Therapists in Toronto, ON
Maryam Ashkan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
Waitlist for new clients
May Izadi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, MACP, CTP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W
اگر احساس اضطراب یا افسردگی می کنی، در روابط شخصی یا خانوادگی احتیاج به کمک داری، با خاطره های گذشته دست و پنجه نرم می کنی، یا یه صدای کوچولو توی سرته که همش شک می‌کنه، تنها نیستی
اگر احساس اضطراب یا افسردگی می کنی، در روابط شخصی یا خانوادگی احتیاج به کمک داری، با خاطره های گذشته دست و پنجه نرم می کنی، یا یه صدای کوچولو توی سرته که همش شک می‌کنه، تنها نیستی
Life in Harmony Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6S
چند سالی است که مرکز ما خدمات مشاوره تلفنی و ویدیو چت به افراد محلی و سراسر کانادا ارائه می‌دهد. با مشاوره آنلاین، تمام اجزای یک جلسه حضوری به یک پلتفرم دیجیتال منتقل می‌شود و با استفاده از تلفن یا ویدیو چت انجام می‌شود. این روش درمانی به سرعت به عنوان یکی از فرم‌های مورد علاقه حمایت از سلامتی روانی شناخته می‌شود. خدمات مشاوره آنلاین ما ایمن، محرمانه و کاملاً با شرکت‌های نظارتی در کانادا مطابقت دارد.
چند سالی است که مرکز ما خدمات مشاوره تلفنی و ویدیو چت به افراد محلی و سراسر کانادا ارائه می‌دهد. با مشاوره آنلاین، تمام اجزای یک جلسه حضوری به یک پلتفرم دیجیتال منتقل می‌شود و با استفاده از تلفن یا ویدیو چت انجام می‌شود. این روش درمانی به سرعت به عنوان یکی از فرم‌های مورد علاقه حمایت از سلامتی روانی شناخته می‌شود. خدمات مشاوره آنلاین ما ایمن، محرمانه و کاملاً با شرکت‌های نظارتی در کانادا مطابقت دارد.
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Get Reconnected Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5N (Online Only)
We are a team of therapists here to help you improve your relationship with yourself and others. In our sessions, we’ll talk about what’s going on and when the problems started so we can figure out how to move forward. We use different methods based on what will help you the most. We might use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help change negative thought patterns, somatic approaches to help you feel calmer, or Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand and connect with different parts of yourself. Our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself. Book a free consult today!
We are a team of therapists here to help you improve your relationship with yourself and others. In our sessions, we’ll talk about what’s going on and when the problems started so we can figure out how to move forward. We use different methods based on what will help you the most. We might use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help change negative thought patterns, somatic approaches to help you feel calmer, or Internal Family Systems (IFS) to understand and connect with different parts of yourself. Our goal is to help you become the best version of yourself. Book a free consult today!
Mahshad Aryafar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapist, drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches such as psychodynamic, somatic awareness, and mindfulness techniques.
I work primarily with adults seeking to improve their mental health, overcome destructive or addictive behavioural patterns, creative block, recover from trauma, burnout or stressful life situations, make life or career transitions, and enhance relationships, so that they can live a more enriched and meaningful life. Furthermore, as a therapist who has gone through immigration experience, I help my clients build bridges between the different cultures they navigate in, and to create a unique and cohesive cultural identity and sense of self. I conduct therapy sessions in both English and Farsi.
I am a trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapist, drawing on a variety of therapeutic approaches such as psychodynamic, somatic awareness, and mindfulness techniques.
I work primarily with adults seeking to improve their mental health, overcome destructive or addictive behavioural patterns, creative block, recover from trauma, burnout or stressful life situations, make life or career transitions, and enhance relationships, so that they can live a more enriched and meaningful life. Furthermore, as a therapist who has gone through immigration experience, I help my clients build bridges between the different cultures they navigate in, and to create a unique and cohesive cultural identity and sense of self. I conduct therapy sessions in both English and Farsi.
Raha Mirian -Mood And Trauma Specialist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5G (Online Only)
My extensive training extends to: psychodynamic, attachment-based, compassion-based, and somatic therapies.
Are you looking to better manage your emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts, patterns & behaviours? Do you feel overwhelmed by current challenges or past pain? Feel disconnected? Want a better relationship with yourself & others? I'm dedicated to helping people gain both the insights & skills that empower them to lead more satisfying lives. Most of my clients face challenges with: depression, anxiety, trauma (Complex & PTSD), substance abuse, self-harm, suicidality, eating & body-image, intense emotions (eg. anger, shame), self-esteem, grief, life transitions, & relationships. Many also have a history of interpersonal trauma.
My extensive training extends to: psychodynamic, attachment-based, compassion-based, and somatic therapies.
Are you looking to better manage your emotions, shift unhelpful thoughts, patterns & behaviours? Do you feel overwhelmed by current challenges or past pain? Feel disconnected? Want a better relationship with yourself & others? I'm dedicated to helping people gain both the insights & skills that empower them to lead more satisfying lives. Most of my clients face challenges with: depression, anxiety, trauma (Complex & PTSD), substance abuse, self-harm, suicidality, eating & body-image, intense emotions (eg. anger, shame), self-esteem, grief, life transitions, & relationships. Many also have a history of interpersonal trauma.
I have an integrative approach to therapy and draw upon various modalities such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Somatic-oriented interventions.
I appreciate you for taking the first steps towards a change. I have extensive experience and professional training working with individuals and couples seeking therapy for challenges such as anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, self-improvement, relationship challenges, etc. I deeply value offering a compassionate and authentic presence in therapy. My approach is all about building on your strengths and exploring the powerful connection between your mind and body.
I have an integrative approach to therapy and draw upon various modalities such as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Somatic-oriented interventions.
I appreciate you for taking the first steps towards a change. I have extensive experience and professional training working with individuals and couples seeking therapy for challenges such as anxiety disorders, depression, life transitions, grief/loss, self-improvement, relationship challenges, etc. I deeply value offering a compassionate and authentic presence in therapy. My approach is all about building on your strengths and exploring the powerful connection between your mind and body.
We use an integrative, trauma informed approach and combine somatic therapies for healing body and mind.
The decision to start therapy takes a lot of courage and trust. Our team of therapists have decades of experience and wisdom working with people like yourself who are navigating significant life changes. Whether you are recovering from trauma, healing difficult relationships, or struggling with loss, our team of therapists provide a safe and confidential space to support you on your journey. Healing from mental health problems requires cultivating a compassionate attitude towards self as well as learning practical strategies to manage challenging emotions. Therapy can be a gateway to leading a better life and seeing possibilities.
We use an integrative, trauma informed approach and combine somatic therapies for healing body and mind.
The decision to start therapy takes a lot of courage and trust. Our team of therapists have decades of experience and wisdom working with people like yourself who are navigating significant life changes. Whether you are recovering from trauma, healing difficult relationships, or struggling with loss, our team of therapists provide a safe and confidential space to support you on your journey. Healing from mental health problems requires cultivating a compassionate attitude towards self as well as learning practical strategies to manage challenging emotions. Therapy can be a gateway to leading a better life and seeing possibilities.
Nelly Pooyeh Jalalipour
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5B
I am passionate about assisting you in developing your capacity for change by helping you recognize the link between thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and behaviours. With a trauma-informed, strengths-based, sex-positive and nonjudgmental approach, you become more aware and accepting of your emotions, values, and needs which empower you, allowing you to lead your desired life. I use Evidence-based modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Narrative therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I offer therapy in English and Farsi.
I am passionate about assisting you in developing your capacity for change by helping you recognize the link between thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and behaviours. With a trauma-informed, strengths-based, sex-positive and nonjudgmental approach, you become more aware and accepting of your emotions, values, and needs which empower you, allowing you to lead your desired life. I use Evidence-based modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Narrative therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I offer therapy in English and Farsi.
Valentin Angardi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M1T (Online Only)
I am passionate about Trauma, Attachment, and Somatic work, Solution Focus Therapy (SFT), Sex Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Welcome to Purple House Psychotherapy! Therapy can be scary and choosing a therapist that matches your need that much more difficult. I trust in a collaborative work and that you are the expert of your life. I am merely a mirror, which will reflect your thoughts and feelings and allows an opportunity to gently challenge and create new changes. I strive to provide a safe and brave space where you can explore and re-discover your most authentic self. Together we will laugh, cry and explore. I believe in the power of hope, individual resiliency, and pets.
I am passionate about Trauma, Attachment, and Somatic work, Solution Focus Therapy (SFT), Sex Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Welcome to Purple House Psychotherapy! Therapy can be scary and choosing a therapist that matches your need that much more difficult. I trust in a collaborative work and that you are the expert of your life. I am merely a mirror, which will reflect your thoughts and feelings and allows an opportunity to gently challenge and create new changes. I strive to provide a safe and brave space where you can explore and re-discover your most authentic self. Together we will laugh, cry and explore. I believe in the power of hope, individual resiliency, and pets.
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Helen Khaleghi
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4N (Online Only)
Are you looking for compassionate support on your journey towards healing and self-discovery? I'm Helen, a psychotherapist specializing in trauma. With two Masters of Counselling Psychology, I've worked with clients in various settings, including outpatient mental health centres and private practice, both locally and internationally. I use a holistic and integrative approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. These methods help you understand and transform your experiences.
Are you looking for compassionate support on your journey towards healing and self-discovery? I'm Helen, a psychotherapist specializing in trauma. With two Masters of Counselling Psychology, I've worked with clients in various settings, including outpatient mental health centres and private practice, both locally and internationally. I use a holistic and integrative approach, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Brainspotting, Somatic Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. These methods help you understand and transform your experiences.
My true passion is then to help you become mindful of your trauma-driven emotional, somatic and behavioural patterns while working with you to undo the still present barring effects of past traumas on your daily life.
As you go along in life, do you find yourself switching between different moods and hijacked by so many contradictory feelings and impulses that feel out of your control or conscious awareness? You may wish to live life more fully and meaningfully while you find yourself inhibited or limited with struggles between your wish for involvement in ordinary life and fear of leaving the house, mistrust of relationships, or hopelessness about future. In dealing with these personal challenges, you may feel flooded and severely anxious or in trying to disconnect or deny these responses, may feel chronically depressed and alienated from self.
My true passion is then to help you become mindful of your trauma-driven emotional, somatic and behavioural patterns while working with you to undo the still present barring effects of past traumas on your daily life.
As you go along in life, do you find yourself switching between different moods and hijacked by so many contradictory feelings and impulses that feel out of your control or conscious awareness? You may wish to live life more fully and meaningfully while you find yourself inhibited or limited with struggles between your wish for involvement in ordinary life and fear of leaving the house, mistrust of relationships, or hopelessness about future. In dealing with these personal challenges, you may feel flooded and severely anxious or in trying to disconnect or deny these responses, may feel chronically depressed and alienated from self.
This may be your first step towards seeking support, or perhaps you’re seeking a change in therapeutic approach. In my practice I offer a variety of relational, somatic, psychotherapeutic and cognitive approaches individualized to you and your goals. A good therapeutic alliance is a crucial element in any therapeutic work, and with this I endeavour to connect, human to human. In my years of experience in mental health field I have applied this lens to working with personal growth, trauma, addiction in remission, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, family and relationship conflict, struggles with immigration and racial identity.
This may be your first step towards seeking support, or perhaps you’re seeking a change in therapeutic approach. In my practice I offer a variety of relational, somatic, psychotherapeutic and cognitive approaches individualized to you and your goals. A good therapeutic alliance is a crucial element in any therapeutic work, and with this I endeavour to connect, human to human. In my years of experience in mental health field I have applied this lens to working with personal growth, trauma, addiction in remission, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, family and relationship conflict, struggles with immigration and racial identity.
Jansu Edis
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, BA(Hon), BA, CRPO, OAMHP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5A (Online Only)
It can feel exhausting to keep pushing through when anxiety, stress, or relationship struggles weigh you down. You deserve a space where judgment is replaced with acceptance - to get to know & embrace your authentic self & begin meeting your needs. Life's challenges aren't meant to be faced alone, and if you're here, you may have already noticed that avoiding your feelings hasn't been working. This is where I come in. Here, individuals & partners are invited to truly FEEL, guided by my commitment to fostering curiosity, understanding, well-being & joy.
It can feel exhausting to keep pushing through when anxiety, stress, or relationship struggles weigh you down. You deserve a space where judgment is replaced with acceptance - to get to know & embrace your authentic self & begin meeting your needs. Life's challenges aren't meant to be faced alone, and if you're here, you may have already noticed that avoiding your feelings hasn't been working. This is where I come in. Here, individuals & partners are invited to truly FEEL, guided by my commitment to fostering curiosity, understanding, well-being & joy.
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.
Forouz Salari Online Counselling & Consulting - ON
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M3C (Online Only)
If you identify as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, BIPOC &/or immigrant woman, queer or trans person, then you may be struggling to feel a sense of belonging & acceptance in a world & system that wasn’t built for you & doesn’t capture the unique intersections of your identity & lived experiences. I believe in your inherent capacity to heal, grow, discover who you are, connect deeply with others, and lead a fulfilling life. If you’re committed to self-discovery & healing as part of your ongoing personal growth & professional development, let's work together to put the pieces of your life, work & relationships back into balance.
If you identify as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, BIPOC &/or immigrant woman, queer or trans person, then you may be struggling to feel a sense of belonging & acceptance in a world & system that wasn’t built for you & doesn’t capture the unique intersections of your identity & lived experiences. I believe in your inherent capacity to heal, grow, discover who you are, connect deeply with others, and lead a fulfilling life. If you’re committed to self-discovery & healing as part of your ongoing personal growth & professional development, let's work together to put the pieces of your life, work & relationships back into balance.
Executives, lawyers, doctors, and high-achievers in all professions can, paradoxically, feel at a loss when faced with emotional conflicts or personal difficulties. My professional background in law, business, and psychotherapy gives me the credentials and skills required to assist you in understanding and resolving issues that may prove problematic in your professional or personal life.
I have a Master of Therapeutic Counselling and I graduated from the one of the leading psychotherapy training institutions in North America--The Centre for Training in Psychotherapy (www.ctp.net), Toronto, Ontario.
Executives, lawyers, doctors, and high-achievers in all professions can, paradoxically, feel at a loss when faced with emotional conflicts or personal difficulties. My professional background in law, business, and psychotherapy gives me the credentials and skills required to assist you in understanding and resolving issues that may prove problematic in your professional or personal life.
I have a Master of Therapeutic Counselling and I graduated from the one of the leading psychotherapy training institutions in North America--The Centre for Training in Psychotherapy (www.ctp.net), Toronto, Ontario.
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.
Dr. Sajedeh Zahraei
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G
We live in a traumatized world with many factors impacting our mental health and well-being negatively. Everything from war, conflicts, racial violence, displacement, loss, grief, family and relationship issues, life transitions, all test our strength and ability to cope with the demands of everyday life. We all need support, human connection, kindness and compassion to get through these difficult times. It can be difficult to reach out for help and embark on an unknown path to a healing journey. It takes courage and commitment to engage in therapy but it can also be extremely rewarding when you get the appropriate support.
We live in a traumatized world with many factors impacting our mental health and well-being negatively. Everything from war, conflicts, racial violence, displacement, loss, grief, family and relationship issues, life transitions, all test our strength and ability to cope with the demands of everyday life. We all need support, human connection, kindness and compassion to get through these difficult times. It can be difficult to reach out for help and embark on an unknown path to a healing journey. It takes courage and commitment to engage in therapy but it can also be extremely rewarding when you get the appropriate support.
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Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.