Veterans Therapists in M5S
I have been working in the field for over 25 years, supporting people who are dealing with personal difficulties of different kinds: sadness, depression, sex and sexuality related issues, dating/intimacy/broken-heart, anxiety, trauma, grief, immigration and displacement related issues, existential and mid-life crises, or simply "figuring out" their life. I provide compassionate, empathic, non-judgemental, and both intellectually and emotionally rewarding therapy experience.
I have been working in the field for over 25 years, supporting people who are dealing with personal difficulties of different kinds: sadness, depression, sex and sexuality related issues, dating/intimacy/broken-heart, anxiety, trauma, grief, immigration and displacement related issues, existential and mid-life crises, or simply "figuring out" their life. I provide compassionate, empathic, non-judgemental, and both intellectually and emotionally rewarding therapy experience.
Bita Bardi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MscED, MA (CP)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
What would life feel like if you felt worthy, joyful, healthy, and your emotional needs were met. Therapy is a gift to yourself to feel good again and manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and PTSD that keeps you feeling stuck and less than. People often make wrong conclusions about their worth based on the level of emotional attunement and care they received growing up or the trauma they experienced. In the empowering relationship we form, I create a safe to talk and compassionately work alongside you to help, work through your pain & improve the relationship with yourself by discovering meaning, mindfulness and hope.
What would life feel like if you felt worthy, joyful, healthy, and your emotional needs were met. Therapy is a gift to yourself to feel good again and manage anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and PTSD that keeps you feeling stuck and less than. People often make wrong conclusions about their worth based on the level of emotional attunement and care they received growing up or the trauma they experienced. In the empowering relationship we form, I create a safe to talk and compassionately work alongside you to help, work through your pain & improve the relationship with yourself by discovering meaning, mindfulness and hope.
Perhaps life has become unmanageable, overwhelming or untenable and you are here to find help. From me, you can expect careful listening, empathy and professionalism when dealing with your issues. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. During that time, I’ve helped clients address difficulties, understand themselves better and find solutions in their lives. Psychotherapy is a journey taken together where insight, healing and transformation are possible. Ask me about my Women’s Group for Growth and Healing, Mindfulness sessions or Couple’s Communications workshops.
Perhaps life has become unmanageable, overwhelming or untenable and you are here to find help. From me, you can expect careful listening, empathy and professionalism when dealing with your issues. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience. During that time, I’ve helped clients address difficulties, understand themselves better and find solutions in their lives. Psychotherapy is a journey taken together where insight, healing and transformation are possible. Ask me about my Women’s Group for Growth and Healing, Mindfulness sessions or Couple’s Communications workshops.
I always approach my clients in with an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework. What does that mean? It means that I will always ask "what happened to you?" instead of asking "what's wrong with you?". It also means that I will always respect you as the expert in your own life. Finally, it means that I believe that everyone does their very best to survive and thrive each day–even on the days that we can't see any hope. I am here to be with you, even through the darkest of days, and help you find inspiration and hope within yourself.
I always approach my clients in with an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, harm reduction framework. What does that mean? It means that I will always ask "what happened to you?" instead of asking "what's wrong with you?". It also means that I will always respect you as the expert in your own life. Finally, it means that I believe that everyone does their very best to survive and thrive each day–even on the days that we can't see any hope. I am here to be with you, even through the darkest of days, and help you find inspiration and hope within yourself.
Sarah Kaleem, OT Reg. (Ont.), Psychotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5S (Online Only)
We all have the capacity to manage what comes our way, but sometimes it can feel like too much to carry on our own. Do you feel anxious, depressed, stressed or overwhelmed most days? Have you experienced a trauma that continues to bother you, impacts your relationships, career, or the ability to do the things you love? I want to help you feel more in control of your emotions so you are better able to navigate your day-to-day. Whether that means unravelling experiences of the past to make better sense of them or focusing on the here and now, we can do it together. Your emotions don't have to rob you of living a meaningful life.
We all have the capacity to manage what comes our way, but sometimes it can feel like too much to carry on our own. Do you feel anxious, depressed, stressed or overwhelmed most days? Have you experienced a trauma that continues to bother you, impacts your relationships, career, or the ability to do the things you love? I want to help you feel more in control of your emotions so you are better able to navigate your day-to-day. Whether that means unravelling experiences of the past to make better sense of them or focusing on the here and now, we can do it together. Your emotions don't have to rob you of living a meaningful life.
Sarah G Bickle
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S (Online Only)
I have over ten years of experience in the mental health field. I primarily work with trauma and sexuality and am experienced with LGBTQ2IA+ and neurodivergent communities. My work in this field began with refugees abroad which led me to research treatment development for survivors of sexual trauma. My experience extends beyond these populations and I strive to stay open to the wisdom gained through working with a wide range of demographics and therapeutic approaches. Visit my website for more information!
I have over ten years of experience in the mental health field. I primarily work with trauma and sexuality and am experienced with LGBTQ2IA+ and neurodivergent communities. My work in this field began with refugees abroad which led me to research treatment development for survivors of sexual trauma. My experience extends beyond these populations and I strive to stay open to the wisdom gained through working with a wide range of demographics and therapeutic approaches. Visit my website for more information!
Dorothy Lee
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S (Online Only)
Hope is powerful and is often what helps us push forward when life’s challenges become confusing and overwhelming. Yet, hope can be difficult to find and hold on to. I cannot promise solutions, but I am committed to walking with individuals, couples, and families in their search for understanding, growth, healing, and hope. I take a holistic and collaborative approach in exploring deeper emotions and thought patterns in past and present experiences.
Hope is powerful and is often what helps us push forward when life’s challenges become confusing and overwhelming. Yet, hope can be difficult to find and hold on to. I cannot promise solutions, but I am committed to walking with individuals, couples, and families in their search for understanding, growth, healing, and hope. I take a holistic and collaborative approach in exploring deeper emotions and thought patterns in past and present experiences.
Waitlist open. To work with other clinicians at our practice, please check out our website! I am a relational psychotherapist and SE practitioner. I completed my 5-year therapy training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, 3-year trauma Somatic Experiencing training (Montreal), and I hold a MA in Women's and Gender Studies (Carleton University, Ottawa). I have worked deeply with people struggling with a range of emotions/experiences including grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, childhood abuse and psychosocial trauma (including war), post-immigration experiences, relationship difficulties and self-actualization challenges.
Waitlist open. To work with other clinicians at our practice, please check out our website! I am a relational psychotherapist and SE practitioner. I completed my 5-year therapy training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, 3-year trauma Somatic Experiencing training (Montreal), and I hold a MA in Women's and Gender Studies (Carleton University, Ottawa). I have worked deeply with people struggling with a range of emotions/experiences including grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, childhood abuse and psychosocial trauma (including war), post-immigration experiences, relationship difficulties and self-actualization challenges.
Susanna Damiani di Vergada
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Whether you want to come to therapy on your own, or with a spouse or family member, I strive to create a safe space for you to explore your concerns and collaboratively work towards meeting your needs and/or solving your concerns. We can meet either in the office or online, my focus will be on making you comfortable with the process, allowing you to decide what goals you want to establish for our work together and helping you through your journey.
Whether you want to come to therapy on your own, or with a spouse or family member, I strive to create a safe space for you to explore your concerns and collaboratively work towards meeting your needs and/or solving your concerns. We can meet either in the office or online, my focus will be on making you comfortable with the process, allowing you to decide what goals you want to establish for our work together and helping you through your journey.
Healthy Minds Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Welcome! Therapy is an incredibly helpful tool that can support you through a wide range of issues. It can be challenging starting this therapeutic journey and we are here to help. Transitions in life are often filled with overwhelming emotions and a helpful supportive therapeutic relationship can provide space and a place to navigate these moments. We all possess strengths and in your work with one of our clinicians, you will have a chance to understand the diverse ways in which these experiences can impact one's life and receive tailored support.
Welcome! Therapy is an incredibly helpful tool that can support you through a wide range of issues. It can be challenging starting this therapeutic journey and we are here to help. Transitions in life are often filled with overwhelming emotions and a helpful supportive therapeutic relationship can provide space and a place to navigate these moments. We all possess strengths and in your work with one of our clinicians, you will have a chance to understand the diverse ways in which these experiences can impact one's life and receive tailored support.
I am a Registered Social Worker with thirteen years of experience helping people cope with a variety of life challenges. Here are some: depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, self-worth and self-esteem, body image concerns, ADHD, trauma, gender identity and sexual identity. I want you to feel deeply, truly heard. My training in working with different types of trauma will ensure that you feel safe and protected. I will honour your personal goals around what "better" looks like to you, to help us guide the work we do in therapy.
I am a Registered Social Worker with thirteen years of experience helping people cope with a variety of life challenges. Here are some: depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, self-worth and self-esteem, body image concerns, ADHD, trauma, gender identity and sexual identity. I want you to feel deeply, truly heard. My training in working with different types of trauma will ensure that you feel safe and protected. I will honour your personal goals around what "better" looks like to you, to help us guide the work we do in therapy.
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Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
My practice specializes in working with youth, couples, and families. I support clientele who need support with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and self-esteem. Many of my clients are experiencing mental health struggles related to their life transitions such as divorce/separation, death of a loved one, and work-related challenges. I can provide you, and your partner, single sessions, brief therapy, and long-term psychotherapy. I offer my services through my office, at your home through Zoom (video therapy), or any location convenient for you. I will ensure that you feel comfortable with the process of starting therapy.
My practice specializes in working with youth, couples, and families. I support clientele who need support with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and self-esteem. Many of my clients are experiencing mental health struggles related to their life transitions such as divorce/separation, death of a loved one, and work-related challenges. I can provide you, and your partner, single sessions, brief therapy, and long-term psychotherapy. I offer my services through my office, at your home through Zoom (video therapy), or any location convenient for you. I will ensure that you feel comfortable with the process of starting therapy.
Healthy Minds Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD, MSc, BSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
I believe that we all possess resilience to overcome life's challenges. Therapy is one way in which we can raise our awareness of our untapped strengths. I have studied psychology and have worked in healthcare for over 25 years. First, as an Occupational Therapist and then as an Executive in healthcare organizations. I completed my Master's degree in Rehabilitation Medicine and investigated processes that assist individuals to overcome pain and return back to function. Later, in my academic career, I earned a PhD in the field of organizational behaviour and examined how people, teams, and work environments support one another.
I believe that we all possess resilience to overcome life's challenges. Therapy is one way in which we can raise our awareness of our untapped strengths. I have studied psychology and have worked in healthcare for over 25 years. First, as an Occupational Therapist and then as an Executive in healthcare organizations. I completed my Master's degree in Rehabilitation Medicine and investigated processes that assist individuals to overcome pain and return back to function. Later, in my academic career, I earned a PhD in the field of organizational behaviour and examined how people, teams, and work environments support one another.
Niknaz (Niki) Soghrati
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Life is a journey without a roadmap, and we are all learning to navigate it in our own unique ways. I believe everyone is the expert in their own lives and my goal is to work with children, adolescents, and adults in accessing their inner power and strengths as they navigate challenges. I am passionate about getting to know people and feel privileged to be a part of their journey.
Life is a journey without a roadmap, and we are all learning to navigate it in our own unique ways. I believe everyone is the expert in their own lives and my goal is to work with children, adolescents, and adults in accessing their inner power and strengths as they navigate challenges. I am passionate about getting to know people and feel privileged to be a part of their journey.
Danica Kotsopoulos
Registered Psychotherapist, GITDip, BFA, CAPT, CRPO
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Some of the most difficult and painful moments in our lives have the potential to be the most beautiful and meaningful. It could be that you are struggling with depression, easily overcome by stress and anxiety or experiencing difficulties in your personal/family relationships. What you need is someone to witness and share in the pain, grief and joy of being alive.
Some of the most difficult and painful moments in our lives have the potential to be the most beautiful and meaningful. It could be that you are struggling with depression, easily overcome by stress and anxiety or experiencing difficulties in your personal/family relationships. What you need is someone to witness and share in the pain, grief and joy of being alive.
Real-Talk Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, BA(hon), RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5S
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.
Taylor Smith
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, down or stuck? Do the stresses and responsibilities in your life seem never-ending, and your past coping strategies are no longer working the way you want them to? Do you experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma or other mental health challenges? Have addictions, been a part of your past or present? Do you feel surrounded by negativity? Would you rather feel a greater sense of freedom and healthy connections (to yourself and others!) in your life. Where self-care, validation and positivity are now the norm? If you said yes to any of these, you are in the right place!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, down or stuck? Do the stresses and responsibilities in your life seem never-ending, and your past coping strategies are no longer working the way you want them to? Do you experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, trauma or other mental health challenges? Have addictions, been a part of your past or present? Do you feel surrounded by negativity? Would you rather feel a greater sense of freedom and healthy connections (to yourself and others!) in your life. Where self-care, validation and positivity are now the norm? If you said yes to any of these, you are in the right place!
I counsel and support individuals, couples and families who feel stuck in life or who have mental health or marriage issues. Anxiety, depression, addiction and family issues are my main focus. My training in social work, addictions, family therapy and personal experience enables me to help families support each other. Mental health issues have been part of my life and our families. We know from experience what helps us recover.
I counsel and support individuals, couples and families who feel stuck in life or who have mental health or marriage issues. Anxiety, depression, addiction and family issues are my main focus. My training in social work, addictions, family therapy and personal experience enables me to help families support each other. Mental health issues have been part of my life and our families. We know from experience what helps us recover.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst in Toronto with 25 years experience and a highly regarded teacher and clinical supervisor with extensive experience in psychotherapy training and supervision. I am a Lecturer in Psychiatry in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and train and supervise psychiatry residents in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University Health Network. I am also on Faculty and a Supervising Analyst at the Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis and I teach in the Advanced Training Program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Toronto Psychoanalytic Institute.
I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst in Toronto with 25 years experience and a highly regarded teacher and clinical supervisor with extensive experience in psychotherapy training and supervision. I am a Lecturer in Psychiatry in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto and train and supervise psychiatry residents in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the University Health Network. I am also on Faculty and a Supervising Analyst at the Toronto Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis and I teach in the Advanced Training Program in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Toronto Psychoanalytic Institute.
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
My career as a therapist started as a career in theatre and film due to my love of narrative and storytelling. Over time, I became more interested in how the stories we believe about ourselves shape how we live our lives. I use scientifically supported treatments like CBT to explore these stories and see how helpful or not they are. Of course, we often already know that something isn't working, but it can be hard to believe anything different. To that end, our sessions usually include seeking out new experiences to develop new perspectives. My clients tell me they're surprised by how much more they can do than they first thought.
