Therapists Beginning With D in Ontario
Accepting NEW patients for low-cost therapy in English and Mandarin.
As an ethnic minority female therapist, I bring both personal and professional awareness to the ways culture, identity, and lived experiences shape who we are. I value and respect diversity, and I aim to meet you with cultural sensitivity and openness, whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, health concerns, or questions of identity and belonging. My sessions are tailored to your unique needs and goals, helping you uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.
Accepting NEW patients for low-cost therapy in English and Mandarin.
As an ethnic minority female therapist, I bring both personal and professional awareness to the ways culture, identity, and lived experiences shape who we are. I value and respect diversity, and I aim to meet you with cultural sensitivity and openness, whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, health concerns, or questions of identity and belonging. My sessions are tailored to your unique needs and goals, helping you uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.
Accepting NEW patients for low-cost therapy for Mandarin & English sessions.
As an ethnic minority female therapist, I bring both personal and professional awareness to the ways culture, identity, and lived experiences shape who we are. I value and respect diversity, and I aim to meet you with cultural sensitivity and openness, whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, health concerns, or questions of identity and belonging. My sessions are tailored to your unique needs and goals, helping you uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.
Accepting NEW patients for low-cost therapy for Mandarin & English sessions.
As an ethnic minority female therapist, I bring both personal and professional awareness to the ways culture, identity, and lived experiences shape who we are. I value and respect diversity, and I aim to meet you with cultural sensitivity and openness, whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, health concerns, or questions of identity and belonging. My sessions are tailored to your unique needs and goals, helping you uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change.
Accepting NEW patients for low-cost therapy individual and couples therapy in English and Mandarin. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, health concerns, or questions of identity and belonging. My sessions are tailored to your unique needs and goals, helping you uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change. As an ethnic minority female therapist, I bring both personal and professional awareness to the ways culture, identity, and lived experiences shape who we are. I value and respect diversity, and I aim to meet you with cultural sensitivity and openness.
Accepting NEW patients for low-cost therapy individual and couples therapy in English and Mandarin. Whether you’re navigating stress, relationship challenges, health concerns, or questions of identity and belonging. My sessions are tailored to your unique needs and goals, helping you uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and move toward meaningful change. As an ethnic minority female therapist, I bring both personal and professional awareness to the ways culture, identity, and lived experiences shape who we are. I value and respect diversity, and I aim to meet you with cultural sensitivity and openness.
Sex-positive, LGBTQ2S+-affirming, inclusive relationships, and lifestyle support As an Indigenous mental health advocate, I offer online counselling and support services in both provinces in the evenings and on weekends. I have extensive experience in mental health, sexual wellness, relationship support, and community advocacy. I'm committed to trauma-informed, culturally safe, and anti-oppressive practice across diverse populations, including Indigenous communities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and clients exploring a wide range of identities, sexual expressions, and lifestyles.
Sex-positive, LGBTQ2S+-affirming, inclusive relationships, and lifestyle support As an Indigenous mental health advocate, I offer online counselling and support services in both provinces in the evenings and on weekends. I have extensive experience in mental health, sexual wellness, relationship support, and community advocacy. I'm committed to trauma-informed, culturally safe, and anti-oppressive practice across diverse populations, including Indigenous communities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and clients exploring a wide range of identities, sexual expressions, and lifestyles.
Soroush is Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO, works as an independent Psychotherapist. He also holds a doctorate in Philosophy. He understands the existential crisis at the heart of mood disorders such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He builds therapeutic alliance with people he treats by empathizing with their lived experiences and explores the coping mechanisms that maybe harming them. He works with individuals and with small groups. He uses a variety of modalities to guide clients towards healing, personalizing his approach to meet each client’s needs.
Soroush is Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO, works as an independent Psychotherapist. He also holds a doctorate in Philosophy. He understands the existential crisis at the heart of mood disorders such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. He builds therapeutic alliance with people he treats by empathizing with their lived experiences and explores the coping mechanisms that maybe harming them. He works with individuals and with small groups. He uses a variety of modalities to guide clients towards healing, personalizing his approach to meet each client’s needs.
Life can feel like too much sometimes, and it’s hard to know where to start or who to talk to. School may feel nonstop, friendships can feel stressful, or you might be dealing with bullying or pressure that never really turns off. You may keep your feelings to yourself, feel misunderstood, or worry that your emotions are just too much. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to pretend or have everything figured out. You don’t need the right words, and we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I focus on practical tools you can use outside of sessions at school, with friends, or in everyday situations.
Life can feel like too much sometimes, and it’s hard to know where to start or who to talk to. School may feel nonstop, friendships can feel stressful, or you might be dealing with bullying or pressure that never really turns off. You may keep your feelings to yourself, feel misunderstood, or worry that your emotions are just too much. Therapy with me is a space where you don’t have to pretend or have everything figured out. You don’t need the right words, and we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I focus on practical tools you can use outside of sessions at school, with friends, or in everyday situations.
I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW), Psychotherapist and I specialize in working with ADHD across the lifespan (with individuals with ADHD and their families); as well as the treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders. I am fascinated with the neuroscience of the brain and behaviour and am passionate about working directly with people who are struggling with their mental health, to recognize their strengths and to help them overcome their challenges. I love working with children, teens, adults as well as their families and helping them identify their goals and improve their social and emotional functioning
I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW), Psychotherapist and I specialize in working with ADHD across the lifespan (with individuals with ADHD and their families); as well as the treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders. I am fascinated with the neuroscience of the brain and behaviour and am passionate about working directly with people who are struggling with their mental health, to recognize their strengths and to help them overcome their challenges. I love working with children, teens, adults as well as their families and helping them identify their goals and improve their social and emotional functioning
Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
Life can feel like a constant push to keep going, even when your energy is running low. You might be juggling so much that you feel stretched thin, caught up in your thoughts, or questioning if you’re ever really doing enough.
I’m an RN Psychotherapist and Associate at Janine Ruddy & Associates. I help my clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and school or work-related stressors like procrastination and burnout. I also work with first responders who are seeking support due to the impact of high-stress roles.
Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
Life can feel like a constant push to keep going, even when your energy is running low. You might be juggling so much that you feel stretched thin, caught up in your thoughts, or questioning if you’re ever really doing enough.
I’m an RN Psychotherapist and Associate at Janine Ruddy & Associates. I help my clients navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and school or work-related stressors like procrastination and burnout. I also work with first responders who are seeking support due to the impact of high-stress roles.
Do you feel like your mind and body are working against you? Trauma and anxiety can often feel like you are at odds with yourself and the world around you. I can assist you to cultivate a foundation of calm, peace and stability so we can work on transformational healing and a deep and loving connection with yourself. I am a grassroots feminist, culturally responsive therapist. I approach my work from an integrative and relational perspective. As an Arab woman, I work within a decolonizing, anti-oppression framework.
Do you feel like your mind and body are working against you? Trauma and anxiety can often feel like you are at odds with yourself and the world around you. I can assist you to cultivate a foundation of calm, peace and stability so we can work on transformational healing and a deep and loving connection with yourself. I am a grassroots feminist, culturally responsive therapist. I approach my work from an integrative and relational perspective. As an Arab woman, I work within a decolonizing, anti-oppression framework.
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling with the impact of past experiences, I’m here to help. I take a trauma-informed approach, meaning I understand how your past may be shaping your present, and I provide a compassionate space for you to explore your emotions safely.
I work with individuals 12 years and older who are navigating life’s challenges, whether it’s persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others.
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, or struggling with the impact of past experiences, I’m here to help. I take a trauma-informed approach, meaning I understand how your past may be shaping your present, and I provide a compassionate space for you to explore your emotions safely.
I work with individuals 12 years and older who are navigating life’s challenges, whether it’s persistent worry, low mood, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself and others.
Are you a clinician that wants to provide the best possible care to your clients, learn new skills, and ensure you are on top of feelings of burnout? Are you hoping to find a space where you can be yourself, feel supported, and learn, without feeling intimidated? Perhaps you're a practicum student needing supervision for your placement or a recent grad new to the field. Maybe you're an experienced therapist looking for maintenance support. Regardless of your experience, quality supervision can align your professional goals with your personal wellness and strengths to ensure a good balance! I'd love to help you achieve that balance!
Are you a clinician that wants to provide the best possible care to your clients, learn new skills, and ensure you are on top of feelings of burnout? Are you hoping to find a space where you can be yourself, feel supported, and learn, without feeling intimidated? Perhaps you're a practicum student needing supervision for your placement or a recent grad new to the field. Maybe you're an experienced therapist looking for maintenance support. Regardless of your experience, quality supervision can align your professional goals with your personal wellness and strengths to ensure a good balance! I'd love to help you achieve that balance!
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of clinical experience and over 5 years of supervision experience. My areas of expertise include individual growth, parenting support, and strengthening the family system. With my experience in the field and as mother myself; I can guide you with compassion and extensive knowledge. I can support you and your family with different complex needs ranging from anxiety, complex trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and almost anything related to parenting and enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, children, and families.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 15 years of clinical experience and over 5 years of supervision experience. My areas of expertise include individual growth, parenting support, and strengthening the family system. With my experience in the field and as mother myself; I can guide you with compassion and extensive knowledge. I can support you and your family with different complex needs ranging from anxiety, complex trauma, family conflict, low self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, and almost anything related to parenting and enhancing the wellbeing of individuals, children, and families.
As a psychologist, I work with change. Change may involve shifts in awareness, attitude, behaviour, goals, acceptance, or coping strategies that will enhance your quality of life and well-being. Many obstacles can prevent us from living a satisfying life. These could be a history of trauma, invalidating relationships, habits that no longer serve us, or environments that may hinder our psychological growth. I can help you identify obstacles to your quality of life, develop strategies to tackle them, and set goals to increase and maintain your well-being.
As a psychologist, I work with change. Change may involve shifts in awareness, attitude, behaviour, goals, acceptance, or coping strategies that will enhance your quality of life and well-being. Many obstacles can prevent us from living a satisfying life. These could be a history of trauma, invalidating relationships, habits that no longer serve us, or environments that may hinder our psychological growth. I can help you identify obstacles to your quality of life, develop strategies to tackle them, and set goals to increase and maintain your well-being.
Often when we experience difficulties in life we can feel stuck. We may spend our time and energy ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading us to miss the present moment. "The past is finished. Learn from it and let it go.The future is not here yet. Plan for it, but do not waste your time worrying about it.Worrying is worthless"(Brian L. Weiss).I'm passionate about my work and will work to help you tackle life's challenges that fit your lifestyle and goals for therapeutic change. By creating a safe, warm and welcoming environment as the foundation to help create change and help prevent later suffering/hardship
Often when we experience difficulties in life we can feel stuck. We may spend our time and energy ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading us to miss the present moment. "The past is finished. Learn from it and let it go.The future is not here yet. Plan for it, but do not waste your time worrying about it.Worrying is worthless"(Brian L. Weiss).I'm passionate about my work and will work to help you tackle life's challenges that fit your lifestyle and goals for therapeutic change. By creating a safe, warm and welcoming environment as the foundation to help create change and help prevent later suffering/hardship
We are all looking for that best version of our Selves that we know is somewhere in us. And it's not always easy to find.
If you find yourself struggling, feeling stuck, tracing over the same patterns, or navigating through a difficult transition and can't quite find your way, I am here to help you access your inner wisdom and find your way to your best Self.
I support adults navigating life transitions, feeling stuck in patterns, or sensing there’s more available for them. I draw from mind-body practices, psychotherapy, mindfulness, and somatic tools to gently uncover what’s holding you back and reconnect.
We are all looking for that best version of our Selves that we know is somewhere in us. And it's not always easy to find.
If you find yourself struggling, feeling stuck, tracing over the same patterns, or navigating through a difficult transition and can't quite find your way, I am here to help you access your inner wisdom and find your way to your best Self.
I support adults navigating life transitions, feeling stuck in patterns, or sensing there’s more available for them. I draw from mind-body practices, psychotherapy, mindfulness, and somatic tools to gently uncover what’s holding you back and reconnect.
I specialize in helping students and young professionals navigate challenges such as anxiety, work and school stress, body image concerns, and difficult emotions. My compassionate, evidence-based approach focuses on creating a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we can work on improving your relationships, developing a deeper understanding of yourself, and fostering a healthier self-image.
I also have experience working with couples and families in addition to one-on-one counselling.
I specialize in helping students and young professionals navigate challenges such as anxiety, work and school stress, body image concerns, and difficult emotions. My compassionate, evidence-based approach focuses on creating a supportive and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies. Together, we can work on improving your relationships, developing a deeper understanding of yourself, and fostering a healthier self-image.
I also have experience working with couples and families in addition to one-on-one counselling.
I am a Spiritual Health Practitioner and a Registered Psychotherapist, when facing the challenges and adversity of life, having a little help along the way will make a difference. If you struggle with grief and loss, major life change, new diagnosis or palliative illness, spiritual issues, I will walk with you, listen, help you get in touch with your inner wisdom, and find the next steps on your path to your best. I work with individuals drawing from a variety of therapy styles such as narrative, spiritually integrated, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, humanistic approaches, etc. I respect and welcome all people without judgement.
I am a Spiritual Health Practitioner and a Registered Psychotherapist, when facing the challenges and adversity of life, having a little help along the way will make a difference. If you struggle with grief and loss, major life change, new diagnosis or palliative illness, spiritual issues, I will walk with you, listen, help you get in touch with your inner wisdom, and find the next steps on your path to your best. I work with individuals drawing from a variety of therapy styles such as narrative, spiritually integrated, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, humanistic approaches, etc. I respect and welcome all people without judgement.
Reluctant to be here or excited to dive in? Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or stress? Struggling with depression or PTSD? Experiencing problems in your relationships? Does your anger feel out of control? Wondering if you have ADHD? Unable to connect to others romantically? Worrying about your child’s performance in school? We offer evidence-backed therapy to reduce anxiety, increase mood, improve behaviour, and boost social relationships. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments to answer diagnostic questions with highly qualified Psychologists.
Reluctant to be here or excited to dive in? Feeling overwhelmed with anxiety or stress? Struggling with depression or PTSD? Experiencing problems in your relationships? Does your anger feel out of control? Wondering if you have ADHD? Unable to connect to others romantically? Worrying about your child’s performance in school? We offer evidence-backed therapy to reduce anxiety, increase mood, improve behaviour, and boost social relationships. We also offer comprehensive psychological assessments to answer diagnostic questions with highly qualified Psychologists.
My commitment to supporting client mental well-being is guided by cultural awareness. I recognize the fact that a client’s cultural orientation shapes their lived experience and plays an important role in their mental health. I am committed to helping my clients conceptualize their experiences and identify all resources available to help them problem solve
My commitment to supporting client mental well-being is guided by cultural awareness. I recognize the fact that a client’s cultural orientation shapes their lived experience and plays an important role in their mental health. I am committed to helping my clients conceptualize their experiences and identify all resources available to help them problem solve
Julie Daechsel
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
1 Endorsed
Petawawa, ON K8H
Waitlist for new clients
We all have challenges in life. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I am committed to developing a treatment plan that is unique to your needs. By focusing on your well-being and mental strengths, we will work together to develop the tools you need through a variety of approaches, including EMDR, CBT, solution focused approaches, and narrative therapy.
We all have challenges in life. As a Registered Psychotherapist, I am committed to developing a treatment plan that is unique to your needs. By focusing on your well-being and mental strengths, we will work together to develop the tools you need through a variety of approaches, including EMDR, CBT, solution focused approaches, and narrative therapy.