Non-Binary Therapists in Toronto, ON

My over 20 years of experience in mental health and/or substance use settings informs my work. I work with people impacted by their mental health, specifically anxiety, depression, OCD and people who hear voices. I also work with people who use substances from a harm reduction lens. If you’re also navigating issues related to mental health or substance use within your family or chosen family, I can help. As someone from the 2SLGBTQ community who is non-binary and queer, I can support and bring lived experiences to the topics of coming out and navigating a gender journey.

If you are struggling with overwhelming emotions, relationship issues, marginalization, or trauma, you may find hope and empowerment through therapy. As a queer, non-binary therapist, I focus on social justice and how oppression can both impact you and be resisted on a personal level. I will support you to work with overwhelming emotions so that they don’t control you or damage your relationships, and instead guide you towards a more fulfilling life. Through a supportive and collaborative relationship, we can deeply understand your experiences, help you heal from their impacts, and work towards your hopes for your life.

I’m currently welcoming couples, polycules, and constellations who hope to feel braver in their intimacy and independence. Both, because we’re wired for these opposite drives: home and adventure, predictability and risk, closeness and freedom. Spoiler… it is not a problem to solve but a paradox to manage. I’m here to become your co-conspirator in this vexing, delicious dilemma.

Therapy doesn't have to be scary! I know first-hand what it can be like to suffer in silence, longing for change, & struggling to find someone who "gets" you. If you grew up in a home where you didn't get the support that you needed, if you went through something that you feel like you have never recovered from, or if you feel like a black sheep everywhere you go, I would be happy to co-create a non-judgmental healing space where you feel seen, heard, & valued. We can work on things like learning to understand yourself, re-gaining control of your life, & appreciating the parts of you that have clawed you out of your darkest times.

You really can feel more comfort and joy in your own skin! You can unwind shame and anxiety around your a/sexuality and a/gender and discover them as a source of vibrancy and affirmation. Pleasure is a profound healer and you deserve more of it in your life! I’m here to help you live your most fabulous life while enjoying the process along the way. You might be thinking, is that even possible? Isn’t therapy painful? Therapy with me is a warm collaboration, with laughter, practicality, good science and more than a pinch of creativity. I show up as a real person and journey beside you towards your goals.

***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I am a client-centered, trauma-informed practicing queer social worker. I specialize in clinical practice; as well as, connecting my clients to appropriate community services and supports. I am committed to serving diverse communities as a social worker and advocate. I specialize in aiding LGBTQIA communities with a focus on folks who identify as transgender and non-binary . Moreover, I have years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, dual diagnosis, mental health, specifically mood disorders, and trauma.

Aaniin/Boozhoo/Willkommen/Hello, Is life feeling hard? Overwhelming? Emotions feel too big, or maybe not at all? Are you Looking for support for your family or a young person? My goal is to work with people in authentic ways. I journey with folks through difficult, hard, messy, and scary situations. I work from a trauma informed, decolonial, Anti-Racist/Anti-Oppression framework. My work centres around supporting folks dealing with trauma and systemic oppression, mental illness, gender identity, sexual orientation, and substance use. I often focus on individual and family work with 2S Queer and Trans youth and adults

It can be pretty daunting to imagine telling a stranger about deeply personal issues. And will it really help? In my own life and in the lives of my clients I have so often seen counselling ease the difficulties life throws at us, make the way forward a little clearer, lay old hurts to rest. If you and I together can build a trusting, respectful "working alliance", I'd say - and much research agrees - that it's likely to make a difference in your life. The (still ongoing?) pandemic has brought up old fears and worries, relationship struggles, loneliness. A place with no judgement to talk it all through can make a real difference.

My approach to therapy is practical, creative, humorous, and interactive. Engaging in therapy is a vulnerable and courageous step, and I aim to foster a comfortable, collaborative process. When the tools and skills that were previously helpful are no longer working, I support clients to cultivate new coping skills, and identify potential areas for change and/or acceptance.

I am a non-binary lesbian trauma-focused therapist that operates from culturally informed, intersectional, anti-racist, and feminist values. My practice is 2SLGBTQ+ and neurodiversity affirming. I provide strengths-based, client-centered holistic therapy that fosters connection to the whole self. We can explore your values and intersecting identities, build self-compassion, set boundaries, and heal from complex traumas. Together we can build a relationship based on trust and compassion that recognizes and empowers your lived experiences and authentic self. I am masters student finishing my degree and practicing under supervision.

In whatever way you find yourself here, rest assured we can build the tools you need to unpack and resolve the issues you face. Whether you are exploring your identity, opening up or managing the health of your relationship(s), processing experiences from your past, or needing space to explore a sense of unrest - I will meet you in co-creating a compassionate space of deep empathy, gentle exploration, strengthening and resolution. If you feel ready to explore the next phase of your healing or recovery work, I offer a unique and experiential lens guided by integrity, consent, reflexivity and accountability.

What do you think when you think of therapy? Are you looking for a therapist who is warm, open, and wants to support you exactly where you are at? When you think of connecting with a therapist, what are some of your hopes? My name is Adrian and I want to provide an open and collaborative space where we can connect about issues you are facing. Things such as grief, depression, anxiety, systemic oppression, not feeling accepted, transitions, and maybe an overall feeling that things are harder than they could be.

I am a white, queer, non-binary and politicized therapist with availability to work with individuals and couples who are residents of Ontario or Newfoundland & Labrador. I who brings a whole lot of warmth, curiosity, and openness to my work supporting people across diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences to live with more connection, choice and ease. My approach is strengths-based and informed by anti-oppressive, harm reduction, anti-racist, and Mad values. The care that I offer is sex and kink positive and affirming of queer and trans identities and non-normative relationship structures.

Are you have a hard time and looking for some support? I am a registered psychotherapist who supports folks struggling with mood and anxiety concerns, regulation of emotion, relationship issues and identity questions. People often come to me when they are struggling with anxiety or depressive symptoms that are getting in the way of living their best life. Also people come to me when navigating gender and sexuality, discrimination to have anti-oppressive place to explore these questions or having their authentic selves be seen and supported. I provide family and parents support for those with trans youth and adult children.

Are you thinking about taking steps towards healing and growth? I offer a holistic, eclectic, and collaborative approach to therapy, guided by the principles of integrity, non-judgement, acceptance, and compassion. With a background in harm-reduction and community-based work, I aim to create a supportive and empathetic relationship that caters to each client's unique needs. Starting therapy can be daunting, and I strive to establish a safe and empowering atmosphere where clients feel equipped to address and overcome their challenges.