Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Toronto, ON

I am a Registered Social Worker holding a Master's in Social Work from York University. Prior to coming to Social Work, I did Doctoral work in education and taught at York University and Seneca College. I specialize in working with young adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ2SIA. I also provide services to parents and families supporting young people in distress.

I work with a wide variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and phase of life adjustments. I have a special interest in working with individuals, couples, and other relationship systems on issues related to sexual health and function, intimacy, compulsive/problematic sexual behavior, sexual trauma recovery, and gender identity exploration and/or gender transition support. I am affirming and knowledgeable of LGBTQ+, poly/ENM, and kink identities.

Navigating the landscape of the world, institutions, and relationships often means road blocks, traumas, boredoms, addictions, blind spots, implosions into grief or explosions into anger. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qual.), I take a Gestalt relational approach to support you in uncovering and integrating uniqueness, finding your way in the world through suffering, and your way of healing. An adventure awaits, and through it we can find choice, our voice, integrity, and awareness.

In a safe and caring environment, we will work to help you change those aspects of yourself that are getting in the way of your having a more fulfilling life. Characteristics that may have served you well in the past may no longer work.

We all have times in our lives when we know something is wrong, even if we don’t know what it is. You might feel off-balance, low energy, not yourself. Often you feel like you want to talk about what’s happening with someone, even if you aren't yet clear about it. You want to be able to talk with someone who won’t judge you, who won’t second guess your experiences, or try to explain them away, or try to rewrite your story for you. You want to be able to talk with someone who will listen without an agenda. Someone who can provide understanding and compassion, patience and authenticity. Let's talk.

I believe we are doing the best we can with the tools available. From my perspective, trauma can get locked in the body if there isn't enough safety to respond in the moment. I will support you in building on the wisdom you already have, and will creatively explore with you the places you feel stuck, shaky, or unmet. Through a relational and experiential process, I will bring attention and compassion to your suffering and untended needs. You can expect me to be warm, direct, steady, and responsive. Additionally, I am Queer & Trans affirming, kink -aware, and knowledgeable around polyamory/non monogamy.

Do you struggle with stress, worry or low mood? Are you and your partner stuck in the same old fight? If you are going through a hard emotional time, you are not alone. Many people find themselves stuck in difficult patterns, looking for ways to get out. Whether you're dealing with low mood, anxiety, sex, intimacy/relationship issues, or body image and eating concerns, I can help. It is possible to change your patterns and create the life you want.

***WAITLIST as of Sept. 13, 2021 my practice is full. You may email me to discuss being added to the waitlist. Hello! Many people come to see me when they want to feel better about where they are at in life and need of some support. Some may come with a specific issue or concern, from past or present. I will meet you where you are at, in this moment. My clients tend to be ready for change, ready to explore new possibilities and want someone to help them get "unstuck" from old patterns, beliefs, and ideas that aren't working anymore. I see clients for psychotherapy issues and a desire for personal growth. Daytime weekdays only.

I want to help you feel comfortable showing up as yourself–maybe you're kinky, non-monogamous, asexual, gender- or neuro-diverse. I support adults and couples in finding and navigating authentic connection in the way that works for you. I'm a white, disabled, neurodivergent, queer and trans person who has experienced many beginnings, endings, and life transitions. I can hold enormous space for the tension between who we are and who we want to be, the pain of disconnection, and the joy of finding yourself and your community. If you've felt out of place or untethered, we can work together to help you choose your way.

I understand the feeling of struggling to exist as your genuine self in a world that feels against you, in an environment that feels suffocating, and in a relationship that feels unendurable. Our lives do not exist in a bubble, and our experiences are impacted by the intersecting identities each of us hold. When we reach out for help, we are hoping that someone can understand us and hold space for our stories. I work with people every day who are looking for support in understanding how they can live congruently with their own values and core beliefs.

I believe that our relationships can be sites of powerful healing. As a therapist it is an honour to work alongside couples, families and individuals as their relationships - to one another, to others, to themselves - transform. It is through this transformation that we come to better understand ourselves and create new ways of being that are more compassionate, empathetic and generative.

I am a sex-positive and inclusive therapist with respect to all aspects of diversity. You are welcome here. I work with individuals and couples. Together we work to sort through any unfinished business: areas where you may feel stuck, places that may be causing painful symptoms such as depression, anxiety, or relationship conflicts. I help people who are struggling with finding their place in the world, bringing clarity to who they want to be, and the choices they are making. I help people explore and accept their feelings, address any harmful behaviour, and work to create personal agency and a deeper sense of self.

I am a queer and non-binary psychotherapist, offering a holistic approach to healing that understands the interrelatedness of body, mind and spirit. My practice is grounded in a trauma-informed perspective, with an anti-oppression lens, and a critical disability approach to wellness. I empower clients to build on their strengths by connecting them to their own embodied wisdom.

Being human means knowing confusion, loss, and uncertainty, but what feels heavy or overwhelming need not be held alone. It takes courage to seek help, to push against stigma, and to break out of silence or isolation. The relationship between therapist and client(s) can offer a safe space to be heard, and to make sense together of the thoughts, feelings and patterns that are occurring in your life and your relationships. Together we can explore new ways of connecting that may bring greater understanding and compassion, and strengthen your capacity to connect and to manage life's difficulties.

Looking for support? Therapy provides an opportunity to express big feelings, talk through challenges, explore patterns of behaviour, develop greater self-awareness, and try different ways of being and relating. I practice contemporary Gestalt therapy that is experiential, relational and embodied. I was first drawn to Gestalt because it embraces an egalitarian relationship between client and therapist, takes a non-pathologizing approach to mental health, and invites creativity. I emphasize the development of self-awareness as a way to increase choice, flexibility, acceptance, and ultimately wellbeing.

As a queer, Trini-Canadian woman, I combine my knowledge of psychology with my intersectional feminist values and lived experiences when supporting my clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ and BIPOC (racialized) clients as well as intersectional identities. In addition to expertise in culturally-sensitive therapy, I'm also well-versed in issues related to queer and trans health, polyamory/non-monogamy, and kink /BDSM culture.

As of April I have paused taking new clients. Feel free to check back in June 2022 re daytime sessions. I offer a comfortable, supportive, and non-judgmental space to talk things through, make sense of your feelings, and build on your coping strategies. I support people with understanding their wants/needs, setting boundaries, and recognizing and working through the impacts of childhood experiences. As people understand themselves better, they can make changes in their lives to feel more confident, grounded, and in control. If you're wondering if I might be the right therapist for you, reach out to book a free mini phone session

I am a queer femme of colour who is working to support collective healing and liberation by offering individual counselling. My work is centred in an intersectional feminist approach to therapy drawing from somatics, narrative and evidence based practices. My approach is to support individuals to build upon existing strengths and daily practices to ensure that they have the tools to live their life in alignment with their own values and desires. I see my role as creating a container to support a person in developing deeper accountability and consent in their relationship with themselves and with others.

Many people hold the belief that challenges with emotional and mental well-being are a result of difficulty in coping, functioning, or adaptability. We may attempt to use willpower, intellect, and behavioural changes to tackle these issues; if these attempts fail to bring us inner peace or lasting change, we can begin to feel ashamed, alone, and stagnant. It is my belief that challenges with mental health, emotion, and relationships do not exist in a vacuum. These are more than personal failings at coping and functioning. Once we settle into this understanding, we can begin to uncover the deeper questions of your healing work.

I help individuals with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress & mood disorders. I use a trauma-informed approach to support healing from abuse, neglect and sexual trauma. I hope together we can uncover how your daily life, self-esteem & relationships have been impacted by your life experiences. Gaining insight into your thoughts & behaviours, learning about your emotions & re-discovering your values are a few things I can guide you through. I provide support through life transitions, loss & grief, anger, conflict, loneliness & isolation. As well as sexuality and relationship concerns such as: