Cognitive Processing (CPT) Therapists in Toronto, ON

Welcome To Your Next Chapter! We help to heal root issues for you to truly transform and THrive in life! Our focus is your mental wellness, and emotional well-being by identifying current patterns, past experiences and the mind-brain-body connection. I work from a place of hope and believe that everyone has potential to improve their life, regardless of challenges encountered.  I have extensive individual, couple, family and group therapy experience to assist you to use your existing strengths to develop healthy coping and healthy relationships. Together we can identify your goals to help you move forward in life, step by step.

Thinking about starting or resuming therapy can be difficult, I commend you on taking the step towards support. I believe each individual brings their own experiences and perspectives to therapy. Through collaboration, we can better understand how the cycles and thoughts that may cause you to feel stuck or experience distressed can be shifted to create change and inspire hope. My practice is client centered, and connection focused. I believe through creating a validating and safe space to process difficulties, important skills can be learned that will help create change in your life.

Are you living in a state of fear or anxiety? Reliving past conversations and events? Feeling overwhelmed when making decisions? Second guessing yourself and your judgement? Relying on others to validate choices and decisions and feeling guilty when saying "no"? Denying our own needs and engaging in patterns of people pleasing and rescuing is emotionally and physically exhausting. But, nothing to be ashamed of as it is a often a coping strategy from childhood. We can figure this out!

Congratulations on taking the first (and often most difficult) step towards healing and building resiliency: seeking therapy and reaching out! My job is to support you as we work to understand your own unique patterns (thoughts, emotions, behaviours), and be your co-pilot in the process of creating a happier and healthier life. Together, we will process your life challenges, collaborate to gain coping skills and build perspective to help manage your experiences, and ultimately become the 'best version' of yourself. I am passionate about bringing authenticity to sessions, with lightheartedness while encouraging individual creativity.

Do you ever feel stuck inside your head with no way out and the crippling anxiety intensifies? Sometimes talking to others can seem impossible, which can leave you feeling isolated and alone. Together, we can work towards uncovering the deeper meaning behind your symptoms and customize a treatment plan to help ease and work through your distress. Often, we’re so consumed by our intrusive thoughts that we forget to enjoy what’s happening right in front of us. My own therapeutic journey taught me to become more in tune with myself. I learned to appreciate the little things that we normally take for granted and to slow down.

Are you struggling to cope with a traumatic event, life transition, or stress? Having issues in your romantic relationship? Struggling to manage tough feelings? Feel like you are not living life in a way that matters to you? I am a clinical psychologist who provides evidence-based treatment to couples and adults looking to reduce their stress and anxiety, improve their mood and relationships, navigate life transitions and get help with a variety of other mental health needs (including but not limited to those listed on my profile). My practice is anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirmative, and trauma-informed.

My areas of speciality include emotional disturbances, addictive behaviors, substance use, anxiety, depression, life transitions and coaching, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, stress, trauma and spirituality. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families from a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, socio-economic and educational backgrounds. More specifically, my previous clinical experiences have afforded me the unique experiences of working with troubled teenagers suffering from addictive behaviors, refugees who have experienced significant trauma, couples pursuing international adoption.

You’ve decided that something needs to change - I can help you make the next step toward the life you want.

:) WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS - I offer 15-minutes FREE consultation call/ English & Spanish -- My style is down-to-earth and conversational - I believe in the innate strengths and resilience that lie in every person. In this manner, my clients and I work collaboratively exploring and fostering those strengths, while addressing current difficulties, to create meaningful change in their lives. I also believe that every person is unique and has different needs and preferences. For this reason, I offer tailored help to adults, seniors, and couples I have been seeing in my +10 years as a therapist. www.pandocounselling.com

People who benefit from DBT often struggle with Borderline Personality Disorder, suicidal thoughts or suicidal behaviour, self-harm, intense negative emotions, impulsive behaviours, substance abuse, anger management, relationship difficulties, chronic feelings of emptiness, and eating disorders, among other possible problems. Our team is dedicated to helping clients who struggle with their emotions to achieve less suffering and greater peace, and to build the lives they want to live.

If you are considering therapy, you have already started down your path to self discovery and healing. I provide psychotherapy to adults experiencing challenging & painful experiences. You will find a safe and non judgmental space with me that fosters empathy, validation and empowerment. I strive to a build a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with you. You are the expert in your own life and I am here to understand your experiences and support you in making meaningful and lasting changes. I am very passionate about therapy; it is a privilege to be part of your journey. You have everything to gain by believing in yourself

I am a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and a doctoral student in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at University of Toronto. My professional experience coupled with my personal experience as a first-generation immigrant, has shaped and enriched my motivation to become a culturally-competent therapist and inclusive of unprivileged minorities and diverse ethnicity, sexuality, gender, and social status in my practice. My therapeutic style is warm, empathic, non-judgmental, collaborative, and anti-oppressive. I advocate that each client deserves individualized care, which can address their unique needs and goals.

Therapy, although sometimes challenging, doesn't have to be scary or hard. Some forms of therapy are effective at helping more quickly than others. I have specialized training and skill in these approaches and my focus is on making every session impactful and helpful. My clients leave with something useful in the very first session. Although the length of time needed is different with every client, I will work hard to help get you out of therapy and into the life you want to be living as quickly possible.

As a holistic psychotherapist I help individuals and couples achieve inner transformation through healing the core psychological issues. With over 10 years experience, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, obsessive thought patterns, and personal growth work. There are lots of psychoeducational videos of my approach at www.kenwalton.org We will use a tailored evidence based therapeutic approach. In a safe non-judgmental environment, we address the difficulties in your thought-belief systems, emotional complexes, and behavioural-patterns. www.kenwalton.org

Accepting new clients! I'm Samira and I offer a safe space where you can be heard and understood. I understand seeking therapy may be difficult and quite intimidating at first. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is to take that step in order to begin to understand your own story and start the healing process and journey. It definitely takes courage! Understanding this, I strive to provide a compassionate, safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for you to feel comfortable to unburden yourself when it comes to the most personal and intimate parts of your life – one where you can explore and better understand yourself.

Booking the first appointment with a mental health professional can feel scary and intimidating. I recognize the anxiety some people may experience while booking their first appointment. And I value your resilience! You are taking a big, valuable step! I am specialized in providing a safe and confidential space to explore and process the feelings you are experiencing. My approach is evidence-informed, holistic, with awareness of the physical, spiritual and emotional growth of clients. For my personal growth, I like to do Yoga (I am a certified trainer, too), and play string instruments.

Feeling a little isolated, misunderstood or simply disconnected from yourself or those around you? Perhaps you’re seeking counselling to better understand how lived experiences might be impacting your wellness in the present. Or maybe you do not identify with any of these specific issues but want to explore some other issue through therapy anyway and aren’t entirely sure of the process….

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.

My approach to working with clients is empathetic, genuine, respectful, and nonjudgmental. I strive to meet clients where they are at and adjust my approach to fit their needs. I come into sessions with curiosity and openness, and draw on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy to help clients work toward achieving their goals. I generally work with adults who struggle with depression, anxiety/stress, other mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, life transitions,