Therapists in Toronto, ON

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.

To be human means we all face challenges in life. At times you can be overwhelmed by difficulties related to relationships, family, career, or health. Perhaps you feel stuck and don’t know how to change or move forward. There is no single right answer to the questions of life, but the wrong answers can sometimes lead us to anxiety, depression, or a loss of purpose. I work with clients to discover their own inner wisdom and unique gifts and help facilitate their healing.

Are you worried about your child? Is your teenager going through a difficult time? Are you an adult experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, or depression? Whether you are seeking help for yourself as an adult or a parent, or for your young one, it is never too late to make a positive change. In my practice, I enjoy working with clients of all ages, and strategically adapting to their individual needs. Some of these range from academic challenges that may require a formal psychoeducational assessment, to relationship difficulties, emotional or behavioural dysregulation, or mood and anxiety symptomatology.

Many of us have life experiences that dramatically transform how we see ourselves and shake up our worlds. They may be relationship breakdowns, major traumas, the loss of a family pet, becoming a parent, or receiving a life-changing diagnosis. Any of these challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed and oftentimes isolated - know that you are not alone. My role is to help you to feel heard, make sense of difficult experiences, as well as teach you strategies to cope with distressing thoughts and emotions that accompany trauma and anxiety. Together we can work towards reconnecting you with who you are and the life you wish to lead.

In our lives we may find ourselves feeling “stuck” sometimes. Overwhelming feelings can become a barrier in our personal and professional growth. These difficulties may include distressing thoughts, anxiety, depression, grief, loss of a loved one, low self-esteem, unsatisfying relationships, fear of abandonment, ideas of perfectionism and hyper-criticality towards yourself. The work we do in therapy will be aimed at observing and reflecting on the challenges you are experiencing. We shall work towards removing the roadblocks that stand in the way of your growth and move you toward a sense of fulfillment and well-being.

I recognize that asking for help is never easy and I aim to create a welcoming and judgment free space so that we can work together towards your goals. Each session is tailored to what you want to focus on - there is no such thing as a problem too small. Counselling is a way to explore what we are experiencing in a new mindset - with my ultimate goal being to leave you feeling empowered. I have experience counselling over 1000 individuals which has allowed me to explore a vast range of topics.

Do you need support navigating the challenges of everyday life, big and small changes and difficult transitions? Do you feel you are always searching for something missing but can't seem to find it? If so, I'd love to work with you. I support adults experiencing life-changes, stress and burnout at work and at home. I am an Ontario Certified Teacher trained in special education and support and work with students who have various learning and social-emotional challenges. I’m completing my Master of Social Work and am accepting new clients as a student social worker/therapist. I’d be glad to work together to improve your situation.

Life can often feel chaotic. The reality is that changes are presented to us outside of our control and we find ourselves faced with the task of making decisions and choices that will decide the course of our future. These untimely decisions and choices can leave us feeling bewildered and disoriented. To complicate things further, we can find ourselves stuck in emotional and behavioural patterns that inhibit and hold us back from making the decisions we would like to or that would be best for us. Sometimes it’s difficult to even know what we would like to do or what is best for us. What should you aim towards?

We are a team of Registered Psychotherapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Registered Social Workers with graduate degrees in counselling, couple and family therapy, and social work. At our practice we offer individual, couple, and family therapy for a variety of concerns. Our approach is compassionate, supportive, empathic, and strengths based. We see engaging with your mental health and emotions as a huge strength and achievement. We are firmly grounded in employing researched modalities in our practice that we have studied professionally.

Are you struggling with anxiety or depression? Can't stop thinking about the past or catastrophizing the future? I can help you overcome your anxiety or depression. I also work with clients who are experiencing relationship difficulties, trauma, insomnia or specific phobias. My goal is never to change who YOU are but help YOU change how you respond to your environment and to practice self-compassion/acceptance. I won't ask you to do anything that I haven't tried myself or isn't backed by scientific research. Finding the right therapist is the first step, book a free meet and greet to see if we're the right fit for one another!

Taking the first step is often the hardest step. In our work together, I will guide you through a healing process that is realistic and motivating. I take a holistic approach to treatment and draw from a variety of approaches in my clinical practice, including mindfulness-based techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy and motivational interviewing techniques. My professional and academic career has afforded me opportunities to help a diverse range of people in both the private and community sector for the last 10 years.

Sometimes in life, we can feel stuck and have a hard time seeing our way forward. A change in your life can leave you feeling hopeless, empty, confused, or lost. Ending a relationship, loosing a loved one, or finding yourself as a caregiver may throw you on a path that you didn’t expect and have a hard time navigating. Right now, you can't see your way forward, but you want to find a way through the weeds so you don't feel so bogged down and overwhelmed.

I don’t have an ideal client and I believe that Art Therapy should be as common as getting out for a walk or engaging in any form of self care. From low level stress to chronic mental health issues, Art therapy can play an integral role in ongoing therapy and life enhancement.

Talking in person or virtual, at a free consult with me and tea, is step one. Step two we work together on your past hurts, relationships, roadblocks, and whats getting you down. It takes bravery to say, I am anxious, I need some help, sometimes there is no apparent reason. It ok to come when feeling burnt out, struggling with relationships, work,grief or family life . Learning about yourself is the work, telling me how you respond to life’s pressures starts from the get go. Need to relax, I have just the the thing ask about experiencing “Let it go”. In person, on line, by phone connect how you prefer for the support you deserve.

In individual therapy, I work with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, anger, obsessions,​ and compulsions. I also work with clients who are dealing with the consequences of trauma, the loss of loved ones, and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. Additionally, I have experience in conducting psychoeducational (identifying learning difficulties, ADHD, and giftedness) and psychodiagnostic assessments with children, adolescents, and adults.