Psychodynamic Therapists in M1M
Cindy Elkerton
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1M (Online Only)
Are you Anxious? Are you Depressed? Are you struggling to cope with life? Do you feel like you are not your usual Self? We can help you gain life balance and be happy again.
Are you Anxious? Are you Depressed? Are you struggling to cope with life? Do you feel like you are not your usual Self? We can help you gain life balance and be happy again.
Myroslava Tyzkyj
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, RVT, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1M (Online Only)
I see you. You’re tired of struggling and feeling like you're always messing things up. You just want things to be easier and to find some peace, but you don't know how. I get that it can be hard to feel motivated to do the things you know will make you feel better. It's hard to know how to change when you're not even sure who you are. It's painful to feel misunderstood and hard to have to figure it out all on your own. Somehow, you know you need to get out of your own way, you just don't know where to start. Don’t worry, I’ve got you. You aren’t doomed to feel this way forever. I’ll walk with you, to help you to find your way out.
I see you. You’re tired of struggling and feeling like you're always messing things up. You just want things to be easier and to find some peace, but you don't know how. I get that it can be hard to feel motivated to do the things you know will make you feel better. It's hard to know how to change when you're not even sure who you are. It's painful to feel misunderstood and hard to have to figure it out all on your own. Somehow, you know you need to get out of your own way, you just don't know where to start. Don’t worry, I’ve got you. You aren’t doomed to feel this way forever. I’ll walk with you, to help you to find your way out.
Like poet Mary Oliver, many people I’ve met with over the years have questioned how best to live their “one wild and precious life”. Sometimes people have been waylaid by disappointments or losses, and are struggling to recover. Sometimes, their choices have taken them into unhappy cul-de-sacs. Sometimes, their habitual patterns sabotage even the best choices. Sometimes, they’ve been afraid to take necessary risks. And sometimes, people have just been plagued by the sense that more might be possible. What can be done to move towards a full and satisfying life?
Like poet Mary Oliver, many people I’ve met with over the years have questioned how best to live their “one wild and precious life”. Sometimes people have been waylaid by disappointments or losses, and are struggling to recover. Sometimes, their choices have taken them into unhappy cul-de-sacs. Sometimes, their habitual patterns sabotage even the best choices. Sometimes, they’ve been afraid to take necessary risks. And sometimes, people have just been plagued by the sense that more might be possible. What can be done to move towards a full and satisfying life?
Laura Hetherington
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CCPA, OAMHP, DiplGIT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1M
* I offer my clients secure video, phone, as well as in person sessions.* My practice includes a range of people and issues and I enjoy that diversity. You bring a curiosity about yourself, your situation and a desire for something different in your life. A common denominator among my clients is your need to be seen and heard for who you are. I am honoured to be an insightful guide to my clients as they discover and express themselves more authentically.
* I offer my clients secure video, phone, as well as in person sessions.* My practice includes a range of people and issues and I enjoy that diversity. You bring a curiosity about yourself, your situation and a desire for something different in your life. A common denominator among my clients is your need to be seen and heard for who you are. I am honoured to be an insightful guide to my clients as they discover and express themselves more authentically.
Nickole Gregorio
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1M (Online Only)
As an adult child of immigrants, you may feel used to prioritizing everyone else. Expressing yourself, honouring your needs, or taking a break is often met with criticism and shame. It can feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells and doubting every move you make. You try your best to handle all the pressure and meet expectations, yet it never seems enough. It’s hard to succeed when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and long to be understood. While you hold the power to overcome life’s obstacles, you don't have to face these challenges alone. With lived and professional experience, this is where I can walk alongside you.
As an adult child of immigrants, you may feel used to prioritizing everyone else. Expressing yourself, honouring your needs, or taking a break is often met with criticism and shame. It can feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells and doubting every move you make. You try your best to handle all the pressure and meet expectations, yet it never seems enough. It’s hard to succeed when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, and long to be understood. While you hold the power to overcome life’s obstacles, you don't have to face these challenges alone. With lived and professional experience, this is where I can walk alongside you.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.