Non-Insured Health | First Nations Therapists in Woodbridge, ON
First Step Men's Therapy -Direct Billing Available
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Stuck. Isolated. Broken. Powerless. Lost. Hopeless. Many men often face unique challenges and experiences that can be difficult to navigate on their own. Whether it's societal expectations around masculinity, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, past trauma, or an addiction, men may feel like they have to "tough it out" and resolve with their problems on their own without support or guidance. Seeking therapy can be a powerful way for men to address these challenges and develop the skills and tools they need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. Book a free 20-minute consultation by clicking the "Website" button to get started.
Stuck. Isolated. Broken. Powerless. Lost. Hopeless. Many men often face unique challenges and experiences that can be difficult to navigate on their own. Whether it's societal expectations around masculinity, relationship issues, stress, anxiety, past trauma, or an addiction, men may feel like they have to "tough it out" and resolve with their problems on their own without support or guidance. Seeking therapy can be a powerful way for men to address these challenges and develop the skills and tools they need to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. Book a free 20-minute consultation by clicking the "Website" button to get started.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unsure of yourself, or stuck between what you want and what others expect of you. Perhaps you are navigating relationship challenges, family pressures, a life transition, or simply trying to understand yourself better. I work with teens and adults to explore these experiences, notice patterns, build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and feel more grounded in everyday life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and shaped by an understanding of how family, culture, and relationships can influence our emotional well-being.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unsure of yourself, or stuck between what you want and what others expect of you. Perhaps you are navigating relationship challenges, family pressures, a life transition, or simply trying to understand yourself better. I work with teens and adults to explore these experiences, notice patterns, build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and feel more grounded in everyday life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and shaped by an understanding of how family, culture, and relationships can influence our emotional well-being.
You grew up in a house where two worlds lived under one roof, and you learned early how to move between them. You translated for your parents, kept the peace at family gatherings, and figured out on your own what nobody had the words to explain. Now you are an adult, maybe still living at home, maybe in a relationship where your partner gets some of it but not all of it, and the weight of holding it all is starting to show. I offer therapy in English, Tamil, and French, so some things do not have to be translated at all.
You grew up in a house where two worlds lived under one roof, and you learned early how to move between them. You translated for your parents, kept the peace at family gatherings, and figured out on your own what nobody had the words to explain. Now you are an adult, maybe still living at home, maybe in a relationship where your partner gets some of it but not all of it, and the weight of holding it all is starting to show. I offer therapy in English, Tamil, and French, so some things do not have to be translated at all.
Hello, I am Maddie, the director and founder of Mental Health and Freedom Inc. If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression Trauma, and Narcissistic Abuse, or emotional exhaustion from difficult relationships, you are not alone. I provide virtual psychotherapy for adults and teens experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD or C-PTSD, and recovery from narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships. My work supports individuals who are high-functioning yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in recurring emotional or relational patterns. Psychotherapy can help you become the best version of yourself.
Hello, I am Maddie, the director and founder of Mental Health and Freedom Inc. If you are struggling with Anxiety, Depression Trauma, and Narcissistic Abuse, or emotional exhaustion from difficult relationships, you are not alone. I provide virtual psychotherapy for adults and teens experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD or C-PTSD, and recovery from narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships. My work supports individuals who are high-functioning yet feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in recurring emotional or relational patterns. Psychotherapy can help you become the best version of yourself.
My ideal clients are people who appear to be functioning well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally strained on the inside. They may struggle with anxiety, anger, intrusive thoughts, relationship challenges, or long-standing patterns that feel hard to change. Often thoughtful and self-aware, they want more than quick coping strategies. They are looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to better understand themselves, develop emotional flexibility, and respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.
My ideal clients are people who appear to be functioning well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or emotionally strained on the inside. They may struggle with anxiety, anger, intrusive thoughts, relationship challenges, or long-standing patterns that feel hard to change. Often thoughtful and self-aware, they want more than quick coping strategies. They are looking for a safe, nonjudgmental space to better understand themselves, develop emotional flexibility, and respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and intention.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or carrying experiences that continue to affect your relationships, parenting, or sense of self? Or are you seeking support for your child’s emotional outbursts, anxiety, behavioral challenges, or life transitions? As a Certified Play Therapist (CPT), I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, emotional regulation, grief, and healing. Using play therapy, EMDR, and creative approaches through a holistic, trauma-informed lens, I offer a safe and compassionate space to support growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or carrying experiences that continue to affect your relationships, parenting, or sense of self? Or are you seeking support for your child’s emotional outbursts, anxiety, behavioral challenges, or life transitions? As a Certified Play Therapist (CPT), I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating trauma, emotional regulation, grief, and healing. Using play therapy, EMDR, and creative approaches through a holistic, trauma-informed lens, I offer a safe and compassionate space to support growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Eda Mucaj Psychotherapy | Depth & Somatic Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCHT, RP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You may appear calm and high functioning, yet beneath the surface live exhaustion, grief, or a yearning for something more real. Many of my clients have “done therapy” before and now seek transformation that includes body, psyche, and soul. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHt), and Analytically-Informed, Depth, and Somatic Psychotherapist in Toronto. My work integrates Jungian and somatic approaches to help individuals and couples heal trauma, grief, and relational wounds through embodied, meaningful change.
You may appear calm and high functioning, yet beneath the surface live exhaustion, grief, or a yearning for something more real. Many of my clients have “done therapy” before and now seek transformation that includes body, psyche, and soul. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist (CCHt), and Analytically-Informed, Depth, and Somatic Psychotherapist in Toronto. My work integrates Jungian and somatic approaches to help individuals and couples heal trauma, grief, and relational wounds through embodied, meaningful change.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist, I bring both clinical depth and a warm, down-to-earth presence. I know how hard it can be to begin. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll face the hard things together - at your pace, with compassion and clarity.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a Registered Social Worker and Registered Psychotherapist, I bring both clinical depth and a warm, down-to-earth presence. I know how hard it can be to begin. I’ll meet you where you are, and we’ll face the hard things together - at your pace, with compassion and clarity.
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I accept mandates from IVAC, CNESST, NIHB, and IFHC (PFSI).
Practising virtually in Quebec and Ontario, and in-person in Toronto, Naomi supports adults, students, parents and families to manage difficult feelings and overcome challenging experiences. Naomi specializes in supporting people who identify as neurodiverse (ADHD, ASD, etc); folks from the queer community; parents and families; and professional helpers (medical professionals, teachers, etc). She is trauma-informed, neuordiversity-affirming and believes deeply in each person's ability to create meaningful change.
I accept mandates from IVAC, CNESST, NIHB, and IFHC (PFSI).
Practising virtually in Quebec and Ontario, and in-person in Toronto, Naomi supports adults, students, parents and families to manage difficult feelings and overcome challenging experiences. Naomi specializes in supporting people who identify as neurodiverse (ADHD, ASD, etc); folks from the queer community; parents and families; and professional helpers (medical professionals, teachers, etc). She is trauma-informed, neuordiversity-affirming and believes deeply in each person's ability to create meaningful change.
You may be used to being there for everyone else, but you've found it harder to be there for yourself. Maybe you're carrying experiences that haven't had much space to be processed, or you're simply tired of feeling like you have to keep holding everything together. Therapy can be a place where you don't have to do that alone. I offer a warm, compassionate and trauma-focused space where you don’t have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, & gently explore the patterns, experiences & emotions that may be keeping you feeling stuck.
You may be used to being there for everyone else, but you've found it harder to be there for yourself. Maybe you're carrying experiences that haven't had much space to be processed, or you're simply tired of feeling like you have to keep holding everything together. Therapy can be a place where you don't have to do that alone. I offer a warm, compassionate and trauma-focused space where you don’t have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. Together, we slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, & gently explore the patterns, experiences & emotions that may be keeping you feeling stuck.
Nicole Penak
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Also covered under NIHB for Indigenous clients.
Hi I’m Nicole, an experienced Toronto based psychotherapist with over 18 years of practice. It’s an honour to wade with people into the love & fear, pain & beauty, messy & magic of life. With extensive experience within diverse communities & practice settings, I’ve supported folks like you, through life’s incredible joys & hardships. From self discovery, grief & loss, relationships, family conflict, social inequities, gender & sexuality, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and illness. I also support other therapists & community workers to care for themselves & others through their own therapy, or clinical supervision services.
Also covered under NIHB for Indigenous clients.
Hi I’m Nicole, an experienced Toronto based psychotherapist with over 18 years of practice. It’s an honour to wade with people into the love & fear, pain & beauty, messy & magic of life. With extensive experience within diverse communities & practice settings, I’ve supported folks like you, through life’s incredible joys & hardships. From self discovery, grief & loss, relationships, family conflict, social inequities, gender & sexuality, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and illness. I also support other therapists & community workers to care for themselves & others through their own therapy, or clinical supervision services.
I'm also registered as an NIHB provider in Ontario and I offer a reduced rate for post-secondary students.
Brittany is here to support you in healing and growth by helping you navigate anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, and challenges related to body image. She understands how overwhelming it can feel when self-doubt creeps in or when societal pressures make you question your worth. Understanding how past experiences shape self-perception, Brittany works with you to build confidence, foster self-compassion, and break free from unhelpful patterns. She’ll support you in quieting your inner critic, strengthening your sense of self-worth, and setting healthy boundaries that allow you to live more authentically.
I'm also registered as an NIHB provider in Ontario and I offer a reduced rate for post-secondary students.
Brittany is here to support you in healing and growth by helping you navigate anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem struggles, and challenges related to body image. She understands how overwhelming it can feel when self-doubt creeps in or when societal pressures make you question your worth. Understanding how past experiences shape self-perception, Brittany works with you to build confidence, foster self-compassion, and break free from unhelpful patterns. She’ll support you in quieting your inner critic, strengthening your sense of self-worth, and setting healthy boundaries that allow you to live more authentically.
Accepting new clients! Do your relationships leave you feeling anxious, unseen, or emotionally drained? You may find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or fearing abandonment—even when you try to change. If you’re overwhelmed by emotions or feeling disconnected, you’re not alone. I help women heal relationship patterns, build confidence, and feel more secure. You deserve support, clarity, and healthy connections. Let’s work together to create lasting change.
Accepting new clients! Do your relationships leave you feeling anxious, unseen, or emotionally drained? You may find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or fearing abandonment—even when you try to change. If you’re overwhelmed by emotions or feeling disconnected, you’re not alone. I help women heal relationship patterns, build confidence, and feel more secure. You deserve support, clarity, and healthy connections. Let’s work together to create lasting change.
We live in a continually growing, fast-paced world where it can be hard to accomplish all that we need in a day, let alone finding time to prioritize our mental well-being or relationships. I work with individuals and families who are seeking to understand themselves better and to deepen feelings of safety and connection within their relationships, but may feel stuck or uncertain about where to start. I believe that each person holds the answers within themselves and through our work together, you will uncover and build on your unique inner resources in order to make meaningful changes in your life.
We live in a continually growing, fast-paced world where it can be hard to accomplish all that we need in a day, let alone finding time to prioritize our mental well-being or relationships. I work with individuals and families who are seeking to understand themselves better and to deepen feelings of safety and connection within their relationships, but may feel stuck or uncertain about where to start. I believe that each person holds the answers within themselves and through our work together, you will uncover and build on your unique inner resources in order to make meaningful changes in your life.
First Step Men's Therapy (In-Person +
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, EMDR, ASAT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
It is never too late to seek help. Our mission is dedicated to supporting men as they navigate life's challenges, offering a safe space to explore emotions, heal wounds, and rediscover strength. We specialize in addressing issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, and self-worth, empowering men to break free from stigma and embrace the full potential of their mental health. Your courage to seek help is the first step—let us guide you through the rest. Offering in-person therapy to men in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bownmanville, and online across Durham Region.
It is never too late to seek help. Our mission is dedicated to supporting men as they navigate life's challenges, offering a safe space to explore emotions, heal wounds, and rediscover strength. We specialize in addressing issues like anxiety, depression, relationships, and self-worth, empowering men to break free from stigma and embrace the full potential of their mental health. Your courage to seek help is the first step—let us guide you through the rest. Offering in-person therapy to men in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Bownmanville, and online across Durham Region.
Life can be challenging, but it shouldn’t be made harder by suffering. Each person experiences their own unique sources of pain. In our therapeutic relationship, I aim to help you identify the root causes of your suffering and guide you toward healing. We explore early experiences, shaping influences and stuck points. Together, we’ll set goals, choose methods, and establish a pace that feels right for you. My focus is on supporting and empowering you to tackle your challenges and take charge of your life as you move toward a future shaped by your own aspirations, free from past pain and obstacles.
Life can be challenging, but it shouldn’t be made harder by suffering. Each person experiences their own unique sources of pain. In our therapeutic relationship, I aim to help you identify the root causes of your suffering and guide you toward healing. We explore early experiences, shaping influences and stuck points. Together, we’ll set goals, choose methods, and establish a pace that feels right for you. My focus is on supporting and empowering you to tackle your challenges and take charge of your life as you move toward a future shaped by your own aspirations, free from past pain and obstacles.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship stress. Perhaps you're in the middle of a life transition, trying to break patterns that no longer serve you. My ideal client is someone ready to explore their emotions and story with curiosity and compassion. Together, we’ll unpack your experiences, identify strengths, and build a meaningful path toward healing, growth, and self-understanding.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are anymore. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship stress. Perhaps you're in the middle of a life transition, trying to break patterns that no longer serve you. My ideal client is someone ready to explore their emotions and story with curiosity and compassion. Together, we’ll unpack your experiences, identify strengths, and build a meaningful path toward healing, growth, and self-understanding.
Georgetown Counselling Centre is a leading mental health centre. As a team, we offer psychotherapy, social work, and counselling-therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and seniors. We also provide ongoing workshops, programs and group therapy for children ages 5 and older, adolescents, adults & parents. We offer both in-person and distance therapy. Each person deserves support in a confidential, understanding, non-judgmental and caring environment. With a holistic approach, we strive to help individuals enhance and promote their well-being. We are committed to your well-being. Free consults available.
Georgetown Counselling Centre is a leading mental health centre. As a team, we offer psychotherapy, social work, and counselling-therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and seniors. We also provide ongoing workshops, programs and group therapy for children ages 5 and older, adolescents, adults & parents. We offer both in-person and distance therapy. Each person deserves support in a confidential, understanding, non-judgmental and caring environment. With a holistic approach, we strive to help individuals enhance and promote their well-being. We are committed to your well-being. Free consults available.
Not your typical therapist! AND definitely not your typical therapy session! I love helping people to make sense of what’s happened or keeps happening. I am a trauma & dissociation focused EMDR therapist/consultant/trainer that wants you to feel completely liberated from head to toe. I have decades of experience & training & a trunk full of strategies & approaches: parts work; somatic healing; attachment; expressive arts; and EMDR reprocessing to clear out all the dust bunnies that trauma can leave in its wake. We can get there together and maybe share a few laughs along the way.
Not your typical therapist! AND definitely not your typical therapy session! I love helping people to make sense of what’s happened or keeps happening. I am a trauma & dissociation focused EMDR therapist/consultant/trainer that wants you to feel completely liberated from head to toe. I have decades of experience & training & a trunk full of strategies & approaches: parts work; somatic healing; attachment; expressive arts; and EMDR reprocessing to clear out all the dust bunnies that trauma can leave in its wake. We can get there together and maybe share a few laughs along the way.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
We are a Canadian virtual mental healthcare clinic offering integrated care across Canada with psychotherapy, psychiatry, family medicine, psychological assessments, and neurological assessment services. No referral is required for psychodynamic psychotherapy. OHIP-covered services, including psychiatric assessments, medication support, and therapy, are available by a family doctor or nurse practitioner referral.
