Education and Learning Disabilities Therapists in Toronto, ON

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Dr. Tamara Libfeld
Psychologist, PsyD, CPysch
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6G
These cover learning disorders, giftedness, mental health disorders, developmental concerns and assessments for post-secondary education planning.
My approach builds upon the foundation of interpersonal psychotherapy drawing from several therapeutic modalities including attachment-focused therapies, relational psychodynamic therapy, family systems, and cognitive-behavioural therapy to meet the individual needs of the child, teen or family.
These cover learning disorders, giftedness, mental health disorders, developmental concerns and assessments for post-secondary education planning.
My approach builds upon the foundation of interpersonal psychotherapy drawing from several therapeutic modalities including attachment-focused therapies, relational psychodynamic therapy, family systems, and cognitive-behavioural therapy to meet the individual needs of the child, teen or family.
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Chrissy Gallo-Nizic
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, CYC, SSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in ADHD, autism, self esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, codependency, family conflict, eating disorders, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, parenting, education and learning disabilities, school issues, women's issues, LGBTQ+, and more.
Sometimes our experiences can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and dysregulated. These emotions can impact our relationships with others and our relationships with ourselves. I encourage therapeutic growth by nurturing the inner child, making peace with the inner critic, and reconnecting clients with their authentic sense of self. I value the healing impact of our parts being seen, heard, validated, and accepted. I work with individuals, couples, parents, and youth. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered, Self-Compassion, Existential, Relational, Narrative, Strength-based, Attachment-based, and Polyvagal Theory.
I specialize in ADHD, autism, self esteem, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, codependency, family conflict, eating disorders, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, parenting, education and learning disabilities, school issues, women's issues, LGBTQ+, and more.
Sometimes our experiences can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and dysregulated. These emotions can impact our relationships with others and our relationships with ourselves. I encourage therapeutic growth by nurturing the inner child, making peace with the inner critic, and reconnecting clients with their authentic sense of self. I value the healing impact of our parts being seen, heard, validated, and accepted. I work with individuals, couples, parents, and youth. I use Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered, Self-Compassion, Existential, Relational, Narrative, Strength-based, Attachment-based, and Polyvagal Theory.
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Melody Ashworth
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W
These can include testing for learning disorders, giftedness, mental health disorders, ADHD, developmental concerns, intellectual disabilities, and assessments for post-secondary school.
I provide individual and parent therapy for children and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting concerns. Therapy may involve individual, parent or family sessions depending on the needs and goals of clients. My areas of expertise include child temperament (emotionally sensitive or rigid), emotion regulation (includes self harm), parent-child attachment, family dynamics, parenting challenges, coping with stressful life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.
These can include testing for learning disorders, giftedness, mental health disorders, ADHD, developmental concerns, intellectual disabilities, and assessments for post-secondary school.
I provide individual and parent therapy for children and adolescents with a wide variety of presenting concerns. Therapy may involve individual, parent or family sessions depending on the needs and goals of clients. My areas of expertise include child temperament (emotionally sensitive or rigid), emotion regulation (includes self harm), parent-child attachment, family dynamics, parenting challenges, coping with stressful life transitions, trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, and intellectual disabilities.
(647) 370-1726 View (647) 370-1726
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Mor and Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5S
Dr. Shulamit Mor & Associates consist of committed professionals who offer supportive environment with excellent credentials, a diverse range of clinical experience and combined knowledge of the most effective therapeutic approaches. We use individualized, culturally sensitive, and evidence based practice to help our clients meet their goals. We believe that therapy is a powerful tool that can help individuals improve their well being and outlook. Dr. Mor and Associates offer individual, adult, and adolescent counselling, group counselling, couple counselling, vocational counselling and coaching services.
Dr. Shulamit Mor & Associates consist of committed professionals who offer supportive environment with excellent credentials, a diverse range of clinical experience and combined knowledge of the most effective therapeutic approaches. We use individualized, culturally sensitive, and evidence based practice to help our clients meet their goals. We believe that therapy is a powerful tool that can help individuals improve their well being and outlook. Dr. Mor and Associates offer individual, adult, and adolescent counselling, group counselling, couple counselling, vocational counselling and coaching services.
(844) 494-4250 View (844) 494-4250
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Mor Centre for Student Counselling & Development
Psychologist, PhD, C, Psyc
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5S
Are you depressed and/or anxious? Are you suffering from low self-esteem? Are you experiencing relationship problems? Do you procrastinate and are unable to motivate yourself? Do you need someone to talk to? At the Mor Centre we recognize that getting through college and university poses many difficult challenges that might interfere with academic success and functioning in everyday life. We provide a professional and supportive environment helping our clients develop resiliency, problem solving skills, and the achievement of personal goals through individual and group counseling, career counseling, and mastering learning skills.
Are you depressed and/or anxious? Are you suffering from low self-esteem? Are you experiencing relationship problems? Do you procrastinate and are unable to motivate yourself? Do you need someone to talk to? At the Mor Centre we recognize that getting through college and university poses many difficult challenges that might interfere with academic success and functioning in everyday life. We provide a professional and supportive environment helping our clients develop resiliency, problem solving skills, and the achievement of personal goals through individual and group counseling, career counseling, and mastering learning skills.
(437) 372-5757 View (437) 372-5757
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Talia Troister
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4V
Talia has experience providing comprehensive psychological assessments and treatment to adults with mood, anxiety, and health-related difficulties. Her training also provided experience conducting comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing problems with learning and attention. Talia's primary theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). She provides assessment and treatment for a variety of presenting problems including mood and anxiety disorders (e.g. social phobia, specific phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder). She also provides psychoeducational assessment to children and adolescents.
Talia has experience providing comprehensive psychological assessments and treatment to adults with mood, anxiety, and health-related difficulties. Her training also provided experience conducting comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing problems with learning and attention. Talia's primary theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). She provides assessment and treatment for a variety of presenting problems including mood and anxiety disorders (e.g. social phobia, specific phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder). She also provides psychoeducational assessment to children and adolescents.
(289) 216-3220 View (289) 216-3220
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Amanda Morgan
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6S
I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist in both B.C. and Ontario. I have worked with children and adults with autism, ADHD, developmental delays and learning disabilities for nearly 20yrs. I am also an adjunct professor at Tyndale University where my research studies have focused on ASD.
I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist in both B.C. and Ontario. I have worked with children and adults with autism, ADHD, developmental delays and learning disabilities for nearly 20yrs. I am also an adjunct professor at Tyndale University where my research studies have focused on ASD.
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Trish McKeough
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4C
I support individuals and families who are struggling - whether it's with anxiety, depression or tough emotions, a sense of loneliness or social struggles, attention and learning difficulties, struggles around gender and sexuality, family conflict, or behaviour challenges. I am passionate about supporting parents/caregivers to be a primary source of support and healing for their loved ones. I value diverse ways of thinking and being in the world and welcome working with folks from all backgrounds and family structures. I am committed to equity and inclusion work within myself, in my work and in my community.
I support individuals and families who are struggling - whether it's with anxiety, depression or tough emotions, a sense of loneliness or social struggles, attention and learning difficulties, struggles around gender and sexuality, family conflict, or behaviour challenges. I am passionate about supporting parents/caregivers to be a primary source of support and healing for their loved ones. I value diverse ways of thinking and being in the world and welcome working with folks from all backgrounds and family structures. I am committed to equity and inclusion work within myself, in my work and in my community.
(437) 747-6335 View (437) 747-6335
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Tania Pollard
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Online Only
Does it feel like layers of stress, pressure, anxiety, and tension are starting to pile up on you? Are the struggles becoming harder to cope with? I can help. I have 13+ years of experience supporting clients as they overcome various challenges and difficulties. I am excited, dedicated, and passionate about helping clients discover their goals, reduce their suffering, and find their way to a better life.
Does it feel like layers of stress, pressure, anxiety, and tension are starting to pile up on you? Are the struggles becoming harder to cope with? I can help. I have 13+ years of experience supporting clients as they overcome various challenges and difficulties. I am excited, dedicated, and passionate about helping clients discover their goals, reduce their suffering, and find their way to a better life.
(866) 574-1122 x2 View (866) 574-1122 x2
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Renata Assis
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, and welcome to my profile. Do you or your child feel like life is becoming too overwhelming to handle? Are intense emotions getting in the way of enjoying the day-to-day? You want to live a life where you and your family can experience fulfilling relationships and feel happier. Let's work together to find a way to cope and thrive while respecting your culture and family values.
Hello, and welcome to my profile. Do you or your child feel like life is becoming too overwhelming to handle? Are intense emotions getting in the way of enjoying the day-to-day? You want to live a life where you and your family can experience fulfilling relationships and feel happier. Let's work together to find a way to cope and thrive while respecting your culture and family values.
(647) 492-5831 View (647) 492-5831
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Blue Sky Learning
MEd, OCT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My name is Dana Daniels (she/her) M.Ed., OCT. I started Blue Sky Learning Tkaronto/Toronto-based services to give the opportunity for students, professionals, parental guardian(s), and educators to connect regarding individual concerns and areas of growth. My team is equity -based, diverse, and holistic in our approaches.
My name is Dana Daniels (she/her) M.Ed., OCT. I started Blue Sky Learning Tkaronto/Toronto-based services to give the opportunity for students, professionals, parental guardian(s), and educators to connect regarding individual concerns and areas of growth. My team is equity -based, diverse, and holistic in our approaches.
(437) 500-6253 View (437) 500-6253
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Dr. Karen Wilson
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5E
Hi! I'm Dr. Karen Wilson, a Clinical Neuropsychologist at MindFit, with over 17 years of experience and am registered in Ontario and California. I specialize in providing comprehensive assessments to children, teens and adults and have significant expertise working with individuals with: ADHD, executive functioning challenges, giftedness, learning disabilities, anxiety, low mood, and more. I am also an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA, sought after speaker, and founder of ChildNEXUS.com (providing information about neurodevelopmental challenges to parents).
Hi! I'm Dr. Karen Wilson, a Clinical Neuropsychologist at MindFit, with over 17 years of experience and am registered in Ontario and California. I specialize in providing comprehensive assessments to children, teens and adults and have significant expertise working with individuals with: ADHD, executive functioning challenges, giftedness, learning disabilities, anxiety, low mood, and more. I am also an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA, sought after speaker, and founder of ChildNEXUS.com (providing information about neurodevelopmental challenges to parents).
(437) 371-2443 View (437) 371-2443
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Elissa Golden
Psychologist, PhD, , CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4N
Dr. Elissa Golden is a seasoned psychologist with a passion for helping individuals unlock their full potential through comprehensive psychoeducational assessments. With over 10 years of dedicated service in the field, Dr. Golden has become a trusted name for children, adolescents, and adults seeking to understand and overcome their cognitive, academic, and emotional challenges.
Dr. Elissa Golden is a seasoned psychologist with a passion for helping individuals unlock their full potential through comprehensive psychoeducational assessments. With over 10 years of dedicated service in the field, Dr. Golden has become a trusted name for children, adolescents, and adults seeking to understand and overcome their cognitive, academic, and emotional challenges.
(647) 952-5986 View (647) 952-5986
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Melanie Baker
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BAHons, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6S
I am honoured to offer service to you in Spanish or English under an approved supervisor. Please know you are welcome just as you are – in this precise moment. Together, we can co-explore your unique journey, the impact of your experiences, and possibilities going forward, within a safe, open, nonjudgemental setting. I am committed to walking beside you without wavering, while appreciating you as a whole, complex, individual holding innate resources and strengths for your own growth. I strive towards providing culturally responsive service to you rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and feminist principles.
I am honoured to offer service to you in Spanish or English under an approved supervisor. Please know you are welcome just as you are – in this precise moment. Together, we can co-explore your unique journey, the impact of your experiences, and possibilities going forward, within a safe, open, nonjudgemental setting. I am committed to walking beside you without wavering, while appreciating you as a whole, complex, individual holding innate resources and strengths for your own growth. I strive towards providing culturally responsive service to you rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and feminist principles.
(647) 699-7657 View (647) 699-7657
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Pam Foreht
Psychologist, DipCS, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4V
Pam is a Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists and Behavior Analysts who has been in practice for over 30 years. Throughout her career she has developed an expertise in the area of school psychology. She is familiar with and utilizes a wide variety of assessment tools as well as observation, and direct interviews in order to gather information with the goal of gaining an extensive and accurate understanding of her clients in order to address and answer their questions and concerns. She creates realistic and effective treatment plans and interventions that assist the individual in reaching his or her potential.
Pam is a Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists and Behavior Analysts who has been in practice for over 30 years. Throughout her career she has developed an expertise in the area of school psychology. She is familiar with and utilizes a wide variety of assessment tools as well as observation, and direct interviews in order to gather information with the goal of gaining an extensive and accurate understanding of her clients in order to address and answer their questions and concerns. She creates realistic and effective treatment plans and interventions that assist the individual in reaching his or her potential.
(647) 492-6462 View (647) 492-6462
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Possibilities Clinic
Psychiatrist, PhD, CPsych, RSW, CASLPO, OT Reg
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4S
Possibilities Clinic offers a unique team approach on all diagnostic assessments and treatment plans which includes ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Tourette Syndrome/Tic Disorder, OCD, Autism and Early Language & Social Development. Possibilities Clinic serves children, teens, and adults across Ontario with in-person and Telemedicine assessments and treatments.
Possibilities Clinic offers a unique team approach on all diagnostic assessments and treatment plans which includes ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Tourette Syndrome/Tic Disorder, OCD, Autism and Early Language & Social Development. Possibilities Clinic serves children, teens, and adults across Ontario with in-person and Telemedicine assessments and treatments.
(647) 699-4288 View (647) 699-4288
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Agnès Dupin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6H
I am dedicated to the emotional well being of youth, children and their families and to help them find the equilibrium that respects everyone's needs, temperament, developmental stage and aspirations. I use a wide range of approaches tailored to the child and family such as play therapy, art therapy, narrative and solution focused approaches, mindfulness, parent-child attachment and positive behavioural support strategies.
I am dedicated to the emotional well being of youth, children and their families and to help them find the equilibrium that respects everyone's needs, temperament, developmental stage and aspirations. I use a wide range of approaches tailored to the child and family such as play therapy, art therapy, narrative and solution focused approaches, mindfulness, parent-child attachment and positive behavioural support strategies.
(365) 649-1791 View (365) 649-1791
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Scattergram Counselling & Consulting Wendy McGuire
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PhD
Verified Verified
Online Only
Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world comes with challenges. Traditional therapy is not based on an understanding of your neurotype or the neurotype of your loved one. You may want to understand your diagnosis and how your brain works, learn practical skills to navigate your life, explore intersections with sex and gender, as well as accessing emotional and psychologcial support. Wendy McGuire, Clinic Director, is at the forefront of transforming services for the neurodivergent population through her interdisciplinary virtual clinical practice, supervision, and training (CAMH, York University, OASW Learning Centre, etc).
Being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world comes with challenges. Traditional therapy is not based on an understanding of your neurotype or the neurotype of your loved one. You may want to understand your diagnosis and how your brain works, learn practical skills to navigate your life, explore intersections with sex and gender, as well as accessing emotional and psychologcial support. Wendy McGuire, Clinic Director, is at the forefront of transforming services for the neurodivergent population through her interdisciplinary virtual clinical practice, supervision, and training (CAMH, York University, OASW Learning Centre, etc).
(647) 691-0408 View (647) 691-0408
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Nilani Kuhapalan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BEd, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
Online Only
Do you struggle with constantly feeling stressed and it affecting your everyday life? Do you feel anxious by just getting through the day? Do you wish that your emotional well-being could be better? Now more than ever, people with diverse backgrounds are feeling disconnected about adjusting to changes.
Do you struggle with constantly feeling stressed and it affecting your everyday life? Do you feel anxious by just getting through the day? Do you wish that your emotional well-being could be better? Now more than ever, people with diverse backgrounds are feeling disconnected about adjusting to changes.
(647) 692-4563 View (647) 692-4563
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Elena Viola
Psychologist, MA, C Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6S
Children achieve the most when they are feeling their best and given the right strategies in a nurturing and supportive environment. I am a licensed Psychologist specializing in School Psychology and have been working with children, youth, and their families for over 20 years, providing a wide range of psychological services for students who present with a variety of behavioural, learning, and social-emotional challenges to help them realize their full potential.
Children achieve the most when they are feeling their best and given the right strategies in a nurturing and supportive environment. I am a licensed Psychologist specializing in School Psychology and have been working with children, youth, and their families for over 20 years, providing a wide range of psychological services for students who present with a variety of behavioural, learning, and social-emotional challenges to help them realize their full potential.
(289) 768-6475 View (289) 768-6475
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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors

How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?

When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.

When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?

It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.

What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?

Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.

Are there medications for learning disabilities?

Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.