Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Therapists in West Toronto, Toronto, ON

Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, sadness, or burn out? Are you getting stuck in the same frustrating patterns over and over or feeling a lack of confidence, clarity, or purpose? If you are ready for change I'm here to help. Together we will work towards understanding the things that are keeping you stuck and changing your emotions, mindset, and patterns for transformative change. Imagine feeling safe and connected to yourself and others with feeling of calm, clarity, purpose, joy, and confidence. You don't have to do it alone. I look forward to meeting and helping achieve your goals in Toronto, Ottawa, and across Ontario.

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.

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.

I specialize in assisting adults who are facing challenges with emotional regulation and intense emotions while adapting to new challenges. My primary goal is to help my clients develop a deeper understanding of their emotions and behaviors, fostering self-acceptance and compassion. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where we can openly discuss difficult emotions and explore effective ways to express and manage them. My areas of expertise encompass a wide range of concerns, including anger, depression, relationship and identity issues, as well as self-esteem.

You are on your way to deeper growth. I know because you are on this site, actively looking for support. Well done, you. Although, right now it may still feel a little rough. Fair enough. Being human is hard. Regardless of your very human issue: trauma from the past; stuckness in life; relationship issues; out of control anxiety and stress; chronic illness; career struggles; or just feeling lost and confused, the key to moving forward lies within you. Looking inward by using reserach-based approaches like IFS, EMDR, I will support you to see your strengths, values and beliefs to access your strengths to thrive.

As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in providing comprehensive assessment and treatment for youth and adults facing a range of mental health challenges, such as low mood, anxiety, emotion regulation, anger management, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties, and psychosis. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is fundamental to effective change. My approach is collaborative, focusing on setting goals that are not only achievable but also personally relevant and meaningful to each individual.

Everyone experiences points in their lives where they feel overwhelmed and lost. Everyday stressors and traumatic experiences make giving up seem like the best option. I am here to tell you that you are not alone. My name is Priscilla Ocran and I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I have my Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto specializing in mental health. I have several years of experience supporting people with processing and working through difficult life challenges. I work in collaboration with you to help you reconnect with self and work towards your desired outcome.

Are you a teenager or young adult who worries a lot about the future? Are you often feeling sad, anxious or irritable seeking perfection in everything? Or could it be that you feel awkward and anxious in social situations where you don’t know the people well? 
 Do you feel hopeless and/or helpless in changing anything? How about a space for you to just press pause and be able to talk with someone neutral about these concerns and learn practical proven strategies that use the whole mind: the conscious and unconscious parts of the mind?

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.

Our mental health and well-being depend on what happens to us, how we make sense of those events and how we respond to them. We may be a great fit if you are looking for an empathetic therapist who endeavours to work collaboratively with you to find the best possible psychotherapeutic approach! I know that achieving and maintaining positive mental health takes effort and time, self-knowledge, self-compassion, patience and practice, together with evidence-informed psychotherapeutic interventions. It would be a privilege for me to be a part of your journey :)

You're not enjoying things like you used to. You don't have the confidence you once had. Simple things like going for a walk or having dinner with a friend seem so difficult. Whether these issues have crept up on you or they have always been present, you are realizing that you would like to do something about it. You don't want to feel down or anxious anymore. You're ready to do the work it takes to feel ok.

Are your feeling consumed by your emotions and thoughts? Have you wanted to start therapy for some time, and feeling ready to take the next step to gain direction and support. Are you interested in exploring talk therapy as opposed to taking medication? As a leading organization in treating depression and anxiety disorders, Counselling2Wellness can help you reach your emotional goals. All extended health benefits will be accepted

One of the many things I can appreciate about our society is how people come from different walks of life - we all have a story. These stories, or worldviews, are what shape our personalities and how we perceive and overcome the various obstacles that life may throw at us. I also understand how beginning therapy can be daunting, so I provide a validating and non-judgemental environment with the goal of making clients as comfortable as possible. Helping clients explore their emotions and navigate any problems they may have, together, has always been a passion of mine.

Einstein said, “No problem can be solved with the same level of consciousness that created it.” If you are feeling stuck and lacking the skills or insight to grow beyond your current situation, some new strategies could be required to make positive shifts. I work with clients who are ready to update their identity and transform limiting patterns of thought and behavior into wisdom and experience, and step into their authentic power. I believe that everyone has the resources within them to create a live that they love and that is uniquely their own.

When I was 17 I began to have chest pains that were so sharp I couldn’t breathe. I went to the doctor thinking there was something wrong with me. His answer: "you’re just stressed". I had no idea why I was anxious, and nothing seemed to help. I began using addictions to cope with the anxiety, choosing the short-term relief despite the long-term consequences. Eventually those consequences forced me to seek help, and I began my recovery journey. That was eight years ago. Therapy has been life changing for me - I became more calm, happy and connected, and I began to wonder if this was something I could do for others as well.

My name is Em Yule and I am a non-binary, queer and neurodivergent psychotherapist, RP (Q). It has been a goal of mine to provide affirming care to LGBTQIA+ folks through holding a safe space for folks to explore their experiences and emotions, free of assumptions that a cisgender identity and heterosexuality are the ‘norm’. To provide neurodivergent-affirming care, I am committed to holding a space that both celebrates your unique brain and affirms the unique challenges you may face, without assumption that your neurodivergence is something that needs to be ‘fixed’.

It can be difficult taking time to identify and process the challenges we collectively experience in our fast-paced “go go go” society. Taking a pause and being curious about ourselves is the first step in this journey. My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, collaboration and non-judgment. I strive to cultivate a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their thoughts and emotions, feel seen and heard. I work primarily within a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness based framework to address various challenges, help individuals achieve their goals, and live more fulfilling lives.

If you find yourself navigating the complexities of adulthood, carrying the weight of childhood experiences, you're not alone. These impacts may surface in your current relationships, self-esteem, or the anxiety you face amidst life's stressors and transitions. This journey, while challenging, doesn't have to be walked alone. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we provide approachable, high-quality therapy, accessible virtually across Ontario, where your experiences are heard and understood – a place where healing begins with connection.

Congratulations on taking your first steps to improving your psychological wellness! Starting treatment is often daunting and scary, which is why I make it my top priority to foster a comfortable and secure connection between myself and the client, as this relationship becomes the foundation for support and healing. To foster this bond, I do my best to provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space to explore one’s concerns and challenges. As your therapist, I strive to create a safe environment to process and explore challenging emotions, traumas, and events with the goal of navigating towards a better future.