Therapists in Toronto, ON

If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage life's up's and down's, you might wonder whether it's possible to find peace amidst life's changes and transitions. Whether you're experiencing relationship issues, stress or anxiety, navigating a recent health diagnosis or medical trauma, or grieving a loss - I walk you through the work of identifying patterns that are keeping you stuck, so you can finally live as your most authentic self. I believe that every transition holds the potential for growth, and that it is possible to emerge on the other side feeling empowered to live in alignment with your values.

It can be really challenging to be a young person in today's world, especially as one transitions to greater independence and adulthood. You may ask yourself these questions: Who am I? What is my place in the world? Who do I want to become? How can I manage stress and these expectations? Sometimes you may feel “stuck” and unsure about how to move forward. You may be facing obstacles like the transition to work, college, or university, school and work stress, relationship struggles and loss, oppressive or discriminatory social environments, identity confusion and exploration, as well as anxiety, depression, or experiences of trauma.

Are you a lawyer or another high achieving career professional with overwhelming stress, demanding expectations, difficult relationships, and inner pressure to BE more, ACHIEVE more, and DO more? Perhaps you feel burnt out, emotionally exhausted, are constantly worrying, or never feel like you are enough. Maybe your relationships are troubled, or you hate your job. One thing is certain - you don’t want to feel this way any more. You're ready to break patterns of anxious thinking, take control of your stressors, and learn how to self-support. Its time to build healthy relationships, most importantly with yourself, and start thriving.

Life can be challenging and is often stressful. Multiple stress factors affects the quality of life and create psychological disorders. You may experience those challenges in a number of different ways: difficulties adjusting, confusion about direction and motivation in life, struggles at work, in relationships etc. As a result, you may feel anxious, depressed, angry or overwhelmed at times and need a better viewpoint to deal with those feelings and problems.

Our busy lives can leave us feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. We have many competing responsibilities and expectations. Sometimes, we start feeling as though we are losing our way. Therapy can allow us a moment to pause, unpack, regroup and create a plan for moving forward in a healthy way. My intention is to help you focus on your strengths, resources and innate compassion, thereby uncovering new personal narratives about who you are and your ability to cope.

Truth is, many of us are either trying to remove ourselves further away from pain or to get ourselves closer to pleasure. I will help you get to the root of the issue(s) you are facing and help to change your relationship with the issue(s) that are holding you back.

I can help you to understand and manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic pain, and other mental health concerns, as well as to navigate challenging situations, interpersonal conflict, uncertainty, and life transitions. When working with children, I can help them to understand and regulate their feelings and thoughts as well as communicate with their parents, peers, and teachers. For parents, we can put our minds together and I can support you to navigate difficult experiences with your children and in your relationships, including your self-care, which can be so challenging when you are as busy as you are.

The experiences and challenges that we go through in life do not define us, but instead shape us to be the individuals that we are today; These experiences help us to flourish and grow in ways that we could not imagine for ourselves. This is a philosophy that I hold in great regard when it comes to my practice and work with clients. I recognize that therapy can be intimidating to some. However, I am passionate about creating a space where we can come together and work through whatever it is you’re going through, no matter what it may look like.

In life we sometimes face questions that seem difficult to answer. We might stay focused on thinking through issues that do not have easily found solutions. I help you find paths of healing that are within. I want to help you find the strengths that are there; just currently hidden from view. When we allow your feelings to matter in session solutions become apparent. In my practice no feeling is ever wrong.

Moving from burnt-out and uninspired to a balanced, sustainable, and grounded place can feel like an impossible hurdle in the depths of stress while still striving for success. In a world often dictated by societal norms and expectations, the pursuit of an authentic life is a profound, rewarding, and transformative journey. This path is not about conforming to external pressures; it’s about honoring your true self, your passions, and your values.

If you are looking to create a deeper understanding of yourself, I would like to invite you into exploring psychotherapy. I work with youth and adults who are interested in becoming more of ‘their authentic self’, want to deepen their social-emotional-spiritual connection, and release any hurts, burdens, pains they have had to carry throughout their childhood and adolescence. If you are looking for ways to support your own well-being, manage stress and better understand your emotions/reactions, IFS can create that space for you to experience more harmony, clarity and direction.

I’m so glad you’re here! Starting therapy is a big deal, and finding the right therapist is key. My name is Michelle, and I am passionate about working with young adults (ages 20-35) who are navigating difficult life transitions, academic pressures, workplace stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. My clients are curious about exploring their own strengths and feel motivated to build new strategies to improve their situations and overall mindsets. I also have significant experience supporting caregivers with aging parents who have complex physical and mental health issues.

My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to work with individuals who experience interpersonal relationship, parenting, stress, grief, trauma, workplace struggles, anxiety, and depression issues. I teach communication skills to better foster healthy relationships and assist in personal development. I specialize in early relational wounding, shame and trauma. My background includes a special interest in mid life women struggling with self-actualization and self-attunement.

As your therapist, I will guide you through your own journey with your mental health. I hope to improve your quality of life, better your relationship with yourself, and be there for you when you need me. I focus on managing stress, reducing symptoms of anxiety, regulating your nervous system, increasing your self-awareness, processing trauma and emotional pain, and working through shame and self-criticism. I tailor each session to your goals and needs and even make custom handouts to better support & guide you. If these are not your goals for therapy and you simply just want to talk I'm here for that too!

Accepting New Clients! As someone who has been to counselling myself, I understand how important it is to find someone you can truly open up to. Life can throw a lot at you, from daily stressors to major events that leave you feeling lost. Whatever you're facing, big or small, I'm here for you. Let's team up and turn those challenges into opportunities for growth. Together, we can pave your path to a more peaceful and confident life. You don't have to face your problems alone.

Life is full of experiences that impact and influence how we feel about our lives and ourselves. If you are currently trying to navigate through your experiences and their impact on you and your day-to-day life, the process can feel overwhelming. It can sometimes be hard to even know where to start. If you are interested in a collaborative partner to support you as you work to improve your emotional well-being, manage stress, adjust to a recent transition, work through trauma, or improve your relationships, let's connect. "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu. Let's take the first step together.

Hi! My name is Olivia, and I'm a psychological associate practicing wholistic counselling. In the midst of dealing with stressors, it is normal to feel confused, anxious, or lost. It can be easy to neglect our own emotional, physical, and mental self-care. I welcome the opportunity to assist any individual in reorienting and making sense of their current reality while returning to a place of self-love and wellbeing. I work with adults who face a variety of challenges, including stress, adjustment-related difficulties, depression, anxiety, trauma, relational difficulties, and emotional regulation.

As a therapist, I offer therapeutic interventions and support for issues that may include Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Trauma, Relationships/Marital issues and ADHD Coaching to individuals, couples & families dealing with a variety of life issues. I also help managers to manage stress and maintain a healthy work/life balance. My approach integrates techniques from modalities like EFT, DBT, Internal Family Systems, (IFS), CBT and Narrative Therapy etc. I provide a non-judgmental and confidential safe space where we explore to find answers to lingering questions.

Do you feel stuck in life? Are you exhausted by intrusive thoughts that just don’t seem to stop no matter how hard you try? Are you someone who suffers from anxiety, sadness and self-esteem issues? Are you having a difficult time with stress management, making decisions to move forward in life, marital conflict, job related problems, difficulty relating to family members or just day-to-day life? My mission is to help you identify your goals and needs, while instilling a feeling of safety, trust and understanding and to foster resilience and direction in the achievement of your goals.