Self-Harming Therapists in M2M
Alana Weinberg
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
I have training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parent/child conflict, trouble at school, ADHD, parenting and general coping with stress at home and at work. My work is grounded on the principles of attachment, trauma and neurobiology. My approach is a balance of acceptance and change; ensuring to be client-centred while being firm and challenging at the same time. Each client is an individual and I will work with you to tailor a treatment program that meets your needs. Ultimately my goal is to work myself out of a job, meaning your goals have been met and you don’t need me anymore.
I have training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidal ideation and self-harm, parent/child conflict, trouble at school, ADHD, parenting and general coping with stress at home and at work. My work is grounded on the principles of attachment, trauma and neurobiology. My approach is a balance of acceptance and change; ensuring to be client-centred while being firm and challenging at the same time. Each client is an individual and I will work with you to tailor a treatment program that meets your needs. Ultimately my goal is to work myself out of a job, meaning your goals have been met and you don’t need me anymore.
Hiranmayi Krishnan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MSc, CTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
The challenges we face in life are not exactly our choice, but how we want to deal with them definitely is. So, if you are reading this, then I want to tell you that you do not have to do it alone. Choosing to get help through therapy is a brave and beneficial choice. Over the years, I have helped Individuals, Couples and Families with issues such as Anxiety, Trauma, Eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, Grief, Identity Issues, Family Conflicts, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Gender Dysphoria, Autism Spectrum, Self-Harm, Abuse, Stress, Depression etc.
The challenges we face in life are not exactly our choice, but how we want to deal with them definitely is. So, if you are reading this, then I want to tell you that you do not have to do it alone. Choosing to get help through therapy is a brave and beneficial choice. Over the years, I have helped Individuals, Couples and Families with issues such as Anxiety, Trauma, Eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, Grief, Identity Issues, Family Conflicts, Life Transitions, Relationship issues, Gender Dysphoria, Autism Spectrum, Self-Harm, Abuse, Stress, Depression etc.
Nancy Tavares-Jones
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
North York, ON M2M (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for a safe space to express your emotions, needs, and troubles? Have things become too unbearable and you are not sure where to turn? Looking for a safe place to process your feelings and difficult situations? I firmly believe that psychotherapy is a nurturing place that allows you to express yourself in a safe, warm, and supporting environment. Psychotherapy involves processing difficult emotions, and defining personal goals with a trained professional. I specialize in providing emotion-focused therapy techniques to help you on your life pathway.
Are you looking for a safe space to express your emotions, needs, and troubles? Have things become too unbearable and you are not sure where to turn? Looking for a safe place to process your feelings and difficult situations? I firmly believe that psychotherapy is a nurturing place that allows you to express yourself in a safe, warm, and supporting environment. Psychotherapy involves processing difficult emotions, and defining personal goals with a trained professional. I specialize in providing emotion-focused therapy techniques to help you on your life pathway.
Maryam Ashkan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
Waitlist for new clients
When your past lives on, you aren’t being fair to your future! You may feel like you are reliving the same old story and stuck in a repetitive pattern of negative thoughts, behaviour, and emotions with no way out. As a therapist, I walk with you to revisit these old stories and guide you to change this pattern. We will have an open conversation where you bring the knowledge of your life and I bring the knowledge of how a change can happen. My experience as a therapist has taught me that people need to be understood in an open, nonjudgmental, supportive and nurturing environment. Part of my job is to provide this environment.
When your past lives on, you aren’t being fair to your future! You may feel like you are reliving the same old story and stuck in a repetitive pattern of negative thoughts, behaviour, and emotions with no way out. As a therapist, I walk with you to revisit these old stories and guide you to change this pattern. We will have an open conversation where you bring the knowledge of your life and I bring the knowledge of how a change can happen. My experience as a therapist has taught me that people need to be understood in an open, nonjudgmental, supportive and nurturing environment. Part of my job is to provide this environment.
Nima Abbaspour
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, C Psyc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
In our fast changing world, it is hard for all of us to maintain our well-being while constantly being hit by profound waves of instability, be it pandemic, loss of loved ones, divorce, financial crisis, life transitions or relationship issues. As tender beings, such situations deeply affect our sense of security and belonging and lead us to isolation, sense of inadequacy, unworthiness, shame, anger, anxiety and feeling lost. It usually takes us years, trying all our solutions before we realize that healing is not a one-person process.
In our fast changing world, it is hard for all of us to maintain our well-being while constantly being hit by profound waves of instability, be it pandemic, loss of loved ones, divorce, financial crisis, life transitions or relationship issues. As tender beings, such situations deeply affect our sense of security and belonging and lead us to isolation, sense of inadequacy, unworthiness, shame, anger, anxiety and feeling lost. It usually takes us years, trying all our solutions before we realize that healing is not a one-person process.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed? Experienced a recent loss? Are you wondering how you can better manage your thoughts and emotions or enjoy relationships more? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, hardships, careers, and their lives. Together during therapy, I would be happy to offer new insights and different perspectives for you. I help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and celebrate your successes along the way. Jointly, we will work on developing practical skills to lead a happier and healthier life.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, or depressed? Experienced a recent loss? Are you wondering how you can better manage your thoughts and emotions or enjoy relationships more? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, hardships, careers, and their lives. Together during therapy, I would be happy to offer new insights and different perspectives for you. I help you put a plan in place to help you move forward, and celebrate your successes along the way. Jointly, we will work on developing practical skills to lead a happier and healthier life.
David I Ross
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSEd, RSW, OCT, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
David I. Ross, BSW, MSEd., RSW, OCT, RP, is a clinical Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and regulated healthcare professional licensed to practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) (Registration # 817027) as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Since the inception of his career in Social Work in 1997, he has obtained experience in a variety of community and clinical settings working with a wide range of cultures and ethnicities. Fees are largely reimbursed by most Extended Health Insurance plans. Please check with your specific plan.
David I. Ross, BSW, MSEd., RSW, OCT, RP, is a clinical Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist and regulated healthcare professional licensed to practice by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) (Registration # 817027) as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Since the inception of his career in Social Work in 1997, he has obtained experience in a variety of community and clinical settings working with a wide range of cultures and ethnicities. Fees are largely reimbursed by most Extended Health Insurance plans. Please check with your specific plan.
As we go through life, many times we may find ourselves stuck, lost, overwhelmed, challenged or just exhausted. We might need to discover ourselves again or change our way of life and let go of what no longer works for us. I work with people from different ranges of issues and cultures. Working with clients going through general anxiety, might limit my clients from achieving their goals to dealing with past trauma and its functions in their adult life. Each is on a different path with a unique blend of emotions and beliefs.
As we go through life, many times we may find ourselves stuck, lost, overwhelmed, challenged or just exhausted. We might need to discover ourselves again or change our way of life and let go of what no longer works for us. I work with people from different ranges of issues and cultures. Working with clients going through general anxiety, might limit my clients from achieving their goals to dealing with past trauma and its functions in their adult life. Each is on a different path with a unique blend of emotions and beliefs.
My ideal client is willing to engage in self-reflection, explore the deeper existential issues related to his/her predicament, and discover the pathways of actualizing his/her potential and dream. Such a client can be a new college graduate struggling for a better understanding of her self-identity or a senior questioning his life's meaning. The issues I am best suited to addressing are both the dark sides of the human condition-such as depression, anxiety, anger, loss, suffering, and death-and the bright sides of personal growth and flourishing.
My ideal client is willing to engage in self-reflection, explore the deeper existential issues related to his/her predicament, and discover the pathways of actualizing his/her potential and dream. Such a client can be a new college graduate struggling for a better understanding of her self-identity or a senior questioning his life's meaning. The issues I am best suited to addressing are both the dark sides of the human condition-such as depression, anxiety, anger, loss, suffering, and death-and the bright sides of personal growth and flourishing.
We are all trying to cope in the best way we know how. Sometimes we become overwhelmed by the challenges we face and have a hard time finding our inner strengths and resources. I would like to support you in making progress in your recovery. I am passionate about providing a mental health service that addresses the multiple barriers that affect your wellness and recovery. If you are dealing with depression, anger, emotion control, anxiety or panic symptoms, I can help you to figure out your goals and walk with you on your journey to recover a life worth living.
We are all trying to cope in the best way we know how. Sometimes we become overwhelmed by the challenges we face and have a hard time finding our inner strengths and resources. I would like to support you in making progress in your recovery. I am passionate about providing a mental health service that addresses the multiple barriers that affect your wellness and recovery. If you are dealing with depression, anger, emotion control, anxiety or panic symptoms, I can help you to figure out your goals and walk with you on your journey to recover a life worth living.
"There are times in life when you feel overwhelmed, lost, anxious, depressed or need answers." "You don't need to go through it alone."
"There are times in life when you feel overwhelmed, lost, anxious, depressed or need answers." "You don't need to go through it alone."
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Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2M
Hidden stress, untreated trauma, fears, long term anxiety and depression can easily cause psychical illness. Bodily signs can be different according to gender and age. Unwrapping those hidden factors can help women with pelvic pain, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, lack of desire, constipation or sexual difficulties. Erection problems, sex life changes or even an overactive bladder can be physical symptoms of hidden stress for men. Children often experience bed wetting, stomach pain, constipation or voiding difficulties without any medical conditions. My speciality is to help in these psychosomatic conditions.
Hidden stress, untreated trauma, fears, long term anxiety and depression can easily cause psychical illness. Bodily signs can be different according to gender and age. Unwrapping those hidden factors can help women with pelvic pain, irregular menstrual cycles, infertility, lack of desire, constipation or sexual difficulties. Erection problems, sex life changes or even an overactive bladder can be physical symptoms of hidden stress for men. Children often experience bed wetting, stomach pain, constipation or voiding difficulties without any medical conditions. My speciality is to help in these psychosomatic conditions.
Octavia Sampson
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
Are you desiring greater awareness, joy, and connection in your life? It is my passion to provide therapeutic care and guidance for you to overcome stress, anxiety, fear, diversity concerns, and relationship issues along with other mental health impacts. I encourage you to seek greater wellbeing by building coping skills, restoring hope and improving your ability to manage emotions, as you access self-compassion. It is a joy to work with youth and adults who are ready to start thriving fully in their lives.
Are you desiring greater awareness, joy, and connection in your life? It is my passion to provide therapeutic care and guidance for you to overcome stress, anxiety, fear, diversity concerns, and relationship issues along with other mental health impacts. I encourage you to seek greater wellbeing by building coping skills, restoring hope and improving your ability to manage emotions, as you access self-compassion. It is a joy to work with youth and adults who are ready to start thriving fully in their lives.
Johanna Benoit
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
Sometimes issues can happen in our lives unexpectedly and it becomes difficult to navigate everyday life. It takes courage to reach out for help. I am here to help you support you and provide tools you might find useful in making the navigation easier.
Sometimes issues can happen in our lives unexpectedly and it becomes difficult to navigate everyday life. It takes courage to reach out for help. I am here to help you support you and provide tools you might find useful in making the navigation easier.
Kathy Anne Paquette
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP, Qualify
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
As a proud mom and coach to three young adults, I understand life can throw you a curve ball. My strengths as a therapist include, answering the “why” and “how”. I love helping adolescents, and adults with their families, to get on that road to healing. I specialize in substance use disorder, and ADHD coaching. I have an abundance of experience working with university students, helping with organization skills, time management and perfectionist. Each client is unique, so I have a tool box with many approaches such as, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, DBT and CBT to name a few.
As a proud mom and coach to three young adults, I understand life can throw you a curve ball. My strengths as a therapist include, answering the “why” and “how”. I love helping adolescents, and adults with their families, to get on that road to healing. I specialize in substance use disorder, and ADHD coaching. I have an abundance of experience working with university students, helping with organization skills, time management and perfectionist. Each client is unique, so I have a tool box with many approaches such as, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, DBT and CBT to name a few.
Victoria Pacitti
Registered Psychotherapist, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious, having excessive worries, fearing judgement, or even feeling uncomfortable in your body? You’ve been trying to cope alone with how you’re feeling, but things just don’t seem to be getting any easier. It feels like your mood is quick to change and as though you don’t have control over your emotions or thoughts. Feeling stuck in these issues and in your own head might be leading you to feel hopeless about yourself and the future. I specialize in helping individuals better understand, manage and address social anxiety, stress, sadness, anxiety, feeling disconnected, relationship difficulties and more.
Are you feeling anxious, having excessive worries, fearing judgement, or even feeling uncomfortable in your body? You’ve been trying to cope alone with how you’re feeling, but things just don’t seem to be getting any easier. It feels like your mood is quick to change and as though you don’t have control over your emotions or thoughts. Feeling stuck in these issues and in your own head might be leading you to feel hopeless about yourself and the future. I specialize in helping individuals better understand, manage and address social anxiety, stress, sadness, anxiety, feeling disconnected, relationship difficulties and more.
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Families created through adoption, fostering and donor-assisted reproduction and blended families have unique histories and experiences which differ from families created through birth alone. All have experienced losses and the trauma of broken birth bonds. These experiences can provoke conscious or unconscious feelings such as grief, anger and shame which have significant impacts on self-value, behaviours, relationships and intimacy. If you are a part of such a family, accessing & understanding your experience & grieving your losses, are necessary before personal change and deeper interpersonal connections can be made.
Kimeiko Hotta Dover
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, PsyDip
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
If you're feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or lost, know that you are not alone! I provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals and couples to process challenging experiences, thoughts, emotions, and responses to uncover patterns, learnings, strengths, skills, and hope. Having done "the work" myself ensures that I can support you safely and effectively; helps me appreciate your vulnerability, effort, and progress; and equips me to share the best of the many approaches, tools, and strategies I've experienced.
If you're feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, stuck, or lost, know that you are not alone! I provide a compassionate and supportive space for individuals and couples to process challenging experiences, thoughts, emotions, and responses to uncover patterns, learnings, strengths, skills, and hope. Having done "the work" myself ensures that I can support you safely and effectively; helps me appreciate your vulnerability, effort, and progress; and equips me to share the best of the many approaches, tools, and strategies I've experienced.
Awaiz Artani
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
With a passion for contributing to society, I am dedicated to supporting clients on their journey toward mental well-being. Although beginning counseling can seem daunting, I understand that after the first step, the path starts smoothing. With compassion and care, I aim to help people from all walks of life take that critical first stride. I aim for every client to feel heard, validated, and empowered. With an empathetic approach honed through my training and experience, I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve their goals.
With a passion for contributing to society, I am dedicated to supporting clients on their journey toward mental well-being. Although beginning counseling can seem daunting, I understand that after the first step, the path starts smoothing. With compassion and care, I aim to help people from all walks of life take that critical first stride. I aim for every client to feel heard, validated, and empowered. With an empathetic approach honed through my training and experience, I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve their goals.
Rasheeda Wright
Registered Psychotherapist, M Ed, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2M (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
When you are in emotional distress, an empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental presence can be invaluable in restoring your hope that life can be better. Hi, I’m Rasheeda, a passionate, trauma informed psychotherapist offering mental health support to individuals & couples. For 20+ years, I’ve helped clients navigate the sometimes murky waters of life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships & processing trauma. My approach to therapy takes into account clients’ diverse experiences and individual identities (e.g.ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation etc.).
When you are in emotional distress, an empathic, compassionate, non-judgemental presence can be invaluable in restoring your hope that life can be better. Hi, I’m Rasheeda, a passionate, trauma informed psychotherapist offering mental health support to individuals & couples. For 20+ years, I’ve helped clients navigate the sometimes murky waters of life. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, conflict in relationships & processing trauma. My approach to therapy takes into account clients’ diverse experiences and individual identities (e.g.ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation etc.).
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behaviour therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.