Therapists in Vaughan, ON
I am a social worker with over 30 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, providing individual and family counselling. I have extensive skills in helping clients cope with anxiety, stress, depression, physical and mental health issues, addictions, financial challenges, caregiver stress, adjustment to illness, and bereavement.
I am a social worker with over 30 years of experience working with a wide variety of clients, providing individual and family counselling. I have extensive skills in helping clients cope with anxiety, stress, depression, physical and mental health issues, addictions, financial challenges, caregiver stress, adjustment to illness, and bereavement.
Mind Wings Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
"Accepting New Clients!" I provide confidential, safe, self-empowering mental health services that promote dignity for the individual. I have over 22 years of experience in helping people navigate and overcome their life's emotional and relationship challenges while fostering personal growth and resilience through psychotherapy and counselling services. Also, I help couples to understand and accept their differences, needs, communication pattern, attachment styles, and help them to resolve their conflicts
"Accepting New Clients!" I provide confidential, safe, self-empowering mental health services that promote dignity for the individual. I have over 22 years of experience in helping people navigate and overcome their life's emotional and relationship challenges while fostering personal growth and resilience through psychotherapy and counselling services. Also, I help couples to understand and accept their differences, needs, communication pattern, attachment styles, and help them to resolve their conflicts
As a skilled active listener with a soothing voice, I create a calming environment where you can feel understood, as I provide guidance to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. I offer innovative, tailored support with concerns such as trauma, stress, anxiety, and self-esteem, drawing on my non-profit work serving a diverse clientele in Indonesia. Further, my understanding of unique immigrant challenges has been deepened through writing my thesis on blended-family immigrants in Canada and conducting research on immigrant experiences in Canada — this work has shaped my passion for diversity and helping others thrive.
As a skilled active listener with a soothing voice, I create a calming environment where you can feel understood, as I provide guidance to help you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. I offer innovative, tailored support with concerns such as trauma, stress, anxiety, and self-esteem, drawing on my non-profit work serving a diverse clientele in Indonesia. Further, my understanding of unique immigrant challenges has been deepened through writing my thesis on blended-family immigrants in Canada and conducting research on immigrant experiences in Canada — this work has shaped my passion for diversity and helping others thrive.
Hafsah Bhinder
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), HBSc, MACP, (InP)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Life isn’t easy when the world wasn’t built with you in mind. Maybe you’re struggling with relationships that don’t feel safe, family dynamics that drain you, or just trying to exist in a world that doesn’t always get it. Whatever brought you here, it’s valid. You deserve a space where you can show up as your full self—no masks, no explanations—just you, being seen and heard for who you are. Let’s figure out how to handle the tough stuff together, on your terms.
Life isn’t easy when the world wasn’t built with you in mind. Maybe you’re struggling with relationships that don’t feel safe, family dynamics that drain you, or just trying to exist in a world that doesn’t always get it. Whatever brought you here, it’s valid. You deserve a space where you can show up as your full self—no masks, no explanations—just you, being seen and heard for who you are. Let’s figure out how to handle the tough stuff together, on your terms.
Nadia Khan (Psychotherapy For You Ontario)
Registered Social Worker, Intern
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4K
With nearly a decade of devoted experience in social services, I've committed myself to profoundly impacting individuals' lives through supportive and therapeutic counselling. I've specialized in providing supportive interventions to adults, couples, and navigating intricate family dynamics. In my practice, I seamlessly integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques with a deeply rooted philosophy in a person-centered and solution-focused lens.
With nearly a decade of devoted experience in social services, I've committed myself to profoundly impacting individuals' lives through supportive and therapeutic counselling. I've specialized in providing supportive interventions to adults, couples, and navigating intricate family dynamics. In my practice, I seamlessly integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques with a deeply rooted philosophy in a person-centered and solution-focused lens.
Krish Dhir Social Work & Psychotherapy Services
Registered Social Worker, BComm, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Executive Stress and Occupational Burnout Specialist. Do you feel like you haven’t achieved much? Feel overburdened, lack of excitement, have self-doubt and low motivation? Feel like you are disrupting your family's life? When you become upset, you think about the past, have relationship issues and become distant from your friends and family. You have difficulty concentrating and focusing because you worry about the future. You are overwhelmed with thoughts related to your self-image, so you avoid asking for help. In result, patterns of procrastination increase, which impact your personal and professional growth.
Executive Stress and Occupational Burnout Specialist. Do you feel like you haven’t achieved much? Feel overburdened, lack of excitement, have self-doubt and low motivation? Feel like you are disrupting your family's life? When you become upset, you think about the past, have relationship issues and become distant from your friends and family. You have difficulty concentrating and focusing because you worry about the future. You are overwhelmed with thoughts related to your self-image, so you avoid asking for help. In result, patterns of procrastination increase, which impact your personal and professional growth.
Welcome! Facing life’s challenges can often leave us feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and finding the right support can sometimes feel like a daunting task. I’m here to walk alongside you in a compassionate, supportive, and collaborative way. Together, we can explore your feelings and experiences in a space where you are always heard and understood.
Welcome! Facing life’s challenges can often leave us feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or disconnected, and finding the right support can sometimes feel like a daunting task. I’m here to walk alongside you in a compassionate, supportive, and collaborative way. Together, we can explore your feelings and experiences in a space where you are always heard and understood.
Do you feel stuck in life? Are you exhausted by intrusive thoughts that just don’t seem to stop no matter how hard you try? Are you someone who suffers from anxiety, sadness and self-esteem issues? Are you having a difficult time with stress management, making decisions to move forward in life, marital conflict, job related problems, difficulty relating to family members or just day-to-day life? My mission is to help you identify your goals and needs, while instilling a feeling of safety, trust and understanding and to foster resilience and direction in the achievement of your goals.
Do you feel stuck in life? Are you exhausted by intrusive thoughts that just don’t seem to stop no matter how hard you try? Are you someone who suffers from anxiety, sadness and self-esteem issues? Are you having a difficult time with stress management, making decisions to move forward in life, marital conflict, job related problems, difficulty relating to family members or just day-to-day life? My mission is to help you identify your goals and needs, while instilling a feeling of safety, trust and understanding and to foster resilience and direction in the achievement of your goals.
I’m a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology practicum student at the Pain and Wellness Centre, providing therapy under the supervision of Dr. Karen Spivak. My approach blends evidence-based modalities like CBT, mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness to support clients facing anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and emotional overwhelm. With over a decade of experience as a Certified Coach and mindfulness teacher, I offer a compassionate, holistic space for healing and growth.
Please note: As a student, client assignments are based on fit, availability, and expertise; direct referrals to me may not always be possible.
I’m a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology practicum student at the Pain and Wellness Centre, providing therapy under the supervision of Dr. Karen Spivak. My approach blends evidence-based modalities like CBT, mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness to support clients facing anxiety, stress, chronic pain, and emotional overwhelm. With over a decade of experience as a Certified Coach and mindfulness teacher, I offer a compassionate, holistic space for healing and growth.
Please note: As a student, client assignments are based on fit, availability, and expertise; direct referrals to me may not always be possible.
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, and at times, it can feel like you’re navigating it alone. If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or weighed down by life’s challenges, I want you to know that you don’t have to do this on your own. I provide a space where your voice is heard, your struggles are understood, and your strengths are recognized. Together, we can help you regain clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
Life doesn’t come with a roadmap, and at times, it can feel like you’re navigating it alone. If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or weighed down by life’s challenges, I want you to know that you don’t have to do this on your own. I provide a space where your voice is heard, your struggles are understood, and your strengths are recognized. Together, we can help you regain clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
Stephanie Rizzo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4H
I'm Stephanie Rizzo, a dedicated psychotherapist in the process of becoming fully qualified. My approach is rooted in empathy and respect, creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings.
I'm Stephanie Rizzo, a dedicated psychotherapist in the process of becoming fully qualified. My approach is rooted in empathy and respect, creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings.
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Yumna Baqai | Trauma | Cptsd | Grief | Adhd | Highly Sensitive People
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Now Accepting New Clients (Feb 2025): Do you need a therapist who actually understands how trauma impacts the body and brain, and how it affects all your relationships - especially the one with yourself? Maybe you've tried therapy before, but felt like you were just venting - but you need to learn how to actually PROCESS your emotions, not just talk about them. You've tried all the things - meditation, journaling, breathwork, medication, positive thinking, you've saved all the therapy tiktoks but you're still stuck. You have felt this way for a while and are not only ready, but are fully committed to making real change.
Now Accepting New Clients (Feb 2025): Do you need a therapist who actually understands how trauma impacts the body and brain, and how it affects all your relationships - especially the one with yourself? Maybe you've tried therapy before, but felt like you were just venting - but you need to learn how to actually PROCESS your emotions, not just talk about them. You've tried all the things - meditation, journaling, breathwork, medication, positive thinking, you've saved all the therapy tiktoks but you're still stuck. You have felt this way for a while and are not only ready, but are fully committed to making real change.
Larysa Strizhevsky Psychotherapy Essence
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4K
It may not be easy to overcome life’s challenges on your own and reaching for help is an essential step for change. You might struggle with upsetting emotions and conditions as Anxiety, Panic, Anger, Guilt, Grief, Depression, Trauma. Or you might be having difficulty adjusting to a major life change, wishing to establish healthier relationships. You may want to be more assertive and live your life fully. We can find a healing path forward. My passion and commitment is to help identify, address, and resolve barriers that get in a way of fulfillment and ease in your life.
It may not be easy to overcome life’s challenges on your own and reaching for help is an essential step for change. You might struggle with upsetting emotions and conditions as Anxiety, Panic, Anger, Guilt, Grief, Depression, Trauma. Or you might be having difficulty adjusting to a major life change, wishing to establish healthier relationships. You may want to be more assertive and live your life fully. We can find a healing path forward. My passion and commitment is to help identify, address, and resolve barriers that get in a way of fulfillment and ease in your life.
Whether you’re facing the challenges of parenting, dealing with the effects of trauma, navigating the depths of anxiety or depression, struggling to maintain fulfilling relationships, or adjusting to significant life changes, my practice offers a beacon of hope. As a seasoned Registered Psychotherapist, I understand these struggles intimately. With over 25 years of experience, I provide a compassionate, understanding, and direct space for you to explore and heal. If you're ready to confront these issues head-on and embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, I'm here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Whether you’re facing the challenges of parenting, dealing with the effects of trauma, navigating the depths of anxiety or depression, struggling to maintain fulfilling relationships, or adjusting to significant life changes, my practice offers a beacon of hope. As a seasoned Registered Psychotherapist, I understand these struggles intimately. With over 25 years of experience, I provide a compassionate, understanding, and direct space for you to explore and heal. If you're ready to confront these issues head-on and embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, I'm here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Abigail Ajodha - Karkiu Psychotherapy And Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSW, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Accepting New Clients! - You've taken the first step toward healing, and that's something to be proud of. We, at Karkiu Psychotherapy, are cheering you on in this bold move! Choosing to seek therapy isn't easy, but it's a powerful decision. As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adjusting to a different culture and the possible familial conflict that arises from different values and beliefs. I provide an empathetic and understanding space to explore the struggles of growing up with immigrant parents and feeling misunderstood.
Accepting New Clients! - You've taken the first step toward healing, and that's something to be proud of. We, at Karkiu Psychotherapy, are cheering you on in this bold move! Choosing to seek therapy isn't easy, but it's a powerful decision. As an immigrant, I understand the challenges of adjusting to a different culture and the possible familial conflict that arises from different values and beliefs. I provide an empathetic and understanding space to explore the struggles of growing up with immigrant parents and feeling misunderstood.
Natalie Freiberg Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Each person carries within them a distinctive lens through which they perceive and navigate life - a lens shaped by numerous factors that colour their daily experiences. Yet, there are instances when our lens becomes unclear, leaving us uncertain of our path. During these challenging moments, I am here to extend a helping hand, to assist you in finding clarity amidst the uncertainty, and to walk alongside you as you rediscover your way forward. Hello, I'm Natalie Freiberg, a compassionate Social Worker and Psychotherapist based in Toronto, Canada, serving individuals across Ontario.
Each person carries within them a distinctive lens through which they perceive and navigate life - a lens shaped by numerous factors that colour their daily experiences. Yet, there are instances when our lens becomes unclear, leaving us uncertain of our path. During these challenging moments, I am here to extend a helping hand, to assist you in finding clarity amidst the uncertainty, and to walk alongside you as you rediscover your way forward. Hello, I'm Natalie Freiberg, a compassionate Social Worker and Psychotherapist based in Toronto, Canada, serving individuals across Ontario.
Alessandra Trani
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L6A
Struggling with overwhelming emotions and difficult thoughts can feel so isolating, but it does not have to be something to overcome alone. I work with teens & adults struggling with anxiety, phobias, depression, attachment, school or work related stress, interpersonal difficulties and overall promoting self-resiliency. Together, we can discover effective strategies to bring lasting positive changes to your life. I also work with couples, fostering deeper understanding and helping them break free from negative patterns. I balance my approach by challenging and working towards growth while also considering your experience and pace.
Struggling with overwhelming emotions and difficult thoughts can feel so isolating, but it does not have to be something to overcome alone. I work with teens & adults struggling with anxiety, phobias, depression, attachment, school or work related stress, interpersonal difficulties and overall promoting self-resiliency. Together, we can discover effective strategies to bring lasting positive changes to your life. I also work with couples, fostering deeper understanding and helping them break free from negative patterns. I balance my approach by challenging and working towards growth while also considering your experience and pace.
Jessica Aceto
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Vaughan, ON L4K
I know what it feels like to be the client: vulnerable, yet hopeful, handing someone else the deepest parts of yourself without knowing what might happen next. Whatever challenges you are facing, I am here to provide a compassionate and safe space where you can explore, heal, and grow. Therapy is your time to focus on what matters most, and together we can uncover your strengths and work towards meaningful change. If you are ready to take the first step, I am here to support you.
I know what it feels like to be the client: vulnerable, yet hopeful, handing someone else the deepest parts of yourself without knowing what might happen next. Whatever challenges you are facing, I am here to provide a compassionate and safe space where you can explore, heal, and grow. Therapy is your time to focus on what matters most, and together we can uncover your strengths and work towards meaningful change. If you are ready to take the first step, I am here to support you.
Where there is hope ... there is life (Anne Frank). Are you hurt, anxious, ashamed or feel defeated? Would you like someone to help you navigate through a difficult situation in your life? Are you seeking guidance on your journey to living a fulfilled life? If so, you are not alone. Let’s journey together to work through trauma, difficulties or setbacks you are facing. Let’s tackle these challenges and help you move to a place of peace.
Where there is hope ... there is life (Anne Frank). Are you hurt, anxious, ashamed or feel defeated? Would you like someone to help you navigate through a difficult situation in your life? Are you seeking guidance on your journey to living a fulfilled life? If so, you are not alone. Let’s journey together to work through trauma, difficulties or setbacks you are facing. Let’s tackle these challenges and help you move to a place of peace.
All of us experience stressors and struggles in our lives. Essentially, it is about how we process these situations that can leave long-lasting impacts. There is no right or wrong way in the processing of these events, rather there are healthy versus unhealthy coping skills. My role is to facilitate your emotional and mental health journey, to aid in building up resiliency so that you are better able to manage and work through those stressors.
All of us experience stressors and struggles in our lives. Essentially, it is about how we process these situations that can leave long-lasting impacts. There is no right or wrong way in the processing of these events, rather there are healthy versus unhealthy coping skills. My role is to facilitate your emotional and mental health journey, to aid in building up resiliency so that you are better able to manage and work through those stressors.
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Number of Counsellors in Vaughan, ON
500+
Average cost per session
$165
Counsellors in Vaughan, ON who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 84% | Self Esteem |
| 82% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Stress |
| 73% | Coping Skills |
| 69% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Manulife |
| 81% | SunLife |
| 80% | Green Shield Canada |
How Counsellors in Vaughan, ON see their clients
| 64% | In Person and Online | |
| 36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 87% | Female | |
| 12% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |