Bisexual Therapists in Chinatown, Toronto, ON

Working through anxiety, depression, psychosis, ADD/ADHD or general self expression? I am here to offer 1:1 in-depth trauma informed art-based mental health counselling. If you are looking to connect to your true and creative expression we will work together to help you "think outside the box". We will work through tasks and ideas to help you to plan, strategize and achieve your goals. We will work together to move through anxiety and depression to reconnect to self while fostering grounding, security and self-love. I use tools of drama therapy and expressive art in our process while using positivist task-oriented care.

You're so good at intellectualizing things but it's hard to slow down and make space for your emotions. Sometimes you feel "stuck" in your mind, wondering WHY you feel the way you feel. You often dissociate and go on autopilot for weeks before the emotional overwhelm catches up with you. The anxiety, perfectionism, uncertainty, negative body image, worries, and internal clutter spin like a washing machine in your head. It all feels too much to handle, so you find comforting ways to numb out... Still, you want to understand your patterns and process your past. You are ready to put in the work to finally feel grounded.

I am a psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience. Therapy with me is a process of deepening your understanding of yourself through a series of conversations that will help you identify the root of your problems and their effect on your life. Understanding the root of your problems will help you make changes in your life. Some of our conversations may be about things you 'know' about while at other times, you will be surprised. Together we will explore and make sense of how your life has unfolded and look at what works and doesn't work about your life.

Hi! Thanks for visiting. Maybe it’s like you’re about to drown in overwhelm, and you wish you could catch your breath. Maybe that out-of-control urge exploded again, and you wish you could find that kind of relief without all the mess afterward. Maybe it exploded in one or more of your relationships, and you don’t know what to do, but you feel unspeakably lost or lonely about it. Maybe at times you’ve given up on life being worth living. Maybe other times you do everything you can think of to survive. Or maybe it’s your teen or someone else you love who’s going through things like this, and you need support. I’d love to help.

Seeking help takes courage, and I would love to help you on your process of change. I am committed to providing compassionate treatment in a private and confidential manner. In terms of my services, I offer individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Some presenting concerns often include, but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, sexual identity and gender identity. I adapt my therapeutic approach to the unique needs of my clients, and utilize both skill-based and insight-oriented approaches

In whatever way you find yourself here, rest assured we can build the tools you need to unpack and resolve the issues you face. Whether you are exploring your identity, opening up or managing the health of your relationship(s), processing experiences from your past, or needing space to explore a sense of unrest - I will meet you in co-creating a compassionate space of deep empathy, gentle exploration, strengthening and resolution. If you feel ready to explore the next phase of your healing or recovery work, I offer a unique and experiential lens guided by integrity, consent, reflexivity and accountability.

With 15 years of experience as the head counsellor at The Michener Institute, I offer professional support for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and family challenges. My use of both Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) gives me a wide range of options for support for both individual and couples. Gestalt focuses on the 'here and now,' our body experiences and childhood patterns and helps us be present in our relationships. CBT has been rigorously tested in over 1000 studies, and is a therapy that supports depression, attention deficit disorder (ADD), panic and anxiety, phobias and stress.

My clinical psychology practice focusses on working with adults who are experiencing anxiety and/or depression, life transitions, wanting to work on family and relationship issues, trauma, loss and grief, self-esteem and assertiveness, and workplace stress/burnout. The practice is also LGBT-competent for those looking to explore their sexuality or gender, or for support planning a transition. Clients get the most out of therapy when they come with a focus and are ready to work between sessions.

Greetings, please note I am accepting enquires about speaking engagements, training and consulting only. As an anti-oppression and anti-racism speaker and consultant I am honoured by my clients' willingness to openly share their experiences and growth with me. I am skilled at making deep connections that foster collaboration and learning. I facilitate spaces that acknowledge and address power difference and create environments where community grows and flourishes.

Do you feel like life is chaos and you’re all alone? Like none of your relationships are working out and that there’s always a crisis to address? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much or too sensitive and that you need to get over things that have happened to you in the past. Whether you have been diagnosed with BPD, CPTSD, PTSD, or are struggling with feeling chronically suicidal, managing you addiction, or feel emotionally out of control, HopeStart Therapy is dedicated to validating and supporting individuals to address these experiences, figure out what’s going on, and find practical skills to grow into living the life you want.

Entering therapy can be scary. There are so many things to think about. What happens if that tightly held container you’ve been putting things in, overruns you and floods you once you start opening up about hard things? What if you feel more judgment and more shame from therapy? Opening up to another human being can be hard and therapy may feel like a calculated risk, and I understand this. It is a risk. What I can also tell you, though, is that I strive to provide you with a caring, respectful, non-judgmental environment. I will make the environment as safe as I can, so you can articulate those things you need to talk about.

Are you looking for a therapist that understands what it means to be a part of the queer and trans community? Hi! My name is Sawyer and I use they/them pronouns. I’m a queer, transgender, non-binary registered social worker, and therapist working with Positive Space Consulting. I’m looking to connect deeply with the queer and trans community in a relational and curious way. I hold a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from the Univesity of Calgary.

Do you feel like you don’t know how to ask for help, or feel like you have no one to turn to? Do you feel like there’s a part of your identity that you need to explore? Have you tried other therapists before and it felt too stuffy or like you didn’t ‘click’? Hi, I’m Steph and I see you, thank you for being here. I am here to remind you that it is okay to be feeling exactly how you feel, all of your feelings are valid. I bring my whole self to our sessions with a grounded, curious and kind demeanor and really focus on fostering a genuine therapeutic relationship with you. I believe that therapy should feel less clinical and formal.

“How are you?” is a question many of us get asked several times a day, yet, the person asking is usually not interested in the honest answer to the question. I am. As a certified clinical trauma specialist, I am able to use a trauma-informed lens that highlights one’s strengths and resilience and allows for them to explore their experiences in a safe environment. Additionally, I use an informed approach when working with adults in areas regarding sex, sexual identity, sexual education, and general sexual therapy. I aim to create a safe space, one of compassion, empathy, and care, using a person-centered, integrative approach.

As a therapist, I see myself as a facilitator of change and a witness to my clients' journeys of self-discovery. I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and transformation, and I feel honored to accompany my clients on their path towards healing and wholeness. Taking after others who have inspired me, I encourage my clients to step into their power and courageously embrace their vulnerability as a source of strength and connection. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and curiosity. I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive environment where clients feel heard, seen, and understood.

You may come to therapy because you feel lost, alone, angry, confused, empty, fearful, betrayed, or hopeless. Or not. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, unwanted thoughts and feelings, addictions, shame, or guilt. Or not. You may come to therapy because you want to understand how your early experiences are shaping your life. Or you may be curious about the therapeutic process, more generally. Or not.

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 specialize in working with healthcare workers, post-secondary students, professors, arts and cultural creators, political activists, as well as anyone seeking culturally-sensitive and spiritually-integrated psychotherapy. I am experienced providing psychotherapy and spiritual care at many area hospitals including the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, and the University Health Network. I believe we must recognize the intersectional factors that influence our daily lives and our mental health. I seek to empower clients and support them in claiming their own power to grow and heal.

Sometimes it can feel really overwhelming and isolating when you're working as a therapist or when you're navigating your own private practice. My hope is to be able to support other therapists in their journey and to help create a self-sustainable practice. I really enjoy supporting newer BIPOC and queer, non-binary, and trans therapists who are thinking about starting their own practice. I'm also interested in working alongside experienced therapists who are just needing extra support or consultation. I love being curious and I'm committed to providing care and supervision without bulldozing or taking on the role of the expert.

Maneuvering through the different stages of "Life Journey" can be fulfilling as well as filled with periods of high stress, and emotional imbalance. Through the guiding principles of dignity, diversity, and self-determination, individual therapy brings growth by focusing on your strengths and resilience. Couple therapy can be beneficial to couples who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection in all stages of their relationship. Through the process of couple therapy, I vow to help you understand and become unstuck from the repetitive cycle of miscommunication, stepping on each other's toes, and triggering unhealed wounds.

We are home to a team of psychotherapists and social workers who help those feeling stuck in all kinds of mental health, emotional and relationship challenges overcome their challenges, align with their goals and values, and live a more intentional and fulfilling life. Together, we will explore your concerns, discuss your goals, explore how you can influence change and supply you with the tools and resources to do so. We will collaboratively develop a treatment plan that suits your needs and preferences. We offer sessions in-person, by video or telephone.

To those who are emotionally/mentally burnt out, weary and exhausted, I welcome you. If you're reading this, it's probably because you're currently struggling with a difficult season in your life. Life can be overwhelming, sometimes even draining, but I’m here to journey with you in this time of uncertainty, through the empowering process of art-making. I practice from a client-centred, anti-oppressive, anti-racist and compassionate perspective with the utmost goal of helping you utilize the creative process to develop self-awareness, self-love and self-compassion towards yourself and your season of growth.

Strained relationships; overwhelming anxiety; existential loneliness; feeling inherently broken and unlovable: if you are neurodiverse, these experiences may be familiar to you. The good news? You don’t have to feel that way forever. You can have a life where you feel connected to the world around you, nurture happy and healthy relationships, and communicate through overwhelm and activation. I provide counselling for individuals and couples struggling with trauma and related conflict/communication issues, attachment/relational wounds, burnout, and grief. I specialize in working with queer and non-monogamous couples.

Are you a young woman, the eldest or only daughter in your family, struggling with self-sabotage, chronic guilt, and inauthentic values? Do you find it challenging to manage stress and navigate through life's uncertainties? Hi, I'm Shannon! I'm a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying. It's time to prioritize your well-being and begin a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. As someone who understands the unique pressures and expectations placed on eldest or only daughters, I provide a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your struggles and challenges.