Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Therapists in Ontario

Have you ever felt lost, unsure of who you are? Managing feelings of loss, depression, and anxiety can make us feel like we have lost a piece of ourselves, make us feel like we are on unsteady ground. Trauma and stressful life events can make us feel uncertain of ourselves and the world around us. Issues surrounding gender identity or sexuality can at times make us feel alone. If you are struggling with difficult thoughts and emotions, a trusted therapist could be helpful in engaging with what truly matters to you. I'm here to help you with your unexpected challenges in your life so that you can live a life that YOU value.

When life gets hard to deal with, it is good to have someone to talk to; Someone with the expertise, professionalism, and compassion to listen, ask the right questions to create clarity and help us find the solution or at least see the light at the end of the tunnel. When dealing with mental and emotional pain, someone with the proper training and experience could be the right person to turn to. I utilize over 10 years of experience in therapy practice to the full benefit of my clients dealing with grief, depression, and anxiety, including those dealing with chronic illnesses such as cancer, as well as youth and parents'

I have over ten years of experience working with dynamic populations who have come to therapy to heal from a wide spectrum of traumatic experiences. I specialize in perinatal therapy with specific experience working with perinatal loss and birth trauma that considers shifts in identity that can accompany pregnancy, birth and perinatal loss. I have also worked closely with survivors of violence and childhood trauma, addiction and mental health survivors, as well as LGBTQIA+ youth and their families. I am passionate about helping trauma survivors honour their experiences as they move toward a place of self-discovery and healing.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and a humanistic mental health counsellor. Do you feel like things aren't the way you thought they would be? Are you feeling stuck or misunderstood? I offer talking therapy towards helping you shape your perspective into a healthy and productive one. Whether it's your career, your relationships, or anything else that's important to you. I practice under a multicultural and multilingual perspective respecting the individual experience of otherness.

I work with adults and couples to help them move towards a state of continued growth, compassion, and self-awareness in a way that is collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering. I believe in creating a client-therapist relationship that fosters authenticity, support, and space for both acceptance, and for change. This can begin in our very first session. Together, we can begin to tease apart the adaptive approaches to dealing with and moving through life you've grown accustomed to, and begin to decipher which of these patterns are serving you, and which you may be interested in moving beyond.

C.Psych.Assoc (Supervised Practice) and Registed Psychotherapist. I am a unique therapeutic service dedicated to recovering what I believe is the essence of psychological treatment: holistic treatment of the entire person. We are not made of bits and pieces; we are not divided into sections and we deserve to feel whole. I work with adolescents, adults, and veterans/first responders. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger, & relationship/attachment issues, however, I can assist you with a variety of other struggles. I am also able to conduct assessments (e.g. VAC, WSIB, & some Psychoeducational).

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, relationship issues or other concerns then finding the right therapist is a step towards finding solutions and increased skills to dealing with these problems. My approach to therapy focuses on helping you become comfortable and confident in your own abilities, while introducing new strategies from evidence-based approaches to help you create a healthier and happier life. Being able to understand your own story and explore the background of your struggles often gives new meaning and an ability to see new solutions to difficult problems. This is what I work towards.

I’m a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and relationships. I help individuals and romantic partners navigate emotional and relational triggers, and create a better relationship with themselves and others.

Hi, it’s nice to virtually meet you! I’m Kristie, a clinical director, a registered social worker, and a psychotherapist with over 17+ years of experience in the field. I work from a client-centered, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive lens and do my best to greet my clients with authenticity, compassion, and from time-to-time a little humour. I support folks who are overwhelmed with emotions, feeling unsatisfied with various aspects of their lives, and with folks who are wanting to explore and navigate shifts in sexuality, gender and in their relationships. I help clients heal from the past and engage in personal growth.

As a queer woman with lived experience navigating mental health support, I know how transformative the therapy process can be when someone feels seen and empowered. I understand that feeling when something is off, when we aren’t fully in alignment with ourselves and how those feelings can impact the way that we show up in our lives. You may find yourself reacting in ways that don’t feel like you or find yourself having anxious thoughts or feeling like you’re stuck in patterns that aren’t serving you. I help young professionals on their journey to living a life where they feel supported, confident, and in alignment with their values.

I offer counselling for individuals and couples online and in-person at Plum Mental Wellness. I work with those dealing with life transitions, self-esteem, anxiety/depression, relationship challenges, and unwanted behaviours. As a former accountant, I’m familiar with the challenges professionals face as they finish school, choose life directions, and build their careers. I’ve worked with distress lines and SickKids, and have a comfortable history working with a variety of individuals. Colleagues and clients consider me to be warm and accepting. I am quick to encourage clients’ strengths and support change in a feel-good manner.

Welcome, I'm glad you're here. Whether this is your first time seeking out therapy, or have had prior experiences, it takes courage to reach out for support. I am here to walk alongside you, aiming to make this experience a little less daunting. Together, we can navigate life's challenges and work towards decreasing barriers that interfere with your daily life. I have a specific interest in trauma, anxiety, emotion regulation, and interpersonal relationships.

Many of my clients come to me dealing with an awareness of the discomforts in their lives that often show up as a result of an over active mind. They have a desire to understand and work towards a more integrated and peaceful life. We often spent time understanding the patterns that link to current behaviours and then focus on how to shift those parts that no longer serve and work towards believing in their ability to navigate and stay centred through the ups and downs of life that are inevitable. My sessions often contain invitations towards mindfulness and somatic awareness in a mind body approach.

Living in a fast-paced society can often make us feel burned-out, chronically anxious, depressed and alienated from those we love the most. Too often, we are "working for the weekend", and when it comes we have precious little time to spend doing the things that bring us meaning and strengthen our most important relationships. I approach mental health issues as arising primarily from our needs being inadequately met by the community and world around us. So there's a disconnect between how we evolved and where we are now. I also do ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) in partnership with the Canadian Centre For Psychedelic Healing.

Hello! I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative psychotherapist and couple and family therapist in the Ottawa area. I offer therapy to youth, parents, couples, and families from a systemic, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed perspective. I am happy to offer both in-person and telephone sessions depending on your preference, and I have the option of an in-office cat for those who would like to have an animal present in their therapy session.

I am psychologist and my areas of specialty include: sex therapy, couples therapy, mood and anxiety disorders, low self-worth, grief. As a sex therapist, I focus on a range of issues including: anxiety during sex, body image, low desire, discrepant or mismatched desire, infidelity, compulsive sexual behaviour/hypersexuality, & LGBTQ+ health. I know that it is not easy to ask for help, especially when sexual concerns are involved. Using research-informed techniques and a strengths-based approach, and with a whole lot of care and compassion, I will work with you to help you make changes that are empowering, meaningful, and lasting.

I have close to a decade experience supporting people through major life transitions, uncovering intergenerational trauma, treating mood disorders and PTSD, as well as processing grief and relationship issues. So much has changed in our lives after the last couple of years, and no wonder you are having trouble managing the increasing stress around your relationships, family, work, school and health. I work from a collaborative and attachment-based lens, meaning that I believe that healing happens within a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship.

I strive to create effective personalized healing options for each client and work from a foundation of inclusion, compassion and kindness. Offering a range of healing modalities including EMDR, narrative therapy, psychodrama and emotion release work. As a registered social worker/psychotherapist with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) I welcome clients with a wide variety of life experiences, trauma and personal struggles. Please note the quickest way to connect with me, and book a free 15-minute meet and greet session, is to access my website.

Bianca Maschi (she/her) offers counselling and psychotherapy through video and telephone counselling (electronic practice) for individuals living in Ontario, Canada. ​ Therapy is defined by you. You are the expert on yourself. Whether that is cultivating greater self-compassion or learning how to identify your needs. I work with you - at your pace. Counselling and Psychotherapy can be terrifying and beautiful, challenging and rewarding. Throughout therapy, you can learn to grow and overcome - while recognizing that you have always been enough. ​ Being a human is difficult and messy. It is ok not to do it alone.