Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Toronto, ON

In our everyday life we may find ourselves going through difficult situations. In some of these circumstances we are able to directly influence what is happening, and in some we are simply called to face them with courage and resilience. We may also find we are repeating behavioural patterns that lead us to unwanted results. I provide an empathic space to process your experiences and find your way toward the freedom and changes you are seeking.

Specializing in Pregnancy/Postpartum issues. You are not broken - you are under stress; possibly dealing with grief or trauma, as well as family, relationships, and work. You're feeling overwhelmed - your big emotions or negative thoughts are running the show, and you're looking for ways to feel more centred and in control. Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space where we can tap into our own wisdom and learn how to show up in our lives as the people we want to be. I can help you make sense of how you got here, get clarity on the inner conflicts that are making you feel stuck, and find a clearer vision of your path to wellness.

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.

Much of my work is in supporting people who want to improve and strengthen their relationships with others, and who are willing and interested to begin with learning more about themselves. Exploring and addressing life's challenges with an approach that is strengths-based, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, collaborative, and often emotionally-focussed - I understand the importance of trust in the therapeutic work. I'm also currently highly interested in working with people who are exploring their sense of belonging and well-being in the context of their relationship to colonization. As a settler, I recognize this work is ongoing.

Over the past ten years, I have had the privilege of witnessing individuals courageously bring about positive change in their life by actively facing, empathetically challenging, and working through the issues that have held them back from living life fully. Using an integrative, client-centred approach to therapy, and modalities such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems , Mindfulness-Based interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and transpersonal therapy, sessions are tailored to suit your needs, personality and goals.

In my individual private practice I work with folks of all ages to support their coping abilities, build greater strengths, and live their lives to the fullest. Together we explore the unique life they are living and in a co creative way explore future possibilities. At Ripple Effect Children's Services (Humber College partner) we work with an amazing team of professionals reducing children's anxiety, promoting strengths and resilience. If you believe that your child is beginning to struggle with challenging situations, has significant emotion regulation struggles or you want to equip them to better manage stress, we can help.

Full at the moment; please check back in May :) .... Hi there! I am a qwoc-identified, trauma-trained psychotherapist who combines elements of somatic experiencing, internal family systems , mindfulness, meditation and narrative therapy in my work with clients. I support individuals, couples and families around difficulties with mental and emotional health, trauma, identity, relationships, systemic barriers, substance use, self-harm, disability, and many other life experiences. My politics are rooted in decolonization and AOP.

This isn’t you. Something in you already knows that or you wouldn’t be here. Who you are is buried underneath the patterns, habits, and ways of being in the world that you’ve had to adapt. It worked, and you survived. It’s a great way of keeping us safe and protected. One that makes sure we continue to move forward. But along the way, a part of us knows that we’ve fallen out of touch with ourselves - the version of us who lives freely and playfully. What if there was a different way? One where we can live life while staying connected with who we are. Transformations are possible - and it starts with our relationship with ourselves.

I provide a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I work from a client-centred perspective, where we collaboratively work towards understanding your relational dynamics, processing your ingrained patterns and triggers, and ultimately expanding your level of awareness and consciousness by exploring meaning, purpose and joy in life. Modalities that I have found particularly effective are IFS (Internal Family Systems ) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which go beyond traditional notions of talk therapy, to access and promote your inherent capacity for self-compassion and healing.

Does any of this sound familiar? You survived emotional neglect. You work hard and are independent. Sometimes, your drive has harmed relationships and partnerships. Perhaps your family members struggle with alcohol or addictions. You often feel isolated and "not enough", and could use help from a person who understands these challenges. If you are Neurodivergent, in Recovery; in, or considering gender transition, I have specific education + experience to support you (Rainbow Health Ontario provider). I am a relinquishee, ACE, trans and in a loving marriage. I work, volunteer and learn in Harm Reduction communities.

At times we all feel anxious and stressed, uncertain or dissatisfied with life. We can find ourselves struggling to cope with certain feelings, behaviours or thoughts that seem to have a life of their own, causing us to feel helpless, frustrated or confused about why we can't just seem to choose a different way of interacting and responding to ourselves and others. They may even begin to negatively impact our close relationships. Whether you are seeking help as an individual or with your partner, I can help you change those patterns, and find the pathway back to harmony, both within yourself and in your relationship.

Hi, I'm Sabrina. I work with adult individuals and bring a friendly, easy-going approach and sense of acceptance and safety to the sessions. Clients I see are experiencing depression or anxiety and are looking to ease their symptoms. Other issues I commonly work with are emotional loneliness, self-esteem, navigating family dynamics, relationship issues, and impostor syndrome.

I am here to support you while you face what feels too big to face alone. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, anxious, angry, or depressed, I can help you to rediscover balance, purpose, and joy. My journey to becoming a therapist happened alongside my transition into parenthood. It highlighted to me that what we need as adults is very similar to what we need as children: tools for emotional processing and expression, self-awareness, communication skills, and the ability to set boundaries and respect others' boundaries. Through gentle and consistent work, we can achieve these goals.

I have a special interest in relationships; understanding how we come to relate with ourselves and one another, and the ways this connects with our unique world-views, beliefs, and life’s meaning. Together we will co-create our therapeutic relationship, valuing authenticity and creativity. And in the therapy room we might explore grief and bereavement, life transitions, queerness, anxiety, depression, and understanding emotions and identity. My style starts with a trauma-informed approach, and I draw on techniques from narrative therapy, internal family systems , and mindfulness-based therapy.

Are you feeling stressed, anxious or depressed as we all collectively learn how to navigate this new reality of fear and social isolation, brought on by the COVID 19 pandemic outbreak? Would you like to find ways to be more focused and more connected with yourself and in synergy with others? Explore your strengths, even in your broken places, and craft and start living a truly energizing and meaningful life? You may be surprised to uncover resources in places you forgot or never knew existed.

Welcome. I’m happy you’re here because it means you believe things can get better, and that means you have hope. Hope is a great starting point. All of us woke up in this place called life, and none of us got a manual, let me help you make the most of it. I strive to create a warm, collaborative, and welcoming atmosphere where your bravery and vulnerability are met with a non-judgmental and curious attitude that allows for new insights and self-awareness to surface. I love walking alongside my client’s on their journey to build resilience, tenacity and self-leadership.

I am a white, queer, cisgender man and settler. I value authenticity and strive to be collaborative, warm, playful, curious, and compassionate in my work with clients. I invite you to also bring any parts of yourself to our shared therapy space - the hurt, the hidden, the joyful, and anything else we may discover. My approach to care is rooted in intersectional, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed frameworks. Some specializations of mine include anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, queer experiences, identity development, HIV/AIDS, and navigating trauma. I work with children, youth, adults, and older adults.