Online Counselling for M6R
Yohama Gonzalez
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R (Online Only)
I am a bilingual Clinical Social Worker passionate about human behaviour. The majority of my experience has been with women at risk that have been touched by trauma; i.e. refugee claimants, sexual abuse/rape, domestic violence, child abuse, and many others. I assist in your healing process, exploring the trauma creating a better "now", and planning for a successful immediate future. I really believe you have the resilience and the capacity to heal yourself, let me help you!
I am a bilingual Clinical Social Worker passionate about human behaviour. The majority of my experience has been with women at risk that have been touched by trauma; i.e. refugee claimants, sexual abuse/rape, domestic violence, child abuse, and many others. I assist in your healing process, exploring the trauma creating a better "now", and planning for a successful immediate future. I really believe you have the resilience and the capacity to heal yourself, let me help you!
Mihaela Poca | Emdr | Ifs | Mindfulness
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, RP, RMT, EMDR, IFS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
If you are seeking awareness, growth, emotional regulation, clarity, trauma healing, meaningful connections or if you are in a transition - i can help. I combine brain/body-based therapies with talk therapy. This helps process traumatic patterns that keep you from being happy. We can work towards moving beyond coping mechanisms to a more peaceful/harmonious life. In our sessions you will feel heard and seen; this promotes self acceptance which is the first step to changing. We’ll have conversations that will increase awareness this will help you understand yourself and others, feel more compassion, and live with more ease.
If you are seeking awareness, growth, emotional regulation, clarity, trauma healing, meaningful connections or if you are in a transition - i can help. I combine brain/body-based therapies with talk therapy. This helps process traumatic patterns that keep you from being happy. We can work towards moving beyond coping mechanisms to a more peaceful/harmonious life. In our sessions you will feel heard and seen; this promotes self acceptance which is the first step to changing. We’ll have conversations that will increase awareness this will help you understand yourself and others, feel more compassion, and live with more ease.
Marla Schreiber
Counsellor, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Marla, a Queer, gender-defiant (they/them), polyamorous relationship therapist and educator specialized in non-monogamy (polyamory, relationship anarchy, open relationships etc.). I work predominantly with couples and non-monogamous constellations (partnerships of more than 2). Accessible, wholistic, non-judgmental support services are essential components of my practice - which is informed by anti-oppression, anti-racist, and intersectional feminist philosophies. I aim to co-create respectful, safer spaces where peoples’ identities are understood within the framework of their own experiences and social context.
Hi, I’m Marla, a Queer, gender-defiant (they/them), polyamorous relationship therapist and educator specialized in non-monogamy (polyamory, relationship anarchy, open relationships etc.). I work predominantly with couples and non-monogamous constellations (partnerships of more than 2). Accessible, wholistic, non-judgmental support services are essential components of my practice - which is informed by anti-oppression, anti-racist, and intersectional feminist philosophies. I aim to co-create respectful, safer spaces where peoples’ identities are understood within the framework of their own experiences and social context.
Change can be scary, however, growth lies in discomfort. Leveraging a diverse set of techniques refined over years of clinical practice, I strive to uncover the underlying issues that may be influencing your overall wellbeing. Whether the problem feels small or big, old or new; I am open to bringing it into the room for closer observation and deeper discovery. Everyone has the capacity to change their lives. I recognize that we are each more than just our family, our relationships, our biology, or our circumstances, but also understand that our connection to each of these may profoundly impact our sense of wellbeing.
Change can be scary, however, growth lies in discomfort. Leveraging a diverse set of techniques refined over years of clinical practice, I strive to uncover the underlying issues that may be influencing your overall wellbeing. Whether the problem feels small or big, old or new; I am open to bringing it into the room for closer observation and deeper discovery. Everyone has the capacity to change their lives. I recognize that we are each more than just our family, our relationships, our biology, or our circumstances, but also understand that our connection to each of these may profoundly impact our sense of wellbeing.
I offer warmth, genuineness, empathy and humour as you wind your way through the complexities of living a life of meaning, despite inevitable challenges. I will hold a safe space, provide support, and help you reach your therapy goals, whether that be practical coping strategies, identifying and working with emotions past or present, or getting in touch with your inner wisdom (because we ALL have inner wisdom). I come to sessions with my own humanity open wide, because connection is a fundamental need and foundational to the work of therapy, which can be gut-wrenching and profound at the same time. I'll walk that path with you.
I offer warmth, genuineness, empathy and humour as you wind your way through the complexities of living a life of meaning, despite inevitable challenges. I will hold a safe space, provide support, and help you reach your therapy goals, whether that be practical coping strategies, identifying and working with emotions past or present, or getting in touch with your inner wisdom (because we ALL have inner wisdom). I come to sessions with my own humanity open wide, because connection is a fundamental need and foundational to the work of therapy, which can be gut-wrenching and profound at the same time. I'll walk that path with you.
I am a dynamic, highly skilled, and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist. I have over 25 years of experience working successfully with youth and adults, couples, and families. I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help and how important it is to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. We will work together to identify changes you want to make and establish therapy goals. My clinical therapy work is collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented. I act as a facilitator and guide, assisting clients to realize their goals for change, feel happier, and be more effective personally and professionally.
I am a dynamic, highly skilled, and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist. I have over 25 years of experience working successfully with youth and adults, couples, and families. I understand how difficult it can be to ask for help and how important it is to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. We will work together to identify changes you want to make and establish therapy goals. My clinical therapy work is collaborative, supportive, and goal-oriented. I act as a facilitator and guide, assisting clients to realize their goals for change, feel happier, and be more effective personally and professionally.
Bonnie Altro
Registered Psychotherapist, Bonnie Altro, LLB, BCL, MEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Are you looking to feel more comfortable in your life? Do you notice that you are compelled to continue showing up in a certain way: perfectionistic, people pleasing, avoiding vulnerability, defensive, critical, worrying, withdrawn, down, anxious or burnt-out? If so, I know that you have tried to shift and can't find your way through. You want peace inside and ease everywhere. And you deserve that.
Are you looking to feel more comfortable in your life? Do you notice that you are compelled to continue showing up in a certain way: perfectionistic, people pleasing, avoiding vulnerability, defensive, critical, worrying, withdrawn, down, anxious or burnt-out? If so, I know that you have tried to shift and can't find your way through. You want peace inside and ease everywhere. And you deserve that.
Elissa McGillivray
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Choosing to enter into therapy is an act of strength and a process of self-discovery. Finding a good fit and building a strong therapeutic relationship is the key to achieving goals and lasting change. I consider my role to be one of facilitator, witness and coach; creating a safe container for your experience and your self-exploration.
Choosing to enter into therapy is an act of strength and a process of self-discovery. Finding a good fit and building a strong therapeutic relationship is the key to achieving goals and lasting change. I consider my role to be one of facilitator, witness and coach; creating a safe container for your experience and your self-exploration.
Blue Rabbit Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
If you are struggling to feel better on your own. Living with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, stress, relationship issues, trauma or other challenges - we are here and we can help. Our therapists work with people who need a client-focused approach to therapy. Using modern, evidence-led methods such as the attachment lens, EMDR, internal family systems (IFS), somatic modalities, and many others, we create a custom plan with you to support your wellness goals. At Blue Rabbit Therapy, we consider your humanity first and, using a non-judgmental, relational style, offer authentic connection as our best treatment method.
If you are struggling to feel better on your own. Living with anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, stress, relationship issues, trauma or other challenges - we are here and we can help. Our therapists work with people who need a client-focused approach to therapy. Using modern, evidence-led methods such as the attachment lens, EMDR, internal family systems (IFS), somatic modalities, and many others, we create a custom plan with you to support your wellness goals. At Blue Rabbit Therapy, we consider your humanity first and, using a non-judgmental, relational style, offer authentic connection as our best treatment method.
Life is beautiful but it is also hard, exhausting, sad, messy and temperamental. Coping with the intense pressures and stress we face can be very challenging and isolating. I believe therapy is about having a relationship where we can safely and authentically explore and discover where we tend to hide parts of ourselves, run away, and hold back our truth from the world. Together we will explore this in a manner that welcomes and supports your whole being to foster an ongoing process of self-awareness, healing and self development - and towards you moving in the world with greater resiliency, authenticity and a deeper sense of self.
Life is beautiful but it is also hard, exhausting, sad, messy and temperamental. Coping with the intense pressures and stress we face can be very challenging and isolating. I believe therapy is about having a relationship where we can safely and authentically explore and discover where we tend to hide parts of ourselves, run away, and hold back our truth from the world. Together we will explore this in a manner that welcomes and supports your whole being to foster an ongoing process of self-awareness, healing and self development - and towards you moving in the world with greater resiliency, authenticity and a deeper sense of self.
Are you feeling stuck and having a hard time seeing your way forward? A change in your life can leave you feeling hopeless, empty, confused, or lost. Finding yourself in a new role, or a new phase of life (being a student, living on your own for the first time, finding yourself as a caregiver), ending a relationship, or loosing a loved one, may throw you on a path that you didn’t expect and have a hard time navigating. Right now, you can't see your way forward, but you want to find a way through the weeds so you don't feel so bogged down and overwhelmed.
Are you feeling stuck and having a hard time seeing your way forward? A change in your life can leave you feeling hopeless, empty, confused, or lost. Finding yourself in a new role, or a new phase of life (being a student, living on your own for the first time, finding yourself as a caregiver), ending a relationship, or loosing a loved one, may throw you on a path that you didn’t expect and have a hard time navigating. Right now, you can't see your way forward, but you want to find a way through the weeds so you don't feel so bogged down and overwhelmed.
Many things might be motivating your search for a therapist. Maybe you're seeking self improvement. Maybe life isn't turning out quite like you hoped. Maybe you're dealing with the aftershocks of trauma or trying to find meaning after a significant loss. Whatever brought you here, I want to hear your story. We'll work together to deeply understand what doesn't feel quite right in your life, but we'll also celebrate the things that do. Together, we'll create a nurturing space for your voice to be heard and your story to be told.
Many things might be motivating your search for a therapist. Maybe you're seeking self improvement. Maybe life isn't turning out quite like you hoped. Maybe you're dealing with the aftershocks of trauma or trying to find meaning after a significant loss. Whatever brought you here, I want to hear your story. We'll work together to deeply understand what doesn't feel quite right in your life, but we'll also celebrate the things that do. Together, we'll create a nurturing space for your voice to be heard and your story to be told.
Asher Faerstein
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Encountering painful moments and periods of hardship is inevitable and can bring us into contact with the most fundamental parts of ourselves. I am interested in working with you to explore these moments with curiosity and self-compassion. Healing is a nonlinear process that takes time, and some things may always be unresolved; I see therapy as a safe space to collaboratively explore and articulate different facets of your experience, set therapeutic goals, and work together to create desired changes.
Encountering painful moments and periods of hardship is inevitable and can bring us into contact with the most fundamental parts of ourselves. I am interested in working with you to explore these moments with curiosity and self-compassion. Healing is a nonlinear process that takes time, and some things may always be unresolved; I see therapy as a safe space to collaboratively explore and articulate different facets of your experience, set therapeutic goals, and work together to create desired changes.
Innerbloom Therapy
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R (Online Only)
Are you currently navigating a change in your life that has impacted your day-to-day or ability to show up as your usual self? Do you feel overwhelmed with this change, even if it was something you were expecting or planning for? Perhaps you haven't been able to stop thinking about how things could have worked out differently and this has lead to high anxiety and low self worth. I help adults navigate anxiety, life changes, and grief by first understanding where you are at and working with you to find a path forward that aligns with your values and emphasizes overall wellbeing.
Are you currently navigating a change in your life that has impacted your day-to-day or ability to show up as your usual self? Do you feel overwhelmed with this change, even if it was something you were expecting or planning for? Perhaps you haven't been able to stop thinking about how things could have worked out differently and this has lead to high anxiety and low self worth. I help adults navigate anxiety, life changes, and grief by first understanding where you are at and working with you to find a path forward that aligns with your values and emphasizes overall wellbeing.
Upstairs Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Therapy helps resolve life issues & create strategies for positive change. Through a process that promotes self-awareness, healing & growth, you will develop greater capacity for healthy living. Whether struggling with a difficult life decision or event, having conflict in a relationship, needing help managing emotions, mood or stress, we provide care that fits with where you are in your journey & will help you find your way through. Our team of social workers are skilled & experienced in working with children, youth, adults, couples and families. Please visit our website and book and meet & greet.
Therapy helps resolve life issues & create strategies for positive change. Through a process that promotes self-awareness, healing & growth, you will develop greater capacity for healthy living. Whether struggling with a difficult life decision or event, having conflict in a relationship, needing help managing emotions, mood or stress, we provide care that fits with where you are in your journey & will help you find your way through. Our team of social workers are skilled & experienced in working with children, youth, adults, couples and families. Please visit our website and book and meet & greet.
Sunnyside Healing Arts - Holistic Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, irritable or burned out? Are esteem and confidence issues holding you back from being your authentic self? Are you stuck in survival mode? So was I, and my team and I can help. We will walk with you on this enriching journey of self-discovery. We are here to support and guide you toward achieving your dreams, engaging in your passions and living your life with purpose. Together, we will explore your goals, examine areas of life that you want to improve and create effective strategies to achieve the meaningful change you desire. A new, embodied sense of empowerment can be life changing!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, irritable or burned out? Are esteem and confidence issues holding you back from being your authentic self? Are you stuck in survival mode? So was I, and my team and I can help. We will walk with you on this enriching journey of self-discovery. We are here to support and guide you toward achieving your dreams, engaging in your passions and living your life with purpose. Together, we will explore your goals, examine areas of life that you want to improve and create effective strategies to achieve the meaningful change you desire. A new, embodied sense of empowerment can be life changing!
I know how hard it is to feel stuck. It's painful to spend tremendous energy struggling to change and to feel like you're struggling alone. I am here to help lighten the load and support you on whatever particular journey you're on at the moment. Whether it's dealing with anxiety or depression, having difficulties with life transitions, experiencing loss (new or old), or searching for meaning, I am skilled at creating a safe space for your to share your struggles with me. Instead of trying to change or "fix" a certain aspect of yourself, I help you gain insight and understanding of who you are, as you are, at this moment in time.
I know how hard it is to feel stuck. It's painful to spend tremendous energy struggling to change and to feel like you're struggling alone. I am here to help lighten the load and support you on whatever particular journey you're on at the moment. Whether it's dealing with anxiety or depression, having difficulties with life transitions, experiencing loss (new or old), or searching for meaning, I am skilled at creating a safe space for your to share your struggles with me. Instead of trying to change or "fix" a certain aspect of yourself, I help you gain insight and understanding of who you are, as you are, at this moment in time.
My ideal psychotherapy client is an individual who is motivated to explore their inner world. Someone who willing to explore, and possibly reevaluate bedrock assumptions that play a major role in influencing our current attitudes and life choices. An ideal client also recognizes that a therapist's role is not to provide answers but rather to facilitate a process of self discovery which promotes emotional growth and lays the foundation for enduring change.
My ideal psychotherapy client is an individual who is motivated to explore their inner world. Someone who willing to explore, and possibly reevaluate bedrock assumptions that play a major role in influencing our current attitudes and life choices. An ideal client also recognizes that a therapist's role is not to provide answers but rather to facilitate a process of self discovery which promotes emotional growth and lays the foundation for enduring change.
Michelle Liu - Interracial and EFT Couples Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Are you struggling to connect emotionally with your partner? You may often feel like you’re worlds apart in understanding each other. These feelings can be magnified for those in an inter-racial couple, where you’re constantly negotiating your own identity, in addition to your identity as a couple, amongst the other challenges and responsibilities in your life. As someone who identifies as BIPOC, I have lived experience in navigating these worlds. I can help you begin to put the pieces of the puzzle that each of you brings to the relationship together- to create a beautiful picture of your future as a couple.
Are you struggling to connect emotionally with your partner? You may often feel like you’re worlds apart in understanding each other. These feelings can be magnified for those in an inter-racial couple, where you’re constantly negotiating your own identity, in addition to your identity as a couple, amongst the other challenges and responsibilities in your life. As someone who identifies as BIPOC, I have lived experience in navigating these worlds. I can help you begin to put the pieces of the puzzle that each of you brings to the relationship together- to create a beautiful picture of your future as a couple.
If you work with me, you will find that I am warm, receptive, and engaging. I will offer practical tools and new ways of thinking that you can use right away to cope with the present and make plans for the future. Together we can dive into issues such as work life integration, communication with loved ones, routines and organization, and creating a meaningful, values oriented life.
If you work with me, you will find that I am warm, receptive, and engaging. I will offer practical tools and new ways of thinking that you can use right away to cope with the present and make plans for the future. Together we can dive into issues such as work life integration, communication with loved ones, routines and organization, and creating a meaningful, values oriented life.
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Online Counsellors
Is online therapy as effective as in-person?
Numerous studies suggest that online therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. However, further research is needed to determine if online therapy provides the same benefits across all client populations. Individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or those who may benefit from in-person check-ins, like those with eating disorders, may not experience the same level of benefit from online therapy. Nonetheless, the success of online therapy, much like in-person therapy, often hinges on the quality of the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client rather than the specific modality of therapy used.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of therapy conducted online?
One of the main advantages of online therapy is its convenience for both clients and therapists. It also allows clients who require specialised therapy to access a wider range of professionals than they could with only in-person sessions. Additionally, online therapy may be a more affordable option in some cases and often offers the same insurance benefits as in-person therapy. However, online therapy may not be suitable for everyone, especially those who value face-to-face interaction with a therapist. Therapists may find it more challenging to assess clients accurately in an online setting due to reduced nonverbal cues on camera. There is also the increased risk that disruptions caused by external factors, such as technology malfunctions, can hinder the therapy session. For these reasons, many therapists offer a "hybrid" therapeutic approach, alternating between seeing clients in-person and online.
Is online therapy suitable for children and adolescents?
Just like with adults, the accessibility and convenience of online therapy can greatly benefit children and adolescents. In fact, children and adolescents may be more accustomed to navigating online platforms than older adults, making online sessions feel more natural for them. Teens might also be interested in using additional online tools, such as therapist-recommended apps, as an adjunct to online therapy sessions. Apps for developing CBT skills, practicing mindfulness exercises, or tracking thoughts and moods can be helpful for teens receiving therapy. However, it's important to note that not all therapeutic modalities are well-suited to online therapy, especially those used with younger children. For example, play therapy, which helps younger children express their emotions, often requires in-person sessions to be fully effective.
Can I receive prescriptions and medication management with online therapy?
The ability for psychiatrists to prescribe medications through online therapy varies based on the medication and the states where the medical professional and client are located. While many prescribing regulations were relaxed during the COVID-19 pandemic, some states still enforce rules, especially concerning controlled substances, which may mandate an in-person visit before prescribing. Generally, however, medical professionals can prescribe non-controlled substances through online therapy sessions just as they do during in-person sessions.