Emotionally Focused Therapists in Toronto, ON
I draw from Psychodynamic Therapy, EFT, and IFS.
My story as a psychotherapist began when I experienced therapy as truly collaborative. Today, I create that same space with adults navigating anxiety, depression, challenging relationship patterns, life transitions, and perfectionism. Whether you're looking to explore your identity, strengthen connections, or untangle the impact of complicated family systems, my goal is to help you create more ease and authentic connection in your life. At the heart of my work is the intention to bring you back home to yourself.
I draw from Psychodynamic Therapy, EFT, and IFS.
My story as a psychotherapist began when I experienced therapy as truly collaborative. Today, I create that same space with adults navigating anxiety, depression, challenging relationship patterns, life transitions, and perfectionism. Whether you're looking to explore your identity, strengthen connections, or untangle the impact of complicated family systems, my goal is to help you create more ease and authentic connection in your life. At the heart of my work is the intention to bring you back home to yourself.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships, struggling with intimacy, desire, or sexual concerns that are difficult to talk about? You may face recurring conflicts, emotional disconnection, or feel unsure how to express your needs. Unmanageable emotions, past trauma, or difficulty understanding yourself may also impact your relationships and well-being. Together, we can navigate these sensitive issues, fostering healthier communication, deeper intimacy, and a more fulfilling connection with yourself and others.
Are you feeling disconnected in your relationships, struggling with intimacy, desire, or sexual concerns that are difficult to talk about? You may face recurring conflicts, emotional disconnection, or feel unsure how to express your needs. Unmanageable emotions, past trauma, or difficulty understanding yourself may also impact your relationships and well-being. Together, we can navigate these sensitive issues, fostering healthier communication, deeper intimacy, and a more fulfilling connection with yourself and others.
If you’ve been going through a tough time, feel overwhelmed, or like something’s off, you don't have to carry that heaviness alone. Therapy offers a space to breathe and begin making sense of what you’re going through. Together, we can work through the challenges you’re facing so you feel supported, less alone, and more grounded in yourself.
I work with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, grief, ADHD, and more. Many of my clients are also seeking deeper self-awareness or feel stuck and are ready to shift.
If you’ve been going through a tough time, feel overwhelmed, or like something’s off, you don't have to carry that heaviness alone. Therapy offers a space to breathe and begin making sense of what you’re going through. Together, we can work through the challenges you’re facing so you feel supported, less alone, and more grounded in yourself.
I work with adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, burnout, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, grief, ADHD, and more. Many of my clients are also seeking deeper self-awareness or feel stuck and are ready to shift.
Jackie Tanner, MSW, RSW - Toronto | ON
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for individuals and couples, Internal Family Systems (IFS), solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trauma, grief, or ongoing relationship stress? Do you notice patterns that keep repeating or emotions that feel hard to manage? You may be longing for healing, healthier communication, and a stronger sense of safety and connection in your life or relationship. You might be hoping to understand your past, rebuild confidence, and finally feel more like yourself again. If you’re seeking support from a warm, compassionate Toronto trauma therapist, I’m here to help you move toward the life you want.
I use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) for individuals and couples, Internal Family Systems (IFS), solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by trauma, grief, or ongoing relationship stress? Do you notice patterns that keep repeating or emotions that feel hard to manage? You may be longing for healing, healthier communication, and a stronger sense of safety and connection in your life or relationship. You might be hoping to understand your past, rebuild confidence, and finally feel more like yourself again. If you’re seeking support from a warm, compassionate Toronto trauma therapist, I’m here to help you move toward the life you want.
Do you often find yourself at the bottom of your own ‘to-do’ list, prioritizing everyone’s needs over your own? Do you feel like there’s always a roadblock preventing you from becoming your best self? Do you feel disconnected from your partner or most intimate relationships? If you sometimes feel stuck and hopeless wondering if things will ever get better, you are not alone. At Therapy Uninterrupted, our team of trained therapists understand how navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-confidence/self-worth, and the effects of trauma can leave you overwhelmed in today’s fast-paced world.
Do you often find yourself at the bottom of your own ‘to-do’ list, prioritizing everyone’s needs over your own? Do you feel like there’s always a roadblock preventing you from becoming your best self? Do you feel disconnected from your partner or most intimate relationships? If you sometimes feel stuck and hopeless wondering if things will ever get better, you are not alone. At Therapy Uninterrupted, our team of trained therapists understand how navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-confidence/self-worth, and the effects of trauma can leave you overwhelmed in today’s fast-paced world.
You’ve been carrying so much, mostly on your own - things that changed you in ways others didn’t notice. Maybe you tried to open up, but felt dismissed or misunderstood, so you learned to keep it inside. But it didn’t go away. It stayed with you.
Now it can feel like you’re always a bit on edge, or strangely disconnected, even from yourself. You keep pushing through, because you always have, but something in you feels tired… and stuck.
A part of you is longing for relief. For peace. For a way to finally feel like yourself again. You just don’t know where to start.
You’ve been carrying so much, mostly on your own - things that changed you in ways others didn’t notice. Maybe you tried to open up, but felt dismissed or misunderstood, so you learned to keep it inside. But it didn’t go away. It stayed with you.
Now it can feel like you’re always a bit on edge, or strangely disconnected, even from yourself. You keep pushing through, because you always have, but something in you feels tired… and stuck.
A part of you is longing for relief. For peace. For a way to finally feel like yourself again. You just don’t know where to start.
I combine deep care and empathy while drawing from different clinical orientations that include Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Toronto Scarborough in 2017 and a Master of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in 2023. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I volunteered in several organization that supported various populations including Toronto Distress Centres and YMCA’s Newcomer Information Centre. I also worked at the HIV Prevention Lab supporting sexual health of gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men.
I combine deep care and empathy while drawing from different clinical orientations that include Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I completed an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Toronto Scarborough in 2017 and a Master of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) in 2023. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I volunteered in several organization that supported various populations including Toronto Distress Centres and YMCA’s Newcomer Information Centre. I also worked at the HIV Prevention Lab supporting sexual health of gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men.
I use emotional focussed therapy ( EFT) as well.
I am an experienced therapist with 34 years of practice to draw upon. I will listen carefully as you describe the issues that you need support and help to sort out. Often, an increased understanding of the challenges that you face can be very helpful to move forward in your life. As well, learning some new skills to manage the issues and/or gaining a new perspective on the issues can be useful as well. I appreciate that it is not easy to embark on a therapy course so I make every effort to be supportive and understanding as we build a therapy relationship.
I use emotional focussed therapy ( EFT) as well.
I am an experienced therapist with 34 years of practice to draw upon. I will listen carefully as you describe the issues that you need support and help to sort out. Often, an increased understanding of the challenges that you face can be very helpful to move forward in your life. As well, learning some new skills to manage the issues and/or gaining a new perspective on the issues can be useful as well. I appreciate that it is not easy to embark on a therapy course so I make every effort to be supportive and understanding as we build a therapy relationship.
A good fit between a therapist and a client is conducive to positive outcomes.
My mindful and reflective approach reveals and heals the deep implicit forces that have a tenacious and negative hold on people and their lives. I pay particular attention to healing the pains, patterns, and traumas lodged in our bodies and minds. I am an integral therapist; my practice works on the emotional, somatic, and cognitive realms.
We find what works and do that.
Ideally you want help going deep to discover and release the unseen forces that drive and possibly torment you.
Together, we can uproot those patterns holding you back.
A good fit between a therapist and a client is conducive to positive outcomes.
My mindful and reflective approach reveals and heals the deep implicit forces that have a tenacious and negative hold on people and their lives. I pay particular attention to healing the pains, patterns, and traumas lodged in our bodies and minds. I am an integral therapist; my practice works on the emotional, somatic, and cognitive realms.
We find what works and do that.
Ideally you want help going deep to discover and release the unseen forces that drive and possibly torment you.
Together, we can uproot those patterns holding you back.
I draw from emotionally focused and attachment-based methods to help partners better understand themselves and each other, so you can move forward with more clarity, connection, and compassion.
Hi, I'm Suzy. You’ve been trying to hold it together, hoping things will improve, but it’s getting harder to ignore the tension. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same argument, feel distant, or misread each other’s tone and end up defensive. Small issues turn into big fights, or you stop bringing things up because it feels pointless. Underneath it all might be anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt- either for you or your partner- making connection even harder. If you want to feel close again but don’t know how to get there, couples therapy can help!
I draw from emotionally focused and attachment-based methods to help partners better understand themselves and each other, so you can move forward with more clarity, connection, and compassion.
Hi, I'm Suzy. You’ve been trying to hold it together, hoping things will improve, but it’s getting harder to ignore the tension. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same argument, feel distant, or misread each other’s tone and end up defensive. Small issues turn into big fights, or you stop bringing things up because it feels pointless. Underneath it all might be anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt- either for you or your partner- making connection even harder. If you want to feel close again but don’t know how to get there, couples therapy can help!
I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I trained at TCPCE and the Gestalt Institute. My particular psychotherapy focus is on relationships, parenting, teens, and individuals confronting challenges in a relationship with a partner, child or parent. These primary connections in our lives can be both demanding and fulfilling. It is frequently those closest to us who evoke our most intense emotional responses. I define define "people in relationship" as couples, siblings, parents/children, co-parents, divorced people who are connected by children or other factors, etc.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist. I trained at TCPCE and the Gestalt Institute. My particular psychotherapy focus is on relationships, parenting, teens, and individuals confronting challenges in a relationship with a partner, child or parent. These primary connections in our lives can be both demanding and fulfilling. It is frequently those closest to us who evoke our most intense emotional responses. I define define "people in relationship" as couples, siblings, parents/children, co-parents, divorced people who are connected by children or other factors, etc.
Do you feel weighed down by the past, want to regain your confidence, or improve your relationships? Maybe something feels off but you can't quite figure out why. I've been there, and I'm here to help. My clients are those who are processing traumatic events, struggle with self-esteem or interpersonal difficulties, and navigating grief and loss. I believe you are the expert in what hurts and what you'd like to change, and that real growth comes from feeling truly heard and valued.
Do you feel weighed down by the past, want to regain your confidence, or improve your relationships? Maybe something feels off but you can't quite figure out why. I've been there, and I'm here to help. My clients are those who are processing traumatic events, struggle with self-esteem or interpersonal difficulties, and navigating grief and loss. I believe you are the expert in what hurts and what you'd like to change, and that real growth comes from feeling truly heard and valued.
We all experience challenges, conflict, and emotional hardship throughout our lives. Though these experiences can leave us feeling isolated, we don't need to manage these struggles on our own. My goal is to help you feel empowered, supported, and safe to explore these challenges openly as you work toward meaningful change. In my practice, I use a holistic approach to help adult individuals and couples effectively manage their daily challenges, navigate relational conflicts, feel emotionally seen and heard, as well as develop practical tools to achieve their specific goals and feel motivated to create meaningful change long-term.
We all experience challenges, conflict, and emotional hardship throughout our lives. Though these experiences can leave us feeling isolated, we don't need to manage these struggles on our own. My goal is to help you feel empowered, supported, and safe to explore these challenges openly as you work toward meaningful change. In my practice, I use a holistic approach to help adult individuals and couples effectively manage their daily challenges, navigate relational conflicts, feel emotionally seen and heard, as well as develop practical tools to achieve their specific goals and feel motivated to create meaningful change long-term.
If you are in a relationship and want to improve how you relate, I am excited to introduce you to Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), a research-proven therapy.
Using an empathic and flexible approach, I can help you determine your therapy goals. I use psychoeducation and CBT to deal with cognitive distortions and IFS and DBT skills to develop healthy coping strategies to tolerate distress and to emotionally regulate. For couples, we can work on promoting closeness, connection, and new ways of communicating.
If you are in a relationship and want to improve how you relate, I am excited to introduce you to Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT), a research-proven therapy.
Using an empathic and flexible approach, I can help you determine your therapy goals. I use psychoeducation and CBT to deal with cognitive distortions and IFS and DBT skills to develop healthy coping strategies to tolerate distress and to emotionally regulate. For couples, we can work on promoting closeness, connection, and new ways of communicating.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with a deep passion for mental wellness. I am committed to helping people live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
With individuals, I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic space to explore emotional pain, increase self-awareness, and shift unhealthy patterns. My goal is to help you heal, grow, and feel more in control of your life. As a couples therapist, I use a psychobiological approach to help partners build secure, emotionally attuned relationships by fostering safety, trust, emotional regulation, clear boundaries, and positive, collaborative interactions.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with a deep passion for mental wellness. I am committed to helping people live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.
With individuals, I offer a non-judgmental and empathetic space to explore emotional pain, increase self-awareness, and shift unhealthy patterns. My goal is to help you heal, grow, and feel more in control of your life. As a couples therapist, I use a psychobiological approach to help partners build secure, emotionally attuned relationships by fostering safety, trust, emotional regulation, clear boundaries, and positive, collaborative interactions.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Are you ready to make changes in your life or your relationship? Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns playing out in your life or with your partner? We all want and deserve to step out of the patterns that play out repeatedly in our lives, and I'm here to help. I help individuals and couples to understand how the pain they are experiencing fits into the context of their journey from childhood until the present moment. Together, we discern the patterns that emerge when we look at your life as a whole, and we establish new patterns to help you to achieve happiness.
**CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW IN-PERSON + VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Are you ready to make changes in your life or your relationship? Are you tired of experiencing the same patterns playing out in your life or with your partner? We all want and deserve to step out of the patterns that play out repeatedly in our lives, and I'm here to help. I help individuals and couples to understand how the pain they are experiencing fits into the context of their journey from childhood until the present moment. Together, we discern the patterns that emerge when we look at your life as a whole, and we establish new patterns to help you to achieve happiness.
My passion is to help people become the best version of themselves in any situation. As a certified professional art therapist, I seek to help my clients find meaning, purpose, and ultimately their inner voice through the creative process. A client may come into art therapy seeking relief from a variety of issues but later find that they can oftentimes find wisdom from within. Art therapy can jog such a process where words sometimes fail. The goal of my practice is to cultivate and nurture this inner voice, and so help my client to develop greater confidence.
My passion is to help people become the best version of themselves in any situation. As a certified professional art therapist, I seek to help my clients find meaning, purpose, and ultimately their inner voice through the creative process. A client may come into art therapy seeking relief from a variety of issues but later find that they can oftentimes find wisdom from within. Art therapy can jog such a process where words sometimes fail. The goal of my practice is to cultivate and nurture this inner voice, and so help my client to develop greater confidence.
You’ve worked hard to succeed, but exhaustion remains, relationships feel strained, and self-doubt is constant. You may be late-diagnosed autistic or ADHD, wrestling with perfectionism, executive dysfunction, or career stagnation. Or you might be balancing cultural expectations, family tensions, and the fatigue of adapting to spaces never designed for you. Having personally walked these paths, I chose to specialize in helping minoritized and neurodivergent professionals and creatives break free from burnout, people-pleasing, and always feeling like “too much” or “not enough.”
You’ve worked hard to succeed, but exhaustion remains, relationships feel strained, and self-doubt is constant. You may be late-diagnosed autistic or ADHD, wrestling with perfectionism, executive dysfunction, or career stagnation. Or you might be balancing cultural expectations, family tensions, and the fatigue of adapting to spaces never designed for you. Having personally walked these paths, I chose to specialize in helping minoritized and neurodivergent professionals and creatives break free from burnout, people-pleasing, and always feeling like “too much” or “not enough.”
Welcome! Therapy is an incredibly helpful tool that can support you through a wide range of issues. It can be challenging starting this therapeutic journey and we are here to help. Transitions in life are often filled with overwhelming emotions and a helpful supportive therapeutic relationship can provide space and a place to navigate these moments. We all possess strengths and in your work with one of our clinicians, you will have a chance to understand the diverse ways in which these experiences can impact one's life and receive tailored support.
Welcome! Therapy is an incredibly helpful tool that can support you through a wide range of issues. It can be challenging starting this therapeutic journey and we are here to help. Transitions in life are often filled with overwhelming emotions and a helpful supportive therapeutic relationship can provide space and a place to navigate these moments. We all possess strengths and in your work with one of our clinicians, you will have a chance to understand the diverse ways in which these experiences can impact one's life and receive tailored support.
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
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
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.