Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Toronto, ON
In a culture focused on image and beauty, it is completely natural that we manifest shame, guilt, and anxiety in our body and food behaviours. If this sounds like you, you are not alone. Disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia, may have been coping strategies to handle deeper-rooted issues-- they have acted as a means of control and comfort, when maybe you felt like you had none. The purpose of my practice is to foster sustainable emotional growth-- this means a relationship with your body and food that encourages self-worth, value, and connection.
In a culture focused on image and beauty, it is completely natural that we manifest shame, guilt, and anxiety in our body and food behaviours. If this sounds like you, you are not alone. Disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia, may have been coping strategies to handle deeper-rooted issues-- they have acted as a means of control and comfort, when maybe you felt like you had none. The purpose of my practice is to foster sustainable emotional growth-- this means a relationship with your body and food that encourages self-worth, value, and connection.
I am a psychotherapist based in Toronto, offering psychodynamic therapy to individuals facing a variety of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress management and more. I hold an MSW collaborative degree in Women & Gender Studies, an MFA in creative writing, and my experience includes 20+ years working with racial, sexual and gender-based violence. I provide a dedicated space where you can explore the difficulties that matter most to you—whether they relate to current events, life transitions, specific crises, or aspects of your personal history.
I am a psychotherapist based in Toronto, offering psychodynamic therapy to individuals facing a variety of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress management and more. I hold an MSW collaborative degree in Women & Gender Studies, an MFA in creative writing, and my experience includes 20+ years working with racial, sexual and gender-based violence. I provide a dedicated space where you can explore the difficulties that matter most to you—whether they relate to current events, life transitions, specific crises, or aspects of your personal history.
I am a registered social worker, consultant, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in children, adolescent, and family mental health. I understand that every individual and family is unique, which is why I use a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you are seeking individual therapy or support as a couple or family, my goal is to help you overcome obstacles, restore hope, and build resilience. If you are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, I am here to support you. Together, we can work toward a brighter future and lasting emotional well-being.
I am a registered social worker, consultant, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience in children, adolescent, and family mental health. I understand that every individual and family is unique, which is why I use a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored specifically to your needs. Whether you are seeking individual therapy or support as a couple or family, my goal is to help you overcome obstacles, restore hope, and build resilience. If you are feeling overwhelmed or uncertain, I am here to support you. Together, we can work toward a brighter future and lasting emotional well-being.
It is courageous to seek support in dealing with overwhelming life challenges; we are not mean to deal with these challenges in isolation. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and creative process between client and therapist that involves all aspects of oneself, so that wellness can be experienced in an integrated and sustainable way. Working in the field of holistic wellness for the past seven years, with a specific emphasis on mental health and trauma-informed practices, I am committed to creating supportive spaces for individuals to deepen their relationship with themselves and expand their capacity to engage with life.
It is courageous to seek support in dealing with overwhelming life challenges; we are not mean to deal with these challenges in isolation. I believe therapy should be a collaborative and creative process between client and therapist that involves all aspects of oneself, so that wellness can be experienced in an integrated and sustainable way. Working in the field of holistic wellness for the past seven years, with a specific emphasis on mental health and trauma-informed practices, I am committed to creating supportive spaces for individuals to deepen their relationship with themselves and expand their capacity to engage with life.
Welcome! I’m Alex. I invite you to sit with me and look at what’s been bothering you. Yes, it’s been there for a while. Yes, you know life could be different (Hint: better!). But you might not yet know how change could happen, or how therapy could even help.
I'm a psychoanalytic therapist, which means I believe that our present is shaped by our past, often in ways we aren’t aware of. I engage my clients in a particular kind of conversation, where we look with curiosity (and kindness) at what’s going on deep inside them in order to help them understand themselves better. When this happens, life can be lived more freely and fully.
Welcome! I’m Alex. I invite you to sit with me and look at what’s been bothering you. Yes, it’s been there for a while. Yes, you know life could be different (Hint: better!). But you might not yet know how change could happen, or how therapy could even help.
I'm a psychoanalytic therapist, which means I believe that our present is shaped by our past, often in ways we aren’t aware of. I engage my clients in a particular kind of conversation, where we look with curiosity (and kindness) at what’s going on deep inside them in order to help them understand themselves better. When this happens, life can be lived more freely and fully.
I am a Nurse Practitioner that has been specializing in psychiatry and addiction care for over a decade. I work with adults and children (7 and above) to provide comprehensive care for families and communities. I work with essentially all diagnoses including ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, PTSD, borderline personality I can diagnose and prescribe medication and take pride in providing high quality evidence based mental health care with a human touch. I make an effort and take the time to look at root causes and empower you with choices for treatment. I practice with a holistic and functional lens.
I am a Nurse Practitioner that has been specializing in psychiatry and addiction care for over a decade. I work with adults and children (7 and above) to provide comprehensive care for families and communities. I work with essentially all diagnoses including ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, PTSD, borderline personality I can diagnose and prescribe medication and take pride in providing high quality evidence based mental health care with a human touch. I make an effort and take the time to look at root causes and empower you with choices for treatment. I practice with a holistic and functional lens.
Many folks come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, or disconnected from their emotions or behaviours. They find themselves feeling triggered in relationships, or shy away from sharing their authentic selves with others. Some have significant struggles with their focus and can't consistently complete tasks they know are well within their abilities. When we don't know how or why this happens, a sense of powerlessness and shame creeps into our lives. Trust me, I understand confronting these issues is challenging and vulnerable. Changing these patterns is very possible and may be some of the most important work you do in your life.
Many folks come to me feeling overwhelmed, confused, or disconnected from their emotions or behaviours. They find themselves feeling triggered in relationships, or shy away from sharing their authentic selves with others. Some have significant struggles with their focus and can't consistently complete tasks they know are well within their abilities. When we don't know how or why this happens, a sense of powerlessness and shame creeps into our lives. Trust me, I understand confronting these issues is challenging and vulnerable. Changing these patterns is very possible and may be some of the most important work you do in your life.
Are you navigating the rollercoaster of emotions, struggling with mood swings, depression, and anxiety? Do you find yourself caught in patterns of self-harm or disordered eating, despite your successes in other areas? If you're seeking to bring harmony to your inner world and your relationships, you're in the right place. You're a compassionate, creative soul craving relief from the intensity of your emotions and yearning for deeper connections. We'll work together to reduce distress, enhance mindfulness, and foster healthier relationships. Your journey toward a life worth living starts here.
Are you navigating the rollercoaster of emotions, struggling with mood swings, depression, and anxiety? Do you find yourself caught in patterns of self-harm or disordered eating, despite your successes in other areas? If you're seeking to bring harmony to your inner world and your relationships, you're in the right place. You're a compassionate, creative soul craving relief from the intensity of your emotions and yearning for deeper connections. We'll work together to reduce distress, enhance mindfulness, and foster healthier relationships. Your journey toward a life worth living starts here.
Assessment and Psychotherapy Services: During our appointments, we will work together to understand what is happening for you in its larger context, including your past experiences and your social world. Using this holistic, collaborative and relational approach will ensure the work we do is helpful and meaningful for you. My therapeutic approach is neurodiverse-, queer-, trauma-informed, using a combination of CBT, IPT, IFS, IPT, DBT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies. These approaches provide an effective perspective from which to understand factors that may contribute to and maintain mental health difficulties.
Assessment and Psychotherapy Services: During our appointments, we will work together to understand what is happening for you in its larger context, including your past experiences and your social world. Using this holistic, collaborative and relational approach will ensure the work we do is helpful and meaningful for you. My therapeutic approach is neurodiverse-, queer-, trauma-informed, using a combination of CBT, IPT, IFS, IPT, DBT, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based therapies. These approaches provide an effective perspective from which to understand factors that may contribute to and maintain mental health difficulties.
As a Healer, a Psychotherapist,since 2003, I do not claim to heal ,as healing happens when one aligns with the remembrance of who they truly are. I simply serve as a vessel for energies that are ancient & pure, and for guidance that flows from Divine through Stillness.
As a psychotherapist, I walk beside you through the mind’s patterns and illusions, gently dissolving the beliefs and cycles that have kept you bound. This work honors the human path, with compassion, depth, & clarity ,while inviting you beyond it. As a messenger of divine downloads, I speak what is not learned but remembered. As a healer, I do subtle energetic work.
As a Healer, a Psychotherapist,since 2003, I do not claim to heal ,as healing happens when one aligns with the remembrance of who they truly are. I simply serve as a vessel for energies that are ancient & pure, and for guidance that flows from Divine through Stillness.
As a psychotherapist, I walk beside you through the mind’s patterns and illusions, gently dissolving the beliefs and cycles that have kept you bound. This work honors the human path, with compassion, depth, & clarity ,while inviting you beyond it. As a messenger of divine downloads, I speak what is not learned but remembered. As a healer, I do subtle energetic work.
You might be wrestling with questions that don’t have easy answers: Who am I, really? What matters most? Is this all there is? Or maybe you’re a parent trying to stay connected through stress, grief, or complexity, and want support that honours both you and your child. My work is grounded in experiential, relational, and integrative therapies and helping people tune back into themselves; that quiet knowing we often override in the chaos of life. Whether you’re navigating a major shift or just feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, make meaning, and build your capacity to face what’s true.
You might be wrestling with questions that don’t have easy answers: Who am I, really? What matters most? Is this all there is? Or maybe you’re a parent trying to stay connected through stress, grief, or complexity, and want support that honours both you and your child. My work is grounded in experiential, relational, and integrative therapies and helping people tune back into themselves; that quiet knowing we often override in the chaos of life. Whether you’re navigating a major shift or just feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy can be a place to slow down, make meaning, and build your capacity to face what’s true.
Now Accepting new clients on behalf of the team at Nerve Psychotherapy! Looking for an experienced therapist to help you manage your anxiety and heal from past trauma? Our team has years of experience helping individuals overcome their struggles and find peace of mind. Through a combination of evidence-based therapy techniques and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, our therapist can help you identify the root causes of your anxiety and trauma, develop coping skills to manage your symptoms and work towards long-lasting healing and growth.
Now Accepting new clients on behalf of the team at Nerve Psychotherapy! Looking for an experienced therapist to help you manage your anxiety and heal from past trauma? Our team has years of experience helping individuals overcome their struggles and find peace of mind. Through a combination of evidence-based therapy techniques and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach, our therapist can help you identify the root causes of your anxiety and trauma, develop coping skills to manage your symptoms and work towards long-lasting healing and growth.
Every individual I have the opportunity to meet carries with them a collection of unique experiences, thoughts, beliefs, values and goals. As humans, we all have periods in our lives when we think, “things are not how they should or ought to be” and this may lead us to a place where we may not be feeling like ourselves. I genuinely believe that you, as a client, are the expert at your own life, but sometimes, even experts can use a little fine tuning- this is one of the functions of therapy! I promise to provide you with the highest quality service that it tailored to your specific needs.
Every individual I have the opportunity to meet carries with them a collection of unique experiences, thoughts, beliefs, values and goals. As humans, we all have periods in our lives when we think, “things are not how they should or ought to be” and this may lead us to a place where we may not be feeling like ourselves. I genuinely believe that you, as a client, are the expert at your own life, but sometimes, even experts can use a little fine tuning- this is one of the functions of therapy! I promise to provide you with the highest quality service that it tailored to your specific needs.
We all have times when we feel overwhelmed by unexpected changes in our family life, relationships, careers or health - times when strong emotions are difficult to manage alone. Perhaps you are experiencing divorce, looking for a career change, deeply saddening by the state of our planet, or wondering what comes next. Maybe you long for a different life, but don't know what to move towards. You might be a high-achieving professional whose drive for success has left you feeling isolated and disconnected. You may be an exhausted or frustrated parent/partner, or grieving the loss of someone you love. You may be male/female/non-binary.
We all have times when we feel overwhelmed by unexpected changes in our family life, relationships, careers or health - times when strong emotions are difficult to manage alone. Perhaps you are experiencing divorce, looking for a career change, deeply saddening by the state of our planet, or wondering what comes next. Maybe you long for a different life, but don't know what to move towards. You might be a high-achieving professional whose drive for success has left you feeling isolated and disconnected. You may be an exhausted or frustrated parent/partner, or grieving the loss of someone you love. You may be male/female/non-binary.
I am a trauma-trained, cis-qwoc psychotherapist, in practice for 11 years now. I draw on tools from Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems and Comprehensive Resource Model to support individuals, couples and families with matters of mental and emotional health: trauma, identity, relationships, systemic barriers, substance use, self-harm, disability, and many other life experiences. My politics are rooted in harm reduction, abolition, decolonization and Indigeneity. I am pro-Palestinian, and support the BDS, BLM and Land Back movements.
I am a trauma-trained, cis-qwoc psychotherapist, in practice for 11 years now. I draw on tools from Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems and Comprehensive Resource Model to support individuals, couples and families with matters of mental and emotional health: trauma, identity, relationships, systemic barriers, substance use, self-harm, disability, and many other life experiences. My politics are rooted in harm reduction, abolition, decolonization and Indigeneity. I am pro-Palestinian, and support the BDS, BLM and Land Back movements.
I started working as a therapist after a career as a university professor, which is where I discovered a passion for helping people navigate the challenging thoughts, feelings, and experiences that life presents. I work with adults and young adults dealing with a wide range of concerns, including symptoms of anxiety, depression, experiences of trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues involving romantic partners, family members, and professional colleagues. I also work with couples experiencing challenges related to interpersonal conflict, emotional distance, intimacy, and more.
I started working as a therapist after a career as a university professor, which is where I discovered a passion for helping people navigate the challenging thoughts, feelings, and experiences that life presents. I work with adults and young adults dealing with a wide range of concerns, including symptoms of anxiety, depression, experiences of trauma, life transitions, and relationship issues involving romantic partners, family members, and professional colleagues. I also work with couples experiencing challenges related to interpersonal conflict, emotional distance, intimacy, and more.
All people share a common desire to be seen, understood, cherished, and respected. My hope is to provide this caring context in order to help people who are ready to transform their lives and take control of their mental health.
All people share a common desire to be seen, understood, cherished, and respected. My hope is to provide this caring context in order to help people who are ready to transform their lives and take control of their mental health.
Hello, and welcome. I want to acknowledge that it takes a lot of courage to begin therapy, taking time to process and discover patterns in ourselves that may be blocking us from acting in a way that feels authentic. My practice revolves around the notion that the only way to change is by becoming more of yourself. As we navigate what this means for you, we build awareness together as I stand as witness, partner, and co-creator in your journey towards greater self-expression. I offer a compassionate, safe space for you to explore, feel and express yourself. You are not alone.
Hello, and welcome. I want to acknowledge that it takes a lot of courage to begin therapy, taking time to process and discover patterns in ourselves that may be blocking us from acting in a way that feels authentic. My practice revolves around the notion that the only way to change is by becoming more of yourself. As we navigate what this means for you, we build awareness together as I stand as witness, partner, and co-creator in your journey towards greater self-expression. I offer a compassionate, safe space for you to explore, feel and express yourself. You are not alone.
When you dreamed about getting pregnant and having kids, you hoped it would be an easy process. You’d conceive quickly, have a healthy baby, your body would work as you expected, you’d feel in control of the birth process. You expected that parenting would feel intuitive, you would know what to do to meet your child’s needs, the act of parenting would bring you and your partner closer. The reality is that conception, birth and parenting can be full of regret, disappointment, and confusion. Unmet expectations around conception, birth and parenting can leave you feeling disconnected, full of grief and carrying a heavy load.
When you dreamed about getting pregnant and having kids, you hoped it would be an easy process. You’d conceive quickly, have a healthy baby, your body would work as you expected, you’d feel in control of the birth process. You expected that parenting would feel intuitive, you would know what to do to meet your child’s needs, the act of parenting would bring you and your partner closer. The reality is that conception, birth and parenting can be full of regret, disappointment, and confusion. Unmet expectations around conception, birth and parenting can leave you feeling disconnected, full of grief and carrying a heavy load.
Hi there, I’m Ashlyn, founder of Mindful Pleasures Therapy. With a Master’s from the University of Toronto, I specialize in supporting adults and couples navigating anxiety, attachment, patterns, relationships, intimacy and general mood. My work weaves together anti‑oppressive values, somatic awareness, holistic care, and evidence‑based practices. Together, we'll build a warm, judgment‑free space where you’ll feel safe, seen, and empowered. In our sessions, you're not just a client, you’re an active partner as we work side by side to help you feel calmer, more connected, and in control of your life and relationships.
Hi there, I’m Ashlyn, founder of Mindful Pleasures Therapy. With a Master’s from the University of Toronto, I specialize in supporting adults and couples navigating anxiety, attachment, patterns, relationships, intimacy and general mood. My work weaves together anti‑oppressive values, somatic awareness, holistic care, and evidence‑based practices. Together, we'll build a warm, judgment‑free space where you’ll feel safe, seen, and empowered. In our sessions, you're not just a client, you’re an active partner as we work side by side to help you feel calmer, more connected, and in control of your life and relationships.
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