Therapists in North York, ON
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Tynan Rhea, Sex & Relationship Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MACP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North York, ON M2N (Online Only)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO (008887). I take a non-pathologizing, non-judgmental, holistic approach to sex counselling and sex therapy. I provide sex therapy and sex counselling for individuals or within relationship counselling or couples therapy that incorporates an understanding of how our sexuality is shaped by the relationship between the mind, body, spirit, and larger society. I believe there are limitless ways to live a pleasurable life when practiced in a compassionate, caring, consensual environment with or without sex.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO (008887). I take a non-pathologizing, non-judgmental, holistic approach to sex counselling and sex therapy. I provide sex therapy and sex counselling for individuals or within relationship counselling or couples therapy that incorporates an understanding of how our sexuality is shaped by the relationship between the mind, body, spirit, and larger society. I believe there are limitless ways to live a pleasurable life when practiced in a compassionate, caring, consensual environment with or without sex.
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Centre of the HeART Art & Somatic Therapy
Art Therapist, RCAT, RTC, CT, DKATI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
North York, ON M3B
Has anxiety and depression become amplified for you with issues from the past resurfacing? Maybe you have been to counselling before but would like to try a more holistic approach; one that will teach you the tools needed to overcome feelings of sadness, dread and uncertainty? Often times, experiences buried from childhood and the past resurface as adults which can greatly affect the way we feel and our sense of purpose in the world. It isn’t until things get so uncomfortable, that we feel the only option available is to make a change. This isn’t always easy but reaching out for support, is the first and most important step.
Has anxiety and depression become amplified for you with issues from the past resurfacing? Maybe you have been to counselling before but would like to try a more holistic approach; one that will teach you the tools needed to overcome feelings of sadness, dread and uncertainty? Often times, experiences buried from childhood and the past resurface as adults which can greatly affect the way we feel and our sense of purpose in the world. It isn’t until things get so uncomfortable, that we feel the only option available is to make a change. This isn’t always easy but reaching out for support, is the first and most important step.
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Lotus Garden Counselling
Registered Social Service Worker, HBASc, RSSW, OAMHP
Verified Verified
Scarborough, ON M1X (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Misha. From a trauma survivor to a Certified Trauma Therapist, I created Lotus Garden Counselling to provide a holistic and culturally informed quality of mental health support that cultivates growth, empowerment, and connection. I specialize in treating complex post-traumatic stress (C-PTSD) as result of childhood, relational, sexual, or vicarious trauma. From anxiety, anger, addiction, challenges in your relationships or difficulty with day to day tasks, I can help you develop attainable goals with actionable strategies to create harmony in your inner, and outer, worlds.
Hi, my name is Misha. From a trauma survivor to a Certified Trauma Therapist, I created Lotus Garden Counselling to provide a holistic and culturally informed quality of mental health support that cultivates growth, empowerment, and connection. I specialize in treating complex post-traumatic stress (C-PTSD) as result of childhood, relational, sexual, or vicarious trauma. From anxiety, anger, addiction, challenges in your relationships or difficulty with day to day tasks, I can help you develop attainable goals with actionable strategies to create harmony in your inner, and outer, worlds.
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Emily Claire Blackmoon
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, MSW, OASW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.
Are you new to therapy, and need a supportive, you-focused introduction to life-changing self-awareness? Maybe you've been doing therapy for years, but feel like something from the process is "missing"? Do you still feeling stuck, despite how many breathing exercises and positive self-talk you do? Struggling with childhood trauma, eating challenges, anxiety, grief (or all of the above?). Then let's talk! Using a combination of talk therapy, body-based somatics, critical reframing and psychoeducation, I work with individuals and clients to go DEEPER and get the support and results they're looking for.
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Geraldine Sweeney
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, MTh
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
My hope is to create a therapeutic alliance of ease, a comforting space to foster mutual growth and where connection flourishes between client and therapist. As a compassionate and intuitively guided psychotherapist, I see clients holistically, with a mind, body, and spirit approach. In this, there is space for you and your healing process while supporting and guiding you through exploring your innermost thoughts, emotions, and your connection to yourself and the world around you. With unconditional positive regard, you can seek your truth and answers, deeply understand yourself, and create your own healing path.
My hope is to create a therapeutic alliance of ease, a comforting space to foster mutual growth and where connection flourishes between client and therapist. As a compassionate and intuitively guided psychotherapist, I see clients holistically, with a mind, body, and spirit approach. In this, there is space for you and your healing process while supporting and guiding you through exploring your innermost thoughts, emotions, and your connection to yourself and the world around you. With unconditional positive regard, you can seek your truth and answers, deeply understand yourself, and create your own healing path.
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Jennifer Fukushima
Registered Psychotherapist, OPC, Dipl, Psych
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I embrace that the symptoms you are experiencing are part of a larger whole. Together, we can work to create healing, meaning and clarity for you, on a mental, emotional, somatic and spiritual level. Our sessions are informed by your unique position within time, culture and the fabric of our society. I am 2SLGBTQ aligned, ENM informed and work from a harm reduction, anti-capitalist, feminist lens. I have experience working with depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, people pleasing, life transitions, substance use, BPD and more. Consent is a big part therapy and I welcome your no, as much as I welcome your yes.
I embrace that the symptoms you are experiencing are part of a larger whole. Together, we can work to create healing, meaning and clarity for you, on a mental, emotional, somatic and spiritual level. Our sessions are informed by your unique position within time, culture and the fabric of our society. I am 2SLGBTQ aligned, ENM informed and work from a harm reduction, anti-capitalist, feminist lens. I have experience working with depression, anger, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, people pleasing, life transitions, substance use, BPD and more. Consent is a big part therapy and I welcome your no, as much as I welcome your yes.
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Reema Shah
Registered Psychotherapist, MCP, RP , CCC
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M9M (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
For the last 6 years, I have worked with survivors of trauma - including sexual violence, familial violence, racial trauma, homophobia, among others - to address and process their experiences. My approach to therapy is warm, responsive, playful and transparent. I believe that every person benefits from learning about themselves, and that understanding the process of therapy helps with learning about the self. I meet you where you are (literally, in some ways, as I am offering digital therapy), and believe we can move from there. I want therapy to be useful, and welcome honesty, feedback, and laughter in session.
For the last 6 years, I have worked with survivors of trauma - including sexual violence, familial violence, racial trauma, homophobia, among others - to address and process their experiences. My approach to therapy is warm, responsive, playful and transparent. I believe that every person benefits from learning about themselves, and that understanding the process of therapy helps with learning about the self. I meet you where you are (literally, in some ways, as I am offering digital therapy), and believe we can move from there. I want therapy to be useful, and welcome honesty, feedback, and laughter in session.
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Robbyn Zwaigenbaum
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4G (Online Only)
I work with intergenerational trauma & attachment issues
I work with intergenerational trauma & attachment issues
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Rashida Collins
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Scarborough, ON M1P (Online Only)
I specialize in all forms of trauma, especially racial as well as stress and anxiety reduction, transitional issues, spiritual transformation, and difficulty managing negative self talk. Every person deserves to know what if feels like to be valued and connected internally and externally. Within all us all, there is a capacity for awareness, change, and healing. Through compassion, collaboration and guidance, I assist my clients in understanding and changing their blockages in their hearts that hold them back from the life they desire. Retelling your story and assisting you on your journey is part of the work I provide.
I specialize in all forms of trauma, especially racial as well as stress and anxiety reduction, transitional issues, spiritual transformation, and difficulty managing negative self talk. Every person deserves to know what if feels like to be valued and connected internally and externally. Within all us all, there is a capacity for awareness, change, and healing. Through compassion, collaboration and guidance, I assist my clients in understanding and changing their blockages in their hearts that hold them back from the life they desire. Retelling your story and assisting you on your journey is part of the work I provide.
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Mary Badalian
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Scarborough, ON M1W (Online Only)
**NOW TAKING NEW VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Greetings and welcome to a world where you can be the captain of your own sail boat and steer it in the direction of your dreams, despite the direction of the winds you may experience! My name is Mary Badalian, a Registered Social Worker for over 7 years, and I am pleased and honoured that you have decided to take the first step in starting your healing story and self-love journey with me. I have a particular interest in the person centred and holistic approaches to therapy, while looking within to find your own strengths and available resources.
**NOW TAKING NEW VIRTUAL CLIENTS** Greetings and welcome to a world where you can be the captain of your own sail boat and steer it in the direction of your dreams, despite the direction of the winds you may experience! My name is Mary Badalian, a Registered Social Worker for over 7 years, and I am pleased and honoured that you have decided to take the first step in starting your healing story and self-love journey with me. I have a particular interest in the person centred and holistic approaches to therapy, while looking within to find your own strengths and available resources.
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Prevailing Minds
Occupational Therapist, OT Reg, (Ont)
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5V (Online Only)
At Prevailing Minds, we bring together clinical skill and lived experience with mental health challenges. I’ve worked with individuals with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use issues, and many, many other challenges. I help people discover and maintain their motivation to change. My work is very goal-oriented so you can tell if you are making progress in our work together. I encourage taking learning out of the clinic and into the community and home. Sliding scale pricing is available depending on financial need. Please inquire!
At Prevailing Minds, we bring together clinical skill and lived experience with mental health challenges. I’ve worked with individuals with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use issues, and many, many other challenges. I help people discover and maintain their motivation to change. My work is very goal-oriented so you can tell if you are making progress in our work together. I encourage taking learning out of the clinic and into the community and home. Sliding scale pricing is available depending on financial need. Please inquire!
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Embodied Resilience Counselling and Consulting
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4T
At Embodied Resilience, our team of specialists, each with personal lived experience in their area of expertise, is dedicated to guiding you through the unique challenges you face. We understand that living with ADHD requires navigating your own path, not conforming to a standard mold. Whether it's difficulties in expressing yourself or setting boundaries, we are here to enhance communication across all your relationships—be it with friends, family, or romantic partners.
At Embodied Resilience, our team of specialists, each with personal lived experience in their area of expertise, is dedicated to guiding you through the unique challenges you face. We understand that living with ADHD requires navigating your own path, not conforming to a standard mold. Whether it's difficulties in expressing yourself or setting boundaries, we are here to enhance communication across all your relationships—be it with friends, family, or romantic partners.
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I help couples overcome conflict to create strong and harmonious relationships. As a Certified Gottman Therapist, I help couples quiet the conflict in their relationship. What were once heart-breaking conversations the couple did not know how to fix, turn into dialogue around making the relationship better, repairing old hurts, and deepening emotional connection. Whether the conflict stems from poor communication and emotional distance, to trauma, affairs, infertility, or substance use problems, the evidence based treatments can help couples communicate openly and find solutions, or decide it is time to move on.
I help couples overcome conflict to create strong and harmonious relationships. As a Certified Gottman Therapist, I help couples quiet the conflict in their relationship. What were once heart-breaking conversations the couple did not know how to fix, turn into dialogue around making the relationship better, repairing old hurts, and deepening emotional connection. Whether the conflict stems from poor communication and emotional distance, to trauma, affairs, infertility, or substance use problems, the evidence based treatments can help couples communicate openly and find solutions, or decide it is time to move on.
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Dayong Quan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2M
Maybe you would like to work with your trauma with more healing, or work with your feelings with more depth, rather than simply scratching the surface? Maybe you are getting tired of talk therapy and would like to try something different? Maybe you have learned a lot about mindfulness but have never experienced the power of mindfulness? The notion that our body is key to our healing is deeply rooted in eastern philosophy, has been rediscovered and reiterated by Western psychologists. Drawing from these, my work with you will probably feature body-centered, mindfulness-based, experiential, somatic and spiritually informed.
Maybe you would like to work with your trauma with more healing, or work with your feelings with more depth, rather than simply scratching the surface? Maybe you are getting tired of talk therapy and would like to try something different? Maybe you have learned a lot about mindfulness but have never experienced the power of mindfulness? The notion that our body is key to our healing is deeply rooted in eastern philosophy, has been rediscovered and reiterated by Western psychologists. Drawing from these, my work with you will probably feature body-centered, mindfulness-based, experiential, somatic and spiritually informed.
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Hi I am Julia, (she/her pronouns) and the fact you are looking for therapy is an incredible first step. I have dedicated my career to helping adults and youth find there way back to themselves and out of really difficult, harrowing and challenging circumstances in their life. My career began supporting youth who were sex trafficked and has since organically evolved into supporting young people and adults living with the effects of trauma, sexual abuse, sexual assault, gender violence, depression anxiety, as well as a full spectrum of mental health concerns. I work with individuals of all genders and sexuality.
Hi I am Julia, (she/her pronouns) and the fact you are looking for therapy is an incredible first step. I have dedicated my career to helping adults and youth find there way back to themselves and out of really difficult, harrowing and challenging circumstances in their life. My career began supporting youth who were sex trafficked and has since organically evolved into supporting young people and adults living with the effects of trauma, sexual abuse, sexual assault, gender violence, depression anxiety, as well as a full spectrum of mental health concerns. I work with individuals of all genders and sexuality.
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As a therapist, my fundamental goal is to help and encourage you to look at the difficult parts of your life that are holding you back, while simultaneously helping you to cultivate the skills to live your life in a manner that is mentally healthy and purpose driven. I work with people struggling with ADHD, addiction (specializing in cannabis), anxiety, and those having difficulty in their marriage or settling into a committed relationship. I also like to help people who feel lost in their life or who feel unfulfilled by their current profession and who hope to bring more meaning into their lives.
As a therapist, my fundamental goal is to help and encourage you to look at the difficult parts of your life that are holding you back, while simultaneously helping you to cultivate the skills to live your life in a manner that is mentally healthy and purpose driven. I work with people struggling with ADHD, addiction (specializing in cannabis), anxiety, and those having difficulty in their marriage or settling into a committed relationship. I also like to help people who feel lost in their life or who feel unfulfilled by their current profession and who hope to bring more meaning into their lives.
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Eryl McCaffrey
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP-Q, MACP, RYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6S
If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected from yourself, you have come to the right place. Let me walk alongside you and offer you a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences and learn new, empowering ways of responding to your challenges. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Yoga Teacher, and I blend mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology with my own mental health and addiction recovery tools to offer clients a unique, holistic approach to healing. I've been where you are and I know this: you don't have to do this "work" alone.
If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, and disconnected from yourself, you have come to the right place. Let me walk alongside you and offer you a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences and learn new, empowering ways of responding to your challenges. I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and Certified Yoga Teacher, and I blend mindfulness, neuroscience, and psychology with my own mental health and addiction recovery tools to offer clients a unique, holistic approach to healing. I've been where you are and I know this: you don't have to do this "work" alone.
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Whether you are reaching out for the first time or looking for a new therapist, I am here to offer my support and guidance. With warmth and understanding, I aim to assist you in exploring the twists and turns of your thoughts and feelings, making the journey to well-being a little easier.
Whether you are reaching out for the first time or looking for a new therapist, I am here to offer my support and guidance. With warmth and understanding, I aim to assist you in exploring the twists and turns of your thoughts and feelings, making the journey to well-being a little easier.
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Willow Grove Counselling Centre For Transformation
Registered Social Worker, BA Hons, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M1T (Online Only)
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, therapy provides tools to navigate concerns like depression or anxiety while for others it offers a forum in which to explore and strengthen interpersonal relationships. You don’t need to be in a debilitating crisis to get support. Whatever your reason for reaching out you are deserving of support and we look forward to meeting you to discuss your unique needs. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel safe.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, therapy provides tools to navigate concerns like depression or anxiety while for others it offers a forum in which to explore and strengthen interpersonal relationships. You don’t need to be in a debilitating crisis to get support. Whatever your reason for reaching out you are deserving of support and we look forward to meeting you to discuss your unique needs. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel safe.
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Allison McColl Brooks
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, DipSSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
I work with adults and youth (14+) on a diverse range of mental health issues, often related to anxiety, trauma, ADHD, neurodivergence, stress management, perfectionism and low self esteem. Some have lived with significant mental health symptoms for years, and others are newly suffering due to a loss or other big life change. Most are frustrated by thoughts, emotions and impulses that pull them away from living a more intentional life. They are stuck or lost and seeking a place that feels safe inside and out.
I work with adults and youth (14+) on a diverse range of mental health issues, often related to anxiety, trauma, ADHD, neurodivergence, stress management, perfectionism and low self esteem. Some have lived with significant mental health symptoms for years, and others are newly suffering due to a loss or other big life change. Most are frustrated by thoughts, emotions and impulses that pull them away from living a more intentional life. They are stuck or lost and seeking a place that feels safe inside and out.
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There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.