Parenting Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON
Nicole Knon - Centre For Psychology And Emotional Health
Psychologist, MA, CPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
I work with adults and adolescents to: improve their relationships with themselves and others, manage general life transitions; improve and support struggles around confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and perfectionism. In addition to this, I support individuals with issues related to: self-growth, stress, life-work balance, parenting, assertiveness struggles, relationship struggles, emotion dysregulation, prenatal and postpartum transitions, grief, and trauma. I feel privileged to walk alongside my clients in their journeys and strive to create a safe space and provide an unconditionally accepting environment
I work with adults and adolescents to: improve their relationships with themselves and others, manage general life transitions; improve and support struggles around confidence, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and perfectionism. In addition to this, I support individuals with issues related to: self-growth, stress, life-work balance, parenting, assertiveness struggles, relationship struggles, emotion dysregulation, prenatal and postpartum transitions, grief, and trauma. I feel privileged to walk alongside my clients in their journeys and strive to create a safe space and provide an unconditionally accepting environment
Nakema McManamna
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5X (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I like to use humour, a comforting presence and to keep it real when discussing the joys and tears of fertility, pregnancy and parenting.
Making the decision to expand your family is one of life's most difficult transitions. It is a journey that no one should have to undertake alone. Through one-to-one psychotherapy, I support people throughout their perinatal mental health journey including pregnancy planning, infertility, grief, processing labour and delivery, and post-partum transitions.
I like to use humour, a comforting presence and to keep it real when discussing the joys and tears of fertility, pregnancy and parenting.
Making the decision to expand your family is one of life's most difficult transitions. It is a journey that no one should have to undertake alone. Through one-to-one psychotherapy, I support people throughout their perinatal mental health journey including pregnancy planning, infertility, grief, processing labour and delivery, and post-partum transitions.
Tyler Clark Burke
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), DKATI
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5H
My name is Tyler, and I am welcoming new clients. I prioritize authenticity and believe in creating a supportive space for you to explore your experiences, emotions, relationships, and self-concept. I am attuned to somatic and research-based practices that assist with healing from trauma, depression, loneliness, chronic pain, and anxiety. Supporting others to navigate life transitions (from adolescence and parenting to grief and menopause), as well as the tides of neurodivergence are other areas of focus in my integrated art therapy practice.
My name is Tyler, and I am welcoming new clients. I prioritize authenticity and believe in creating a supportive space for you to explore your experiences, emotions, relationships, and self-concept. I am attuned to somatic and research-based practices that assist with healing from trauma, depression, loneliness, chronic pain, and anxiety. Supporting others to navigate life transitions (from adolescence and parenting to grief and menopause), as well as the tides of neurodivergence are other areas of focus in my integrated art therapy practice.
Winnie Diverlus
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACTE, CYW, ECE
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5C (Online Only)
I invite you to welcome the challenges of parenting as an opportunity to learn.
Parenting is a profound privilege that comes with the responsibility to raise, nurture, and support little humans into reaching their highest potential. In the midst of the responsibility though, we tend to lose sight of our own well-being. We neglect to yield ourselves grace, celebrate our own milestones; simply put we forget to remember that we are human. As a Black woman parent coach, I know too well how we can lose ourselves. I hope you help you feel supported and better understand your parenting journey and relationship to your child.
I invite you to welcome the challenges of parenting as an opportunity to learn.
Parenting is a profound privilege that comes with the responsibility to raise, nurture, and support little humans into reaching their highest potential. In the midst of the responsibility though, we tend to lose sight of our own well-being. We neglect to yield ourselves grace, celebrate our own milestones; simply put we forget to remember that we are human. As a Black woman parent coach, I know too well how we can lose ourselves. I hope you help you feel supported and better understand your parenting journey and relationship to your child.
Laura Williams
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
I am a compassionate and experienced Registered Social Worker with over two decades of dedicated service. My specialization revolves around attachment work, relationships, and trauma healing. In my practice, I focus on providing support to individuals and couples navigating the complexities of trauma, attachment issues, anger management, family conflict, domestic violence, parenting, anxiety, depression, addictions, and emotion regulation. Together, we embark on a transformative journey, unlocking the potential for lasting positive change in both internal and external relationships.
I am a compassionate and experienced Registered Social Worker with over two decades of dedicated service. My specialization revolves around attachment work, relationships, and trauma healing. In my practice, I focus on providing support to individuals and couples navigating the complexities of trauma, attachment issues, anger management, family conflict, domestic violence, parenting, anxiety, depression, addictions, and emotion regulation. Together, we embark on a transformative journey, unlocking the potential for lasting positive change in both internal and external relationships.
My areas of specialization include: addiction recovery; affair recovery; couple counselling; emotional management; family counselling; individual psychotherapy; self-esteem and confidence; separation; parenting plan development for separation and divorce.
I believe in a client’s ability to know intuitively what is troubling them. It’s my responsibility to listen, and to ensure they feel safe, respected and heard. We identify the desired goals and align on what the changed attitudes and emotional states will look like. Throughout therapy, positive changes are noticed and discussed, while the work still ahead is reviewed and the end goal regularly described. I am Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with a private practice in Toronto. A Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work along with my continual training informs the range of therapeutic models I employ.
My areas of specialization include: addiction recovery; affair recovery; couple counselling; emotional management; family counselling; individual psychotherapy; self-esteem and confidence; separation; parenting plan development for separation and divorce.
I believe in a client’s ability to know intuitively what is troubling them. It’s my responsibility to listen, and to ensure they feel safe, respected and heard. We identify the desired goals and align on what the changed attitudes and emotional states will look like. Throughout therapy, positive changes are noticed and discussed, while the work still ahead is reviewed and the end goal regularly described. I am Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with a private practice in Toronto. A Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work along with my continual training informs the range of therapeutic models I employ.
Kate Kirby
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5R
Drawing from my own experiences as a neurodivergent individual, parent, and person familiar with frequent moves and cross-cultural living, I bring a unique perspective to therapy.
I work with individuals and couples facing life transitions, identity challenges, low mood, anxiety, and difficulty breaking out of repetitive patterns of behaviour. My approach is rooted in empathy and in a deep respect for different ways of understanding and processing experience.
Drawing from my own experiences as a neurodivergent individual, parent, and person familiar with frequent moves and cross-cultural living, I bring a unique perspective to therapy.
I work with individuals and couples facing life transitions, identity challenges, low mood, anxiety, and difficulty breaking out of repetitive patterns of behaviour. My approach is rooted in empathy and in a deep respect for different ways of understanding and processing experience.
Michael Richard Cottrell
Registered Psychotherapist, ECE, BSW, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M4W
Life is an adventure on a path that is long and winding.For over 35 years I have been; parent, teacher, counselor, spiritual leader, healer and therapist. My work with you will be a creative experience of support, therapy, healing and personal development. "You will go out of your mind and come back to your senses." You will discover within yourself a broader range of choices for living your life fully ... just the way you want. How do we do this... together we work with what is showing up in the Here and Now.
Life is an adventure on a path that is long and winding.For over 35 years I have been; parent, teacher, counselor, spiritual leader, healer and therapist. My work with you will be a creative experience of support, therapy, healing and personal development. "You will go out of your mind and come back to your senses." You will discover within yourself a broader range of choices for living your life fully ... just the way you want. How do we do this... together we work with what is showing up in the Here and Now.
Michelle Janutka
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, MEd, RM
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M6G
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Registered Midwife. I use my experiences and training to support adults struggling with depression and anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, trauma, grief, perinatal related issues and parenting struggles.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and a Registered Midwife. I use my experiences and training to support adults struggling with depression and anxiety, relationship concerns, life transitions, trauma, grief, perinatal related issues and parenting struggles.
Maggie Grant
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5T (Online Only)
My current areas of focus include: complex and developmental trauma, parenting, relationship issues, Highly Sensitive (HSP), perfectionism and grief and loss.
In my work as a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, I work to create a space that is thoughtful, warm and connected. Together we’ll dig deep to explore underlying thoughts, feelings and behaviours to better learn what’s going on, where you might be getting stuck and pathways to move forward. I aim to help you live with a greater sense of authenticity, ease and meaning. I bring a relational, trauma-informed and attachment-based lens to my work.
My current areas of focus include: complex and developmental trauma, parenting, relationship issues, Highly Sensitive (HSP), perfectionism and grief and loss.
In my work as a Registered Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor, I work to create a space that is thoughtful, warm and connected. Together we’ll dig deep to explore underlying thoughts, feelings and behaviours to better learn what’s going on, where you might be getting stuck and pathways to move forward. I aim to help you live with a greater sense of authenticity, ease and meaning. I bring a relational, trauma-informed and attachment-based lens to my work.
Shahnaz Ahmed
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
I specialize in anxiety, anger-management, alcohol abuse, domestic violence, Partner Assault Response, coping with medical diagnoses, parenting skills education, and working with children & youth.
Anger, anxiety, depression, family conflict, domestic violence, acute and chronic/complex trauma comprise some of the challenges individuals experience in their lives. If you are a person struggling with any of these issues and/or experience other mental health concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out for a brief chat to discuss whether I am the right therapist for you. I am a Registered Master of Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with over 25 years of extensive experience serving complex mental health needs for individuals, couples, and families. I offer services in English, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
I specialize in anxiety, anger-management, alcohol abuse, domestic violence, Partner Assault Response, coping with medical diagnoses, parenting skills education, and working with children & youth.
Anger, anxiety, depression, family conflict, domestic violence, acute and chronic/complex trauma comprise some of the challenges individuals experience in their lives. If you are a person struggling with any of these issues and/or experience other mental health concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out for a brief chat to discuss whether I am the right therapist for you. I am a Registered Master of Social Worker (MSW, RSW) with over 25 years of extensive experience serving complex mental health needs for individuals, couples, and families. I offer services in English, Bengali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
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In children and youth under 18 years of age, the common issues we support include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, behaviour problems, divorce/family separation, drug and alcohol abuse, body image / food issues, screen addiction, learning difficulties, developmental delays, temper tantrums, separation anxiety and more. For parents, we help with unresolved childhood trauma, perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, positive discipline skills, stress reduction/mindfulness training, and parent-child bonding and attachment. For adults we deal with a wide spectrum of issues including depression, relationship issues & more.
In children and youth under 18 years of age, the common issues we support include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, trauma, behaviour problems, divorce/family separation, drug and alcohol abuse, body image / food issues, screen addiction, learning difficulties, developmental delays, temper tantrums, separation anxiety and more. For parents, we help with unresolved childhood trauma, perinatal and postpartum depression and anxiety, positive discipline skills, stress reduction/mindfulness training, and parent-child bonding and attachment. For adults we deal with a wide spectrum of issues including depression, relationship issues & more.
Dianna Ilk
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, MA, TICP Y1
Verified Verified
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S
I have worked for many decades as a suicide and crisis counsellor, a visual artist and professor, and a parent.
When you find yourself going through a life transition, feeling stressed, depressed or grieving a loss, you might feel overwhelmed and alone. Often our thoughts and feelings get tangled with expectations leaving us unsure about how to take care of our mental health. Together we will explore what is working for you and what is not. When you get to know yourself better you can begin to see unwanted and self-defeating patterns as they emerge. By developing greater self-awareness and practicing self-acceptance, you will begin to discover new ways to grow and strengthen as a person.
I have worked for many decades as a suicide and crisis counsellor, a visual artist and professor, and a parent.
When you find yourself going through a life transition, feeling stressed, depressed or grieving a loss, you might feel overwhelmed and alone. Often our thoughts and feelings get tangled with expectations leaving us unsure about how to take care of our mental health. Together we will explore what is working for you and what is not. When you get to know yourself better you can begin to see unwanted and self-defeating patterns as they emerge. By developing greater self-awareness and practicing self-acceptance, you will begin to discover new ways to grow and strengthen as a person.
North Star Therapy
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
Clients bring a range of concerns to therapy, including relationship issues, parenting, anger, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, racism & other inequalities, body image, work/career goals, feeling "stuck," and finding meaning in life.
Welcome! North Star Therapy is a small group practice where empathy and compassion is central to our work. We know reaching out for help is a courageous step, and we approach every client with respect and an open mind. We strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard and validated, fostering a sense of trust that is essential for the therapeutic journey. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and navigate the complexities of your life and work towards meaningful change. We are here to help. Let's talk about how to get started living the life you want.
Clients bring a range of concerns to therapy, including relationship issues, parenting, anger, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, racism & other inequalities, body image, work/career goals, feeling "stuck," and finding meaning in life.
Welcome! North Star Therapy is a small group practice where empathy and compassion is central to our work. We know reaching out for help is a courageous step, and we approach every client with respect and an open mind. We strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard and validated, fostering a sense of trust that is essential for the therapeutic journey. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and navigate the complexities of your life and work towards meaningful change. We are here to help. Let's talk about how to get started living the life you want.
Analia Rivas
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
I provide treatment to youth and adult patients on a variety of topics such as life transitions, grief, migration, career challenges, interpersonal or communication difficulties, parenting challenges, separation/divorce, decision-making, isolation, depression, stagnation, hopelessness, and anxiety, among others.
If you are here, you might come from a long journey of unsuccessful attempts to solve problems or situations and you don’t know what else you can do. Or maybe you have been struggling with complicated emotions that you find difficult to face. If that's the case, sometimes looking for help is the first step towards feeling better. I want you to feel welcomed and supported. Our work together will focus on identifying and defining your problems and needs and finding a way out. I will help you find a sense of self-determination and well-being according to what is really meaningful for you.
I provide treatment to youth and adult patients on a variety of topics such as life transitions, grief, migration, career challenges, interpersonal or communication difficulties, parenting challenges, separation/divorce, decision-making, isolation, depression, stagnation, hopelessness, and anxiety, among others.
If you are here, you might come from a long journey of unsuccessful attempts to solve problems or situations and you don’t know what else you can do. Or maybe you have been struggling with complicated emotions that you find difficult to face. If that's the case, sometimes looking for help is the first step towards feeling better. I want you to feel welcomed and supported. Our work together will focus on identifying and defining your problems and needs and finding a way out. I will help you find a sense of self-determination and well-being according to what is really meaningful for you.
Dr. Leyla Javam Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S (Online Only)
I can support your diverse mental health needs: anxiety, depression, mood-related challenges, childhood & complex trauma, perinatal/postpartum mental health, stress/burnout, parenting difficulties, acute trauma, self-esteem challenges, boundary setting issues, emotion dysregulation, distractibility, relationship difficulties, social challenges, loss/grief.
Hi! I’m Dr. Leyla. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD, University of Toronto). My belief about therapy is that everyone is deserving of being seen, heard, and understood in a safe, validating and non-judgmental therapeutic space. I strive to create this safe space for clients. I offer Ontario-wide virtual psychological support to adults (18+) with a range of mental health needs, as well as parenting support to caregivers of children aged 0+. I also provide virtual therapy support to clients in Quebec, NS, & NB. All services are diversity- & trauma-informed. Email me or submit a form on my website for a free intake call.
I can support your diverse mental health needs: anxiety, depression, mood-related challenges, childhood & complex trauma, perinatal/postpartum mental health, stress/burnout, parenting difficulties, acute trauma, self-esteem challenges, boundary setting issues, emotion dysregulation, distractibility, relationship difficulties, social challenges, loss/grief.
Hi! I’m Dr. Leyla. I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PhD, University of Toronto). My belief about therapy is that everyone is deserving of being seen, heard, and understood in a safe, validating and non-judgmental therapeutic space. I strive to create this safe space for clients. I offer Ontario-wide virtual psychological support to adults (18+) with a range of mental health needs, as well as parenting support to caregivers of children aged 0+. I also provide virtual therapy support to clients in Quebec, NS, & NB. All services are diversity- & trauma-informed. Email me or submit a form on my website for a free intake call.
Lisa Quigley
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M4Y
I also provide parent coaching and support around responding to challenging behaviour, fostering emotional intelligence, and strengthening relationships.
I specialize in supporting caregivers and youth with anxiety, behaviour challenges, emotion dysregulation, and other mental health challenges. I have extensive experience working with autistic, ADHD, 2e children and am neurodiversity affirming. I strive to see each child for who they are, honouring their unique strengths and interests as I support them in addressing areas of emotional and behavioural functioning that impact opportunities for fulfillment. Drawing from a variety of approaches, including CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and play therapy, I work with children and parents in a collaborative, lighthearted manner.
I also provide parent coaching and support around responding to challenging behaviour, fostering emotional intelligence, and strengthening relationships.
I specialize in supporting caregivers and youth with anxiety, behaviour challenges, emotion dysregulation, and other mental health challenges. I have extensive experience working with autistic, ADHD, 2e children and am neurodiversity affirming. I strive to see each child for who they are, honouring their unique strengths and interests as I support them in addressing areas of emotional and behavioural functioning that impact opportunities for fulfillment. Drawing from a variety of approaches, including CBT, mindfulness, Internal Family Systems and play therapy, I work with children and parents in a collaborative, lighthearted manner.
I specialize in a wide-range of challenges including depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma, anxiety, grief, unwanted substance use, impacts of migration and marginalization, and self-harm.
Most people seek out therapy because something feels wrong inside themselves or their lives - it could be mental health challenges, difficult emotions, relationship issues, baggage from the past, or feeling unfulfilled in life. My hope for anyone who starts therapy is that their first experience is one of being understood, a basic need we all have. I aim for therapy to be a time outside of the fast flow of life when people can slow down and attend to what is most essential about themselves and their lives. From there, we can begin developing a sense of what most needs our attention, what we are working towards and how to get there.
I specialize in a wide-range of challenges including depression, relationship and parenting issues, trauma, anxiety, grief, unwanted substance use, impacts of migration and marginalization, and self-harm.
Most people seek out therapy because something feels wrong inside themselves or their lives - it could be mental health challenges, difficult emotions, relationship issues, baggage from the past, or feeling unfulfilled in life. My hope for anyone who starts therapy is that their first experience is one of being understood, a basic need we all have. I aim for therapy to be a time outside of the fast flow of life when people can slow down and attend to what is most essential about themselves and their lives. From there, we can begin developing a sense of what most needs our attention, what we are working towards and how to get there.
Cathy-Jo Shortt
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Central Toronto, Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
Are you struggling with relationships? Depression? Anxiety? Maybe parenting feels overwhelming or you're looking for tools to support your struggling child. Or, perhaps you are ready to learn how to accept yourself and live the way you have always wanted.
Are you struggling with relationships? Depression? Anxiety? Maybe parenting feels overwhelming or you're looking for tools to support your struggling child. Or, perhaps you are ready to learn how to accept yourself and live the way you have always wanted.
Sensitive, responsive psychotherapy for adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I assist with crises, life transitions, career uncertainty, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addictions, personality disorders, self-harm, maladaptive anger, marital/relationship distress, childhood maltreatment history, parenting challenges, creative blocks, grief, loss, fertility issues, illness and chronic pain. Therapy is tailored to your needs, and draws upon such traditions as CBT, mindfulness, DBT, analytic therapy, family systems, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a best-practice, evidence-based therapy for PTSD approved by health and government regulatory bodies around the world.
Sensitive, responsive psychotherapy for adults, couples, adolescents, and families. I assist with crises, life transitions, career uncertainty, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addictions, personality disorders, self-harm, maladaptive anger, marital/relationship distress, childhood maltreatment history, parenting challenges, creative blocks, grief, loss, fertility issues, illness and chronic pain. Therapy is tailored to your needs, and draws upon such traditions as CBT, mindfulness, DBT, analytic therapy, family systems, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a best-practice, evidence-based therapy for PTSD approved by health and government regulatory bodies around the world.
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- Parkdale
- Summerhill
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Nearby Searches for Central Toronto, Toronto
- Chinatown
- Don Mills
- Downtown
- Flemingdon Park
- Lawrence Heights
- Leslieville
- Parkdale
- Summerhill
- West Toronto
- Westminster-Branson
- Weston-Mount Dennis
- Yorkville