Therapists in Toronto, ON
Hilary Mancia
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4G
I believe that therapy is for everyone and works towards meeting my clients where they are. While therapy is not always an easy process, I seeks to support my clients throughout each step of the way.
I believe that therapy is for everyone and works towards meeting my clients where they are. While therapy is not always an easy process, I seeks to support my clients throughout each step of the way.
Jenn Cardoso - Somatic Coaching + Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4J (Online Only)
Navigating life's challenges can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Recognizing the need for support is a courageous step towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I would love to walk alongside you on your journey, celebrating your unique background, identity(ies), and values.
Navigating life's challenges can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Recognizing the need for support is a courageous step towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I would love to walk alongside you on your journey, celebrating your unique background, identity(ies), and values.
Adhd Counseling Adhd Coaching Tracey Wade
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, AACC, ACSTH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6K
Whether you self-identify as an ADHDer or love someone who is, if you want support from someone who really gets it, I can help. If you seek answers to the challenges that often go with being an ADHDer, or if you're newly diagnosed and seek guidance on moving forward, I can help. If overwhelm, stress, or anxiety is making it difficult to function, I can help. If you're feeling misunderstood, alone, frustrated or hopeless in a relationship with an ADHDer or non ADHD partner, I can help. If you seek a better connection with those who matter, but struggle to create healthy boundaries and communication, I can help.
Whether you self-identify as an ADHDer or love someone who is, if you want support from someone who really gets it, I can help. If you seek answers to the challenges that often go with being an ADHDer, or if you're newly diagnosed and seek guidance on moving forward, I can help. If overwhelm, stress, or anxiety is making it difficult to function, I can help. If you're feeling misunderstood, alone, frustrated or hopeless in a relationship with an ADHDer or non ADHD partner, I can help. If you seek a better connection with those who matter, but struggle to create healthy boundaries and communication, I can help.
Robert Wachter
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4S
Robert Wachter is a registered clinical social worker specializing in ADHD coaching. Using a strength based and solution focused approach, Robert helps individuals with ADHD to make positive changes in their personal, academic and professional lives. As an ADHD coach, Robert works with clients to capitalize on their strengths to overcome challenges, such as time management and organization, planning, setting priorities, mental health (i.e. anxiety, depression), family conflict, relationship issues and low self-esteem.
Robert Wachter is a registered clinical social worker specializing in ADHD coaching. Using a strength based and solution focused approach, Robert helps individuals with ADHD to make positive changes in their personal, academic and professional lives. As an ADHD coach, Robert works with clients to capitalize on their strengths to overcome challenges, such as time management and organization, planning, setting priorities, mental health (i.e. anxiety, depression), family conflict, relationship issues and low self-esteem.
Susan Tang
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4V (Online Only)
Susan works with individuals from all walks of life who may embrace a range of mental health needs. She recognizes that each individual may need to seek therapy for a number of reasons, such as receiving support during tremendous transitions in life; to face and endure new challenges; or even to deal with the difficulties that one may encounter. Susan believes that every individual has the innate capacity to cope with the challenges that life offers, but it can be difficult to access these abilities from the experiences that each of us have had before.
Susan works with individuals from all walks of life who may embrace a range of mental health needs. She recognizes that each individual may need to seek therapy for a number of reasons, such as receiving support during tremendous transitions in life; to face and endure new challenges; or even to deal with the difficulties that one may encounter. Susan believes that every individual has the innate capacity to cope with the challenges that life offers, but it can be difficult to access these abilities from the experiences that each of us have had before.
Tania Medeiros
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6P (Online Only)
When life begins to feel challenging and overwhelming, it can be difficult to create space for calm and stillness. We may even seek to avoid the quiet altogether, fearing the thoughts that arise or the emotions we keep buried beneath the surface. It often feels easier to distract ourselves from our thoughts or to numb and detach from the challenging emotions that inevitably emerge. Therapy can provide us with a space to turn inward and deeply connect with ourselves, allowing us to bring awareness to our patterns, better understand our needs, move towards acceptance, or even work towards change.
When life begins to feel challenging and overwhelming, it can be difficult to create space for calm and stillness. We may even seek to avoid the quiet altogether, fearing the thoughts that arise or the emotions we keep buried beneath the surface. It often feels easier to distract ourselves from our thoughts or to numb and detach from the challenging emotions that inevitably emerge. Therapy can provide us with a space to turn inward and deeply connect with ourselves, allowing us to bring awareness to our patterns, better understand our needs, move towards acceptance, or even work towards change.
Aliza Neger
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW, SSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5N
Quick, close your eyes. Where do you expect to be in five years? When I was in my own despair, I never would have imagined that less than five years after living through such tumultuous times, my life would bring me to this incredible field. My work is now my calling and I am super passionate about supporting my clients through their growth and change. For over a decade, I have worked with a range of private clients and organizations. My years of experience has introduced me to clients and their families, experiencing highly diverse struggles including trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, and more.
Quick, close your eyes. Where do you expect to be in five years? When I was in my own despair, I never would have imagined that less than five years after living through such tumultuous times, my life would bring me to this incredible field. My work is now my calling and I am super passionate about supporting my clients through their growth and change. For over a decade, I have worked with a range of private clients and organizations. My years of experience has introduced me to clients and their families, experiencing highly diverse struggles including trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance abuse, and more.
Brenda Kopman
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M2N (Online Only)
Are you experiencing dissatisfaction or distress with relationships. Are you feeling stuck and unsure of what to do next? I can help you take the next steps to resolve issues and get the life you want. For most of us, the quality of our relationships has a profound impact on our daily life, level of happiness, and overall well-being. You have a choice to stay with the conflict, anxiety and dissatisfaction you are presently experiencing, or you can choose to have relationships filled with harmony, security and joy.
Are you experiencing dissatisfaction or distress with relationships. Are you feeling stuck and unsure of what to do next? I can help you take the next steps to resolve issues and get the life you want. For most of us, the quality of our relationships has a profound impact on our daily life, level of happiness, and overall well-being. You have a choice to stay with the conflict, anxiety and dissatisfaction you are presently experiencing, or you can choose to have relationships filled with harmony, security and joy.
Yasmin Kowlessar
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G (Online Only)
As a queer Trini-Canadian psychotherapist, I combine my training in psychology with my intersectional feminist values and lived experience when supporting my clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ and BIPOC (racialized) clients as well as intersectional identities. In addition to expertise in culturally-sensitive therapy, I'm also well-versed in issues related to queer and trans health, polyamory / non-monogamy, and kink / BDSM culture.
As a queer Trini-Canadian psychotherapist, I combine my training in psychology with my intersectional feminist values and lived experience when supporting my clients. I specialize in working with LGBTQ and BIPOC (racialized) clients as well as intersectional identities. In addition to expertise in culturally-sensitive therapy, I'm also well-versed in issues related to queer and trans health, polyamory / non-monogamy, and kink / BDSM culture.
Brooke Cunningham
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I bring years of experience working with diverse families in a variety of community and mental health settings into my counselling practice. I combine a passion for social justice, empathy and clinical skills to offer a safe and supportive space to address and bring clarity to thoughts and feelings. I view counselling as a partnership, a collaboration from which my objective is to see you achieve your goals for mental well-being.
As a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, I bring years of experience working with diverse families in a variety of community and mental health settings into my counselling practice. I combine a passion for social justice, empathy and clinical skills to offer a safe and supportive space to address and bring clarity to thoughts and feelings. I view counselling as a partnership, a collaboration from which my objective is to see you achieve your goals for mental well-being.
Asha daCosta
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6G (Online Only)
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We are all looking for that best version of our Selves that we know is somewhere in us. And it's not always easy to find. If you find yourself struggling, feeling stuck, tracing over the same patterns, or navigating through a difficult transition and can't quite find your way, I am here to help you access your inner wisdom to find your way to your best Self.
We are all looking for that best version of our Selves that we know is somewhere in us. And it's not always easy to find. If you find yourself struggling, feeling stuck, tracing over the same patterns, or navigating through a difficult transition and can't quite find your way, I am here to help you access your inner wisdom to find your way to your best Self.
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Juliette Guzzo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, M Psy, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
How do you find hope? You've shown incredible strength and dedication in reaching the point where you are today. You're open to growth and constantly seek to learn, striving to become the best version of yourself. Yet, despite all these qualities, you're grappling with feelings of being overwhelmed, lonely, and sad. The weight of past wounds and the fear of confronting them adds to your challenges. I want you to know, you're not alone, and I'm here to help you find your path forward.
How do you find hope? You've shown incredible strength and dedication in reaching the point where you are today. You're open to growth and constantly seek to learn, striving to become the best version of yourself. Yet, despite all these qualities, you're grappling with feelings of being overwhelmed, lonely, and sad. The weight of past wounds and the fear of confronting them adds to your challenges. I want you to know, you're not alone, and I'm here to help you find your path forward.
Ann Beckett
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6P
I have been working for 30 years. I specialize in working with neglect, chronic and acute abuse. I enjoy offering clients a chance to reach their full potential. I enjoy working with problems that seem unmanageable, but have seen change over and over again. I like to adjust all therapy work to suit each individual situation. I certified in sensorimotor psychotherapy.
I have been working for 30 years. I specialize in working with neglect, chronic and acute abuse. I enjoy offering clients a chance to reach their full potential. I enjoy working with problems that seem unmanageable, but have seen change over and over again. I like to adjust all therapy work to suit each individual situation. I certified in sensorimotor psychotherapy.
Teresa Neves
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4J
Every one of us has the innate capacity to move beyond our repetitive, limiting beliefs and reactions in order to grow and flourish. We can both acknowledge and process our pain and suffering AND want more meaning and engagement in life. Spanning 20 years of practice, I help clients navigate experiences of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I also empower and share concrete practices with clients in their pursuit of greater life-purpose, meaning and vitality; to help them step out of their "autopilot" of day-to-day living to feel more alive and joyful.
Every one of us has the innate capacity to move beyond our repetitive, limiting beliefs and reactions in order to grow and flourish. We can both acknowledge and process our pain and suffering AND want more meaning and engagement in life. Spanning 20 years of practice, I help clients navigate experiences of depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and life transitions. I also empower and share concrete practices with clients in their pursuit of greater life-purpose, meaning and vitality; to help them step out of their "autopilot" of day-to-day living to feel more alive and joyful.
Dr. Jessica Campoli
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5C (Online Only)
Hi there, and welcome! I’m Dr. Jessica Campoli (or simply, Jessica!). I’m a Clinical and Health Psychologist who is passionate about providing research-informed therapy that is infused with compassion and care. I thoroughly enjoy helping people to identify and achieve a life that is meaningful to them. I enjoy helping others to achieve psychological health, as well as to develop a lifestyle that promotes and maintains their physical health. As a Clinical and Health psychologist, I am attuned to how our mental and physical health needs can intersect.
Hi there, and welcome! I’m Dr. Jessica Campoli (or simply, Jessica!). I’m a Clinical and Health Psychologist who is passionate about providing research-informed therapy that is infused with compassion and care. I thoroughly enjoy helping people to identify and achieve a life that is meaningful to them. I enjoy helping others to achieve psychological health, as well as to develop a lifestyle that promotes and maintains their physical health. As a Clinical and Health psychologist, I am attuned to how our mental and physical health needs can intersect.
Kwaku Poku Agyeman
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4C
Not accepting new clients
Life is a beautiful journey filled with adversarial and memorable experiences which affect our relationships, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Are you experiencing challenges in your family and intimate relationships? Are you committed to creating healthier ways of communicating with yourself, partner, and children/adult-children? Are you struggling with how you manage stress, anxiety, and depression? Or just interested in having an emotional safe space to help you actualize your preferred way of being.
Life is a beautiful journey filled with adversarial and memorable experiences which affect our relationships, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Are you experiencing challenges in your family and intimate relationships? Are you committed to creating healthier ways of communicating with yourself, partner, and children/adult-children? Are you struggling with how you manage stress, anxiety, and depression? Or just interested in having an emotional safe space to help you actualize your preferred way of being.
Lindsay Williams
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6N (Online Only)
If you’ve reached a point in your life when you’re ready for some support to gain clarity, or assistance in decision making. If you’ve gotten to a space where you want to feel better about elements of your life, by developing or strengthening the sense of calm and ease in your life. If you’ve become determined to invest in your mental health and work on taking care of you. When you’re ready, I’m here to support you.
If you’ve reached a point in your life when you’re ready for some support to gain clarity, or assistance in decision making. If you’ve gotten to a space where you want to feel better about elements of your life, by developing or strengthening the sense of calm and ease in your life. If you’ve become determined to invest in your mental health and work on taking care of you. When you’re ready, I’m here to support you.
Juliana Tobon
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5H
Dr. Juliana Tobon received her PhD from the University of Western Ontario and completed her predoctoral training at CAMH in the Child, Youth and Family Program, working with children with mood, anxiety and behavioural difficulties, and with young adults with addiction and concurrent disorders. She has worked in schools, hospitals, day treatment and residential programs, and community children's mental health centres. She takes an empathetic and client-centred approach to her practice and will ensure that each client is connected with the most appropriate, accessible and evidence-based treatment.
Dr. Juliana Tobon received her PhD from the University of Western Ontario and completed her predoctoral training at CAMH in the Child, Youth and Family Program, working with children with mood, anxiety and behavioural difficulties, and with young adults with addiction and concurrent disorders. She has worked in schools, hospitals, day treatment and residential programs, and community children's mental health centres. She takes an empathetic and client-centred approach to her practice and will ensure that each client is connected with the most appropriate, accessible and evidence-based treatment.
Justina Zatzman
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6R
Therapy can be a helpful way to work through those parts of life where we feel alone, held back, powerless, in pain, or silenced. At the centre of my approach to therapy is the belief that there is wisdom in your experience. I will invite you to open into that wisdom to help you better navigate your life. I believe in working with you to develop goals, and approaches to those goals, that fit your life. Through deepening understanding and facilitating emotional processing, my intention is to help you thrive in your life with self-compassion, flexibility, and confidence.
Therapy can be a helpful way to work through those parts of life where we feel alone, held back, powerless, in pain, or silenced. At the centre of my approach to therapy is the belief that there is wisdom in your experience. I will invite you to open into that wisdom to help you better navigate your life. I believe in working with you to develop goals, and approaches to those goals, that fit your life. Through deepening understanding and facilitating emotional processing, my intention is to help you thrive in your life with self-compassion, flexibility, and confidence.
Patricia Coffey
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4W (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused (EFT) Therapist (ICEEFT) (highest level of EFT training) with 20 yrs experience, a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist (CAMFT), a Catholic Psychotherapist (CPA) and Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO). I have an MA Psychotherapy & Spirituality and a B.Commerce. I specialize in relationship issues (for individuals, couples & families) on issues of disconnection, conflict, infidelity & loneliness. I assist individuals with anxiety, relational trauma, parenting struggles, deep wounds, grief and burnout. I'm also an EFT Supervisor candidate and welcome developing EFT clinicians.
I am a Certified Emotionally Focused (EFT) Therapist (ICEEFT) (highest level of EFT training) with 20 yrs experience, a Registered Marriage & Family Therapist (CAMFT), a Catholic Psychotherapist (CPA) and Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO). I have an MA Psychotherapy & Spirituality and a B.Commerce. I specialize in relationship issues (for individuals, couples & families) on issues of disconnection, conflict, infidelity & loneliness. I assist individuals with anxiety, relational trauma, parenting struggles, deep wounds, grief and burnout. I'm also an EFT Supervisor candidate and welcome developing EFT clinicians.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Toronto, ON
3,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Counsellors in Toronto, ON who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
84% | Relationship Issues |
84% | Self Esteem |
80% | Stress |
72% | Coping Skills |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
62% | Green Shield Canada |
61% | SunLife |
57% | Canada Life | Great-West Life |
How Counsellors in Toronto, ON see their clients
51% | In Person and Online | |
49% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Toronto?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postal code, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.