Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Toronto, ON
Hi, my name is Ella! I believe every person deserves love, compassion, and dignity as they move through this beautiful, messy, and complex journey called life. We all share the need to feel seen, heard, and cared for— and my purpose as a therapist is to offer that safe space for genuine connection. It'd be my absolute privilege to be invited into your inner world.
My clients and my fellow therapist colleagues often describe me as a genuine, grounded, and devoted listener and not afraid to get into the “brainy trenches” with you — exploring thoughts, patterns, and emotions with care and honesty.
with warm love,
Ella
Hi, my name is Ella! I believe every person deserves love, compassion, and dignity as they move through this beautiful, messy, and complex journey called life. We all share the need to feel seen, heard, and cared for— and my purpose as a therapist is to offer that safe space for genuine connection. It'd be my absolute privilege to be invited into your inner world.
My clients and my fellow therapist colleagues often describe me as a genuine, grounded, and devoted listener and not afraid to get into the “brainy trenches” with you — exploring thoughts, patterns, and emotions with care and honesty.
with warm love,
Ella
I offer a secure, therapeutic relationship in which you can explore and make sense of your experience. For adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or other conflict in your life, I will help you understand the origins of your difficulties and let go of issues from your past so that you can feel good about yourself now and improve your relationships with others. I also specialize in attachment-based therapy for children birth to six who are adopted, have behaviour problems, social anxiety or other special needs. I support both parent and child to achieve a strong healthy relationship.
I offer a secure, therapeutic relationship in which you can explore and make sense of your experience. For adults struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties or other conflict in your life, I will help you understand the origins of your difficulties and let go of issues from your past so that you can feel good about yourself now and improve your relationships with others. I also specialize in attachment-based therapy for children birth to six who are adopted, have behaviour problems, social anxiety or other special needs. I support both parent and child to achieve a strong healthy relationship.
If you have been having a difficult time lately, struggling to handle your emotions, navigating a life transition, feeling unsupported, or wanting to heal relationship challenges, please take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Psychotherapy can help alleviate stress, triggers, and trauma, deepen self-understanding, teach healthy coping skills, and support you in enhancing your life, reaching your goals, and feeling more empowered.
If you have been having a difficult time lately, struggling to handle your emotions, navigating a life transition, feeling unsupported, or wanting to heal relationship challenges, please take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Psychotherapy can help alleviate stress, triggers, and trauma, deepen self-understanding, teach healthy coping skills, and support you in enhancing your life, reaching your goals, and feeling more empowered.
You know that old saying, pain is inevitable but suffering is optional? I believe it. In a world where we don’t always get what we want and we’re surrounded by flawed individuals, pain truly is inevitable, but how often do we need let this pain derail us, or even destroy us?
You know that old saying, pain is inevitable but suffering is optional? I believe it. In a world where we don’t always get what we want and we’re surrounded by flawed individuals, pain truly is inevitable, but how often do we need let this pain derail us, or even destroy us?
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.
Individual and Couples Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MTh
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5H
Feeling more sad, or anxious than your usual? Suffering due to a loss? Dealing with an aftermath of trauma you experienced long time ago, or recently? Going through your relationship/marriage crisis? Struggling with your self-esteem? Struggling with your own, or that of your close one's 2SLGBTQ - related issues? Going through a stressful immigration process? Affected by a chronic illness? Dealing with issues related to separation from biological family and, or with adoption experience? Stressed by your academic / work performance? Finding yourself in a life transition?
Feeling more sad, or anxious than your usual? Suffering due to a loss? Dealing with an aftermath of trauma you experienced long time ago, or recently? Going through your relationship/marriage crisis? Struggling with your self-esteem? Struggling with your own, or that of your close one's 2SLGBTQ - related issues? Going through a stressful immigration process? Affected by a chronic illness? Dealing with issues related to separation from biological family and, or with adoption experience? Stressed by your academic / work performance? Finding yourself in a life transition?
I work with you to create a safe space for us to explore some of the areas in your life you are struggling with. I believe in naming the strengths in ourselves that resist, or push back against, hardship as points of transformation into a more fulfilling and joyful life.
I work with you to create a safe space for us to explore some of the areas in your life you are struggling with. I believe in naming the strengths in ourselves that resist, or push back against, hardship as points of transformation into a more fulfilling and joyful life.
How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are lost, engaging in therapy can help you find a way forward! You want to be at PEACE with yourself and the people around you. You want to follow your dreams, be part of something that matters, and live to your LIFE to fullest potential. However, you may be at a low point and feel afraid and alone. You may have more bad days than good days. Regardless of the type of struggle, it is possible to move to a better place.
How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are lost, engaging in therapy can help you find a way forward! You want to be at PEACE with yourself and the people around you. You want to follow your dreams, be part of something that matters, and live to your LIFE to fullest potential. However, you may be at a low point and feel afraid and alone. You may have more bad days than good days. Regardless of the type of struggle, it is possible to move to a better place.
Change is difficult and it is hard to take the first step in seeking out therapy support. I know it takes courage to start the process. Most people I see want to feel better about themselves, less anxious, happier, more content. They often want some help for their kids or teens or for the family as a whole. When you start therapy with me, we focus on what you would like to be different in your life, what a small step towards your hopes would look like. We connect to that hope, because hope is what keeps us going. We also work to connect to your inner resiliency, your ability to bounce back.
Change is difficult and it is hard to take the first step in seeking out therapy support. I know it takes courage to start the process. Most people I see want to feel better about themselves, less anxious, happier, more content. They often want some help for their kids or teens or for the family as a whole. When you start therapy with me, we focus on what you would like to be different in your life, what a small step towards your hopes would look like. We connect to that hope, because hope is what keeps us going. We also work to connect to your inner resiliency, your ability to bounce back.
I have interest and experience working with adult clients who experience anxiety, stress, depression and other mood disorders, trauma, assertion and boundary setting difficulties, grief and loss, interpersonal problems, and low self-esteem, among others. I also conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for those suffering from neurodevelopmental disorders, brain injuries, concussion, neurodegenerative disorders, ADHD, ASD, concussion, stroke, epilepsy, dementia, and Parkinson’s disorder, among others. The outcome of this assessment can help you understand the nature and impact of a neurological or psychiatric conditions.
I have interest and experience working with adult clients who experience anxiety, stress, depression and other mood disorders, trauma, assertion and boundary setting difficulties, grief and loss, interpersonal problems, and low self-esteem, among others. I also conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for those suffering from neurodevelopmental disorders, brain injuries, concussion, neurodegenerative disorders, ADHD, ASD, concussion, stroke, epilepsy, dementia, and Parkinson’s disorder, among others. The outcome of this assessment can help you understand the nature and impact of a neurological or psychiatric conditions.
I enjoy supporting new therapists who are just starting out and figuring things out. You might be excited about the work but unsure of your path, wanting practical tools, encouragement, and a mentor to help you grow. With me, you’ll have a space to reflect openly, ask questions, and build confidence in your skills. My role is to walk alongside you as you shape your identity as a therapist, so you feel grounded, capable, and connected to the values that brought you here. As the Clinical Director of Vistas Psychotherapy, I bring experience guiding teams and supporting diverse therapists, adding depth to the mentoring I offer.
I enjoy supporting new therapists who are just starting out and figuring things out. You might be excited about the work but unsure of your path, wanting practical tools, encouragement, and a mentor to help you grow. With me, you’ll have a space to reflect openly, ask questions, and build confidence in your skills. My role is to walk alongside you as you shape your identity as a therapist, so you feel grounded, capable, and connected to the values that brought you here. As the Clinical Director of Vistas Psychotherapy, I bring experience guiding teams and supporting diverse therapists, adding depth to the mentoring I offer.
Have you experienced a loss in your life? Any type of loss can be painful, isolating, life changing, and sometimes confusing. Or maybe you've experienced a life transition. Life transitions can include starting a new job, moving to a new country, starting a new relationship, or a loved one becoming ill. Life transitions can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, angry, or directionless. Even joyous transitions can be impactful in unexpected ways. These feelings are very normal, and a way of our bodies telling us that we’re not okay. What we often need during these times is a space to heal. Healing starts from feeling safe.
Have you experienced a loss in your life? Any type of loss can be painful, isolating, life changing, and sometimes confusing. Or maybe you've experienced a life transition. Life transitions can include starting a new job, moving to a new country, starting a new relationship, or a loved one becoming ill. Life transitions can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, angry, or directionless. Even joyous transitions can be impactful in unexpected ways. These feelings are very normal, and a way of our bodies telling us that we’re not okay. What we often need during these times is a space to heal. Healing starts from feeling safe.
Many of us have life experiences that shake up our worlds and dramatically transform how we see ourselves. They may be relationship breakdowns, major traumas, the loss of a family pet, becoming a parent, or receiving a life-changing diagnosis. These challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and oftentimes isolated - know that you are not alone. My role is to help you to feel heard, make sense of difficult experiences, as well as teach you strategies to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions that accompany trauma and anxiety. Together we can work towards reconnecting you with your authentic self and the life you wish to lead.
Many of us have life experiences that shake up our worlds and dramatically transform how we see ourselves. They may be relationship breakdowns, major traumas, the loss of a family pet, becoming a parent, or receiving a life-changing diagnosis. These challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and oftentimes isolated - know that you are not alone. My role is to help you to feel heard, make sense of difficult experiences, as well as teach you strategies to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions that accompany trauma and anxiety. Together we can work towards reconnecting you with your authentic self and the life you wish to lead.
If anxiety, depression, or past trauma are holding you back, it can feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle. The weight of past experiences can make it hard to trust yourself or find peace in your relationships. You may feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we can explore the impact of these struggles and work through the pain. By building your confidence, improving communication, and developing effective coping strategies you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop effective communication skills, coping strategies, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being.
If anxiety, depression, or past trauma are holding you back, it can feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle. The weight of past experiences can make it hard to trust yourself or find peace in your relationships. You may feel lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. Together, we can explore the impact of these struggles and work through the pain. By building your confidence, improving communication, and developing effective coping strategies you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, develop effective communication skills, coping strategies, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being.
Hi, I’m Michael, a relational psychotherapist practicing in Toronto’s Annex for over 10 years. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship and marriage challenges, major life transitions, and concerns related to illness, dying, and grief.
My approach is relational, collaborative, and grounded in emotional awareness. I offer a thoughtful and compassionate space where we can explore the patterns, experiences, and feelings that shape your life and relationships. Together, we work toward deeper understanding, greater clarity, and more meaningful connection.
Hi, I’m Michael, a relational psychotherapist practicing in Toronto’s Annex for over 10 years. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship and marriage challenges, major life transitions, and concerns related to illness, dying, and grief.
My approach is relational, collaborative, and grounded in emotional awareness. I offer a thoughtful and compassionate space where we can explore the patterns, experiences, and feelings that shape your life and relationships. Together, we work toward deeper understanding, greater clarity, and more meaningful connection.
My clients desire real change. I work with people struggling with issues of self worth, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions and challenging interpersonal relationships.
My clients desire real change. I work with people struggling with issues of self worth, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions and challenging interpersonal relationships.
In my 35 years treating depression I know how depression creates anxiety, stress, difficult relationships, and struggles with work. Depression is lonely. You hide it, and if you tell people, they make you feel it’s your fault. I understand that the core of depression is self hate. It robs joy and hope from life. You want your life to change so that you can live in peace rather than pain. I will help you see that your depression is not a disease or a weakness. It is a message that is trying to convey information about who you are and what happened in your life.
In my 35 years treating depression I know how depression creates anxiety, stress, difficult relationships, and struggles with work. Depression is lonely. You hide it, and if you tell people, they make you feel it’s your fault. I understand that the core of depression is self hate. It robs joy and hope from life. You want your life to change so that you can live in peace rather than pain. I will help you see that your depression is not a disease or a weakness. It is a message that is trying to convey information about who you are and what happened in your life.
Joanna Iwona Potkanska - Trauma Informed Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome. If you are here it means you are ready to begin facing some difficult things. Perhaps you have had therapy before, yet there are still unresolved issues rising to the surface, or you found the courage to start looking at the stuckness or self-sabotaging harmful behaviours that have controlled your life. You may be struggling with relationships, especially within a narcissitic or emotionally immature family system, and you either feel that others are letting you down or you feel shame because nothing you do is good enough. If you feel chronic self-doubt, I can help you move forward towards grounding, healing and hope.
Welcome. If you are here it means you are ready to begin facing some difficult things. Perhaps you have had therapy before, yet there are still unresolved issues rising to the surface, or you found the courage to start looking at the stuckness or self-sabotaging harmful behaviours that have controlled your life. You may be struggling with relationships, especially within a narcissitic or emotionally immature family system, and you either feel that others are letting you down or you feel shame because nothing you do is good enough. If you feel chronic self-doubt, I can help you move forward towards grounding, healing and hope.
Many clients come feeling like they or their relationships “should be fine”, but deep down they feel confused, disconnected, overwhelmed, or burdened, just not knowing why. Unprocessed past experiences can be stored in our body, causing anxiety, depression, self esteem issue, tougher life transitions, or disturbed relationships. In our sessions, no matter if you come as an individual, a couple, or a family, we'll gently reconnect the parts that have been shut down by stress, anger, fear, shame, or grief, make sense of everything that's important to you, help you to express yourself freely, and rediscover your authentic self.
Many clients come feeling like they or their relationships “should be fine”, but deep down they feel confused, disconnected, overwhelmed, or burdened, just not knowing why. Unprocessed past experiences can be stored in our body, causing anxiety, depression, self esteem issue, tougher life transitions, or disturbed relationships. In our sessions, no matter if you come as an individual, a couple, or a family, we'll gently reconnect the parts that have been shut down by stress, anger, fear, shame, or grief, make sense of everything that's important to you, help you to express yourself freely, and rediscover your authentic self.
If you’ve endured a painful childhood and challenges with relationships throughout your life, you don’t have to carry the weight alone. I help adults heal from family dysfunction- narcissistic, critical, or emotionally unavailable parents- and relationship wounds that leave you feeling unseen, unworthy, or unsafe. Many of my clients are high-achieving perfectionists whose pasts interfere with calm in the present, or people whose pasts keep them from reaching their full potential. I use mind-body therapies that reach the root of emotional overwhelm, helping you feel confident, safe, and in empowered to move forward with your life.
If you’ve endured a painful childhood and challenges with relationships throughout your life, you don’t have to carry the weight alone. I help adults heal from family dysfunction- narcissistic, critical, or emotionally unavailable parents- and relationship wounds that leave you feeling unseen, unworthy, or unsafe. Many of my clients are high-achieving perfectionists whose pasts interfere with calm in the present, or people whose pasts keep them from reaching their full potential. I use mind-body therapies that reach the root of emotional overwhelm, helping you feel confident, safe, and in empowered to move forward with your life.
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