Therapists in Ontario
I support children, teens, and adults across Ontario who are navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, and challenges with emotional regulation. If you’re living with the impact of difficult experiences, ongoing stress, or emotions that feel hard to manage, therapy can offer a calm, supportive space to slow down, reflect, and better understand what you’re going through. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care and informed by evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, strengths-based therapy, and mindfulness. We move at a pace that feels respectful and manageable, supporting meaningful, lasting change over time.
I support children, teens, and adults across Ontario who are navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, grief, and challenges with emotional regulation. If you’re living with the impact of difficult experiences, ongoing stress, or emotions that feel hard to manage, therapy can offer a calm, supportive space to slow down, reflect, and better understand what you’re going through. My work is grounded in trauma-informed care and informed by evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, strengths-based therapy, and mindfulness. We move at a pace that feels respectful and manageable, supporting meaningful, lasting change over time.
Becoming a parent can bring joy and fulfillment, but the changes and stress that accompany the early years can also have substantial impacts on a parent’s mental health. Nothing can truly prepare us for this significant new role. New parents are often overwhelmed with how how all consuming caring for a baby can be, may experience challenging shifts in their important relationships, and my not yet know how to cope or access the support they need. Parents in later stages are not immune to struggles either - managing toddler behaviour, learning to manage our big feelings alongside our little ones - often without any roadmap.
Becoming a parent can bring joy and fulfillment, but the changes and stress that accompany the early years can also have substantial impacts on a parent’s mental health. Nothing can truly prepare us for this significant new role. New parents are often overwhelmed with how how all consuming caring for a baby can be, may experience challenging shifts in their important relationships, and my not yet know how to cope or access the support they need. Parents in later stages are not immune to struggles either - managing toddler behaviour, learning to manage our big feelings alongside our little ones - often without any roadmap.
Moving to Canada in my early twenties was a defining experience. Like many immigrants, I arrived with hope and determination, but also with uncertainty and the challenges of starting over in a new culture. This journey deeply shaped who I am and how I practice psychotherapy.
Because I’ve lived these experiences myself, I understand the unique pressures of immigration—the search for belonging, the responsibility toward family, and the emotional weight of navigating two worlds. It’s an honour for me to support other immigrants as they adjust, heal, and reconnect with their sense of identity and safety.
Moving to Canada in my early twenties was a defining experience. Like many immigrants, I arrived with hope and determination, but also with uncertainty and the challenges of starting over in a new culture. This journey deeply shaped who I am and how I practice psychotherapy.
Because I’ve lived these experiences myself, I understand the unique pressures of immigration—the search for belonging, the responsibility toward family, and the emotional weight of navigating two worlds. It’s an honour for me to support other immigrants as they adjust, heal, and reconnect with their sense of identity and safety.
I believe that mental health is not a “one size fits all” approach, and I work with you to create goals and tailor treatment to meet your needs. I have experience working with adolescents and adults. I am confident in providing counselling for a variety of topics such as trauma, relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, self-esteem and chronic pain.
I believe that mental health is not a “one size fits all” approach, and I work with you to create goals and tailor treatment to meet your needs. I have experience working with adolescents and adults. I am confident in providing counselling for a variety of topics such as trauma, relationships, stress, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, self-esteem and chronic pain.
I believe that anyone can benefit from counselling. We all have our struggles and sometimes talking with someone in a safe, supportive and confidential environment can help to see things differently, develop new skills to put toward problems, and create new meaning about your own personal story. The most important factor in the therapeutic relationship, as in any relationship, is feeling safe and understood. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and open space in which to deepen your self-awareness and reach your goals.
I believe that anyone can benefit from counselling. We all have our struggles and sometimes talking with someone in a safe, supportive and confidential environment can help to see things differently, develop new skills to put toward problems, and create new meaning about your own personal story. The most important factor in the therapeutic relationship, as in any relationship, is feeling safe and understood. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and open space in which to deepen your self-awareness and reach your goals.
Welcome! North Star Therapy is a small group practice where empathy and compassion is central to our work. We know reaching out for help is a courageous step, and we approach every client with respect and an open mind. We strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard and validated, fostering a sense of trust that is essential for the therapeutic journey. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and navigate the complexities of your life and work towards meaningful change. We are here to help. Let's talk about how to get started living the life you want.
Welcome! North Star Therapy is a small group practice where empathy and compassion is central to our work. We know reaching out for help is a courageous step, and we approach every client with respect and an open mind. We strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard and validated, fostering a sense of trust that is essential for the therapeutic journey. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and navigate the complexities of your life and work towards meaningful change. We are here to help. Let's talk about how to get started living the life you want.
Mario Jose Lourenco
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CGT, OSRP
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y
Not accepting new clients
Welcome! It seems that you may be struggling with life challenges at the moment (i.e., relationship issues, work issues, loss, etc.), or, perhaps, anxiety, unwelcome thoughts, or apathy are getting in the way of you having the life you want. These are some of the common issues that people bring to my office. I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups, and I draw from extensive professional training to ensure you reach your desired outcome. This could include moving through old and/or new issues, making changes, improving relationships, increasing your vitality.
Welcome! It seems that you may be struggling with life challenges at the moment (i.e., relationship issues, work issues, loss, etc.), or, perhaps, anxiety, unwelcome thoughts, or apathy are getting in the way of you having the life you want. These are some of the common issues that people bring to my office. I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups, and I draw from extensive professional training to ensure you reach your desired outcome. This could include moving through old and/or new issues, making changes, improving relationships, increasing your vitality.
Life doesn't always go as planned, but luckily there are qualified, compassionate, kind-hearted therapists like myself who are here to support you. I collaborate with clients facing various concerns, including; stress, low-self esteem, anxiety, and relationship problems. As your psychotherapist, I focus on understanding you holistically, ensuring all dimensions are considered to create individualized plans that meet your needs. I firmly believe that progress is never linear and that unique approaches are needed for all clients. Book a FREE 15-MINUTE consultation, and begin your healing journey with me!
Life doesn't always go as planned, but luckily there are qualified, compassionate, kind-hearted therapists like myself who are here to support you. I collaborate with clients facing various concerns, including; stress, low-self esteem, anxiety, and relationship problems. As your psychotherapist, I focus on understanding you holistically, ensuring all dimensions are considered to create individualized plans that meet your needs. I firmly believe that progress is never linear and that unique approaches are needed for all clients. Book a FREE 15-MINUTE consultation, and begin your healing journey with me!
My name is Farnoush Mozafari Ph.D. (c), RSSW and I have been specializing in the fields of social and individual psychology, clinical social work, and psychoanalysis for a decade now. In my private practice, I strive to provide a comforting, educational, and private environment for all my clients. Sessions are devoted to assisting clients in identifying patterns and, in becoming conscious of them, developing the capacity to understand and change them.
My name is Farnoush Mozafari Ph.D. (c), RSSW and I have been specializing in the fields of social and individual psychology, clinical social work, and psychoanalysis for a decade now. In my private practice, I strive to provide a comforting, educational, and private environment for all my clients. Sessions are devoted to assisting clients in identifying patterns and, in becoming conscious of them, developing the capacity to understand and change them.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Tara completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a Diploma in General Arts and Science from Humber College. She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
I offer exclusively online sessions while working closely with a dedicated team at Strength Counselling Services. Tara completed her Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from the University of Guelph, along with a Diploma in General Arts and Science from Humber College. She is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, passionate about supporting individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, disordered eating, trauma, relationship issues, and adverse childhood experiences.
At Wellstead Child & Family Therapy, we specialize in supporting children, teens, and families through life’s most challenging moments. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, or navigating big transitions like divorce or school changes — we’re here to help.
We provide a safe, inclusive space where children and teens can explore their experiences, build healthier relationships, and develop tools for long-term emotional well-being. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches ensuring that every client receives personalized, effective support.
At Wellstead Child & Family Therapy, we specialize in supporting children, teens, and families through life’s most challenging moments. Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, or navigating big transitions like divorce or school changes — we’re here to help.
We provide a safe, inclusive space where children and teens can explore their experiences, build healthier relationships, and develop tools for long-term emotional well-being. Our therapists are trained in evidence-based approaches ensuring that every client receives personalized, effective support.
If your mind is constantly racing, caught in cycles of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, intense emotions, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, understand what your nervous system has been trying to protect you from, and begin building a greater sense of safety and stability from within. I specialize in supporting adults experiencing anxiety, OCD and intrusive thoughts (including relationship, harm, contamination, moral, perfectionism-related, and postpartum themes), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), trauma, Complex PTSD (c-PTSD), and challenges with emotion regulation.
If your mind is constantly racing, caught in cycles of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, intense emotions, or patterns that leave you feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, understand what your nervous system has been trying to protect you from, and begin building a greater sense of safety and stability from within. I specialize in supporting adults experiencing anxiety, OCD and intrusive thoughts (including relationship, harm, contamination, moral, perfectionism-related, and postpartum themes), Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), trauma, Complex PTSD (c-PTSD), and challenges with emotion regulation.
Hello, A South Asian immigrant therapist here, available to support individuals with concerns like health anxiety, anger issues, interpersonal/familial conflicts, childhood emotional neglect, its impact in adult life and much more in comfort of your own space and environment. As a mother of teens and a toddler who experienced living in different regions of world with diverse cultural norms, I can understand the struggle to accept and process transitional/ acculturative issues that can be truly overwhelming. So, lets connect and allow me to support and guide you to process what is bringing you down and help bring calmness and clarity
Hello, A South Asian immigrant therapist here, available to support individuals with concerns like health anxiety, anger issues, interpersonal/familial conflicts, childhood emotional neglect, its impact in adult life and much more in comfort of your own space and environment. As a mother of teens and a toddler who experienced living in different regions of world with diverse cultural norms, I can understand the struggle to accept and process transitional/ acculturative issues that can be truly overwhelming. So, lets connect and allow me to support and guide you to process what is bringing you down and help bring calmness and clarity
I am a trauma specialist. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. I am currently offering Face to Face sessions making use of a large office. I do offer video conference through Microsoft Teams. I am utilizing EMDR and Trauma Focused CBT. You can be assured that the treatment modalities that I use are grounded in best practices to ensure that you will see positive changes in your life. I graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1993, so I have a solid track record of Clinical Social Work Employment in the community and my Private Practice. I also use DeTur for clients with addictions.
I am a trauma specialist. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults. I am currently offering Face to Face sessions making use of a large office. I do offer video conference through Microsoft Teams. I am utilizing EMDR and Trauma Focused CBT. You can be assured that the treatment modalities that I use are grounded in best practices to ensure that you will see positive changes in your life. I graduated with a Masters of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1993, so I have a solid track record of Clinical Social Work Employment in the community and my Private Practice. I also use DeTur for clients with addictions.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to shed old, unhelpful ways of being for more authentic forms of connecting. Recognizing your own patterns, let alone changing them, can be difficult without support. Working with an empathetic therapist who listens attentively and without judgement can lead to lasting transformational change. Many people initially come to psychotherapy to find relief from personal suffering. While psychotherapy is an effective treatment for unwanted thoughts, feelings and behaviours, it is also a process that leads to increased connection with ourselves and others.
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to shed old, unhelpful ways of being for more authentic forms of connecting. Recognizing your own patterns, let alone changing them, can be difficult without support. Working with an empathetic therapist who listens attentively and without judgement can lead to lasting transformational change. Many people initially come to psychotherapy to find relief from personal suffering. While psychotherapy is an effective treatment for unwanted thoughts, feelings and behaviours, it is also a process that leads to increased connection with ourselves and others.
Sometimes we can feel like we are not at the right place in our lives or in our minds, and that our experiences define us. A spiraling effect that can often lead you to sit in a rut and while serves you for the moment-is not ideal. In these times, it can be difficult to imagine talking about it will provide any relief.
Sometimes we can feel like we are not at the right place in our lives or in our minds, and that our experiences define us. A spiraling effect that can often lead you to sit in a rut and while serves you for the moment-is not ideal. In these times, it can be difficult to imagine talking about it will provide any relief.
As a former first responder, I understand how cumulative stress and trauma can shape how we think, feel, and function. My career in policing taught me the value of support and resilience, which now guide my work as a counsellor. I offer specialized support for first responders while welcoming clients from all backgrounds. My focus is on providing practical tools, psychoeducation, and a holistic approach to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
As a former first responder, I understand how cumulative stress and trauma can shape how we think, feel, and function. My career in policing taught me the value of support and resilience, which now guide my work as a counsellor. I offer specialized support for first responders while welcoming clients from all backgrounds. My focus is on providing practical tools, psychoeducation, and a holistic approach to physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
At the Therapy Centre, Shankari provides individual, couple, and family therapy for adults. Her areas of interest and proficiency include psychological assessment, counselling, and evidence-based treatment for PTSD and traumatic stress, depressive and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, insomnia, gender dysphoria, gender-affirming surgical readiness, addictions, personality disorders, and challenges related to relationships, sexuality, assertiveness, stress, burnout, and anger.
At the Therapy Centre, Shankari provides individual, couple, and family therapy for adults. Her areas of interest and proficiency include psychological assessment, counselling, and evidence-based treatment for PTSD and traumatic stress, depressive and bipolar disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, insomnia, gender dysphoria, gender-affirming surgical readiness, addictions, personality disorders, and challenges related to relationships, sexuality, assertiveness, stress, burnout, and anger.
I utilize a person-centred approach that provides clients with a safe space to achieve self awareness and understanding. Clients drive the discussion and objective of each session and set goals that are achievable and relevant to their lives. I help clients identify and enhance their individualized strengths and skills that they can then apply to potential future stressors. One of my top priorities is creating a space where clients feel like they can be their authentic selves without judgement. Through the establishment of a meaningful and trusting relationship I can help enable my clients to work through their presenting concerns.
I utilize a person-centred approach that provides clients with a safe space to achieve self awareness and understanding. Clients drive the discussion and objective of each session and set goals that are achievable and relevant to their lives. I help clients identify and enhance their individualized strengths and skills that they can then apply to potential future stressors. One of my top priorities is creating a space where clients feel like they can be their authentic selves without judgement. Through the establishment of a meaningful and trusting relationship I can help enable my clients to work through their presenting concerns.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves, their partners, or the life they thought they “should” be living. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. I help individuals and couples make sense of their emotions, understand the patterns that keep repeating, and create more clarity, confidence, and connection in their lives.
I’m drawn to this work because so many people carry their struggles quietly. Therapy becomes a place where nothing has to be hidden—where your experiences, fears, and hopes are met with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we explore what’s beneath the surface,
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves, their partners, or the life they thought they “should” be living. If that’s where you are, you’re not alone. I help individuals and couples make sense of their emotions, understand the patterns that keep repeating, and create more clarity, confidence, and connection in their lives.
I’m drawn to this work because so many people carry their struggles quietly. Therapy becomes a place where nothing has to be hidden—where your experiences, fears, and hopes are met with curiosity rather than judgment. Together, we explore what’s beneath the surface,
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Average cost per session
$160
Counsellors in Ontario who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 79% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | SunLife |
| 69% | Green Shield Canada |
| 69% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Ontario see their clients
| 65% | In Person and Online | |
| 35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 83% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |