Jewish Therapists in Toronto, ON

I've been a therapist for 15 years, working with adults, caregivers, youth and children. The themes I work with include relational difficulties, family conflict, parenting, life transitions, loss, trauma, immigration, sexual orientation, anxiety and depression. I believe culture, gender, race and other identities play a role in our lives, as do safety, connection and trust. I aim to honour and create space for these qualities and my style is collaborative and conversational. I also believe in lived experiences and I try to bring mine, such as being a parent and an immigrant, to practice.

I lost 100lbs and currently kept it off for eight years (I started August 15, 2012). I remember at my heaviest weight, I wanted to talk to someone who had been there, done that & understood I so badly wanted to change and my frustration at not changing. I wanted someone who could quiet my mind when it worried about my weight and help me gain control of my body and life. I know what it's like to start losing weight, only to abandon the effort shortly thereafter. If you repeat that pattern and put your health and quality of life at risk, then you likely feel that there are issues that need to be addressed psychologically - I can help!

Julieta helps young adults identify their negative relationship patterns so they can create and experience more meaningful connections. She understands the complexity of cultivating fulfilling relationships and is here to support you through challenges that can arise as you work through previous relational trauma, negative beliefs about yourself, and other obstacles to forming authentic satisfying relationships.

Everyone is unique and presents their own challenges. Through education, experience, authenticity, and a touch of humour, I employ a number of different modalities to counsel individuals and families. Though I lean on an integrated narrative-existential approach through a person centred focus, I also use solutions-focused therapy, psychodynamic therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, as well as acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy. I can provide short term therapy, but I am also in for the long haul with you.

Is your family environment off balance? Is parenting more difficult than you imagined? Have you lost control of yourself or your relationships? Are you are looking for a different feeling or ready to make a change? It takes one conversation to start change. What is standing in your way of starting? Book now and explore the simple steps to feeling okay every day. Start the journey of self-discovery. If you are looking to RESET, start here and make yourself a priority. If not now, when? We focus on skills and strategies for making better choices for yourself with experience In ADHD, ASD, Neurotypical, Anxiety, Family Dynamics.

I enjoy adult clients of all ages. Couple therapy is a specialty; I have advanced training, and have taught couple therapy. Even in child issues, I find working with the parents may work best. Individuals who are committed to living more productively and fully and enhancing their relationships will find me supportive and encouraging. I have a particular passion for working with elderly clients who even in their 80s are interested in understanding / improving their lives. At the moment I am working with a woman in her mid-80s and helping another, 80-year old woman to get comfortable with her computer so that we can zoom.

Have you been struggling lately? I am here for you. If you are looking for expert clinical knowledge and understanding, I am confident I am a great fit for you. I am a logical yet sensitive, empathetic and compassionate therapist who knows how to implement processes of change for recurrent emotions, distressing thoughts, difficult situations and stubborn behaviours. I am very comfortable helping you develop awareness, aptitudes, strategies, techniques and life-long skills that can overcome modern issues like stress, anxiety and depression, emotion regulation, life transitions and relationship and impulse issues.

On the outside, you look like you've got it altogether. On the inside, you feel anything but. Your thoughts are racing, disorganized, overwhelming, and you don't know how to make them stop. It's the bad kind of familiar and you can't believe you're back here again, or still stuck. Maybe you've even tried therapy before and it didn't work. I can help. I work to make therapy fit YOU and not the other way around. My approach is holistic, strengths-based, and grounded in therapeutic approaches supported by evidence and extensive training. While there's no magic bullet, personalized therapy is the best kind of help.

As a social worker with 30 years experience, practicing individual and couples/psychotherapy and more recently life coaching, I work with people to address personal and professional challenges, meet their life goals, and live more fully and in accordance with their values. I embrace the opportunity to work with clients to reach, grow, thrive and flourish in their personal and/or professional lives, and move more easily through life. I also facilitate workshops and professional development training in Applied Positive Psychology, covering both theory and tools, to increase resilience and wellbeing.

Are you unhappy with your sex life, experiencing low desire, or maybe things aren't working the way you'd like them to (erectile dysfunction, inability to achieve orgasm, painful intercourse)? Do you feel disconnected from your partner, get the sense that all you do is fight, or feel like strangers - like you've grown apart? These are common relationship difficulties that impact relationship satisfaction and our well-being and sense of self-worth. I can help. I work with individuals and couples, helping them understand and overcome their difficulties, and rejoice in their strengthened connections.

If you are looking to make a profound change in your life but don’t know where to start, let’s develop that blueprint together. You may have a vision of what your ideal life looks like, or perhaps you just know you want things to be different. We will work together to define or redefine your goals. I want to empower you to handle existing issues and prepare you to overcome any future obstacles. I approach each of our meetings with compassion and encouragement. Together we will formulate solutions, cultivate new interests and work towards the change you are looking for.

I'm a Queer Social Worker with 6 years of experience in community-based and clinical settings addressing complex mental health concerns. Guided by anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approaches, I harness a sense of curiosity to build an open and transparent relationship with my clients. I draw on Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioural, Emotion Focused, and Narrative Therapy techniques to ensure that my clients find a voice that is truly their own. I have extensive experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, gender/sexual identities, sexual desire/pleasure, and sexual violence histories.

Do you tend to put others' needs before your own? Struggle to speak up for yourself in your relationships? If so, you may have an overactive “people pleasing” part. You're willing to go above and beyond for others, but self-care feels foreign. You hide your vulnerability to stay strong for others and feel uncomfortable reaching out for help. Deep down, you struggle with self-esteem, and tend to feel inadequate, despite having a lot to be proud of. You just want people to like you, but you feel you have to earn it. You yearn to feel unconditionally accepted and valued, and to feel entitled to self-advocacy and healthy boundaries.

You feel uncomfortable speaking up. You don’t like saying no to others. You feel like you aren’t so great at what you do, and you feel that you aren’t lovable. You wish you could have more confidence. You wish you could feel more comfortable in social situations, and you wish you knew how to be more compassionate towards yourself. I know what its like to struggle with low self-esteem, and I know you want to develop a better sense of self. I know that these feelings might stem from your childhood experiences, that they come with anxiety and that they really get you down at times. I’m here to help.

I am passionate about supporting clients who are struggling with personal or relational challenges. I will help you to set attainable goals, highlighting the strengths you already possess and supporting you in developing a tool box of additional coping strategies. This work will improve your own day to day experience and allow your relationships to flourish. We will work together to navigate through the process of self discovery and help you overcome obstacles that are interfering with your goals.

Mel offers tailored therapy for youth and adults tackling anxiety, ADHD, and relationship struggles. She passionately believes that overwhelming feelings should not restrict anyone from living a fulfilling life. Mel will be your ally, highlighting your inherent strengths, teaching you to set healthier boundaries, and enhancing your confidence. If you're having a hard time with personal, family, or friend relationships, Mel is here to help. She has the skills to assist you in making your relationships stronger and in building new positive connections with others.

Hello there! Thanks for stopping in and checking out my therapy profile. My objective as a Registered Psycho-Sexual Therapist & Social Worker is to provide an avenue for you to focus on what you want! The therapy is specific to your concerns. This could be helping you restore your passion for relationships, sex, marriage, communication, balancing work/life and understanding anxiety. I appreciate that you want to learn new strategies and have resources to engage. My approach uses Relational( Psychodynamic) and Psychobiology( mind/body connection) Therapy. I look forward to talking with you. Talk. Feel. Listen