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Nicole Leijh
Registered Social Worker, RSSW
Verified
The road to parenthood is often pictured as a happy, exciting, loving time - but what if it's not? No one can prepare you for the challenges you experience on the journey to parenthood. There are times in our life where we just feel lost or stuck. For many of us, we are used to handling everything on our own, which can be stressful, overwhelming and exhausting (who likes to carry every single grocery bag in all at one time - it's heavy, right?!). Let me help you carry some of that.
Laura Laracy
Registered Social Worker, RSSW
Verified
Here at Bloom I believe in modern day counselling. I value and feel honored being a part of your journey during your most vulnerable time. My goal is to build an incredible therapeutic relationship to support you in peeling back the layers and helping you to self-discovery and healing. Counselling is a chance to openly express yourself and your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental and unbiased environment. This will allow you to achieve peace and contentment, clarity and direction in your life. There are little bits of sunshine all around us if we look in the right places.
Kiersty M. Xavier
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MTS, RP
Verified
Welcome :) Whatever the reason that brought you here, and the doubt and hope that may wrestle in your heart & mind, you never know unless you try. I use a creative, intuitive, and learning approach. I help clients Uncover Root Issues and Connect The Dots between issues using Logic Re-Framing and the Socratic method. I strive to build emotional and cognitive flexibility in my clients by drawing attention to boundaries, self-confidence, self-talk, emotional intelligence and self-awareness. For more info: Ikarus Mind Psychotherapy https://www.ikarusmind.com
Gudrun van Amerom
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified
The need for connection emerges from our very core. Though we are social beings, when our core is wounded or in pain, we may instinctively attempt to protect ourselves, even from our nearest and dearest companions. Whether we’re going through a particularly challenging time in life or facing our usual day-to-day stressors, counselling can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle. I work with children, youth and adults learning to: respond skillfully to emotional distress; adjust to expected and unexpected life transitions; process grief and loss; and manage parenting demands and expectations.
Sarah Cowans
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Feeling stuck? Have you noticed a decline in your mood or anxiety (the "what ifs") is becoming more difficult to ignore? Maybe you struggle with self-doubt, feelings of guilt, or setting boundaries? Are you struggling with infertility or feel that being a new parent is not what you expected? Life is too short to surrender to overwhelming emotions and thoughts related to fertility, anxiety, pregnancy, postpartum, grief and uncertainty. With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I can appreciate the need for time and a safe space to problem solve and learn new strategies and skills to help you become your best self.
Kelley Raab
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified
Is your life confusing, unbalanced, or out of control? Is it different from what you imagined it would be? We cannot control many of the circumstances that have shaped us. Yet change is the one constant in life, and creative change, I believe, is possible. My work at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre has shown me that while we may have certain predispositions – such anxiety, depression, addictive tendencies, or extreme sensitivities – there is much we can do to take care of ourselves and to lessen their potential negative effects. In the end, we want to know we have lived authentically. We want to live with purpose and meaning.
Karin Francis
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, DVATI, RP
Verified
Welcome! I've worked as a mental health professional for over 25 years with a variety of clients in various settings. I enjoy working with women's issues and some of the challenges we face on this journey: life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, fertility, exploring single parenthood, wellness, midlife challenges/expectations, work/life balance, My approach is holistic, trauma informed, client centred and relational in nature. I take an integrated approach and intuitively weave a variety of modalities into my practice working towards freeing clients up to live in their highest expression of self.
Jasmine Spurrell
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified
I recognize and appreciate the courage it takes to reach out for support and so my goal is to collaborate with you on treatment goals and interventions, while also building and maintaining a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. I hope to empower you to recognize where your strengths lie and promote self-compassion from within.
Hayley Sarjeant
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified
Do you find it difficult to cope with your emotions? Are you feeling stuck in a cycle of negative thinking which makes it impossible to be the person you really want to be? It is often difficult to know where to turn when negative thoughts and beliefs take over. While it is impossible to get rid of all the challenges in your life, you can learn to cope with these challenges in a way that makes them less obvious. Through therapy you’ll learn how to manage your stressors in such a way that allows you to truly flourish and enjoy the pleasurable aspects of your life once again. Remember, there is hope!
Gigi Goary
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified
As the owner of NuChoice Counselling and Assessment Services Inc, I provide a wide range of innovative person-centred counselling and assessment services that enhance and transform the lives of individuals and families. I provide individual, relationship, and family counselling for individuals who struggle in a variety of areas including depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, parent-teen conflict, and so on. In addition, I conduct parenting capacity assessments, custody and access assessments, and need assessments. All of my services can be provided at my office, in the community, or via online video.
Jill Firestone
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified
The Firestone CBT Clinic offers psychological assessment, treatment, and consultation for adults and adolescents who want help with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and many other psychological problems.
Vaishnavi Counselling and Consulting Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, CSAT, RP
Verified
Hello and welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, addictions, trauma, anger management, relationships, and self-esteem concerns. I believe in taking an empathic and eclectic approach to counselling, incorporating strategies and techniques from various theoretical approaches to suit the needs of each client. I have worked with diverse clientele and have a vast understanding of cultural differences. I will work collaboratively with you to understand your concerns and work towards your treatment goals with you to create meaningful changes in your life.
Clare Greeson
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified
I know that it's not easy to reach out for counselling and therapeutic support when life feels overwhelming and difficult in some or in many areas. This is why I work with individuals, couples and families in a spirit of profound respect and compassion at all stages of the therapeutic process. My approach to helping clients in therapy is to create an emotionally warm and accepting space where we can explore what difficulties you are encountering, what goals you hope to achieve and what resources and strengths are at your disposal that you may have forgotten or not be aware of.
Ivan Abreu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, , RP (Q)
Verified
Ivan is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). With nearly 10 years of experience working with adults presenting a variety of mental health difficulties due to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, low self-esteem, and stress. Ivan’s client-centred and culturally competent approach are informed by his experience working with different populations in the Dominican Republic, United Kingdom and Canada in both English and Spanish.
Kelly A Garbe
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
Kelly listens. She builds on the strengths within each individual to create deeper resiliency and healing. She helps individuals notice the connections between thinking, feeling and behaving and does this from a genuinely compassionate and welcoming stance.
Ruby Rowan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
My approach to therapy is practical, creative, humorous, and interactive. Engaging in therapy is a vulnerable and courageous step, and I aim to foster a comfortable, collaborative process. When the tools and skills that were previously helpful are no longer working, I support clients to cultivate new coping skills, and identify potential areas for change and/or acceptance. I am a seasoned therapist who is able to draw from a variety of modalities depending on what comes up for the client. I mostly rely on theories of intersectionality, feminism, attachment, Internal Family Systems, EMDR, and cognitive behaviour therapy.
Zaeema Ahmad
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD
Verified
**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Zaeema Ahmad is a skilled professional in the field of mental health (academics and clinical practice) with 15 + years of work experience. She holds a PhD degree in Clinical Psychology and has expertise in providing psychotherapy and counselling to adults, youth and couples experiencing diverse range of challenges. She works with clients experiencing challenges associated with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, anger management, self-esteem, parenting, etc
Silm Centre for Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
We believe that as individuals, we are each searching for well-being and acceptance. For peace. We work with a philosophy that so much of what causes pain and distress in this world is connected to what goes on outside of the individual person. By taking this approach, finding peace and achieving well-being is not only about working on the self, but recognizing that society needs to change as well. We aim to work on both.
Jordana Sternberg
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified
There are many sound reasons why people choose therapy. Some find therapy to be a safe place for deepening their self-awareness. Others find therapy useful for developing skills for improved coping. Additionally, there are those who find that therapy facilitates clearer communication with their loved ones. Jordana Sternberg, MSW RSW, is a registered social worker who has witnessed, time-and-time again, the incredible progress that occurs when people are motivated for change.
Deana Slater
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified
I work with clients who are struggling with grief, bereavement and/or other types of losses (loss of health, job loss, divorce etc). I have specialized training in bereavement, grief and trauma which allows me to provide the best support possible. I provide clients with a safe, non-judgmental environment to explore the thoughts, feelings and behaviours related to the loss he/she has experienced. I will offer helpful tools and techniques to help process and cope with the tragedy or tragedies has occurred. I have experiences working with adolescents, young adults, adults and seniors.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Ontario are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Ontario then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Ontario then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Ontario, or Child Psychologists in Ontario.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Ontario psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Ontario psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Ontario specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.