Emotionally Focused Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Jazmine Juarez
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW, RYT
Verified
I have completed the externship training in
Emotionally Focused
Couples Therapy (EFT).
Are you looking to resolve personal or relational issues; looking to make changes in different areas of your life; facing difficult life choices; or simply seeking support or guidance at a stressful time in your life? If so, you have come to the right place. Collaboratively, we can work on the areas you are looking to strive in: personal development, relational growth (romantic, family, or peer relationships), and/or work-life balance.
Darlene Dzendoletas
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I am a Certified
Emotionally Focused
Couple Therapist (EFT) and Certified Sex Therapist (BESTCO).
As a Social Worker, I have seen how therapy can enrich our lives, how it can help us heal from past emotional wounds, gain insight and make necessary changes to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Therapy can help us deepen our levels of intimacy with ourselves, and our loved ones, resulting in healthier relationships, more secure emotional connections and an overall sense of well-being. Using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and strategies I will work with you to help you make the changes you desire in your life.
Bob Wallace
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
My approach to individual and couples work integrates such frameworks as
Emotionally Focused
Therapy, mindfulness and CBT.
35 years experience has taught me much about successful therapy. Being understood, whether as an individual or within a couple is critical; my job is to listen well while bringing you my knowledge about how people work and how change happens. You bring knowledge of your life and together we have a conversation about what might allow change to happen. Sometimes, old stories get in the way and revisiting them is necessary to remove obstacles to change. This can only happen when people feel safe. Creating that nurturing environment is also part of my job. While therapy can be difficult, it is also an exciting and rewarding process.
Kathy Lam
Registered Psychotherapist, BSW, MDiv
Verified
Hello, I'm Kathy Lam, a registered psychotherapist in Ontario. Are you feeling tired, lonely, and emotional? Do you feel distressed about a relationship in your life? A lot of times, we become disconnected from ourselves and others. I am committed to helping those who got stuck, feeling conflicted within themselves and with others, for a happier life and a more connected relationship. I believe that emotions are significant in motivating change.
Jill Ivany
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MACP, BA
Verified
I am dedicated to developing a safe, non-judgmental, comfortable space through mindfulness, compassion,
emotionally focused
to explore and transform your painful experiences.
If it didn't rain, we wouldn't have flowers. This is one of my all-time favourite quotes. It has directed my experience both as a client and a therapist. Sometimes we have to weather the storm. We have to sit through, experience and acknowledge our negative emotions. Together we can explore the ups and downs and move towards healing. In doing so, I believe your appreciation for all the amazing things the world has to offer you will increase.
Sushma R Bahal
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I am trained in: Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), Life Stress Reduction (LSR), Prepare and Enrich Pre-Marital Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy,
Emotionally focused
therapy (EFT), Energy Focused Therapy (EFT) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST).
Life is ever changing, bringing unanticipated circumstances which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and stressed. In addition to this, childhood trauma and family upbringing can also have long lasting effects on our choices as adults and the way in which we interact in relationships, preventing us from achieving fulfilment and healthy and positive connections with our partners and children. I can help you to develop tools that work for you to strengthen and drastically improve your self confidence, self image and relationship skills. I can help you understand and control feelings of anger, anxiety, depression, PTSD, Trauma, grief and much more.
Season Kam, Psychotherapy Services
Occupational Therapist, MScOT
Verified
My approach to therapy is relational and integrative, and draws from a range of evidence-based modalities, including narrative and trauma-informed approaches, family systems,
emotionally focused
therapy, mindfulness, and others.
It’s been said that showing up for ourselves is the hardest, most important work we’ll ever do. Whether you find yourself here grieving a significant loss, processing a difficult life change, or simply wanting to explore a different way of relating to yourself and the people around you, I know that it takes courage to be here.
Sana Imran
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
I have a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Toronto, and a certification in Mental Health and Addictions, as well as specialized training in several therapeutic interventions including cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, solution focused brief therapy,
emotionally focused
therapy, narrative therapy, and mindfulness. I have been fortunate to work with youth, adults, couples, parents, and families, as they cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression, stressful events, relationship conflicts, grief, and life transitions, among others.
Elizabeth James Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified
Connection with a loved one is the best source of resilience and comfort. As an
Emotionally Focused
Couple Therapist (EFT), strengthening your connection with your loved one is my goal. EFT helps couples step out of their negative patterns of interaction, slow things down and start to feel, think and express to their partner what is really going on for them under the surface. This enables couples to connect in a more profound and loving way.
Shauna Trainor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MACP, FEA
Verified
At the best of times, life's ongoing transitions and challenges can be difficult to navigate. We all must work to acknowledge our vulnerabilities, build self-compassion and engage our strengths and resources to realize our desired goals and build our resilience. Therapy offers an opportunity for you to explore, understand and connect with yourself. I have been trained in
Emotionally Focused
Therapy - an evidence based approach that helps couples who are feeling stuck in a negative cycle re-connect and establish secure bonds.
Thaodra Workneh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MD, BA, MEd
Verified
You are here today, maybe because you are looking for answers or some clarity. Perhaps you may have been dealing with your current situation the best way that you can, but you feel that you are stuck, unable to move forward. Whatever the dilemmas that brought you here today, I will meet you where you are in your journey and allow regard for your comfort level. I will walk alongside you in your quest to get to where you want to be in your life and your relationships.
Stephanie Turek
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
I am committed to maintaining a comprehensive skill set and am trained in evidence based psychotherapeutic modalities that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy and
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (EFT).
I provide psychotherapy and counselling to adults who are struggling with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Issues that might contribute to these symptoms might include relationship or work stress, interpersonal trauma, grief, low self-esteem/confidence, or life transitions. I have a special interest in pregnancy and postpartum care and offer support individually or as a couple. My work with parents often includes, but is not limited to: infertility, pregnancy loss, transitions to parenthood and relationship stress.
Noah Mugenyi
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, Speaker, Author
Verified
Treatment is guided within Cognitive Behavioural, Cognitive Processing, Solution Focused,
Emotionally Focused
Therapy & Trauma-informed.
Seeking individual, couples or family counselling? You are in the right place. If you are experiencing difficulty making a decision, feeling stuck and stressed, wanting to improve some aspects in your life or a relationship; I am here to help. You don't have to go through it on your own. Life challenges require both taking the first step & reaching out for the right support. Areas of focus: stress and anger, marital issues, anxiety & depression, ADHD, trauma/PTSD, family conflict, substance use/addictions, self-esteem & identity, grief, loss & life transitions. An internationally recognized educator/speaker on Mental health & workplace wellness, workplace stress & suicide prevention.
Lesley Swartz
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, EXAT
Verified
I am a registered psychotherapist and a certified expressive arts therapist. I have been a practicing psychotherapist for over 15 years and am interested in promoting self healing, relationships, growth and change. I have trained extensively in expressive arts, gestalt and developmental somatic psychotherapy and have pursued professional training in
emotionally focused
couples therapy (EFT), trauma informed therapy, narrative therapy and child and play therapy. I create a safe and interactive therapeutic atmosphere, and work from a resource oriented, somatic awareness based perspective, focussing on both short and long term needs.
Annie Amirault
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Annie provides confidential, talk-therapy to children, adults and parents in a safe and comfortable environment where clients are supported to develop healthy perceptions of themselves, strengthen relationships, and uncover personal barriers to restore a sense of peace. Annie considers life a continuous learning process where, with each passing day, we learn more about what we need in order to be the healthiest version of themselves.
Zeina Hamouche
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q), CYW, CCAC
Verified
As an
Emotionally Focused
Couples Therapist with 15 years of experience in addiction and mental health my work with couples focuses on strengthening both the relationship and the self within the relationship.
The idea of needing to seek outside support to improve your relationship can trigger a mix of emotions. You're not along in having feelings of anxiety, shame, or embarrassment about disclosing your concerns. Often couples seek therapy feeling disagreement is what's causing a breakdown in communication, intimacy, and trust. But we're all so different that disagreements are unavoidable. It’s when we realize that the need for connection is what keeps us alive, that we can start to work towards establishing a secure attachment - which is the idea that each partner provides a sense of security, protection, and comfort to the other.
Natasha Reynolds
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified
Growth comes from processing what is not always easy. The good news is you don’t need to navigate it alone! I want to support you make sense of your emotional world, gain clarity of how you are resourced and establish ways to set up appropriate boundaries to thrive forward in your relationship with yourself and others. You are the expert on your life, my role is to support you in your journey of learning by meeting you where you are at with compassion, curiously, and gently challenging you when appropriate. My hope is to support you navigate the challenges and celebrate the victories of learning along the way.
Rebecca Loucks, Beaches Therapy Group
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
Verified
I also draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (EFT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behaivour Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness to promote empowerment and improved quality of life for individuals of all ages.
I am attuned and compassionate in my approach to therapy. I offer a non-judgmental presence to help you feel relaxed and clear about the obstacles you want to overcome. Painful emotions often provide useful clues into beliefs about ourselves, other people and the world. This understanding paired with new choices will help you to move beyond what no longer serves you. Using empirical techniques adapted to your needs we will work together on practical ways to create lasting change in your life and relationships. My intention is for you to leave sessions feeling inspired to approach life from a new vantage point.
Aliza Shupac Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
*Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) *Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MBCT) *Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) *Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - for the treatment of trauma and *
Emotionally Focused
Therapy (EFT) and perinatal mental health.
I use a holistic approach to help individuals, couples and families reach their goals and create rich and meaningful lives. I believe that in addition to insight, emotional relief, and support, therapy should provide people with concrete, evidence-based tools which I provide in a compassionate and non-judgmental environment. After receiving a Masters of Social Work from Wurzweiller School of Social Work in New York City, earning the award for 'Best Overall Clinician', I trained at the National Institute of Psychotherapies and The American Institute for Cognitive Therapy. I am a Certified EMDR therapist and trained in mindfulness.
HLR Psychotherapy, Mood, Trauma and Relationships
Registered Psychotherapist, MD, RP
Verified
I have been trained in motivational interviewing, CBT,
Emotionally focused
therapy for couples and in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming (Helen Keller). I offer treatment for anxiety, depression, stress, anger, loss, grief, low self-esteem/confidence and shyness. I specialize in issues arising from adult and childhood trauma, relationships in family or work, life transitions and gender identity. I believe it is equally important to work on our inner and outer selves and to include our past and present in order to develop a grounded and balanced sense of being. I provide a safe environment IN PERSON, on a SECURE VIDEO PLATFORM or on the PHONE where you can explore and develop your thoughts further.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is an approach to therapy that helps clients identify their emotions, learn to explore and experience them, to understand them and then to manage them. Toronto Emotionally Focused Therapy embraces the idea that emotions can be changed, first by arriving at or 'living' the maladaptive emotion (e.g. loss, fear or shame) in session, and then learning to transform it. Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples seeks to break the negative emotion cycles within relationships, emphasizing the importance of the attachment bond between couples, and how nurturing of the attachment bonds and an empathetic understanding of each others emotions can break the cycles. Check these Toronto Emotionally Focused Therapy professionals for individual or Emotionally Focused couples therapy in Toronto