Therapists in Toronto, ON

I work with people whose struggle with depression, anxiety, low self esteem or addictions is getting in the way of leading a fulfilling life. For many years I have helped individuals who have experienced trauma and suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. I also work with couples experiencing ruptures in their relationship to help rebuild communication, trust and intimacy . As a family mediator I help couples resolve conflict emerging from separation and divorce.

The goal of us working together is for you to reach a place where you can face life's challenges with strength and confidence. I am a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist with 20 years of experience. Working with me to unravel your challenges will help you to design your future for the better. My clients prefer my approach because I don't sit idle and wait for something to happen. I like to motivate and inspire my clients by using techniques and tools that help to propel change.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (I.D.E.A.) are common place terms now however these concepts go very deep for those living the experience. I offer a variety of counselling and consulting services to help you achieve your I.D.E.A. vision and goals. I work with individuals as well as employers and organizations.

Anxiety, burnout, stress, family, trauma, life transitions, or multiracial/racial-related matters (to name a few) … if you need help with any of these, you've come to the right place. I have extensive training (see my profile) to help you find solutions or provide a listening ear. I've worked with people from diverse backgrounds and ages and what’s most important to know is that at the heart of healing… is connection. Whether it's connecting with loved ones or seeking guidance from a counselor, creating a safe space is key to inspiring change. Let me support you in making positive changes and living your best life. Let's do this!

Are you struggling to find a therapist that feels like a good fit? Looking at all these headshots and directories and feeling overwhelmed? We get it. Finding a therapist is kind of like dating, and it takes effort to find the right fit for you. We’ve got you. Shift Collab is one of Canada’s leading online therapy practices, offering exceptional mental health care across Canada. Our diverse team collaborates with you to navigate all of life’s challenges. We believe therapy should feel simple, actionable and relatable which is why we’ve created an innovative matching process to partner you with a therapist who truly gets you.

Too often in psychotherapy the focus is on coping strategies and rehearsing the narrative of our traumas with little movement forward towards our goals. This is frustrating for everyone and despite good intentions, time and finances clients remain stuck. Private Therapy Toronto is devoted to supporting those ready to move through and out of their current circumstances and into more dynamic and vibrant lives. To do so, we must expand beyond the limits of traditional psychotherapy and integrate neuroscience and metaphysical/spiritual practices to stimulate the self-healing properties within.

The complexity of the human soul is beyond most of our comprehension. Our search for that feeling of ‘enough’ starts from within. You cannot see or appreciate what surrounds you until you are able to embrace the vulnerability of loving your authentic self. The polarity between love and pain is a reflection of the magnitude of the heart’s power. Exploring the innermost core of our existence is as scary as it is liberating. Fear prevents most of us from even attempting this journey.

I believe therapy is first and foremost about human connection. I endeavour to create a safe, compassionate, warm, and authentic environment. I will meet you where you are and learn about what motivates you. We will work to develop an understanding of your strengths, your goals, and your wants and needs. We will also learn together about what gets in the way of the things that are most important and meaningful to you.

Feeling overwhelmed by all that’s happening around you can lead to burnout as you try to take care of everything and everyone. You may be a queer recent grad stepping into a new job or exploring a new relationship and as much as you’re excited about these changes, there's a disconnect between your wants and needs. Or you may be a mom who feels guilty or ashamed for not doing or being enough, which is starting to show up in ways that are hurting you and those you care most about. If you are someone feeling stuck in patterns of resentment or disappointment, I am here to support you in bringing more balance and joy back into your life.

I believe in a client’s ability to know intuitively what is troubling them. It’s my responsibility to listen, and to ensure they feel safe, respected and heard. We identify the desired goals and align on what the changed attitudes and emotional states will look like. Throughout therapy, positive changes are noticed and discussed, while the work still ahead is reviewed and the end goal regularly described. I am Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with a private practice in Toronto. A Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work along with my continual training informs the range of therapeutic models I employ.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in the belief that challenging circumstances provide an opportunity for discovery, growth, and change. If you have experienced a challenging past or are currently experiencing challenging circumstances it may be difficult to identify opportunities for change. You don't have to navigate this alone. Psychotherapy offers a space to discover possibilities and make sense of things. Equipped with evidenced-based specialized techniques that can help us gain insight into your experiences, I will work compassionately, collaboratively and creatively with you to define and reach your goals.

I am intrigued by the way that humans are wired to connect with others. In my practice, I strive to build a meaningful connection between us in a gentle and caring way. Similarly, I aim to assist you in building authentic connections with important people in your life. I will help you to explore your strengths and resilience while assisting with the goals that brought you to therapy. I value diversity and the strength that it brings to the development of authentic relationships. I operate from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework that is LGBTQ2IA+ affirming.

I believe that we all experience brokenness. I believe in the power of being heard with compassion and empathy. I believe that we can learn how to be kind with ourselves when we experience kindness. You might be thinking about therapy because you want to work through a problem that persists in your life, to make a big choice, take a new step, sort through a past experience, or you simply want to feel better. Whatever brought you here there is nothing too big or too small to bring into our therapeutic space. This is your time.

Achieving your goals can be a great challenge. Many inner obstacles stand in your way. Procrastination, laziness, lack of motivation, lack of discipline, anxiety, stress, and everything else can leave you feeling as if you are losing the battle. In an environment with many distractions, it is not surprising that many people find themselves unfocused and unproductive. At the same time, you feel that you have potential, but you are not fulfilling it.

The body keeps the score. I help trauma survivors live full, and connected lives. I have many years of experience working with survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, as well as harmful, abusive, or neglectful childhood experiences. Trauma may impact your self-esteem, or create relationship issues, anxiety, alienation from the body, feelings of being disconnected from yourself and others. A central focus of my work has been supporting clients impacted by trauma without the lens of pathology. That’s to say: there’s nothing wrong with you at all. Your way of being in the world was developed as means of protection.

Are you hoping to rebuild relationships, or do you need assistance in recovering from relationship breakdown? Maybe you are trying to navigate complicated family dynamics, strained peer or workplace relationships and you are not sure how to move forward. Are you experiencing anxiety, stress/burnout and want to develop coping strategies to help life feel more manageable? Have you experienced trauma and realize that it is impacting your daily functioning? We can explore past trauma in order to connect your past experiences to your present-day functioning so that you can improve your overall wellbeing and live the life you desire.

Undisturb yourself! Using CBT, Existential, and Mindfulness forms of psychotherapy, I help clients (in-person/ telephone/ on-line) develop the tools in order that they think, act and feel better. Sometimes the realities of life understandably leave us susceptible to certain anxieties, despair and general existential concern. All too often we find ourselves developing unhelpful irrational thoughts and behaviours that can seem impossible to change. But they aren't. If you are interested in investigating and changing your assumptions and behaviours, if you want to modify the lens through which you view and experience the world, my therapeutic modality could be well suited to you.