Therapists in M2R
Brian Allison specializes in spirituality, marriage counselling, relationship counselling, couples counselling, family counselling, individual counselling, bereavement counselling, and life coaching.
I am a spiritual counsellor at Maranatha Counseling Services, and a life coach at Focused Life Coaching & Empowerment. I was a Clinical Affiliate with Homewood Human Solutions for 9 years, specializing in Solution-focused Brief therapy. I have over 40 years of counselling, coaching, and teaching experience, as a professor, public speaker, and clinician. I have lectured and spoken extensively in Canada, USA, and overseas. I have a passion for empowering and equipping people in being true to themselves and to their true nature; and to live a purpose-driven life in pursuit of their goals and dreams. I am a natural and gifted motivator.
Brian Allison specializes in spirituality, marriage counselling, relationship counselling, couples counselling, family counselling, individual counselling, bereavement counselling, and life coaching.
I am a spiritual counsellor at Maranatha Counseling Services, and a life coach at Focused Life Coaching & Empowerment. I was a Clinical Affiliate with Homewood Human Solutions for 9 years, specializing in Solution-focused Brief therapy. I have over 40 years of counselling, coaching, and teaching experience, as a professor, public speaker, and clinician. I have lectured and spoken extensively in Canada, USA, and overseas. I have a passion for empowering and equipping people in being true to themselves and to their true nature; and to live a purpose-driven life in pursuit of their goals and dreams. I am a natural and gifted motivator.
Andrew Goldstein
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2R
In the beginning stages of our therapeutic relationship, I strive to learn and understand who you are and where youâre coming from in order to better define your goals and aspirations together.
In the beginning stages of our therapeutic relationship, I strive to learn and understand who you are and where youâre coming from in order to better define your goals and aspirations together.
Difficulty turning your mind off? Demanding perfection of yourself and falling short? Overwhelmed by deadlines, diapers, and never-ending discussions with... everybody? Everybody wants a piece of your time - including you! I work with busy professionals who recognize that their lives have become unsustainable. Perhaps it has shown up as high blood pressure, a strained relationship, or simply sustained unhappiness. Your life is not working as you would like and something needs to change.
Difficulty turning your mind off? Demanding perfection of yourself and falling short? Overwhelmed by deadlines, diapers, and never-ending discussions with... everybody? Everybody wants a piece of your time - including you! I work with busy professionals who recognize that their lives have become unsustainable. Perhaps it has shown up as high blood pressure, a strained relationship, or simply sustained unhappiness. Your life is not working as you would like and something needs to change.
Daniel Lee @ Kaleidoscope Counselling Collective đ
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2R (Online Only)
Hi, Iâm Daniel! Are you struggling with your mood, stress, or figuring out your future goals (i.e. career, school, etc.)? Do you feel curious or confused about your gender or sexuality, or are you trying to make sense of your religious or cultural beliefs as a queer person? In this impersonal & tumultuous world, weâre all feeling the weight of our emotions, daily responsibilities and uncertainty about our futures. Now more than ever, weâre feeling overwhelmed with expectations, and uncertain about how we're supposed to manage it all. It shouldnât be so hard to live a life that feels good, and I truly believe that therapy can help!
Hi, Iâm Daniel! Are you struggling with your mood, stress, or figuring out your future goals (i.e. career, school, etc.)? Do you feel curious or confused about your gender or sexuality, or are you trying to make sense of your religious or cultural beliefs as a queer person? In this impersonal & tumultuous world, weâre all feeling the weight of our emotions, daily responsibilities and uncertainty about our futures. Now more than ever, weâre feeling overwhelmed with expectations, and uncertain about how we're supposed to manage it all. It shouldnât be so hard to live a life that feels good, and I truly believe that therapy can help!
Carole Eastman
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, BA, CCAC, CAMS-II, CDVS-I
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2R
I have been there! That is what makes my counselling stand out from others who have not. As a Certified Addiction Counsellor with lived experience, I know what it's like to struggle with addiction and what it takes to recover. My passion is to help those suffering from addictions, stemming from past trauma, heal. Addiction often effects the whole family. I also provide counselling for the family/parents/spouses to help them learn how to best support their loved one. I am certified in Addiction Counselling, Anger Management & Domestic Violence and provide court certificates/letters for all my programs offered.
I have been there! That is what makes my counselling stand out from others who have not. As a Certified Addiction Counsellor with lived experience, I know what it's like to struggle with addiction and what it takes to recover. My passion is to help those suffering from addictions, stemming from past trauma, heal. Addiction often effects the whole family. I also provide counselling for the family/parents/spouses to help them learn how to best support their loved one. I am certified in Addiction Counselling, Anger Management & Domestic Violence and provide court certificates/letters for all my programs offered.
Irit Toni Israeli
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North York, ON M2R
Utilizing various evidence-based practices, such as EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, CBT, Narrative, and more, I work in the most efficient way, collaborating with you to find the best solutions for you. Drawing from 15 years of experience, during our journey together, you will learn practical and effective tools to alleviate distressing feelings, while we work on permanent resolutions for the root cause of the symptoms you encounter. Together, we resolve problems such as: anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, chronic pain, phobia, grief, OCD, or any combination. From first meeting you will leave with practical tools to apply, and feeling better.
Utilizing various evidence-based practices, such as EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, CBT, Narrative, and more, I work in the most efficient way, collaborating with you to find the best solutions for you. Drawing from 15 years of experience, during our journey together, you will learn practical and effective tools to alleviate distressing feelings, while we work on permanent resolutions for the root cause of the symptoms you encounter. Together, we resolve problems such as: anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, chronic pain, phobia, grief, OCD, or any combination. From first meeting you will leave with practical tools to apply, and feeling better.
Nechama Drookman
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M2R (Online Only)
You may recognize that something in your life is not aligned with your hopes and dreams. You may feel stuck and are struggling - you don't need to do this alone! I'm here to provide you with the guidance and clarity you seek. You may be experiencing depression, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, ineffective or damaging coping mechanisms such as substance misuse and other addictions, life-cycle crises such as divorce, empty nest, infertility, and marriage and/or parenting difficulties. Together we can uncover and understand the root causes that influence your circumstances and explore options for managing your presenting issues.
You may recognize that something in your life is not aligned with your hopes and dreams. You may feel stuck and are struggling - you don't need to do this alone! I'm here to provide you with the guidance and clarity you seek. You may be experiencing depression, grief, anxiety, stress, trauma, ineffective or damaging coping mechanisms such as substance misuse and other addictions, life-cycle crises such as divorce, empty nest, infertility, and marriage and/or parenting difficulties. Together we can uncover and understand the root causes that influence your circumstances and explore options for managing your presenting issues.
Hello and welcome! I specialize in personalized therapy services aimed at fostering growth and healing in individuals from diverse backgrounds. My approach focuses on creating a warm, accepting environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and embark on a journey toward personal transformation. In today's dynamic world, I see emotional difficulties as opportunities for profound self-discovery and positive change. Together, we will navigate through your thoughts, emotions, and relationships to uncover insights and develop practical strategies that promote resilience and well-being.
Hello and welcome! I specialize in personalized therapy services aimed at fostering growth and healing in individuals from diverse backgrounds. My approach focuses on creating a warm, accepting environment where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and embark on a journey toward personal transformation. In today's dynamic world, I see emotional difficulties as opportunities for profound self-discovery and positive change. Together, we will navigate through your thoughts, emotions, and relationships to uncover insights and develop practical strategies that promote resilience and well-being.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. This might be the first time you are seeking counselling or you may be seeking for a different counselling experience, picking the right counsellor for you is important. It is important to understand how we interpret our experiences and how they affects us. Our environments also have the ability to impact the way we interpret our experiences and interactions; it can be helpful to develop an awareness of the common miscommunication we experience based on our past experiences and in challenging ourselves to take steps towards wellness.
I enjoy working with individuals, families, and couples. This might be the first time you are seeking counselling or you may be seeking for a different counselling experience, picking the right counsellor for you is important. It is important to understand how we interpret our experiences and how they affects us. Our environments also have the ability to impact the way we interpret our experiences and interactions; it can be helpful to develop an awareness of the common miscommunication we experience based on our past experiences and in challenging ourselves to take steps towards wellness.
Raquel Benlezrah
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RPQ, MPS, SIP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2R
Are you feeling trapped in your pain, yearning for someone who truly understands you? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, lonely, and desperately searching for a way out? Or perhaps you are grappling with deep-seated insecurities and struggling with a lack of self-worth that debilitates you? Whether you are facing grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, faith detachment, relationship difficulties or family discord, I am here to guide and support you, helping you rediscover your inner-strength and resilience, reclaim your narrative, and find joy and fulfillment in your life.
Are you feeling trapped in your pain, yearning for someone who truly understands you? Do you find yourself overwhelmed, lonely, and desperately searching for a way out? Or perhaps you are grappling with deep-seated insecurities and struggling with a lack of self-worth that debilitates you? Whether you are facing grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, faith detachment, relationship difficulties or family discord, I am here to guide and support you, helping you rediscover your inner-strength and resilience, reclaim your narrative, and find joy and fulfillment in your life.
Lindsay Robertson
Counsellor, MPCC, PRC, PCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2R (Online Only)
As a licensed Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling, I use an integrative approach to meet your specific needs. Whether it's dealing with relationship issues, stress and anxiety, or any other life challenges, we'll identify the key issues and work towards untangling them. I believe that with the right support, everyone can find the answers they're looking for.
As a licensed Master Practitioner of Clinical Counselling, I use an integrative approach to meet your specific needs. Whether it's dealing with relationship issues, stress and anxiety, or any other life challenges, we'll identify the key issues and work towards untangling them. I believe that with the right support, everyone can find the answers they're looking for.
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Uzma Hassan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2R (Online Only)
Are you seeking support for concerns that have built up anxiety and depression in you? Or are you having trouble controlling your anger because of underlying trauma? You can be the one looking for guidance in interpersonal/familial conflicts. Being a South Asian immigrant mother of teens and a toddler with experience of living in different cultural norms, I understand the struggle to accept and process certain issues that can be truly overwhelming. As a therapist, I offer you a safe and secure space within the comfort of your surrounding environment where you can process what is bringing you down and help bring calmness and clarity
Are you seeking support for concerns that have built up anxiety and depression in you? Or are you having trouble controlling your anger because of underlying trauma? You can be the one looking for guidance in interpersonal/familial conflicts. Being a South Asian immigrant mother of teens and a toddler with experience of living in different cultural norms, I understand the struggle to accept and process certain issues that can be truly overwhelming. As a therapist, I offer you a safe and secure space within the comfort of your surrounding environment where you can process what is bringing you down and help bring calmness and clarity
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. I obtained a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the United States. My integrated psychotherapy approach for individual adults/teenagers, couples, and families combines relational, emotion-focused, attachment informed, trauma informed, and somatic elements. This comprehensive approach emphasizes the importance of your relationship with yourself and others, encourages emotional exploration, considers attachment histories, acknowledges trauma's impact, and fosters trust and positive self-esteem. It aims to promote individual/relational healing, inside and out.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO. I obtained a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the United States. My integrated psychotherapy approach for individual adults/teenagers, couples, and families combines relational, emotion-focused, attachment informed, trauma informed, and somatic elements. This comprehensive approach emphasizes the importance of your relationship with yourself and others, encourages emotional exploration, considers attachment histories, acknowledges trauma's impact, and fosters trust and positive self-esteem. It aims to promote individual/relational healing, inside and out.
Real-Talk Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BA(hon), RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
North York, ON M2R
Stressed?? Anxious?? Depressed?? Are you struggling to find the right therapist? Feeling lost? All first sessions are FREE with no obligations. WHY? I am passionate about creating opportunities for healing centered around your unique needs! My personal philosophy is radical acceptance. I believe that most coping strategies (from perfectionism to addictions) actually enable survival to one's best ability. Reflect on how your personal coping methods enabled you to survive until this moment! I believe in honouring old patterns with awareness. We must recognize and accept what is holding us back in order to change it.
Stressed?? Anxious?? Depressed?? Are you struggling to find the right therapist? Feeling lost? All first sessions are FREE with no obligations. WHY? I am passionate about creating opportunities for healing centered around your unique needs! My personal philosophy is radical acceptance. I believe that most coping strategies (from perfectionism to addictions) actually enable survival to one's best ability. Reflect on how your personal coping methods enabled you to survive until this moment! I believe in honouring old patterns with awareness. We must recognize and accept what is holding us back in order to change it.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Counselling Supervisor. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities in Vancouverâs DTES. While my approach is integrative of modern theories and techniques, it heavily relies on Psychodynamic theories and practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a highly individualized treatment whose goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptom. It relies on the fact that our personalities are uniquely shaped by several developmental stages.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Counselling Supervisor. My practice is guided by extensive experience working with people coming from various socioeconomic backgrounds as well as many years of serving the most vulnerable communities in Vancouverâs DTES. While my approach is integrative of modern theories and techniques, it heavily relies on Psychodynamic theories and practice. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is a highly individualized treatment whose goal is not only to alleviate the most obvious symptom. It relies on the fact that our personalities are uniquely shaped by several developmental stages.
Nidhi Gupta
Counsellor, RP, CPC, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2R (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. Life can often get in our way, and things can catch up with us and we suddenly realize this is not the life we want for ourselves. Painful, emotional feelings from our past can affect our self-esteem, all our relationships, esp intimate ones, and conflict occurs. Relationships are at our core, and understanding ourselves oft through the lens of difficult relationships help us learn how to be more compassionate, nurture self-love, be better communicators, and to create more trust and belief in oneself. I am often referred to as the "Happiness Locator" & Self Esteem Coach.
I WORK WITH PEOPLE WHO WANT TO BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE. Life can often get in our way, and things can catch up with us and we suddenly realize this is not the life we want for ourselves. Painful, emotional feelings from our past can affect our self-esteem, all our relationships, esp intimate ones, and conflict occurs. Relationships are at our core, and understanding ourselves oft through the lens of difficult relationships help us learn how to be more compassionate, nurture self-love, be better communicators, and to create more trust and belief in oneself. I am often referred to as the "Happiness Locator" & Self Esteem Coach.
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Spirituality Counsellors
What should I expect from therapy that incorporates a focus on spirituality?
Spirituality can mean different things to different individuals, depending on their experiences, beliefs, and life histories. Some individuals focus on strengthening their belief system, while others experience spirituality in secular ways, such as through meditation, yoga, or by spending time in nature. Clients can expect a therapist to help guide and grow their spirituality through any of these techniques, encouraging the individual to cope with the challenges they face and develop strategies to build resilience and purpose to improve their outlook in life.
What are the most common treatments that include spirituality?
There are several treatments that incorporate spirituality. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) helps a person examine and reframe their negative thoughts and behaviours. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on emotional acceptance and psychological flexibility. Existential therapy is most often used to address anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, apathy, despair, questions of identity, and feelings of purposelessness and existential dread. Transpersonal therapy focuses on a clientâs spirituality and meaning in life and may incorporate techniques including meditation, visualisation, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, and or breathwork.
Can therapy incorporating spirituality help atheistic or agnostic individuals?
Yes. For non-believers, spirituality can offer benefits including a greater sense of connection to others and to the natural world. An interest in spirituality may also spur individuals to pursue mindfulness practices, or to contemplate their purpose in life and how to achieve it.
How effective is spirituality as a therapeutic remedy?
ââResearch suggests spirituality is generally beneficial for individuals. It is correlated with better health habits, such as less substance use, and an improved capacity to cope with stress and other mental health challenges. Increased spirituality can lead individuals to become more empathic and less materialistic, as well.