communication disconnects, codependency , affairs, family concerns, loss, substance abuse, addictions; 4. career counseling to align temperament to vocation, achieving work/life balance, supporting job loss/search and life stage changes such as retirement.

Maybe you have tried therapy in the past or explored different venues to overcome difficult situations, but you feel stuck! I have experience working with adults, children/adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief/loss, codependency tendencies, emotional/physical abuse, sexual abuse as well as life transition stressors. I also work with couples providing an active participation to identify their issue, focusing on change-oriented interventions guiding both to understand their individual roles and learn new harmonious strategies.

Creating a space for pre-teens, teens, and young adults to explore the emotions that might have felt too heavy to carry, and too overwhelming to face alone. Whether your story includes trauma, anxiety, feelings of being stuck, struggles with eating disorders, relationship challenges, codependency , a desire to explore your own identity, or any of the many facets of life that impact us, healing and growth are possible. In this space, my goal is to support you in healing wounds, learn supportive coping skills, better understand feelings, and unlearn the patterns that no longer serve you, and instead learn to envision your wholeness.

A warm welcome. I support individuals to compassionately make sense of the patterns that cause strained relationships, shame, self-doubt, anxiety, anger, depression, conflict, and emotional and nervous system dysregulation. I also work with couples to improve communication and understand and attend to their underlying needs in their relationship. While connecting with others is essential for our well-being, at times, it can feel so very hard to do. My intention in our work is to strengthen your ability to feel more inherently worthy and loveable through attunement and developing more flexible, secure and joyful relating.

I understand how hard it can be to reach out for help. I value you taking this first step with me, & want the rest to be a breeze! Whether you are dealing with one of the following listed issues or a few of them, the goal is to help improve your wellbeing. With 10 years of experience, I have obtained my Masters of Social work, certified in CBT l & II, certified in Trauma Informed Care, ASIST certified, & an active membership/license with the social work regulatory body. Currently, I am the primary therapist for the Ontario wide online practice - Counselling For Men.