LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in Toronto, ON
Ramak Jaberizadeh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP, CRPO
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K
I'm licensed in Ontario with a Master's in Counselling Psychology and bring many years of volunteer experience with the LGBTQIA-plus community and with children, youth, and families involved in the foster care system.
I work with youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, cultural dynamics, identity exploration, existential questions, and the effects of trauma and marginalization. Drawing from evidence-based therapies—including narrative, cognitive-behavioural, and solution-focused approaches—I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals. You are the expert on your life; my role is to support you in reconnecting with your inner wisdom and strengths.
I'm licensed in Ontario with a Master's in Counselling Psychology and bring many years of volunteer experience with the LGBTQIA-plus community and with children, youth, and families involved in the foster care system.
I work with youth and adults navigating anxiety, depression, major life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, cultural dynamics, identity exploration, existential questions, and the effects of trauma and marginalization. Drawing from evidence-based therapies—including narrative, cognitive-behavioural, and solution-focused approaches—I tailor each session to your unique needs and goals. You are the expert on your life; my role is to support you in reconnecting with your inner wisdom and strengths.
I am a South Asian, gay/ queer, cisgender man, an immigrant/settler, & I have extensive experience working with heterosexual & 2SLGBTQ+/ queer individuals & couples.
I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals and couples to explore emotions, relationships, and life challenges that may be causing distress. With specialized training in human sexuality and psychotherapy, I aim to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. My approach is client-centred, holistic, and collaborative, grounded in finding solutions that work in your unique environment. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your therapy goals and take the first step toward healing, growth, and stronger connections.
I am a South Asian, gay/ queer, cisgender man, an immigrant/settler, & I have extensive experience working with heterosexual & 2SLGBTQ+/ queer individuals & couples.
I offer a safe, supportive space for individuals and couples to explore emotions, relationships, and life challenges that may be causing distress. With specialized training in human sexuality and psychotherapy, I aim to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. My approach is client-centred, holistic, and collaborative, grounded in finding solutions that work in your unique environment. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your therapy goals and take the first step toward healing, growth, and stronger connections.
Have you experienced internal conflict between your racial and queer identities?
I shy away from a traditional clinical nature and enjoy incorporating experiential and grounding components to my sessions. I strive to create an environment where my clients can feel safe and explore their vulnerability, while fostering their confidence.
Have you experienced internal conflict between your racial and queer identities?
I shy away from a traditional clinical nature and enjoy incorporating experiential and grounding components to my sessions. I strive to create an environment where my clients can feel safe and explore their vulnerability, while fostering their confidence.
As a non-binary, queer, and BIPOC therapist, I understand the importance of having a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
Our sessions are a space where you can be yourself, free of judgement. I’m here to meet you where you’re at and help you get to where you want to be. My therapeutic approach includes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) (among others).
As a non-binary, queer, and BIPOC therapist, I understand the importance of having a space where you feel truly seen, heard, and valued.
Our sessions are a space where you can be yourself, free of judgement. I’m here to meet you where you’re at and help you get to where you want to be. My therapeutic approach includes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) (among others).
I am a white settler who is a fat, neurodivergent, queer femme.
Relational Psychotherapy operates on the foundation that our lives are shaped by the relationships we have with others - past, present and ourselves. Together we can get curious about patterns and understandings we might notice in these relationships. As queer writer, and performer Peggy Shaw says in her manifesto: "There is no such thing as a solo."
I am a white settler who is a fat, neurodivergent, queer femme.
Relational Psychotherapy operates on the foundation that our lives are shaped by the relationships we have with others - past, present and ourselves. Together we can get curious about patterns and understandings we might notice in these relationships. As queer writer, and performer Peggy Shaw says in her manifesto: "There is no such thing as a solo."
Are you a gay man who feels anxious, stressed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward—either in your life or your relationship?
As a fellow gay man, I help others work through anxiety, intimacy challenges, and relationship struggles with compassion. Whether you're battling overthinking, emotional distance, or disconnection, I support individuals and relationships in untangling patterns, improving communication, and building a stronger connection—within themselves and with each other.
Are you a gay man who feels anxious, stressed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward—either in your life or your relationship?
As a fellow gay man, I help others work through anxiety, intimacy challenges, and relationship struggles with compassion. Whether you're battling overthinking, emotional distance, or disconnection, I support individuals and relationships in untangling patterns, improving communication, and building a stronger connection—within themselves and with each other.
I specialize in sex therapy, couples / marriage counselling, and work with LGBTQ+ and transgender communities and have experience offering service to diverse clients from marginalized, BIPOC, poly, and kink communities.
Sex and relationships are often at the core of our lives. The ways in which we connect with others - and with ourselves - can have significant impacts on our health and well-being. Communication barriers, sexual dysfunction, disconnection, infidelity, domestic abuse, trauma, and other kinds of psychosocial concerns are common challenges that lead people to seek therapy with me. Many of my clients are wanting to calm anxiety, develop coping skills, increase sexual satisfaction, reconnect with partners, or heal from trauma and abuse.
I specialize in sex therapy, couples / marriage counselling, and work with LGBTQ+ and transgender communities and have experience offering service to diverse clients from marginalized, BIPOC, poly, and kink communities.
Sex and relationships are often at the core of our lives. The ways in which we connect with others - and with ourselves - can have significant impacts on our health and well-being. Communication barriers, sexual dysfunction, disconnection, infidelity, domestic abuse, trauma, and other kinds of psychosocial concerns are common challenges that lead people to seek therapy with me. Many of my clients are wanting to calm anxiety, develop coping skills, increase sexual satisfaction, reconnect with partners, or heal from trauma and abuse.
I help queer, highly sensitive, anxious, depressed, traumatized, overwhelmed, and neurodivergent folks develop grounding and calm in their whole body-mind self.
Embodied relational, client centred, trauma informed; wrapped up in an intuitive driven, creative container that we build together. My natural openness as a neurodivergent queer therapist, having experienced a lot of life offers a gentle space, where I sense and honour energy and feelings. I hold a safe space for exploring suicidal thoughts.
I help queer, highly sensitive, anxious, depressed, traumatized, overwhelmed, and neurodivergent folks develop grounding and calm in their whole body-mind self.
Embodied relational, client centred, trauma informed; wrapped up in an intuitive driven, creative container that we build together. My natural openness as a neurodivergent queer therapist, having experienced a lot of life offers a gentle space, where I sense and honour energy and feelings. I hold a safe space for exploring suicidal thoughts.
My name is Noor (she/they) & I’m a Queer, South-Asian, & Neurodivergent therapist!
I specialize in supporting folx with concerns such as childhood trauma, anxiety, depression & dysfunctional family dynamics. I provide therapy through an integrative approach which draws from the following approaches: Humanistic, EFT, DBT, IFS, Somatic, & Psychodynamic. I also draw from Polyvagal Theory & Attachment Theory.
My name is Noor (she/they) & I’m a Queer, South-Asian, & Neurodivergent therapist!
I specialize in supporting folx with concerns such as childhood trauma, anxiety, depression & dysfunctional family dynamics. I provide therapy through an integrative approach which draws from the following approaches: Humanistic, EFT, DBT, IFS, Somatic, & Psychodynamic. I also draw from Polyvagal Theory & Attachment Theory.
I bring a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming lens to my work, with experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, youth, survivors of domestic violence, and highly sensitive people.
Accepting NEW clients! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to carry everything you’re holding? Maybe it’s anxiety that doesn’t quiet down, the effects of trauma that still linger, or challenges in your relationships or self-worth that feel hard to name but impossible to ignore. If you're feeling disconnected from yourself or weighed down by your experiences, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a place to put some of that weight down and reconnect with who you are and where you want to go. You deserve to feel less burdened, more understood, and more connected to yourself and the life you want to live.
I bring a trauma-informed, neuroaffirming lens to my work, with experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, youth, survivors of domestic violence, and highly sensitive people.
Accepting NEW clients! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to carry everything you’re holding? Maybe it’s anxiety that doesn’t quiet down, the effects of trauma that still linger, or challenges in your relationships or self-worth that feel hard to name but impossible to ignore. If you're feeling disconnected from yourself or weighed down by your experiences, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a place to put some of that weight down and reconnect with who you are and where you want to go. You deserve to feel less burdened, more understood, and more connected to yourself and the life you want to live.
As a queer Mexican woman, I strive to cultivate a practice that is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and inclusivity and provide therapy that is trauma-informed, culturally humble, and neurodiversity & 2SLGBTQ+ affirming.
I help youth and adults navigate challenges related to: Substance use & addiction; Queer, transgender, & nonbinary identity exploration and concerns; Trauma/PTSD; Relationship difficulties; ADHD and/or Autism; Anxiety & Depression. I also offer psychodiagnostic/mental health (e.g., mood disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD) and ADHD assessments.
As a queer Mexican woman, I strive to cultivate a practice that is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and inclusivity and provide therapy that is trauma-informed, culturally humble, and neurodiversity & 2SLGBTQ+ affirming.
I help youth and adults navigate challenges related to: Substance use & addiction; Queer, transgender, & nonbinary identity exploration and concerns; Trauma/PTSD; Relationship difficulties; ADHD and/or Autism; Anxiety & Depression. I also offer psychodiagnostic/mental health (e.g., mood disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD) and ADHD assessments.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from Existential, Emotionally Focused, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, and Queer-Affirming therapies.
As we all know, life presents intricate challenges that can be overwhelming, convoluted and anxiety-inducing. At times, guidance is essential to navigate these complexities and chart a path forward.
My name is Richard and I am bringing over 15 years of experience in community and clinical environments. Throughout my career, I have assisted individuals in unraveling the intricacies of life with compassion, empathy, humor, and practical strategies. I specialize in mental health and well-being challenges including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, ADHD, and substance use.
My therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from Existential, Emotionally Focused, Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, and Queer-Affirming therapies.
As we all know, life presents intricate challenges that can be overwhelming, convoluted and anxiety-inducing. At times, guidance is essential to navigate these complexities and chart a path forward.
My name is Richard and I am bringing over 15 years of experience in community and clinical environments. Throughout my career, I have assisted individuals in unraveling the intricacies of life with compassion, empathy, humor, and practical strategies. I specialize in mental health and well-being challenges including depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, ADHD, and substance use.
I have been working in Social Work for the better part of a decade with a specialization in addiction-based treatment, trauma work and supporting members of the queer community.
Practicing from a client-centered perspective, I utilize therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Narrative Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing practices for change. I also specialize in working with folks who engage in PnP / Chemsex.
I have been working in Social Work for the better part of a decade with a specialization in addiction-based treatment, trauma work and supporting members of the queer community.
Practicing from a client-centered perspective, I utilize therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, Narrative Therapy, Solution-focused therapy, and Motivational Interviewing practices for change. I also specialize in working with folks who engage in PnP / Chemsex.
Do you feel like you have to choose between your racial identity and queer identity?
I’m honoured to witness the strength of our LGBTQ+ community. I blend a clinical & holistic approach with a decolonized lens, incorporating expressive arts to support healing. Our sessions can have a structured or an organic flow. I support & enjoy exploring queer issues, spirituality, grief, cultural or relational trauma, kink & sexuality.
Do you feel like you have to choose between your racial identity and queer identity?
I’m honoured to witness the strength of our LGBTQ+ community. I blend a clinical & holistic approach with a decolonized lens, incorporating expressive arts to support healing. Our sessions can have a structured or an organic flow. I support & enjoy exploring queer issues, spirituality, grief, cultural or relational trauma, kink & sexuality.
Do you identify as a queer or trans Asian/Filipino/a/x?
My practice is centred on a holistic and eclectic approach of culturally and LGBTQ2S+ affirming approaches. Together, we'll work to find your goals, develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and create personalized ways of soothing and coping to navigate the challenges you face in your daily life.
Do you identify as a queer or trans Asian/Filipino/a/x?
My practice is centred on a holistic and eclectic approach of culturally and LGBTQ2S+ affirming approaches. Together, we'll work to find your goals, develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and create personalized ways of soothing and coping to navigate the challenges you face in your daily life.
I have worked for over 20 years providing services for: diverse LGBTQ+ communities; and over 10 years for individuals with, and families managing complex mental and physical health diagnosis and disabilities.
I am a Certified Solution Focused Therapist (CSFT). I am also well-versed in many forms of psychotherapy (scroll down to see below). I aim to help you identify and build on what is working more so than 'fix' what is 'broken.' I offer single-session, brief and longer term therapy, as well as couples work. I also provide clinical supervision in SFBT.
I have worked for over 20 years providing services for: diverse LGBTQ+ communities; and over 10 years for individuals with, and families managing complex mental and physical health diagnosis and disabilities.
I am a Certified Solution Focused Therapist (CSFT). I am also well-versed in many forms of psychotherapy (scroll down to see below). I aim to help you identify and build on what is working more so than 'fix' what is 'broken.' I offer single-session, brief and longer term therapy, as well as couples work. I also provide clinical supervision in SFBT.
I’m a trans masculine, non-binary, queer, white, polyam therapist.
I work to create a secure and empathetic relationship with you, centring your safety and agency. In our work, I may integrate somatic embodiment, regulation strategies, neurobiology, EMDR, internal family systems, expressive arts therapies, and brainspotting. My work is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and committed to transformative justice and liberation.
I’m a trans masculine, non-binary, queer, white, polyam therapist.
I work to create a secure and empathetic relationship with you, centring your safety and agency. In our work, I may integrate somatic embodiment, regulation strategies, neurobiology, EMDR, internal family systems, expressive arts therapies, and brainspotting. My work is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and committed to transformative justice and liberation.
Hello, I’m Loretta (she/her), a queer Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist.
I am trained in multiple approaches, and enjoy bringing self-compassion, mindfulness-based, body-centered practices to the counselling experience. I draw from Attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatics, Hakomi, EFT, DBT, Feminist theory and Narrative therapy, and ground this work politically from an anti-oppressive and intersectional lens.
Hello, I’m Loretta (she/her), a queer Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist.
I am trained in multiple approaches, and enjoy bringing self-compassion, mindfulness-based, body-centered practices to the counselling experience. I draw from Attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatics, Hakomi, EFT, DBT, Feminist theory and Narrative therapy, and ground this work politically from an anti-oppressive and intersectional lens.
I work with a range of clients and specialize in Relationship issues, Men's issues, Life Transitions, Communication, Self-esteem, Identity development, Overcoming Shame, Mood regulation and LGBTQ+ issues.
I specialize in relationship, communication and identity issues. I work with a range of clients; including those of different faiths, different cultural backgrounds and those part of the LGTBQ+ community. I am a Kink-Aware and Poly Affirmative therapist. Every relationship is different and respected. Every individual is different and respected.
I work with a range of clients and specialize in Relationship issues, Men's issues, Life Transitions, Communication, Self-esteem, Identity development, Overcoming Shame, Mood regulation and LGBTQ+ issues.
I specialize in relationship, communication and identity issues. I work with a range of clients; including those of different faiths, different cultural backgrounds and those part of the LGTBQ+ community. I am a Kink-Aware and Poly Affirmative therapist. Every relationship is different and respected. Every individual is different and respected.
Our team of queer-affirming therapists focus on supporting clients with issues like self-esteem, anxiety, relationship issues, neurodivergent-related challenges, trauma, and burnout.
We support our clients to navigate issues specific to queer-identifying people. We support our clients by assessing their needs and providing them with a safe and supportive environment to explore these needs and their goals.
Our team of queer-affirming therapists focus on supporting clients with issues like self-esteem, anxiety, relationship issues, neurodivergent-related challenges, trauma, and burnout.
We support our clients to navigate issues specific to queer-identifying people. We support our clients by assessing their needs and providing them with a safe and supportive environment to explore these needs and their goals.
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Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.