Therapists in Central Toronto, Toronto, ON

Therapy for ADHD, Anxiety, Anger, and Eating Disorders. I am a Registered Psychotherapist working with adults and teens on a variety of presenting concerns including ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and Interpersonal and Coping Skills. I use an integrated, client-centered approach to helping my clients, and strive to tailor sessions to your goals, needs, and unique context. I am passionate about working with a diverse client population, therefore, my practice welcomes differing communities (i.e., LGBTQ2S+, Sex-Positive, Nonmonogamy, Body Positivity, etc.).

If you’re considering therapy it might feel like you have to have all the answers before you start, but your desire for change is enough. As a queer therapist, I'm dedicated to serving our 2SLGBTQ+ communities. I also have a passion for supporting healthcare providers, high-performance athletes, and members of the Muslim community. Therapy is a powerful tool that can help you navigate life's challenges. By exploring the interplay of comfort and discomfort, we create a space for transformation. Together, we'll work on amplifying your strengths, deepening your self-awareness, and challenging perspectives that may be holding you back.

Life is an ever-shifting sea, where the currents of growth and transformation carry us on a journey of self-discovery. At times, we may find ourselves adrift, uncertain of our shores and longing for a sense of direction. In these moments, therapy can be an anchor, grounding us and helping us navigate the vast ocean of possibilities. Just as a skilled mariner binds a knot that secures a sail, I believe that each person possesses the innate ability to thread together their own unique narrative of healing and transformation. Through the therapeutic process, we can mend the frayed edges of our being, with compassion and resilience.

I support adults who have been affected by trauma and are motivated to address it. I can help you reach a deeper level of healing after trauma and address related issues like anxiety, depression, sleep issues, relationship challenges, or grief. I have supported domestic violence and childhood sexual abuse victims to navigate anxiety and depression, ultimately enabling them to live happier, more fulfilled lives. I also have experience helping adolescents process trauma and work towards a more meaningful present.

Do you find yourself struggling with negative views of self or questioning your worth in relationships? Are you people-pleasing, struggling to set boundaries or regulate your emotions? Do you struggle with understanding yourself/identity and your needs? These are some concerns that might be related to negative experiences that have occurred at different stages in our lives. I work with individuals navigating impacts of trauma from interpersonal relationships, as well as anxiety and self-esteem concerns. I hold a strong desire to support you through the process of change, growth, and optimal wellbeing.

My primary aim as a therapist is to create a warm, confidential space where my clients feel deeply heard and understood. I strive to support individuals to cultivate self-compassion, connect with their emotions, express their needs and live authentically. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and those coping with significant life or health related changes. My training includes a meaningful two-year psychotherapy internship at Mount Sinai Hospital, combined with over a decade of experience in outpatient mental health services.

I provide a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. I work from a client-centred perspective, where we collaboratively work towards understanding your relational dynamics, processing your ingrained patterns and triggers, and ultimately expanding your level of awareness and consciousness by exploring meaning, purpose and joy in life. Modalities that I have found particularly effective are IFS (Internal Family Systems) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), which go beyond traditional notions of talk therapy, to access and promote your inherent capacity for self-compassion and healing.

Whether you are new to therapy or have been engaged with it for years, I am honoured to join you in this space. Together, we will collaborate to explore your experiences, navigate challenges, and work towards your unique goals. Finding the right therapist can be difficult, and the right fit is essential to safe and effective therapy. For this reason, I always begin with a free consultation for us to discover if we are well-suited to work together.

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.

How do you find hope? You're a hardworking, dedicated person, whether it's in your career, personal life, or relationships. You give your all to others, neglecting yourself, and it has caught up to you. It's time to give yourself the attention you deserve. I understand that life can get tough, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or uncertain. Whether it's work, relationships, or just the daily grind, I'm here to listen and help you through it, even if you're not sure what's bothering you.

Many people come to therapy to increase self-awareness, process painful emotions, resolve relational issues, shift narratives of fear or shame, or develop effective coping styles. My approach is grounded in empathy, warmth, and collaboration, and I hold the values of authenticity and inclusivity very close to my heart. I believe that a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is the essence of healing and growth in therapy. As such, I strive to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported to achieve your goals.

Whether you're looking to improve your mental health, build stronger relationships, or face personal challenges I'm here to help. I see therapy as an engaging process of discovery, where I will professionally support you as we work towards your goals. As your therapist you can rely on me to work collaboratively with you to foster insight, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of your emotions and needs. My clinical practice has supported clients to face a range of concerns including anxiety, OCD, relationships issues, eating disorders/body image concerns, sexuality, gender identity, grief, depression, and trauma.

I believe it's always possible to reconnect with our strengths, joys, values, and desires, even in times when we feel stuck: when it's particularly hard to see the meaning in our lives, when feelings of regret outweigh feelings of acceptance, when shame and anxiety hold us back from engaging with ourselves and our loved ones. In my work with you, I want to point out those sacred parts of yourself that might have been forgotten. I want to help you see the different paths you can take, and be alongside you as you choose and move forward.

You might be struggling with overwhelming worry, loneliness, hopelessness and burnout, and trying to keep up with the ongoing day to day stress feels impossible; the to do list never ends! These difficulties, often relating to both work and personal life can get in the way of living in the moment, focusing your attention, building self-esteem, nurturing relationships, and ultimately living the happy and fulfilling life that you deserve. As an RP with experience working in HR and supporting various professionals and healthcare workers, I help my clients address both personal and work related stress, conflict and burnout.

Considering therapy but envisioning a tense scene with a distant, movie-style therapist? Brace yourself for the complete opposite! I'm Tanja, your dedicated ally in this therapeutic journey. Drawing from my experience as a trauma survivor turned therapist, I offer a unique perspective that transforms life's chaos into wisdom. As your devoted empath, I'm here to guide you to reclaim your power and manifest the reality you desire.

My treatment approach focuses on two areas to help you with your current difficulties. The first is a focus on identifying what I call your "backstory"- meaning the experiences you have had with people throughout your life. We all learn certain patterns of how to be with other people, and how to regard ourselves, from our "backstory." Sometimes these patterns interfere with our ability to lead mentally healthy and fulfilling lives.

I work with adults across the lifespan who are highly motivated to learn more about themselves, active participants in their recovery, and committed to making meaningful changes in their life. Whether they're struggling with a mental disorder, a significant life stressor, relationship difficulties, or challenges at work or home, my clients want to improve how they're coping, not let their struggles define them, and evolve into a better version of themselves.

I believe we are doing the best we can with the tools available. From my perspective, trauma can get locked in the body if there isn't enough safety to respond in the moment. I will support you in building on the wisdom you already have, and will creatively explore with you the places you feel stuck, shaky, or unmet. Through a relational and experiential process, I will bring attention and compassion to your suffering and untended needs. You can expect me to be warm, direct, steady, and responsive. Additionally, I am Queer & Trans affirming, kink-aware, and knowledgeable around polyamory/non monogamy.

I have been practicing for over 20 years. I specialize in bereavement and loss . Individuals, of all ages and backgrounds, may experience this for many an issue- loss of a loved one, loss of a relationship, to loss of a cherished pet. Each persons experience of loss is unique. There is no right way or wrong way to grieve. There is no time limit. My goal is to help clients manage what they are experiencing. Most importantly, I am here to listen.

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.

Accepting New Clients. I offer a safe and comfortable space for you to explore your emotions and gain insight into life patterns that may no longer be serving you. Whether you need therapy to unpack past experiences or work towards future goals, I'm here to accompany you on this journey. Together, we can explore your potential, improve your relationships, and help you live a more authentic life.

How do you find hope? You're an intelligent, caring, and hardworking individual. Your capacity to persevere through tough times shows your incredible resilience and determination to shape the life you envision. But right now, the challenges you're grappling with have left you questioning everything. It's completely normal to feel hesitant and overwhelmed about turning your focus inward.

I have experience working with both neurotypical and neurodiverse individuals supporting them with a variety of issues including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders and high risk behaviours. I have been the therapist in a live-in treatment setting for dual-diagnosed youth identified as “complex care” and a therapist in both day treatment classrooms and community-based settings. Most recently, I co-developed an autism mental health counselling program at a community mental health organization in Toronto, providing neurodiversity-affirming treatment to children and youth with mental health

Each of us has a unique story to tell. That story captures the who, what, where, when, and why of our formative experiences and begins early on, when we are the most vulnerable. Many of us have learned to bottle it up. This “bottleneck” hardly leaves us feeling secure within ourselves or recognized by others. At some juncture, you may have rightfully tried speaking your truth to someone “safe.” But, instead of receiving empathy and compassion, you were ignored, belittled, pitied. Ultimately, the feeling of being heard, understood and accepted is crucial for overall wellbeing. It paves the way for a life full of meaning and purpose.