Therapists in M5R
Wendy Bronson
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome! My name is Wendy and I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in both Ontario and British Columbia. I have over 20 years experience working in the social services and mental health fields in a variety of settings. My specialty is assisting individuals, couples, veterans, and military personnel to navigate a wide variety of situations including; Trauma, and Post Traumatic Stress, Intimate Partner Violence, Couples Counseling, Grief/Loss, Self-Care, Anxiety/Depression, Aging and Situational Stress.
Hello and Welcome! My name is Wendy and I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in both Ontario and British Columbia. I have over 20 years experience working in the social services and mental health fields in a variety of settings. My specialty is assisting individuals, couples, veterans, and military personnel to navigate a wide variety of situations including; Trauma, and Post Traumatic Stress, Intimate Partner Violence, Couples Counseling, Grief/Loss, Self-Care, Anxiety/Depression, Aging and Situational Stress.
Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
The Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health has been providing the highest standard of evidence-based individual and couple therapy since 2003. We are a highly skilled team of psychologists, social workers and registered therapists who are committed to helping people make meaningful changes. Our therapists are compassionate, empathic, and provide a safe therapeutic environment. We treat a wide range of psychological issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma, fears and phobias, relationship injuries and issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, chronic pain, health issues, stress, and life transitions.
The Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health has been providing the highest standard of evidence-based individual and couple therapy since 2003. We are a highly skilled team of psychologists, social workers and registered therapists who are committed to helping people make meaningful changes. Our therapists are compassionate, empathic, and provide a safe therapeutic environment. We treat a wide range of psychological issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma, fears and phobias, relationship injuries and issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, chronic pain, health issues, stress, and life transitions.
Dr. Lisa Bradford
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
Do you feel lonely, empty, overwhelmed or stuck? Does it seem like bad things are always happening to you while everyone else is living a happy life? Do you and your partner have the same fights over and over again? I can help you resolve these issues. I am a warm, down-to-earth, authentic, honest, and empathic person who genuinely cares about your well-being. I help individuals work through a wide variety of issues including those related to anxiety, depression, obsessionality, trauma, dissociation, guilt, shame, insomnia, relationships, sexual orientation, eating, and identity and self-esteem. I embrace and celebrate diversity.
Polly Florius Counselling & Consulting
MN, RN, CCAC, CAPT
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Is it intolerable to be around people yet painful to be alone? Are you in awe of your own circumstances? If these are some of your thoughts and fears I am here to listen and help. We become powerless and hopeless with our perceived loss of choice. Reaching out can be the first step to untangle the myths that you have created about yourself, others and the world around you. Through sharing and finding a new voice, curiosity can be renewed and with that journey - hope. You no longer have to be held hostage by your feelings, actions, thoughts or relationships. Compassion is key.
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Is it intolerable to be around people yet painful to be alone? Are you in awe of your own circumstances? If these are some of your thoughts and fears I am here to listen and help. We become powerless and hopeless with our perceived loss of choice. Reaching out can be the first step to untangle the myths that you have created about yourself, others and the world around you. Through sharing and finding a new voice, curiosity can be renewed and with that journey - hope. You no longer have to be held hostage by your feelings, actions, thoughts or relationships. Compassion is key.
Kelly Li-Mongeon
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Dipl, Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
People seek therapy for different reasons, whether it’s for mental health maintenance, experiencing symptoms, struggling with relationships or in the workplace or because they are in acute crisis. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples, families and groups of all backgrounds, ages, communities and beliefs. I work to create a nonjudgmental, safe and comfortable space where you can be yourself and talk about issues and what you might be struggling with that might feel difficult or embarrassing.
People seek therapy for different reasons, whether it’s for mental health maintenance, experiencing symptoms, struggling with relationships or in the workplace or because they are in acute crisis. I am a Registered Psychotherapist who works with individuals, couples, families and groups of all backgrounds, ages, communities and beliefs. I work to create a nonjudgmental, safe and comfortable space where you can be yourself and talk about issues and what you might be struggling with that might feel difficult or embarrassing.
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Sexual Abuse Counsellors
How do therapists treat sexual abuse?
A good therapist will be nonjudgmental and possibly demonstrate active listening, repeating back what the client says to show that they have understood. These skills allow people to feel comfortable discussing their traumatic experiences openly. Some important treatment goals are to restore a sense of safety and to rebuild confidence. In addition to working one-on-one with the patient, a therapist might bring in supportive family members to assist the client.
Do you have to talk extensively about sexual abuse in therapy?
Survivors frequently find it difficult to describe what happened to them out loud. They can even still be in a state of denial if the sexual abuse occurred recently. It is important for survivors to acknowledge that what happened isn’t their fault and to challenge and reappraise any unhealthy feelings or thoughts as they arise. Art therapy and play therapy are useful non-verbal means of communication for some survivors.
How long does treatment for sexual abuse take?
Recovery from sexual abuse can be a long and difficult process. Some survivors are able to move on naturally on their own, given time, while others require the guidance of a trained therapist. Therapy needs vary and can range from a few sessions to months or even years. Healing from sexual abuse takes time, and everyone’s journey will look a little different.
Can trauma symptoms caused by sexual abuse come back after treatment?
As occurs in many cases of trauma, survivors of sexual abuse may experience PTSD-like symptoms long after the abuse has ceased or after an initial round of treatment has occurred. In such a case, there is evidence that prolonged exposure therapy is a useful treatment for survivors, and may be more efficacious than supportive counseling alone. While triggers may continue to cause distress, the idea is that, with time and repeated exposure, their power will fade, allowing survivors to move on with their lives.