LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in North Bay, ON
I bring a youthful 2SLGBTQ+ perspective as a young gay counsellor to my therapy approach, backed by my supervisors over 30 years experience.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unsupported or unheard. I am committed to co-creating a supportive environment where you can open up and experience your feelings, without judgement. As teens and young adults, we all need a place to discuss our emotions and thoughts freely, while also learning tools to manage our feelings and help to reduce the frequency of negative emotions. Therapy is challenging but you are not alone in this journey for your health. I treat the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative and joint effort to help improve your life.
I bring a youthful 2SLGBTQ+ perspective as a young gay counsellor to my therapy approach, backed by my supervisors over 30 years experience.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, unsupported or unheard. I am committed to co-creating a supportive environment where you can open up and experience your feelings, without judgement. As teens and young adults, we all need a place to discuss our emotions and thoughts freely, while also learning tools to manage our feelings and help to reduce the frequency of negative emotions. Therapy is challenging but you are not alone in this journey for your health. I treat the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative and joint effort to help improve your life.
Aaron Sinclair
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, ICADC, CCS-AC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1B
Are you feeling anxious & depressed and feel like it's time to make a change? Have you tried therapy before but it just didn't click? Are you looking for a safer space to unpack your relationship with substances and find more helpful ways of coping? I’m Aaron! I'm passionate about supporting folks in their journey to wellness. As a proud gay man, I'm invested in supporting other members of our 2SLGBTQlA+ community as I know how coming out and being out can influence our relationship with ourselves, our families and our communities. I have over 16 years of experience and am an International Certified Drug and Alcohol Counsellor.
Are you feeling anxious & depressed and feel like it's time to make a change? Have you tried therapy before but it just didn't click? Are you looking for a safer space to unpack your relationship with substances and find more helpful ways of coping? I’m Aaron! I'm passionate about supporting folks in their journey to wellness. As a proud gay man, I'm invested in supporting other members of our 2SLGBTQlA+ community as I know how coming out and being out can influence our relationship with ourselves, our families and our communities. I have over 16 years of experience and am an International Certified Drug and Alcohol Counsellor.
I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have faced gender-based violence, acquired brain injury, and those within the LGBTQIA+ community. Drawing from my own experiences with acquired brain injury and gender-based violence, I offer a deeply empathetic and understanding approach. Additionally, as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I actively engage in community initiatives that celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity.
I'm particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have faced gender-based violence, acquired brain injury, and those within the LGBTQIA+ community. Drawing from my own experiences with acquired brain injury and gender-based violence, I offer a deeply empathetic and understanding approach. Additionally, as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I actively engage in community initiatives that celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity.
Bailey Pryke
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1B (Online Only)
Have you been feeling insecure, anxious, or like you're just not yourself lately? Hi! I’m Bailey, I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and I'm ready to help you make a change! My practice is body-positive, queer-positive and anti-oppression, and I love weaving creativity and storytelling into therapy so it feels like a safe and exploratory space where you can learn more about yourself. Together, we'll examine the challenges in your life and experiment with making some small changes that can have big results.
Have you been feeling insecure, anxious, or like you're just not yourself lately? Hi! I’m Bailey, I'm a Registered Psychotherapist and I'm ready to help you make a change! My practice is body-positive, queer-positive and anti-oppression, and I love weaving creativity and storytelling into therapy so it feels like a safe and exploratory space where you can learn more about yourself. Together, we'll examine the challenges in your life and experiment with making some small changes that can have big results.
Sheryl Roy-Thomson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BFA, MACP
Verified Verified
North Bay, ON P1A
Finding balance amongst the pitfalls that life can throw at us can be challenging. Emotions, anxiety, depression, and self-doubt can quickly, and for some chronically, become overwhelming. Trauma, like your life experiences, is subjective and unique; as is the way one reacts to a stressful event. Some will struggle despite higher functioning, while others are challenged with basic daily tasks. You may find yourself desiring a sense of calm, clarity, and a more authentic fulfilling life. Having experience with some of life's challenges myself, I can provide you with understanding, expertise, and a genuine empathetic connection.
Finding balance amongst the pitfalls that life can throw at us can be challenging. Emotions, anxiety, depression, and self-doubt can quickly, and for some chronically, become overwhelming. Trauma, like your life experiences, is subjective and unique; as is the way one reacts to a stressful event. Some will struggle despite higher functioning, while others are challenged with basic daily tasks. You may find yourself desiring a sense of calm, clarity, and a more authentic fulfilling life. Having experience with some of life's challenges myself, I can provide you with understanding, expertise, and a genuine empathetic connection.
Suzie St Denis - Clarity Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BASoci, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1A
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to my profile! It is not always easy to begin the process of reaching out for support, with that, I take pride in ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment from the initial consultation, through the duration of our therapeutic relationship. Whatever your goals may be, I work from a strengths-based, collaborative lens, with the understanding that you are the expert in your own life. I am a proud ally to the LGBTQ2S community and welcome all persons.
Welcome to my profile! It is not always easy to begin the process of reaching out for support, with that, I take pride in ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment from the initial consultation, through the duration of our therapeutic relationship. Whatever your goals may be, I work from a strengths-based, collaborative lens, with the understanding that you are the expert in your own life. I am a proud ally to the LGBTQ2S community and welcome all persons.
Sally Jean Anderson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, MACP(Q), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1A
Are you looking for meaning? Want to live with less anxiety, anger or pain? Questioning aspects of your identity? You are ready to make a change in your life and I am ready to support you in that process! Calling a therapist might feel intimidating but I'm here, waiting to connect with you. Call me and let's start a conversation.
Are you looking for meaning? Want to live with less anxiety, anger or pain? Questioning aspects of your identity? You are ready to make a change in your life and I am ready to support you in that process! Calling a therapist might feel intimidating but I'm here, waiting to connect with you. Call me and let's start a conversation.
Elizabeth Hepworth
Registered Psychotherapist, MAABS, RP, OAMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1C (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy pattern and overwhelmed by your feelings? Are you looking to understand and move into a better relationship with yourself? I can help. I have been in private practice for 27 years and have helped thousands of individuals develop an intimate understanding of their emotions and then act and move forward. I have recently transitioned to an online platform and am accepting new clients. I like to educate my clients, and I understand therapy and growth are not easy, but neither is remaining in pain. You are not alone and do not need to know the answers; let's discover your next steps together.
Are you feeling stuck in an unhealthy pattern and overwhelmed by your feelings? Are you looking to understand and move into a better relationship with yourself? I can help. I have been in private practice for 27 years and have helped thousands of individuals develop an intimate understanding of their emotions and then act and move forward. I have recently transitioned to an online platform and am accepting new clients. I like to educate my clients, and I understand therapy and growth are not easy, but neither is remaining in pain. You are not alone and do not need to know the answers; let's discover your next steps together.
Alyssa Koenderink
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1B
We all want to belong, feel loved, and live a happy life. Our biology drives us to seek out other people even when we’ve been hurt by others. It can be so hard to nurture our needs for connection and our urges to self-protect from potential hurt. You deserve to feel a sense of belonging while feeling safe and secure in your relationships with yourself and others. Let’s look at how you can truly be your natural self, make space for all of you. Because your natural self is enough and deserves to be loved and cared for.
We all want to belong, feel loved, and live a happy life. Our biology drives us to seek out other people even when we’ve been hurt by others. It can be so hard to nurture our needs for connection and our urges to self-protect from potential hurt. You deserve to feel a sense of belonging while feeling safe and secure in your relationships with yourself and others. Let’s look at how you can truly be your natural self, make space for all of you. Because your natural self is enough and deserves to be loved and cared for.
Ashley Elliott Sunstrum
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA, RP-Q
Verified Verified
North Bay, ON P1B (Online Only)
Ashley’s practice will focus on providing counselling with individuals who have experienced loss, suffered grief, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and who continue to struggle with managing the challenges that day-to-day life presents. Ashley has training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, however firmly believes that change is a personal experience and therefore, it is important that therapy be a collaborative experience.
Ashley’s practice will focus on providing counselling with individuals who have experienced loss, suffered grief, trauma, anxiety, PTSD, and who continue to struggle with managing the challenges that day-to-day life presents. Ashley has training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches, however firmly believes that change is a personal experience and therefore, it is important that therapy be a collaborative experience.
Charley Sharkey - The Journey Counselling And Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1A (Online Only)
Life is hard. Choosing a therapist doesn't have to be. As a neurodivergent human trying to shimmy and shake my way through life, I often turn to humour to help lighten my thoughts while attempting to bring compassion and joy to the people around me. I am a firm believer that laughter is an essential medicine and should be a fundamental tool in the therapy space. At the age of 17 I had my first incredibly helpful experience with therapy, and since have committed to de-stigmatizing mental health ever since. As a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, I am passionate about offering a safe inclusive space to all people.
Life is hard. Choosing a therapist doesn't have to be. As a neurodivergent human trying to shimmy and shake my way through life, I often turn to humour to help lighten my thoughts while attempting to bring compassion and joy to the people around me. I am a firm believer that laughter is an essential medicine and should be a fundamental tool in the therapy space. At the age of 17 I had my first incredibly helpful experience with therapy, and since have committed to de-stigmatizing mental health ever since. As a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, I am passionate about offering a safe inclusive space to all people.
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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, DKATI, PCAT
Verified Verified
North Bay, ON P1B
Not accepting new clients
Thanks for stopping by to learn about Sagebaytherapy.ca! We believe that you are unique, resilient, valuable, and worthy of being heard non-judgementally. Our clients are seeking relief from difficult situations and symptoms. In sessions, we'll help you cultivate understanding, confidence, goals, and hope for the future. Personalized coping skills will be imparted to empower you in areas such as regulation, emotional intelligence, communication, and more. You are not alone. A whole community of resources is waiting for you!
Thanks for stopping by to learn about Sagebaytherapy.ca! We believe that you are unique, resilient, valuable, and worthy of being heard non-judgementally. Our clients are seeking relief from difficult situations and symptoms. In sessions, we'll help you cultivate understanding, confidence, goals, and hope for the future. Personalized coping skills will be imparted to empower you in areas such as regulation, emotional intelligence, communication, and more. You are not alone. A whole community of resources is waiting for you!
Lori McCauley-Littlejohn
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1A (Online Only)
Hello! Wachay! I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) working virtually from North Bay, ON. I'm from Moosonee, ON, in Treaty 9 and a member of Fort Albany First Nation. I work with people ages 18+ across Ontario. My hope is to join you with empathy, curiosity, and gentleness as we explore your story, the influences playing a role in it, and what the next chapters of your story may entail. I intend to join you in a way that is collaborative and non-directive - you know yourself and your needs best, and I hope that together, we can co-create a therapeutic space that fits with where you're at in your healing journey.
Hello! Wachay! I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) working virtually from North Bay, ON. I'm from Moosonee, ON, in Treaty 9 and a member of Fort Albany First Nation. I work with people ages 18+ across Ontario. My hope is to join you with empathy, curiosity, and gentleness as we explore your story, the influences playing a role in it, and what the next chapters of your story may entail. I intend to join you in a way that is collaborative and non-directive - you know yourself and your needs best, and I hope that together, we can co-create a therapeutic space that fits with where you're at in your healing journey.
Kevin Grant
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP, BEd
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1A (Online Only)
It’s not always easy....I get it! But you don’t have to feel trapped by emotional discomfort. Although there will always be the chance of facing difficult experiences, you can engage them with strength and resilience. Life is too precious to surrender to anxiety, depression, stress, and unhealthy relationships. I want to help you embrace well-being with purpose so you can live the life you want with confidence and joy. I want to help you discover that strength.
It’s not always easy....I get it! But you don’t have to feel trapped by emotional discomfort. Although there will always be the chance of facing difficult experiences, you can engage them with strength and resilience. Life is too precious to surrender to anxiety, depression, stress, and unhealthy relationships. I want to help you embrace well-being with purpose so you can live the life you want with confidence and joy. I want to help you discover that strength.
Megan McKelvey
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1A (Online Only)
Hello there and welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) living in North Bay and offering virtual services throughout Ontario. I offer individual therapy for individuals aged 14 and up. I believe every client has a story that needs to be heard. My goal is to provide you with a nonjudgmental, empathetic space to tell that story, anchored by my core values of curiosity, authenticity, and autonomy. I view therapy as being deeply collaborative, so I believe in giving my clients the room to determine for themselves what they need from me. I aspire to hold space for and validate each client on their path to healing.
Hello there and welcome! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) living in North Bay and offering virtual services throughout Ontario. I offer individual therapy for individuals aged 14 and up. I believe every client has a story that needs to be heard. My goal is to provide you with a nonjudgmental, empathetic space to tell that story, anchored by my core values of curiosity, authenticity, and autonomy. I view therapy as being deeply collaborative, so I believe in giving my clients the room to determine for themselves what they need from me. I aspire to hold space for and validate each client on their path to healing.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my professional services! My areas of expertise include grief and loss, gender, sex, and sexuality, parenting, pregnancy, and gender-based violence.
Welcome and thank you for your interest in my professional services! My areas of expertise include grief and loss, gender, sex, and sexuality, parenting, pregnancy, and gender-based violence.
Sarah Roesler Art Therapy/Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, BEd, DKATI, RCAT, RP
Verified Verified
North Bay, ON P1A
Waitlist for new clients
Do you have feelings that are difficult to put into words? This struggle to understand and express can lead to anxiety, a lack of energy or focus, a sense of being disconnected from others- and yourself. Making art can help to get those thoughts and feelings out, and help you find your voice. You can begin to experience a shift- a sense of purpose that comes from bringing out your own strengths. I bring my background and experience in teaching, art and psychotherapy to my practice, offering children and adults a space to explore and express their thoughts and feelings- and to get creative in how to move forward.
Do you have feelings that are difficult to put into words? This struggle to understand and express can lead to anxiety, a lack of energy or focus, a sense of being disconnected from others- and yourself. Making art can help to get those thoughts and feelings out, and help you find your voice. You can begin to experience a shift- a sense of purpose that comes from bringing out your own strengths. I bring my background and experience in teaching, art and psychotherapy to my practice, offering children and adults a space to explore and express their thoughts and feelings- and to get creative in how to move forward.
Hello and welcome! I am passionate about supporting the mental health and overall wellness of others in a kind, considerate, respectful way. I work with people experiencing a wide range of wellness challenges, including ADHD, BPD, stress, anxiety, anger, depression, intense emotions, relationship challenges, and difficult circumstances. I enjoy connecting with others, listening to clients' stories and offering a safe, non-judgmental space for them to unpack their personal challenges, gain new insights into themselves, and develop additional coping skills.
Hello and welcome! I am passionate about supporting the mental health and overall wellness of others in a kind, considerate, respectful way. I work with people experiencing a wide range of wellness challenges, including ADHD, BPD, stress, anxiety, anger, depression, intense emotions, relationship challenges, and difficult circumstances. I enjoy connecting with others, listening to clients' stories and offering a safe, non-judgmental space for them to unpack their personal challenges, gain new insights into themselves, and develop additional coping skills.
Secure Attachment With Jessy Taylor Boudreau
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1B (Online Only)
Do you struggle with intense emotions that affect your self esteem and relationships? I work with individuals to help them work with, rather than against, their emotions to cultivate better relationships with themselves so they can have more fulfilling relationships with others. I help clients build a secure attachment with themselves so that they can navigate life's challenges with more self-trust and self-compassion. Learning to love yourself is the greatest gift you can give yourself and those around you.
Do you struggle with intense emotions that affect your self esteem and relationships? I work with individuals to help them work with, rather than against, their emotions to cultivate better relationships with themselves so they can have more fulfilling relationships with others. I help clients build a secure attachment with themselves so that they can navigate life's challenges with more self-trust and self-compassion. Learning to love yourself is the greatest gift you can give yourself and those around you.
Alexandra Albert
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MScS, BScS, RYT200
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North Bay, ON P1B (Online Only)
Past traumas may linger in the face of life's seasons, hindering your ability to be your true self. You may repeat unhealthy relationship patterns or engage in ways that don't serve you. You may feel disconnected from yourself and your body, and lose your sense of Self in relationships. You may grapple with negative self-talk, stress, anxiety, and burnout, struggling to manage your energy and emotions. Overthinking, overachieving, self-criticism, and self-doubt often prevail as you question your purpose and whether you’re on the right path. I know how tiring, frustrating, and defeating this can feel.
Past traumas may linger in the face of life's seasons, hindering your ability to be your true self. You may repeat unhealthy relationship patterns or engage in ways that don't serve you. You may feel disconnected from yourself and your body, and lose your sense of Self in relationships. You may grapple with negative self-talk, stress, anxiety, and burnout, struggling to manage your energy and emotions. Overthinking, overachieving, self-criticism, and self-doubt often prevail as you question your purpose and whether you’re on the right path. I know how tiring, frustrating, and defeating this can feel.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.