Psychodynamic Therapists in M6B

Together we will build deeper awareness of your mind-body connection; which can develop greater self-regulation, a healthier sense of self and more satisfying interpersonal relationships! Drawing on my experiences with addiction, recovery, meditation, blended family life, and psychotherapy means I really appreciate the role a safe therapeutic environment plays in helping people effectively encounter the emotions and long-standing narratives that might be holding you back from your desired life.

Welcome to PeopleDo Health + Wellness, a safe space for your emotional well-being. We are a compassionate counselling space that works with you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a non-judgmental environment. Our team is committed to supporting you on your journey toward healing and/or personal growth. Whether you're navigating life transitions, seeking relief from anxiety or depression, or aiming for deeper self-understanding, we're here for you. We offer guidance, empathy, and tailored strategies to help you cope with uncertainty or adversity.

Do you feel anxious or worried all the time? Avoid places or situations that might trigger your anxiety? Struggle with change or anything new or unfamiliar? Play out various scenarios or outcomes? Second-guess your decisions? Feel frustrated or overwhelmed? Feel down about yourself? Ever feel like you just want to hide from the world? Anxiety can result in depression, substance abuse/misuse, sleep disturbances, headaches and/or other pain, stomach or digestive issues, difficulty with daily activities, work, relationships and more ​ If you're living with anxiety, therapy can significantly improve your quality of life.

It is very common for couples to feel overwhelmed and even hopeless with long-standing and acute relationship difficulties. Finding the right therapist can be a challenge. I am a social worker with decades of experience in couple counselling who has developed unique strategies to jumpstart your relationship and get it back on track. My approach helps individuals and couples see immediate changes, leading to renewed emotional energy to tackle more fundamental challenges. In an empathic, validating, non-judgemental environment, my goal is to help each person actualize their unique coping strategies to strengthen their relationship.

Naomi Levine has been practicing as a Toronto-based social worker for over 15 years. She uses the safety of the therapeutic relationship to explore inner conflicts and unhelpful patterns that keep one stuck in distressing cycles of dysregulated mood, behaviour, and relationships. She is trained in trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR. Naomi has practiced in a variety of not-for-profit clinics and in private practice. She also supervises graduate students completing their clinical internships and has been an intersession lecturer at MacMaster University, teaching undergraduate students CBT and mindfulness.

We all struggle with life's challenges from time to time and it truly takes courage to seek support. Life is full of surprises which can often lead to feelings of loneliness or, very often, feeling stuck. As a clinical social worker, I provide evidence-based counselling services to individuals, couples and families in order to navigate life's challenges. Working alongside the client, a unique partnership is formed in order to assist you in moving forward in your life.

Does your teen have trouble dealing with their emotions? Do you wish that they talked to you more about what goes on in their lives? Perhaps you are a young adult with anxiety or depression. Does making life decisions around school, work, or relationships feel unmanageable at times? Teens and young adults have so much to deal with these days. Everyday stresses can include school, family, and friendships as well as issues around identity, seeking independence, and making important life choices. The added pressures of technology and social media can make it even more challenging to come of age today.

What does it feel like to be stuck, worried, or uncertain of your life's direction? You've hoped that somewhere inside you there's tremendous potential, but right now you aren't certain how to connect with it. Feeling this way can be especially scary when it impacts your ability to fulfill, or even identify, your heart's desires. Getting in touch with difficult feelings can be transformative, and it often feels more meaningful when you explore them with a trusted therapist. Together, we will softly challenge those feelings and beliefs, while mapping out a clear path towards renewed harmony with the world.

I specialize in working with post-secondary students, professors, arts and cultural creators, political activists, as well as anyone seeking culturally-sensitive and spiritually-integrated psychotherapy. I am experienced providing psychotherapy and spiritual care at many area hospitals including the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the University Health Network. I believe we must recognize that intersectional social and cultural factors influence our daily lives and impact our mental health. I seek to empower clients and support them in claiming their own power to grow and heal.

As a psychotherapist, I learned that every client is unique, as such, I bring in different psychotherapy approaches and I tailor treatment according to my client's needs. This approach helps clients with; depression, stress, anxiety, grief and other emotional and psychological health issues.

Each of us has a unique story to tell. It captures the who, what, where, when, and why of our formative experiences and begins early on, when we are the most vulnerable. Many of us have learned to bottle it up. This “bottleneck” hardly leaves us feeling secure within ourselves or recognized by others. At some juncture, you may have rightfully tried speaking your truth to someone “safe.” But, instead of receiving empathy and compassion, you were ignored, belittled, berated. Ultimately, the feeling of being heard, understood and accepted is crucial for overall wellbeing. It paves the way for a life full of meaning and purpose.

Hello & welcome! You may be seeking support for a new diagnosis - physical or emotional. You may be experiencing life stressors or you may be a caregiver seeking support to care for your loved one while maintaining your own wellness. I am honoured to support individuals through a variety of life stages including depression & anxiety, grief & loss, cancer care; diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, or at end-of-life and beyond. Our work together will be to create a life that is worth living and is in alignment with your values. We will aim to strengthen and build upon your existing resources in ways that feel good and authentic to you.

As a trauma-informed therapist, I believe that all our lived experiences leave an imprint on the mind and body, which in turn can have a long-lasting impact on our brain functioning and perception, and affect our reactions and interpersonal relationships. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy and chronic pain management.

Do you feel anxious, stuck, or confused in your life or in relationships? Do you get stuck in a loop of anxious thoughts? Do your emotions feel overwhelming or do you feel numb and unfeeling? There is a way out of the difficult space you are in now where you can begin thriving instead of just surviving each day.