Therapists in Toronto, ON

I am intrigued by the way that humans are wired to connect with others. In my practice, I strive to build a meaningful connection between us in a gentle and caring way. Similarly, I aim to assist you in building authentic connections with important people in your life. I will help you to explore your strengths and resilience while assisting with the goals that brought you to therapy. I value diversity and the strength that it brings to the development of authentic relationships. I operate from a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework that is LGBTQ2IA+ affirming.

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.

My practice specializes in helping people struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, obsessive behaviours, insomnia and other lifestyle concerns, interpersonal and intimate relationship challenges, and a sense of lack of meaning or purpose in life. I use an integral and person-centered approach, one which considers and values a person in all of their dimensions: mind, body, spirit, heart and culture.

All of us have points in our lives when we could use some extra support and guidance. I'm a registered psychologist with over 22 years of clinical experience – offering individual therapy, couples therapy, and personal coaching. I have worked in a number of settings including hospitals, community clinics, and universities. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help clients address issues such as stress, general anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, depression, low self-esteem, insomnia, trauma, grief, OCD, ADHD, career exploration, and relationship difficulties.

Hello, my name is Debbie Papadakis. My goal is to empower you to unfold your inherent potential by accessing the subconscious mind using a combination of psychotherapy with hypnotherapy to help you live a healthy, wealthy, productive and happy life. For more than 25 years, I have worked with a wide variety of individuals, couples and groups from diverse backgrounds to help empower them to overcome limiting beliefs, unwanted behaviours, negative thoughts and emotions, addictions and/or afflictions, fears and phobias that were hindering them from achieving their goals, unleashing their full potential, and living in harmony.

Dr. McBride is the founder & Director of the Cognitive & Interpersonal Therapy Centre (CITC), which has been in operation since 2003. Associates at CITC have extensive experience in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) & Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and we offer treatment to adults, adolescents & children. We treat an array of concerns including: mood & anxiety disorders, eating disorders, bipolar, trauma, insomnia, interpersonal & relationship issues, transitions & stress management. We also provide psychoeducational & social-emotional assessments for children & adults to identify learning disabilities, ADHD & giftedness.

Looking for a safe space to talk about life challenges? Look no further than Cierge Therapy and Consulting Services. I offer one on one private and confidential sessions with personalized strategies that fits your goals of therapy. If you are experiencing challenges with burnout, stress, anxiety, fatigue, addictions (drugs/alcohol), depression including postpartum depression, weight loss, grief & loss, suicidal ideation, PTSD, divorce, career guidance, sleep/ insomnia and chronic illnesses(Diabetes & Hypertension) we can work together to find solutions through consultation and therapy to create sustainable results and consistency.

Accepting New Clients! Available for weekday appointments from 4-6pm. I offer virtual therapy services for individuals aged 12+ for Sports Mental Health. I have personal sport experience in teen athletics (basketball, olympic weightlifting, crossfit, swimming, dance, & cheerleading). Also, I enjoy supporting clients struggling with body image, disordered eating, sleep hygiene, self-esteem, boundary issues, relationship issues, minimalism/hoarding, and financial/budgeting support. Additionally, I have a specialization in CBT for depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, PTSD, and OCD.

You are capable and bright. You are ambitious and perseverant. But there are so many demands on your life, so many responsibilities. In juggling all the balls- children, spouse, your career, the house chores, friends- you find yourself exhausted and drained, and not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. All the sleep in the world does not seem to cut it. All the self care advice in your IG feed does not make a difference. You know you need to find a better way to live life, but where to get started? Is therapy the answer? Life coaching? Better self care? How about all of the above? Awareness + tools and techniques +action!

Offering VIRTUAL sessions ONTARIO wide. Accepting NEW clients for VIRTUAL appointments. People come to therapy for different reasons - facing life transitions, parenting stress, family tension, infertilely/miscarriage/pregnancy loss, workplace conflict, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, feeling unlike yourself or simply lost. Our health & wellbeing is greatly impacted by our sense of stress, emotions, thoughts and behaviours.

**WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS FOR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS** Taking the first step towards reaching out for help is a difficult experience. It comes with doubts, uncertainties, and many fears. As we age we can experience challenges and loss in many different forms but you don't have to do this alone. I am a professional Social Worker that specialize in older adults and I am here to help, with a calm non-judgmental and supportive approach. Together we will develop the necessary coping skills to help you identify your strengths and creates personal wellness goals.

My areas of speciality include emotional disturbances, addictive behaviors, substance use, anxiety, depression, life transitions and coaching, interpersonal relationships, self-esteem, stress, trauma and spirituality. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, and families from a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, socio-economic and educational backgrounds. More specifically, my previous clinical experiences have afforded me the unique experiences of working with troubled teenagers suffering from addictive behaviors, refugees who have experienced significant trauma, couples pursuing international adoption.

I am a psychologist in supervised practice specialized in the practices of clinical neuropsychology, clinical psychology, and rehabilitation psychology with adults. Like many Canadians, I come from a bicultural upbringing. For this reason, I am aware of the unique challenges and intergenerational experiences that are faced everyday by those of us who grew up in both mainstream Canadian and multicultural communities. Drawing from my training as a psychologist, as well as my personal journey, my goal is to create an authentic, relatable, and culturally sensitive space for you to share your experiences through the course of therapy.

Accepting New Clients for Virtual & Phone Therapy. Everyone deserves a space to explore, understand, and enhance their mental health. I am a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner Psychotherapist committed to guiding individuals on their transformative journey to mental well-being. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for managing life and career related stress, anxiety or depression. I can also explore reversible causes like hormone and vitamin deficiencies to make sure we are addressing the root cause of your mental health concerns.

Accepting new clients online and in-person. Taking the first step is often the hardest, so I congratulate you for seeking a therapist! Using a trauma informed, strengths-based approach we can work together on your journey toward living a fulfilling life. I am passionate about helping my clients work through their trauma, anxiety, and depression, and learn new techniques that allow them to thrive despite their experiences.

Hi! I am here to support you with challenges surrounding anxiety, depression, self-esteem, academic/workplace stress, relationship conflict, and grief. I take a deep interest in supporting young adults and adults through stressful life transitions (academic, relationships, career) and enjoy collaborating with individuals that are experiencing challenges related to perfectionism, stress management, grief, anxiety, and depression. I support individuals in gaining internal confidence and developing coping skills for daily stressors while enhancing relationships with themselves and others.

I specializing in treating individuals and couples with a wide variety of backgrounds and presenting issues. I utilize various modalities, as well as psychotherapy, to help you improve your emotional well-being. My focus with individual clients is aimed at finding more self through the use of Internal Family Systems Therapy. Increased access to self results in feeling more calm, curious, and connected in the world around you, it may also be experienced as feeling more balanced or content. I help couples improve communication, manage conflict, make repairs, build fondness, and increase intimacy using Gottman Couples Therapy.

There are times when life gets hard, messy or shaken up, leaving us feeling overwhelmed, or lost reckoning with somethings we didn’t expect to. There are also times when we simply get that nagging feeling that there’s something we want to address, and maybe start to feel curious about what healing can be for us. In this space I welcome working with different experiences, however big or small, present or past. Sometimes this may look like anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, impact of trauma, navigating relationships, sense of self (self-worth, self-love, inadequacy, etc.), student life, life transitions and loss.

I focus on individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship and career-related issues. My approach begins with compassionately and patiently understanding your lived experience. Together, we will apply evidence-based strategies, empathetic feedback, and practical coping skills to create change and build lasting resilience. We begin with a brief no-cost phone consult. It's best to book the initial phone consult by email or on our website. We will respond quickly to email or website inquiries.