Suicidal Ideation Therapists in Toronto, ON
Hello, and welcome. If you are here you may be seeking ways to cope with difficult things in your life — finding a way to be with uncertainty, sadness or pain; managing relationships or work; perhaps noticing feelings and thoughts that you may not even fully understand. The hard part of this work is seeing and holding what is inside of us, being with it, and perhaps making sense of it. The beautiful part of this work is gathering the hurtful bits and the joyful pieces and holding them all at the same time, together. I will not, and cannot, tell you how to be but I can create safety and openness with you.
Hello, and welcome. If you are here you may be seeking ways to cope with difficult things in your life — finding a way to be with uncertainty, sadness or pain; managing relationships or work; perhaps noticing feelings and thoughts that you may not even fully understand. The hard part of this work is seeing and holding what is inside of us, being with it, and perhaps making sense of it. The beautiful part of this work is gathering the hurtful bits and the joyful pieces and holding them all at the same time, together. I will not, and cannot, tell you how to be but I can create safety and openness with you.
Do you feel like anxiety is holding you back? Are you stuck in the cycle of self-doubt? It’s okay to feel this way, and you are not alone. As a therapist who specializes in working with teens, young professionals and adults, I understand some of the unique challenges you face. I’m here to help you navigate life challenges and find a path forward that feels right for you. Together, we'll work through any anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, or decision-making challenges you are facing. Let's work together to help you feel more confident, empowered, and in control of your life.
Do you feel like anxiety is holding you back? Are you stuck in the cycle of self-doubt? It’s okay to feel this way, and you are not alone. As a therapist who specializes in working with teens, young professionals and adults, I understand some of the unique challenges you face. I’m here to help you navigate life challenges and find a path forward that feels right for you. Together, we'll work through any anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, or decision-making challenges you are facing. Let's work together to help you feel more confident, empowered, and in control of your life.
When intense anger or fear suddenly appears, it can be hard to not feel crazy. When people call you too sensitive or dramatic, it can be hard not to feel like there's something wrong with you. This probably makes you feel alone in your emotions and consistently anxious about how people see you and whether they'll abandon you. So, you try to distract yourself as best as you can so your emotions don't completely take over. But you can still feel them building up right beneath the surface, and you're tired of always pushing them down. I know how scary and exhausting this can be.
When intense anger or fear suddenly appears, it can be hard to not feel crazy. When people call you too sensitive or dramatic, it can be hard not to feel like there's something wrong with you. This probably makes you feel alone in your emotions and consistently anxious about how people see you and whether they'll abandon you. So, you try to distract yourself as best as you can so your emotions don't completely take over. But you can still feel them building up right beneath the surface, and you're tired of always pushing them down. I know how scary and exhausting this can be.
Our mental health and well-being depend on what happens to us, how we make sense of those events and how we respond to them. We may be a great fit if you are looking for an empathetic therapist who endeavours to work collaboratively with you to find the best possible psychotherapeutic approach! I know that achieving and maintaining positive mental health takes effort and time, self-knowledge, self-compassion, patience and practice, together with evidence-informed psychotherapeutic interventions. It would be a privilege for me to be a part of your journey :)
Our mental health and well-being depend on what happens to us, how we make sense of those events and how we respond to them. We may be a great fit if you are looking for an empathetic therapist who endeavours to work collaboratively with you to find the best possible psychotherapeutic approach! I know that achieving and maintaining positive mental health takes effort and time, self-knowledge, self-compassion, patience and practice, together with evidence-informed psychotherapeutic interventions. It would be a privilege for me to be a part of your journey :)
Hi, I'm Dr. Sharon Chan, a Clinical Psychologist registered in Ontario to provide services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. I'm excited to be part of the MindFit team, a leading 30+ clinician private practice, or what I prefer to call a "mental health gym". Seeking support can be stigmatizing and impersonal - but it doesn't need to be! Just like a typical gym, MindFit is designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. I use effective, evidence-based treatments and most importantly, do everything I can to ensure you feel supported, accepted, and valued.
Hi, I'm Dr. Sharon Chan, a Clinical Psychologist registered in Ontario to provide services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. I'm excited to be part of the MindFit team, a leading 30+ clinician private practice, or what I prefer to call a "mental health gym". Seeking support can be stigmatizing and impersonal - but it doesn't need to be! Just like a typical gym, MindFit is designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. I use effective, evidence-based treatments and most importantly, do everything I can to ensure you feel supported, accepted, and valued.
As a South Asian therapist, I recognize the unique intersection of identity, family dynamics, and cultural expectations that often shape our experiences. My therapeutic approach integrates compassion, cultural awareness, and evidence-based practices to create a safe, affirming space where all parts of you are welcome. I work collaboratively with clients to explore intergenerational patterns, heal from emotional wounds, and build self-trust and confidence. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the complexities of cultural identity, my goal is to empower you to realign to your true self.
As a South Asian therapist, I recognize the unique intersection of identity, family dynamics, and cultural expectations that often shape our experiences. My therapeutic approach integrates compassion, cultural awareness, and evidence-based practices to create a safe, affirming space where all parts of you are welcome. I work collaboratively with clients to explore intergenerational patterns, heal from emotional wounds, and build self-trust and confidence. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or the complexities of cultural identity, my goal is to empower you to realign to your true self.
How do you find hope? I want you to know that I'm here to stand by your side, offering my unwavering support. My aim is to create a safe space where you can unburden yourself and feel the weight lift off your shoulders. I'll be here to listen to you, understand your challenges, and help you pinpoint your best hopes. I recognize how tough things can get, especially when you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming feelings.
How do you find hope? I want you to know that I'm here to stand by your side, offering my unwavering support. My aim is to create a safe space where you can unburden yourself and feel the weight lift off your shoulders. I'll be here to listen to you, understand your challenges, and help you pinpoint your best hopes. I recognize how tough things can get, especially when you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming feelings.
Are you preoccupied with worries? Are you feeling unfulfilled with your life, stuck in the same pattern unable to move forward? Using a warm and empathic approach, I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing difficulties with emotion regulation, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, coping with trauma, as well as navigating life transitions. As your therapist, my goal is to help you process through difficult emotions, targeting obstacles that may impede growth, and teaching you practical coping strategies to become the best version of yourself.
Are you preoccupied with worries? Are you feeling unfulfilled with your life, stuck in the same pattern unable to move forward? Using a warm and empathic approach, I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing difficulties with emotion regulation, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, coping with trauma, as well as navigating life transitions. As your therapist, my goal is to help you process through difficult emotions, targeting obstacles that may impede growth, and teaching you practical coping strategies to become the best version of yourself.
I’m a registered therapist passionate about supporting youth, adults, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward healing and growth. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore what’s been holding you back and help you move forward with confidence.
In my work with couples, I help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally. I take time to understand each partner’s individual history and how it shapes the relationship, guiding you toward healthier patterns, empathy, and deeper connection.
I’m a registered therapist passionate about supporting youth, adults, and couples as they navigate life’s challenges and work toward healing and growth. I provide a safe, supportive space to explore what’s been holding you back and help you move forward with confidence.
In my work with couples, I help partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally. I take time to understand each partner’s individual history and how it shapes the relationship, guiding you toward healthier patterns, empathy, and deeper connection.
We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, and we feel stuck and cannot seem to find a way out or a way forward. No matter what life challenges you are facing, you don't need to suffer alone and fight in solitude anymore. I have experience working with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, anger issues, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I will walk with you on your journey of growth, self-discovery, and resilience to live your most fulfilled life.
We all face moments when life feels overwhelming, and we feel stuck and cannot seem to find a way out or a way forward. No matter what life challenges you are facing, you don't need to suffer alone and fight in solitude anymore. I have experience working with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, anger issues, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I will walk with you on your journey of growth, self-discovery, and resilience to live your most fulfilled life.
Life can seem truly overwhelming at times, especially in our day and age when global concerns may compound our personal stressors. Many people have carried the weight of distressing, sometimes traumatic events with them throughout life, only to find one day that this weight has become crushing. Even those who have gone through life with relative ease may suddenly feel overwhelmed by difficult situations, such as physical or mental illness, the death of a loved one, relationship or parenting problems, divorce or other life transitions.
Life can seem truly overwhelming at times, especially in our day and age when global concerns may compound our personal stressors. Many people have carried the weight of distressing, sometimes traumatic events with them throughout life, only to find one day that this weight has become crushing. Even those who have gone through life with relative ease may suddenly feel overwhelmed by difficult situations, such as physical or mental illness, the death of a loved one, relationship or parenting problems, divorce or other life transitions.
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and relationships. I help individuals and partners navigate emotional and relational difficulties, and create a better relationship with themselves and others.
I’m a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and relationships. I help individuals and partners navigate emotional and relational difficulties, and create a better relationship with themselves and others.
I believe that at the heart of effective therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Therapy should feel human, grounded, relational, and real, rather than distant or overly clinical. I bring openness, empathy, and genuine care into our work together, along with years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and life transitions. I value transparency by sharing my reflections and inviting your voice into the process.
This is a collaborative partnership, where you have choice in both the direction and depth of our work.
I believe that at the heart of effective therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Therapy should feel human, grounded, relational, and real, rather than distant or overly clinical. I bring openness, empathy, and genuine care into our work together, along with years of experience supporting clients through anxiety, relationship challenges, identity exploration, and life transitions. I value transparency by sharing my reflections and inviting your voice into the process.
This is a collaborative partnership, where you have choice in both the direction and depth of our work.
Many of us know that life can be complex, challenging and sometimes throws us a curve ball. It can contribute to different emotions, relational issues, health problems, difficulty making decisions or a feeling of being overwhelmed and alone. Quite often, we are able to work through these challenges with our normal coping strategies. However, at other times, no matter what we try, the difficulty doesn’t resolve and it gets in the way of our happiness, relationships, work and hopefulness about the future. If this is happening to you, or you are afraid it might, now may be a good time to reach out for support.
Many of us know that life can be complex, challenging and sometimes throws us a curve ball. It can contribute to different emotions, relational issues, health problems, difficulty making decisions or a feeling of being overwhelmed and alone. Quite often, we are able to work through these challenges with our normal coping strategies. However, at other times, no matter what we try, the difficulty doesn’t resolve and it gets in the way of our happiness, relationships, work and hopefulness about the future. If this is happening to you, or you are afraid it might, now may be a good time to reach out for support.
You don't have to have it figured out to begin. Therapy can start exactly where you are — whether you're feeling stuck, restless, or simply sensing that the way you've been living, relating, or coping has started to cost you something. I work relationally and in depth, drawing from psychodynamic, somatic, and self psychology. Together we pay close attention to the patterns in your relationships, the stories you carry about yourself, and what unfolds between us. I'll bring curiosity and compassion — you bring whatever you're ready to explore. You won't be doing this alone.
You don't have to have it figured out to begin. Therapy can start exactly where you are — whether you're feeling stuck, restless, or simply sensing that the way you've been living, relating, or coping has started to cost you something. I work relationally and in depth, drawing from psychodynamic, somatic, and self psychology. Together we pay close attention to the patterns in your relationships, the stories you carry about yourself, and what unfolds between us. I'll bring curiosity and compassion — you bring whatever you're ready to explore. You won't be doing this alone.
Dr. Aliza Friedman (she/her) is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is passionate about working with people with eating disorders and disordered eating on improving their relationship with food and their body. In addition to working with clients in eating disorder recovery, Dr. Friedman works with adults with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, difficulty managing emotions, and coping with life transitions or stressors. She also has extensive experience working with individuals with disordered eating or negative body image following bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
Dr. Aliza Friedman (she/her) is a licensed Clinical Psychologist. She is passionate about working with people with eating disorders and disordered eating on improving their relationship with food and their body. In addition to working with clients in eating disorder recovery, Dr. Friedman works with adults with anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, difficulty managing emotions, and coping with life transitions or stressors. She also has extensive experience working with individuals with disordered eating or negative body image following bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
Well done! You have taken the first step to reach out for a happier and healthier life. Self-compassion is one of the keys you will achieve in moving beyond an eating disorder. Your journey can start now! I am a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults who have coped with eating disorders, disordered eating, low self-esteem, anxiety and/or depression and family/couple relationship conflict. I completed my Internship at Southlake Regional Health Centre in the Eating Disorder Program while completing my Master’s degree of Social Work.
Well done! You have taken the first step to reach out for a happier and healthier life. Self-compassion is one of the keys you will achieve in moving beyond an eating disorder. Your journey can start now! I am a Registered Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults who have coped with eating disorders, disordered eating, low self-esteem, anxiety and/or depression and family/couple relationship conflict. I completed my Internship at Southlake Regional Health Centre in the Eating Disorder Program while completing my Master’s degree of Social Work.
You deserve to feel the deep sense of peace, calm & joy on the other side of unhealed emotional pain & trauma. If you're ready to heal the root issues at the core of this pain so you can make lasting changes & show up in the world as your true self, then you're in the right place. I truly believe you aren't broken and can heal: you can feel whole on the inside. Hearing your story is my privilege; so I value working collaboratively, balancing validation with direction. I'm a highly committed therapist with 17+ years experience with all types of trauma, childhood challenges & disassociation.
You deserve to feel the deep sense of peace, calm & joy on the other side of unhealed emotional pain & trauma. If you're ready to heal the root issues at the core of this pain so you can make lasting changes & show up in the world as your true self, then you're in the right place. I truly believe you aren't broken and can heal: you can feel whole on the inside. Hearing your story is my privilege; so I value working collaboratively, balancing validation with direction. I'm a highly committed therapist with 17+ years experience with all types of trauma, childhood challenges & disassociation.
My clients are often thoughtful, sensitive people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or the weight of life experiences that still live in their bodies. Many are part of the LGBTQ+ community, professionals, or creatives seeking a space where they can show up fully without needing to explain themselves. They want relief from anxiety, emotional reactivity, and disconnection, and they are looking to better understand their nervous system, feel more grounded in their bodies, and reconnect with a deeper sense of self, safety, and belonging.
My clients are often thoughtful, sensitive people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, or the weight of life experiences that still live in their bodies. Many are part of the LGBTQ+ community, professionals, or creatives seeking a space where they can show up fully without needing to explain themselves. They want relief from anxiety, emotional reactivity, and disconnection, and they are looking to better understand their nervous system, feel more grounded in their bodies, and reconnect with a deeper sense of self, safety, and belonging.
Many of the milestones of early adulthood can be daunting. Postsecondary education, embarking on building a career, and navigating relationships brings about a lot of change. Many people wind up feeling nervous, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future, and struggle to manage their demands and cope with stress. It is also a time of life where many people feel uncomfortable in their own skin. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you are also feeling down, empty, and unmotivated. I understand this is a time where you may need extra support and help to develop coping skills to meet the demands of your life.
Many of the milestones of early adulthood can be daunting. Postsecondary education, embarking on building a career, and navigating relationships brings about a lot of change. Many people wind up feeling nervous, overwhelmed, and uncertain about the future, and struggle to manage their demands and cope with stress. It is also a time of life where many people feel uncomfortable in their own skin. Perhaps you can relate. Maybe you are also feeling down, empty, and unmotivated. I understand this is a time where you may need extra support and help to develop coping skills to meet the demands of your life.
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