Psychodynamic Therapists in M4C

Though I treat all ages, my clinical focus is on children, adolescents, and families. I have over 10 years of experience providing sound, evidenced based treatment to young adults, children, adolescents, teens and families. I offer brief models of therapy such as solution focused therapy & CBT. I also have extensive experience using psychodynamic approaches. I believe strongly in providing client centered care and welcome feedback. Please visit my website at www.andreagirvanmsw.org

Feeling alone? I would love to support you with therapy personalized to you and your unique needs. Sometimes we find ourselves feeling disconnected, insecure, anxious, angry, sad and exhausted - at ourselves, the world, our family and friends. We don't know what to do about it and it can make us feel utterly alone. Together we can find a path forward so you can move more easily and authentically through life. I work with people experiencing struggles like self-doubt, loneliness, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic pain or illness, emotional dysregulation and difficulties in relationships or new stages of life.

I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with over a decade of experience providing assessment and psychotherapeutic services. I have a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the University of Manitoba and a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto (MSW). In addition to my independent practice, I have a clinical role at a large mental health teaching hospital. I hold Adjunct Lecturer Status in the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. My practice is an affirming space for diverse communities, including gender and sexually diverse (LGBTQ) clients and allies.

Repeated experiences of stress, adversity, or trauma can create a disconnect from our authentic selves, leading us to develop habits and ways of coping that may no longer serve us. When life gets hard, unhelpful thoughts can make us doubt ourselves, making us feel like we're lost, stuck, or not good enough. Please know that you're not alone in feeling this way. We all have these moments, varying in intensity. I offer a supportive space where we can work together to help you build the life you desire. My approach combines Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, tailored to your needs.

I've been a therapist for over 15 years, working with adults, caregivers, youth and children. The themes I work with include relational difficulties, family conflict, parenting, life transitions, loss, trauma, immigration, sexual orientation, gender identity, anxiety and depression. I believe culture, gender, race and other identities play a role in our lives, as do safety, connection and trust. I aim to honour and create space for these qualities and my style is collaborative and conversational. I believe in lived experiences and bring mine, being a queer immigrant parent, to practice. I also offer therapy in English and Hebrew.

Hello and welcome! I am a Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical practice with children, teens, adults and families with complex needs. I work with my clients' strengths to build coping skills and resiliency while simultaneously exploring recurring themes stemming from attachment wounds or unmet needs. Having one foot in the present and one in the past helps determine how early relational experiences often continue to impact current challenges and relationships. Feeling comfortable with your therapist is first and foremost, so I offer a free phone consultation to see if we may be a good fit.

Hello and welcome! I am a practioner who is passionate about supporting folks in building a life that is meaningful and value-driven, in spite of whatever challenges are present. I value compassion, collaboration, and social justice, and I embody these by creating a warm, validating, and open space where we can be curious together. I fundamentally believe that every individual is the expert of their own experience, and I aspire to work and learn with and alongside you. I take a critical, anti-oppressive and intersectional stance to my work, as I believe that all of our struggles connect to larger social and structural realities.

I’m so glad you’re here. You’re not alone. The path to pregnancy and parenting is often not how we imagined it would be. At times it can feel overwhelming, uncertain and even frightening. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Registered Art Therapist I accompany my clients to explore their journey through the creative process of art-making. No artistic skill is necessary and materials are provided. Together we work at your pace, fostering a safe space to heal, and integrate challenges. I aim to support you in cultivating awareness and transformation, allowing you the freedom to re-imagine new spaces, to grow into your potential.

Hi! I commend you for taking the first steps to seek out therapy for yourself. You may be coming to therapy for the first time, or someone that is returning and looking for support again. You may be feeling stuck in your life and uncertain about how to move forward. You could be someone that is working through challenging emotions and past experiences, or in the middle of a difficult life transition. My therapeutic approach is authentic, compassionate, and friendly. You will be welcomed into a space that is inclusive and non-shaming.

I work with individuals, couples, families, and kin to support a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, emotional processing and regulation, identity, relationships, life transitions, infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum, parenting, and shame. We will work together to identify your patterns of thought, feeling, and behaviour to build self-awareness and self-compassion, with a focus on your strengths and the hopes you have for therapy. My work is trauma-informed, aiming to meet you where you are at with safe support throughout your process.

I specialize in helping adolescents and adults navigate through various emotional and social challenges, such as struggles with eating habits and body image, feelings of depression or anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties at work. Additionally, I offer tailored support for boys and men facing unique gender-related issues. My aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment where we can work together towards your personal growth and achieving your goals.

Specializing in Pregnancy/Postpartum and Women's issues. You are not broken - you are dealing with stress, grief, or trauma, as well as family, relationships, and work. You're feeling overwhelmed - your big emotions or negative thoughts are running the show, and you're looking for ways to feel more centred and in control. Therapy provides a safe, compassionate space where we can tap into our own wisdom and learn how to show up in our lives as the people we want to be. I can help you make sense of how you got here, get clarity on the inner conflicts that are making you feel stuck, and find a clearer vision of your path to wellness.

Finding the right therapist can be time-consuming, emotionally exhausting and expensive. For this reason, I offer a complimentary full-length introductory session. I have experience with youth and adults navigating struggles with self-esteem, depression, early childhood or other trauma, disordered eating, relationship issues, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, gender & sexuality inquiry, and existential anxiety. Clients appreciate my precision, as well as my gentle but directive approach to therapy. Mindfulness and meditation inform my practice and I am available, if you wish, to support you to explore this part of yourself.

I provide psychotherapy to clients struggling with challenging life experiences. It can be difficult to feel understood or to cope when experiencing stress, depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict or low self-confidence. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, and I can provide a safe space where together we focus on skills that foster resiliency in the face of inevitable life challenges. I have more than a decade of experience working with adults (18+) dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment issues, grief, shame and guilt, interpersonal conflict, and perinatal concerns, etc.

It can be overwhelming to know from a bio which therapist is the 'right' fit. I offer free initial phone consultations to get acquainted and answer questions.

Are you lost about what to do with difficult feelings about yourself, your relationship, your way forward in life? Is who you are not who you 'should be' ? Difficult emotions like anxiety, depression or shame are tough to live with. It's even harder in a world that is fast-moving and uncertain. Maybe I can help. I work well with individuals and couples who feel anxious and uncertain about themselves, are stressed about life and relationship situations, or who may have trauma in their past.

With gentleness, curiosity and humour, I've walked with people at all ages and stages: facing mental illness or trauma, dealing with infertility or baby loss, embracing queer identity, wrestling with spirituality, living with disability. Your story is central, but talking isn't everything: some of our deepest wounds are held in realms beyond words. Because I often work with trauma and embodied pain, I use neurobiology-based somatic approaches. I use Internal Family Systems (inner parts work) and other approaches that engage clients’ creative, imaginative, and meditative sides in the service of healing.

I believe in the innate ability of every individual to grow and heal, sometimes we need help. For twenty five years I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples, families and groups on their healing journeys. I work with an anti-oppression and client-centered perspective, which celebrates the unique needs of every client I see. Therapy is an evolving collaboration that needs a safe space to explore challenging feelings, thoughts and relationships in support of new insights, repair, and connection.

You deserve the joy of strong,healthy relationships! Let us help you get there. My team and I help our clients solve painful relationship problems and develop happier relationships. Our Associates are all highly-trained specialists in the art of relationship counselling. We apply the best tools currently available from relationship counseling and science to help people of all orientations and backgrounds build strong, happy relationships. Whether you're struggling within your current relationship or healing from past relationship trauma, my team and I can help you experience healthy relationships again or for the first time.