Therapists in M5R

How do you find hope? You are self-aware, kind, and resilient. You hold dreams and aspirations for a brighter future. While you're always there for family and friends, you often forget to prioritize yourself. This leads to feelings of being overwhelmed and anxious, and self-doubt starts creeping in. It might feel like you're sinking in quicksand, the more you're misunderstood or overlooked, the deeper it gets. I've walked that path myself, so I truly understand how it feels. Now, I want to be your guide.

Welcome! I specialize in psychodynamic psychotherapy within my private practice, offering services to young adults, adults, couples, and groups. In therapy, we embark on a journey to deepen our understanding of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Many individuals I work with express feelings of inadequacy, guilt/shame, anger, fear of confrontation, and a tendency towards people-pleasing. These emotions can manifest, impacting various aspects of their lives such as work dynamics, relationships, and self-perception. Together, we explore these patterns and emotions, possibly rooted in the unconscious, to foster healing and growth.

The Centre for Psychology and Emotional Health has been providing the highest standard of evidence-based individual and couple therapy since 2003. We are a highly skilled team of psychologists, social workers and registered therapists who are committed to helping people make meaningful changes. Our therapists are compassionate, empathic, and provide a safe therapeutic environment. We treat a wide range of psychological issues including: depression, anxiety, trauma, fears and phobias, relationship injuries and issues, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, chronic pain, health issues, stress, and life transitions.

How do you find hope? Your life is a blend of personal experiences and connections with others. You're in the process of figuring out how you fit into the tapestry of daily life. These formative years start early, and as you explore your identity and find your voice, it can often feel like navigating a maze. Maybe you're grappling with a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts, and you're seeking a safe and supportive space where you can freely express yourself.

Are you are in crisis, struggling with an on-going issue or seeking to be free of restrictive emotional patterns/responses? If so, I can help you move from a place of limitation, to one of possibility and choice. Psychotherapy can provide wonderful benefit with long-term results. Learning to take care of ourselves is something we often take for granted and is not always easily achieved given our histories or daily stressors. I will support you in stabilizing yourself and situation, so that you can face your challenges and evolve in directions that feel authentic, liberating and ultimately sustainable.

Have you ever wondered why, despite all your efforts, some emotional problems or conflicts fail to heal? I believe dysregulation is at the heart of the problem. Crying uncontrollably, racing thoughts or spacing out, flying into rage or shutting down, are all examples of dysregulation. If you've tried therapy before but you're still struggling, it's likely that traditional therapy like CBT, which does not effectively address the nervous system response to stress, has left you still reacting in these old ways. Sensorimotor somatic psychotherapy works directly with the nervous system to down regulate anxiety and upregulate depression.

How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again! Life's challenges keep you feeling STUCK. Something isn’t working and you want to know how to improve. You are SMART and determined to make changes to get the most out of life. You hold the answers you are searching for. My expertise shines a light on what you have ignored or forgotten. I will help you gain clarity and self-awareness to make the changes you SEEK.

Therapy is for anyone at any moment in life where you may feel you no longer like the way that you are functioning in the world. When we are thrown by circumstances, it can be challenging to recalibrate. I work with a range of individuals and concerns, specializing in self-esteem, anxiety, relationship concerns and life transitions. My process is a team-based one, where we work together to decide on a focus of therapy. My role is to use my knowledge and skillset to help guide you towards meaningful shifts in functioning, grounded by a space of empathy, compassion, objectivity, and non-judgement.

How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling in a funk, engaging in therapy can help you find clarity and get you moving. You are resilient and strong! You ARE navigating your mental state, relationships, and the systems you live in. However, the challenges of life may seem overwhelming. You may feel like you are on autopilot. You want to become the best version of yourself - but you find it difficult to begin. I believe you hold the ability to CHANGE your LIFE. And change may bring new challenges. It is okay to not do it alone.

How do you find hope? I want you to know that I'm here to stand by your side, offering my unwavering support. My aim is to create a safe space where you can unburden yourself and feel the weight lift off your shoulders. I'll be here to listen to you, understand your challenges, and help you pinpoint your best hopes. I recognize how tough things can get, especially when you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or overwhelming feelings.

Dr. Virginia Boquiren is a clinical health psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Dr. Boquiren works with clients who are experiencing a variety of psychological disorders, including anxiety and depressive difficulties. In addition, she helps individuals who are coping with various psychosocial stressors, including low self-esteem and confidence, body image issues, self-criticism, relationship issues, work stress, trauma, grief/loss, as well as challenges living with chronic illness.

Greetings! I am a Muslim, queer-allied, trauma focused therapist. No matter where you are in your journey, I welcome you to explore, reflect on, and create a compassionate relationship with your inner world. I draw primarily from a dialectical behavioral and attachment framework, as well as parts work and psychodynamics. These frameworks are useful for anyone grappling with trauma, depression/anxiety, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, and others. My goal is to empower clients to build internal capacity and strengthen their relationship with their internal landscape to better cope with the realities of the world.

How to find hope? How do you heal the ache you feel inside? If you are feeling overwhelmed, engaging in therapy can help you feel calm again. You are a HIGH achiever - on a great career path, with loved ones who support you. You plan things and approach life rationally. However, something is missing. You have a hard time controlling your thoughts and emotions. You feel responsible for others emotions and their perceptions of you. You may ask: What’s the point? What’s the meaning of all of this?

How do you find hope? You're someone who's driven to help others, always ready to step in when needed. You have insight, persistence, and a strong motivation to align with your passions. However, you've been feeling irritable, angry, and inclined to avoid things. Intrusive thoughts, flashbacks, and even nightmares are making it tough to concentrate, and your daily routine feels out of balance and challenging. You're beginning to wonder if this way of life no longer suits you.

I work in private practice and at Sunnybrook Hosital's Odette Cancer Centre. I specialize in working with adults who: are managing health-related conditions like cancer; want to make lifestyle changes; and/or want to improve their mood and reduce stress. Of course, physical health doesn't operate in a vacuum and is often affected by state of mind, social relationships, finances, work situations, past trauma, family life and intimate relationships. With this in mind, I work holistically to support people to manage life stressors, mental health diagnoses, relationship problems and more.

As a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Holistic Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Author and Speaker, I work with family of origin issues, inner child work, depression, anxiety, toxic patterns of behaviour, couples, life purpose issues, grief & loss, depression, codependency, anxiety, addictions, marital strife, parenting, mother, father, & sibling issues, workplace disharmony, repetition/compulsion distress, poor self esteem, conflict resolution, trauma, and anything else that is compromising a person from fully living in joy, ease, well being, health and happiness.

Hi there, and welcome! My name is Julia and I’m a Registered Psychotherapist with 13 years of experience working in counseling and mental health. I practice a creative, integrative approach that I tailor to each client. My clients often share that they feel less symptomatic, understood, and lighter after just one session.

Garri provides individual therapy and psychological assessment services for adults of all ages with concerns related to depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, anger, self-esteem, grief, major life transitions, as well as relationship challenges and motivational difficulties. Garri helps clients to break free from their patterns by first understanding where these patterns are coming from. To this end, he draws on a wide range of psychological tools and techniques. He offers his clients a warm, caring, accepting and collaborative space in which to explore aspects of their experience that are at the root of their distress.

Why does being me feel so difficult sometimes? If you’re asking this question, it's perhaps because what used to help you cope with life is no longer working. But your suffering is not your fault. I will walk with you on your journey towards discovering and unburdening the parts, feelings & needs within that have been silenced for survival. I work predominantly with racialized, neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+ people experiencing anxiety, depression, self-criticism, emotional difficulties and other complex-PTSD symptoms. My goal as your therapist is to help you write a new self narrative that is more liveable, authentic, and empowering.