Therapists in Etobicoke, ON

Whether you're feeling anxious or low, or navigating life transitions or challenging relationships, sometimes you need a safe place to explore your wants and needs. To feel unconditionally seen and heard. To be met where you are, and to know that your feelings and experiences are valid. Maybe even to be challenged to see the ways you're getting in your own way as you try to achieve your hopes and goals. I aim to provide that safe, attuned, non-judgmental space. I believe that our experiences shape our feelings and behaviour, and that through exploration, the effects of harmful or traumatic experiences can loosen their hold on us.

You look around the crowded room full of friends, family, colleagues or strangers and think to yourself… How do they make it look so easy? Why can't I find that happiness within myself and surrounded by others? I know I have; it is part of the human experience to feel uncertain or lost at some point in our lives. Whether that be trauma from childhood or the present day, anxiety, depression, a breakup, marital stress or grief - I commend you for making it here onto my profile and courageously taking that first step.

If you are looking for a supportive environment in which to tackle your mental health concerns, I offer a non-judgmental space where you will be accepted unconditionally. Just as pain and suffering are an integral part of human life, so is our capacity for healing. The safety of the therapeutic relationship offers you an opportunity to face past hurts and present difficulties, let go of defenses that no longer serve you, and adopt new coping mechanisms. I use an integrative approach to help you process emotions, change unhelpful thinking patterns, develop a mental well-being toolbox, and live a life more in line with your values.

Are you ready for a positive outcome? Reaching out to me is the first step. I have over 18 years’ experience collaborating with clients on their individual treatment options. My goal is to partner with you in addressing those aspects of life which present obstacles and prevent growth. I am here to support you in any way you choose. I provide a non-judgmental and safe virtual space where you are heard, listened too and respected. There is an opportunity to face challenging issues, gain insights and practical tools that will assist you in addressing current situations, resolving past issues, and building resiliency.

I am a white, queer, cisgender man and settler. I value authenticity and strive to be collaborative, warm, playful, curious, and compassionate in my work with clients. I invite you to also bring any parts of yourself to our shared therapy space - the hurt, the hidden, the joyful, and anything else we may discover. My approach to care is rooted in intersectional, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed frameworks. Some specializations of mine include anxiety, perfectionism, relationship challenges, queer experiences, identity exploration, HIV/AIDS, and navigating trauma. I work with children, youth, adults, and older adults.

Everyone’s story matters, and we all deserve a place to share it that is comfortable and non-judgmental. I believe that each person is an expert in their own life. As a therapist, it is my goal to bear witness to your story and help you navigate your current challenges, as well as deepen your knowledge, understanding, appreciation, and acceptance of yourself and others. I am a trauma-informed therapist who uses a client-centered approach, working with different modalities tailored to meet each client's unique needs.

My approach to therapy is a holistic one where we look together at the whole picture of your life, to explore what messages, patterns, and feelings are currently hindering your ability to flourish. Gestalt therapy is mindfulness-based and focussed on the present moment which gives you an opportunity to see when and how your emotions arise and where you are getting stuck.

Starting therapy can feel foreign. Providing a space to explore, challenge and sometimes sit with different emotions, memories, and feelings can help understand our connectivity to our internal and external world, and process difficult and challenging obstacles. I create a compassionate, open, and empowering space while you explore past, present and/or future obstacles and issues. I can help with: anxiety, depression, trauma/complex PTSD/PTSD, bereavement, self-esteem, depersonalization, communication, family conflict, and general life stressors. Ultimately, one of the key goals is to feel a stronger connection to yourself.

Having lived in Asia and now in Canada has blessed me with an acute ability to appreciate multicultural differences and understand diverse issues to help you in your path to emotional healing. I work with people who have experienced trauma, or are struggling with depression, anxiety, chronic pain, ADHD, OCD and other mental health disorders. I also work with people who are experiencing interpersonal relationship issues, career challenges, self-esteem issues, anger management issues, and other life's challenges.

Welcome to Soul Care Christian Counselling, where our team is deeply committed to serving marginalized and racialized populations through community organizing and capacity building. Working from a community development, advocacy, and therapeutic approach, we aim to provide an Afrocentric and faith-based perspective. As a team, we are on a radical journey to decolonize spaces of healing for Black bodies.

These days EVERYTHING and NOTHING has changed. The pandemic impacted us all differently. Lockdowns were heavenly for some and devastating for others. Many are exhausted from the past couple years having to navigate dramatic and unexpected changes to daily life, employment, finances, school, parenting, relationships, hobbies, etc. If the ways you normally managed life aren't available anymore, aren't working anymore, are sabatoging your relationships or are just plain unhealthy, then maybe it's time to take a look at how you cope?

I provide a compassionate and inclusive environment for my clients. I have a special interest in working with individuals and couples who struggle with high conflict, Borderline Personality Disorder symptoms, emotion dysregulation, PTSD, trauma-related issues and intergenerational trauma. I also work with people who have other concerns such as anxiety, depression, mood-related disorders, insomnia, psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder, stress, burn-out, self-esteem, body image, perinatal concerns, hormonal sensitivities, as well as interpersonal and relationship difficulties.

Are you a queer, trans, or neurodivergent person dealing with the hurt of discrimination, rejection, or the feeling that folks around you just don’t understand? Maybe you struggle with trauma symptoms, dissociation, anxiety, depression, self-blame, or low self-worth. It can be hard to get up the courage to come to therapy only to feel like you have to explain the basics of your identity to your therapist. Worse yet, it can be scary to seek therapy when the field of psychology has historically tried to keep us from being our authentic selves.

Accepting NEW Clients - Ready to conquer stress, anxiety, or sadness and reclaim "feeling like yourself"? Overwhelmed by life's pressures, past traumas, or relationship challenges? Eager to grasp how your thoughts and feelings today connect to your overall sense of self? Seeking a therapist who gets your values and background, connecting you to your past, present, and future experiences? Let's team up to explore your struggles or dive into understanding yourself better. I'm here for both individuals and couples, guiding you through past, present, and future explorations.

Trauma & painful early life experiences can get in the way of being able to enjoy our lives today.If you are suffering from PTSD, childhood trauma, persistent anxiety or depression, relationship breakdown or chronic stress, I can help. I am a trauma specialist and will help you to rebuild your life. I have extensive experience with First Responders, including physicians, and I will help you to feel safe and heard. First responders are seen ASAP. If you want to experience profound change, healthy relationships & trauma healing, I can help. Healing from trauma and a whole new outlook on yourself and your life are possible.

Life is in full session and can be overwhelming at times! As we journey through it, it is not uncommon to experience anxiety, depression, stress and trauma along the way. This can unravel our lives in dramatic ways affecting not only us but all of our relationships and hold us back from achieving happy and fulfilling lives. I am passionate about bringing hope, healing and life balance to you using a client centered, collaborative, strengths based approach. Let me walk your path with you to help lift the weight of life's struggles and help you to overcome the obstacles that may be holding you back.

Anger, anxiety, depression, family conflict, domestic violence, acute and chronic/complex trauma comprise some of the challenges individuals experience in their lives. If you are a person struggling with any of these issues and/or experience other mental health concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out for a brief chat to discuss whether I am the right therapist for you. I am a Registered Master of Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with over 25 years of extensive experience serving complex mental health needs for individuals, couples, and families. I offer services in English, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.

I have a strong belief in your capacity to change. I’ve worked for over 25 years supporting people who are struggling from both physical and emotional pain. I help people find stability and reconnect with themselves, as they do the important work of reclaiming and changing their life for the better. If you have done "healing" work in the past and feel like it is time to tackle new challenges or wish to experience new and innovative therapy interventions, we might be a great fit.

I offer individual, couple and family therapy for a wide range of issues including; divorce/separation, trauma, grief, co-parenting, substance abuse, school refusal, family conflict, eating disorders and mental health (specifically, anxiety and depression). I have assisted many couples and families in improving their relationships with one another, providing them with the ability to communicate, respect and understand each other better using Collaborative Problem Solving and Emotion-focussed therapy.