:) WELCOMING NEW CLIENTS - I offer 15-minutes FREE consultation call/ English & Spanish -- My style is down-to-earth and conversational - I believe in the innate strengths and resilience that lie in every person. In this manner, my clients and I work collaboratively exploring and fostering those strengths, while addressing current difficulties, to create meaningful change in their lives. I also believe that every person is unique and has different needs and preferences. For this reason, I offer tailored help to adults, seniors, and couples I have been seeing in the +5 years as a therapist.

With 14 years of experience as the head counsellor at The Michener Institute, I offer professional support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family challenges. My use of both Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives me a wide range of options for support for both individual and couples. Gestalt focuses on the 'here and now,' our body experiences and childhood patterns and helps us be present in our relationships. CBT has been rigorously tested in over 1000 studies, and is a therapy that supports depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), panic and anxiety, phobias and stress.

We can make change in our lives by understanding why we feel the way we do and by being in tune with who we are. Once we get to know ourselves better, we have the power to grow and overcome barriers. Whether you are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or anger, or if you are encountering family challenges, relationship problems, or addictions, I can help you make the change you are looking for in a safe, open and nurturing environment.

You are energy. Energy is power. YOU are power. Owning it = Liberation. I am passionate about empowering women to own their value, step into their power & lead revolutions. I also understand how hard this is when navigating toxic, oppressive cultures, whether it be family, work, school or larger society. The result is heart & spirit woundedness and a mixed bag of feelings such as fear, grief, anxiety, depression, confusion, rage and stuckness, to name a few. I hold a safe space for us to co-explore, feel & process your way through it all at a pace that feels right for you.

I believe in people’s resiliency and that each of us is capable of growth, and reaching new goals and possibilities. I am a registered social worker, psychotherapist practicing in Toronto. My approach is one of calm, non-judgmental and strength-based collaboration. Drawing on resources such as narrative, emotion and cognitive behavioural therapies and psychodynamic concepts, I work with people who are experiencing pain in their lives, and together we explore and address the issues affecting their sense of well-being. They develop the insight and skills to solve problems, initiate change and work toward attaining their goals.

I practice with a deep appreciation of the boundless human capacity to adapt, grow, and heal. When a person's sense of safety, security and/or belonging has been threatened, they instinctually respond in ways that maximize their chances of survival and safety the best way they know how at the time. However, these responses may limit their ability to engage fully in the world, relate to others, and embody their authentic self. I support clients to examine their adaptations gently and non-judgementally, to cultivate a stronger sense of safety and connection, and to shift from patterns of self-protection into patterns of connection.

Every single person will need compassionate support, personalized guidance and wisdom, at some point in their lives. If you have a history of trauma, a painful childhood, or have suffered from anxiety/depression for a long time, then this is even more true of you. Emotions and thoughts can be confusing and even hurtful to yourself and others. Some mental states are so complex, that seem to be layer upon layer of suffering. Life can be a rollercoaster and healthy stable relationships appear to be too much work! Imagine not to be defined by your history or struggles. Imagine being able to tap into joy and inner strength at any time!

I specialize in the treatment of trauma-related issues such as PTSD, complex PTSD (childhood or ongoing abuse or neglect), Addictions, Anxiety and Depression. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS), along with a range of other therapeutic components that are research informed. My philosophy is that the psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of a person all work together as an integrative whole and are ideally treated from this perspective in order to restore balanced living.

As a mental health therapist and writer, I believe the stories we tell about our lives matter. Our motivations, fears, insecurities and curiosities are deeply embedded in these stories. I provide individual counselling/therapy support to clients in their 20's and 30's who are looking for a safe, affirming and non-judgemental place to explore their unique stories and lives. My clinical training as a therapist reflects a commitment to providing people of color with access to mental health support, with a special interest in immigrant, refugee and LGBTQ communities.

I have worked extensively with mind and emotions, energy, relationship mastery. I have 21 years of experience as a therapist and I am a person who is continuously growing and improving while supporting my clients to grow and improve. My area of expertise is connectedness, self and other awareness, relationship mastery. My work with people at its core promotes change and moving on with one's life, renewed vitality, gaining perspective, clarity and new certainties. Whatever your issue is, let me know so I can offer you help. As an RP, conveniently located for High Park, Roncesvalles, Parkdale and Bloor West Village, I offer one-to-one and couples' therapy to a diverse clientele in west-end Toronto. Areas of focus include relationships, self-esteem, emotion regulation, dealing with physical, mental or emotional abuse, anxiety, stress, depression, loss, grief, power-imbalance, understanding and coping with change, managing and resolving conflict, putting down roots as an immigrant, mindfulness, and more. I am also a Complimentary Therapist trained in the UK and I offer Skype sessions, world-wide.

I am a Toronto-based psychotherapist and yoga teacher. I enjoy supporting people to deeply explore and develop their own process of discovery and change.

The therapeutic relationship lays the groundwork for therapy. My approach to therapy is client-centric which encourages you to be open to the therapeutic process, to be engaged and communicate challenges in therapy, to understand and welcome change as a necessary and potentially insightfulful process. Building tools such as mindfulness, creating and maintaining boundaries-being assertive, tracking thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Bringing larger issues/difficulties to be addressed while in therapy such as racial bias, power, and privilege, etc. to help the therapist understand difficulties better.

I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) and Psychotherapist providing child, youth, individual and family counselling services in Toronto since 2010. I have a Masters of Social Work (MSW) degree from University of Toronto. I provide a safe, respectful and confidential space for you or a loved one to explore the problems and difficulties that bring you to therapy. I strive above all else to be an active listener, caring, empathic and non-judgemental in my conversations with clients.

Slowing down is a prerequisite to the conscious act of looking inwards. It is easy to seek distractions or take part in unhealthy habits when we are feeling unwell. It certainly isn’t as easy to seek help, to ask ourselves important questions, and demonstrate self-love. The way to self-love can have different meanings for each of us, depending on our life experiences. Perhaps it means self-compassion, forgiveness, relaxation, stress management, setting boundaries, or developing assertiveness. Putting the brakes on our busy lives and dedicating time to put ourselves first, can help. I welcome clients at any stage in this process.

Are you a mother who is feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or having overpowering emotions, or an up and down mood? Are you having trouble turning your mind off, struggling with scary intrusive thoughts or doubting your ability as a mother? I can help. I offer women a holistic way through anxiety and maternal mental health challenges so that they can feel calm, confident and connected with their children. I use a mind-body-spirit approach that treats women as the whole, interconnected beings that they are, to help them start to quiet their mind, get better rest and restore confidence and trust in themselves.

As a Registered Psychotherapist working with couples and adults of all ages, I specialize in the treatment of trauma. Therapy provides an opportunity to discuss how symptoms such as: depression, anxiety, anger, relationship difficulties, addictions, and emotional volatility, can feel overwhelming and unmanageable. Over and over I've witnessed people using therapy to feel safer in the world, more hopeful, and better able to reach their full potential in life, work, and in relationship with themselves and others. I am an experienced, empathic therapist and I collaborate to tailor therapy to meet each client's individual needs.

I’m a social worker and I provide psychotherapy to clients struggling with challenging life experiences. It can be difficult to cope when experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict or low self-confidence. It takes courage to reach out for help and I provide a safe, supportive and compassionate space. Together, we can focus on skills that foster resiliency in the face of inevitable life challenges. I have several years of experience working with adolescents and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, shame and guilt, interpersonal conflict, and substance use and other mental health concerns.

Are you struggling to cope with experiences of trauma or abuse? I provide a safe and warm environment to support you to uncover and address the symptoms of your trauma, such as emotional distress, intrusive memories or flashbacks, harmful behaviours and unhealthy relationship patterns. I will help you to establish safety and stabilization in your body, environment and emotions and, in time, come to terms with your experience. I also offer psycho-educational therapeutic support to individuals who have used abuse towards their intimate partners around the development of insight, accountability and behavioural change.

Are you feeling anxious, exhausted or overwhelmed by stress? Are esteem and confidence issues holding you back from expressing yourself and pursuing your dreams? Are you stuck in survival mode? So was I, and my team and I can help. We are here to support and guide you towards achieving your dreams, engaging in your passions and living a meaningful life. We will walk with you on this enriching journey of self-discovery. Together, we will explore your goals, examine areas of life that you want to improve and create effective ways to empower the positive change you desire. ** NEW: Group Therapy starting Jan. 12th, 2021 $40+HST **

I am a fully licensed Registered Psychotherapist and a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). With nearly 10 years of experience, I have worked as a psychotherapist internationally in countries such as Spain, the Dominican Republic, and Canada. In my current practice, I combine a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.