Intervention Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Debbie Berlin
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have received training and specialization in: Psychotherapy and crisis
intervention
for individuals, couples and families; Health Navigation for Eating Disorders, Mental Health, Paediatric/Adult Oncology and Palliative Care; Couples and Family Mediation; Clinical Supervision for interns and practitioners; Clinical Debriefing and Organizational Health.
I am a social worker and psychotherapist who has worked passionately and extensively with individuals, families and health-care organizations. Therapy is a way for people to get extra support, when you need it. If you are struggling with a personal crisis, overwhelming emotion, a life transition, problems with family or friends, career questions, or the need to move on from past events, therapy can help.

Sonia Pahwa
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
My work experience includes community mental health, crisis
intervention
, day treatment and residential services, educational institutions, hospital settings, first responders, and the military.
Welcome. Looking for creative ways to make meaningful change? Or a safe place to sit with the uncertainty of the moment? Therapy and counselling is a place that can help you voice your thoughts, explore and move through challenges, and grow in your desired direction. Our work together will look at your unique experience, and what is meaningful in your life. My approach is emotionally-focused, neurobiological, and trauma-informed.

Ashlyn Fisher
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Ashlyn Fisher completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and obtained her Masters of Social Work degree from The University of Toronto. Ashlyn began her clinical practice working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds suffering from eating disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. During Ashlyn's internships, she acquired additional clinical experience providing one on one counselling to adults suffering from addictions and severe mental illnesses such as bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, and extreme depression and anxiety. Additionally, Ashlyn worked as a child and family therapist at the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health where her focus was on assessment and
intervention
.

Arooba Syed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RSSW
Verified
Verified
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brief and Solution-Focused Interventions, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (including Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), Crisis
Intervention
, Cultural Safety Models, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Practice.
Hi there! I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential and live their most fulfilling lives. I provide a holistic approach and have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in therapeutic and case management roles in the community and educational settings.

Stephen Wells - Intervention Addiction Services
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, MA, CCAC, CCRC, PPCC
Verified
Verified
Equipped with a Masters Degree in Human Systems
Intervention
, Stephen laser focused on providing customized and highly personalized
Intervention
, Recovery Coaching, Alcohol Monitoring and Addiction Counselling solutions for clients/client families.
Addiction Management is a complex and gut-wrenching process, especially at the front-end. People often find themselves stuck with the problem and are confused about how to move forward. Assisting families and loved ones in understanding the true depth, pattern and extent of the problem helps to inform decisions on appropriate options moving forward. Making informed decisions at the right time not only saves money, it establishes reasonable expectations and creates the conditions for successful outcomes for the entire family system.

Nikki Healey
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Specializing in children, youth, adults, anxiety, depression, relationships, grief and loss and trauma, I practice from an individualized approach with an anti-oppressive lens and draw on a number of therapeutic approaches including trauma informed care, crisis
intervention
, EFT, CBT, SFT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness and elements of DBT.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My practice services individuals, children, youth, families, and groups. We provide psychotherapy to support emotional distress, but not limited to anxiety, lack of motivation, sadness or depression, grief, feeling overwhelmed, feeling stuck in your life and relationship issues. Taking the first step can be difficult, we understand. If you are struggling with mental health issues, the team at Support & Growth Counselling Services can help. We offer a variety of counselling and psychotherapy services to ensure that you and your loved ones can build happy and healthy lives.

Harrison Sharma Mungal Phd Psyd
Registered Social Worker, PhD, PsyD
Verified
Verified
He has written over 28 books and received several awards and recognitions as a Crisis
Intervention
Specialist and Mental Health Specialist.
Harrison holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and philosophy in Social Work, a Master's degree in Social Work, a Master's Degree in Counselling and a Bachelor's in Theology. He specializes in Mental Health and Addictions, Relationships and Parenting Issues. He is considered a dynamic public speaker to over 37 nations. He supports individuals, couples, families, and co-operations. He provides training and consultations to various community partners, including universities, medical professionals, police officers, EMS, firefighters, nurses, SWs, psychotherapists, psychologists, LGBTQ, and the general public.

Angel Enrique Pacheco
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
Verified
I have specialized in diagnostic assessment and
intervention
in behavioral health psychology, working in primary care settings with complex emotional, psychological, and behavioral medicine disorders of individuals of all ages and groups of reference, with social and medical problems, involvement with the educational and judicial systems, and addictions.
I am a Humanistic Behavioral Clinical Psychologist with over four decades of professional experience, specialized in behavior therapy and behavioral medicine. I am dedicated to helping people function and feel better by providing them with individual, couples, and family psychotherapy. I work with persons of all ages and groups of reference; with persons of both sexes presenting sexual disorders, and with all couples in their interaction and intimacy problems, and specialized in performing individualized clinical assessments of children, youth, and adults. My goal as a professional is to help people... Learn to Live Better ®.

Catherine MacDonald Intervention Services
ICADC, CAI , RPS
As a Certified Interventionist through ARISE
Intervention
I offer a non-confrontational, evidence based, best practice approach that offers support for the whole family.
Addictions can tear families apart. I am an Interventionist and I am here to help. I have a wealth of knowledge and life experience that allows me to help families transition from the chaos created by addiction and addictive behaviours of a loved one, towards a new beginning and a healthier family life style for everyone. I will guide and support you through the
intervention
process, helping your loved one get the help he/she needs and provide continuing care and support for families and friends.

Vincent Mousseau
Registered Social Worker, MSc, RSW
Verified
Verified
I also know that building a trusting relationship is essential to creating a conducive environment for therapeutic
intervention
.
Please note that I am not currently accepting new clients. Hi, I’m Vincent! I’m a Black, queer and trans social worker, activist, and community educator based in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. I am authorized to provide social work services to residents of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, and Ontario.

Erin Harding
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
If you're looking for a qualified therapist who is passionate about supporting individuals, children, youth and their families, with 20 years’ experience with crisis
intervention
, & a multitude of presenting struggles, I'm here to help.
Life throws A LOT of challenges our way. . Are you currently going through it? Are you, your family members, children or your partner and you starting to feel like you can't keep afloat? Perhaps you're worrying 24/7, you can't seem to stop your thoughts. Maybe you experience physical symptoms of the stress or anxiety you've been feeling. Maybe you're trying to support a loved one, but aren't sure what the solution is. Whatever the struggle, I'm here to help. I work with clients of all ages to help them find the solutions that work for them. I help clients to find satisfaction again, to ease worry, become confident & commited.
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Hamid Azizi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome to my profile! I'm Hamid Azizi, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at LiveWise Associates. If you're seeking effective and evidence-based behaviour modificatio, you've come to the right place. With a solid educational foundation, including a BSc. in Psychology and Biochemistry from Trent University and a Master's in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville, I bring a wealth of knowledge to our therapeutic journey. My specialization are in couple therapy, relationship dynamics, and addressing interpersonal conflicts. I've also honed my skills through a strategic
intervention
certificate, to provide deeper level of care.
Not accepting new clients

Sarah Nugent
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Sarah has more than 10 years of clinical experience working with clients and families in private practice, school, and agency-based settings. Client populations include the age ranges of preschool to adults with a variety of clinical presentations. Sarah's work involves evidence-based assessment and treatment for individuals. The focus is placed on a strength-based model to foster resiliency and direct
intervention
or development of an
intervention
plan to address areas of need.
Office is near:
Toronto, ON M4H Not accepting new clients

Triena McGuirk (Virtual And In Person Ajax And Whitby)
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
I have a holistic approach and draw upon a variety of models, including and not limited to, Emotional Response Prevention (ERP), CBT, DBT, IFS, narrative, Mindfulness and building mind body connection, Brief Service Solution Focused, Coaching, Trauma Informed, Applied Suicide
Intervention
Skills Training (ASIST) and psyco-education.
I support persons who are navigating a variety of life stressors. I have a working knowledge of the social and community systems that persons I serve often intersect with (ie. education, family law, criminal law, hospitals, children's aid) and work collaboratively with people to find their voice, engage in self care and advocacy in a concerted effort to invite optimal outcomes. Please explore my website to learn more at www.familyfundamental.com.

Jennifer Peever
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, my name is Jennifer and I am a registered Social Worker in the province of Ontario. I completed an undergraduate Social Work degree at Algoma University and a Master of Social Work degree from Laurentian University. I've worked primarily in the field of mental health and addiction for the entirety of my career including a correctional facility. I have recently left my position as a child and family
intervention
clinician and opened a private practice; Northern Wellness Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Not accepting new clients

Lori Slaunwhite Mindful Path
Registered Psychotherapist, RCT, RP, CSAT, NADA-RT
Verified
Verified
Intervention
, Assessment and Individualized Treatment.
WAITLIST NOW OPEN: SECURE ONLINE COUNSELLING and IN-OFFICE SESSIONS AVAILABLE. You may be considering counselling therapy for a specific reason such as a grief or sadness, difficulty in controlling your use of drugs or alcohol, or life changes such as separation and divorce. Perhaps life simply seems difficult. Many of us will have had difficult experiences at some stage of our lives that may have affected our sense of self or leave us searching for more. Although it may be difficult to reach out for help, please know that I will hear your story with compassion, openness, and a willingness to support you in your healing process.
Waitlist for new clients

Dong Jun Kim
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified
Verified
After completing M.Ed. (Counselling Psychology) in S. Korea, I worked as a counsellor for children, youth, adults, and families, As well, as a family counsellor in a non-profit agency in Toronto, I provided individual, couple, family, and group counseling services regarding a broad range of issues like mental health issues, emotional distress, relationship conflicts, maladjustment, addiction issues, and criminal concerns such as domestic violence, assault, and sexual abuse.

Lani Singer
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW, CPTT
Verified
Verified
You are hurt beyond belief. The person you trusted. The person that committed to you. The person who told you that they love you.... is the person that has betrayed you! This is a shocking discovery, even if it is not the first time! I understand the heart ache, the confusion and the difficulty in trying to navigate your present pain and work towards re-grounding yourself and healing.

Wendy Cope
Psychological Associate, MA, CPsych, Assoc
Verified
Verified
Thank you for considering therapy at The Cope Clinic. The practice is based upon the belief that the emotional and behavioural issues that confound us can become understood through a guided exploration in a supportive and collaberative therapeutic alliance. My clinical experience of 40 years has been attained through work with youth offenders, court ordered psychological assessments, residential treatment for religious professionals and work in a private mental health and addiction centre. Having also run a private practice for 15 years, I am now reopening a private practice clinic in the Toronto Beaches area.

Rohan A Thompson
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Verified
Are you ready to take the first step? BreakThrough Counselling Services provides individualized, customized supports to meet your unique needs and help you achieve your goals. Whether you need support with anger management, anxiety, depression, stress, guilt, shame and coping skills, I know you are ready to start living your best life again. At Breakthrough we support and serve all persons but we specialize in serving African, Caribbean and Black communities. At Breakthrough it is our core belief that the answers you need are within you and our role is to walk along side you on your journey.
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Intervention Counsellors
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.