Trauma Focused Therapists in West Toronto, Toronto, ON
Dr. Tanaya Chatterjee Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6S (Online Only)
Thank you for being here! I work with adults who may experience emotional and behavioural difficulties. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, depressive disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, racial trauma, grief and loss, and other relational problems. I also work with those who have experienced childhood trauma. In my work, I consistently and sincerely acknowledge the importance of the transgenerational impact of acculturation on our beliefs, worldviews, and sense of self. I genuinely believe that we are not broken, so we do not need "fixing;" instead, we work to be the self we want to be!
Thank you for being here! I work with adults who may experience emotional and behavioural difficulties. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders, OCD, depressive disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, racial trauma, grief and loss, and other relational problems. I also work with those who have experienced childhood trauma. In my work, I consistently and sincerely acknowledge the importance of the transgenerational impact of acculturation on our beliefs, worldviews, and sense of self. I genuinely believe that we are not broken, so we do not need "fixing;" instead, we work to be the self we want to be!
Clarinda Brandao
Registered Psychotherapist, DipTIRP, RP
Verified Verified
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6S
Making sense of your behaviours and experiences can help you become a better version of yourself. Life and the relationships we form have a way of launching feelings and experiences our way that we're not always prepared to handle. Guilt that haunts our past, buried beliefs that enhance anxieties or despair that paralyzes us from moving forward can create negative behaviours, feelings, and thoughts. The way you live and approach your life can be shifted into a more positive direction to allow you to increase your self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-awareness. Be a better version of yourself.
Making sense of your behaviours and experiences can help you become a better version of yourself. Life and the relationships we form have a way of launching feelings and experiences our way that we're not always prepared to handle. Guilt that haunts our past, buried beliefs that enhance anxieties or despair that paralyzes us from moving forward can create negative behaviours, feelings, and thoughts. The way you live and approach your life can be shifted into a more positive direction to allow you to increase your self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-awareness. Be a better version of yourself.
Charlotte Shipley
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6J (Online Only)
I'm a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, self-identified weirdo who knows how important it is to have a therapist who 'gets it' and who you 'click' with! Are you having a hard time finding a therapist who has lived experience similar to yours? Do you want to explore your queer identity, find your voice or break an unhelpful pattern? Are you navigating complex relationships with family as you break those intergenerational trauma cycles? Were you recently diagnosed with ADHD or ASD or just feel like an outlier? I got you! Together let's shed those layers of unworthiness and get you feeling confident about who you are and what you want!
I'm a queer, disabled, neurodivergent, self-identified weirdo who knows how important it is to have a therapist who 'gets it' and who you 'click' with! Are you having a hard time finding a therapist who has lived experience similar to yours? Do you want to explore your queer identity, find your voice or break an unhelpful pattern? Are you navigating complex relationships with family as you break those intergenerational trauma cycles? Were you recently diagnosed with ADHD or ASD or just feel like an outlier? I got you! Together let's shed those layers of unworthiness and get you feeling confident about who you are and what you want!
Lynn Baxter and Associates Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, BAPsych, CCht, ACC, CNLPP
Verified Verified
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6H
It is highly unlikely that anyone gets through life without some type of challenge at some time in his or her life. Individuals who seek therapy are serious about addressing these challenges in order to live a more balanced, fulfilling life. We work with our clients to first understand the issue, explore options and to form new understanding of themselves and their experience. We view our work with our clients as highly valuable and of critical importance to the overall health and stability throughout the lifespan.
It is highly unlikely that anyone gets through life without some type of challenge at some time in his or her life. Individuals who seek therapy are serious about addressing these challenges in order to live a more balanced, fulfilling life. We work with our clients to first understand the issue, explore options and to form new understanding of themselves and their experience. We view our work with our clients as highly valuable and of critical importance to the overall health and stability throughout the lifespan.
Anand Mark Jaggernauth
Registered Psychotherapist, EMDR, IFS, Somatic
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
Accepting new clients for September 2024 - please connect to schedule a phone consult. You will be welcomed into a safe and non-judgemental space where we will collaboratively explore what brings you to therapy and create a flexible plan aligned with your goals. My clinical experience includes working with clients who experience various issues: anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, uncertainty, life transitions, grief/loss, understanding our emotions, identity, inner critic, inner conflict and other stressors. Within a therapeutic relationship we will co-create a space for healing, transformation and growth.
Accepting new clients for September 2024 - please connect to schedule a phone consult. You will be welcomed into a safe and non-judgemental space where we will collaboratively explore what brings you to therapy and create a flexible plan aligned with your goals. My clinical experience includes working with clients who experience various issues: anxiety, depression, trauma, complex trauma, uncertainty, life transitions, grief/loss, understanding our emotions, identity, inner critic, inner conflict and other stressors. Within a therapeutic relationship we will co-create a space for healing, transformation and growth.
Hey, my name is Curt. I have been working as a counsellor for the past six years. The office I work out of is near Christie Subway Station. My main experiences have been with people with substance use issues and/or addictions, who are wanting to make some changes in their life. I am trauma-informed, non-judgmental, anti-oppressive and always support clients on whatever goals they want to work on. I have also worked with folks from the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Hey, my name is Curt. I have been working as a counsellor for the past six years. The office I work out of is near Christie Subway Station. My main experiences have been with people with substance use issues and/or addictions, who are wanting to make some changes in their life. I am trauma-informed, non-judgmental, anti-oppressive and always support clients on whatever goals they want to work on. I have also worked with folks from the LGBTQ2S+ community.
Cheryl Fulop
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CTP, Dipl, CRPO, CAPT
Verified Verified
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6P (Online Only)
I believe that we are all shaped by our early environments. If our early environments were chaotic, unsafe or created by addictive behaviours, the conditions to thrive in were less than optimal. These failures in development can keep us stuck, impeding our growth as creative and vital individuals. If your feelings have become unmanageable, are struggling to fully engage in the world or are having difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships, therapy could be of help to you. I know, from personal experience, that taking the first step to enter into a therapeutic alliance is a courageous one.
I believe that we are all shaped by our early environments. If our early environments were chaotic, unsafe or created by addictive behaviours, the conditions to thrive in were less than optimal. These failures in development can keep us stuck, impeding our growth as creative and vital individuals. If your feelings have become unmanageable, are struggling to fully engage in the world or are having difficulty establishing and maintaining relationships, therapy could be of help to you. I know, from personal experience, that taking the first step to enter into a therapeutic alliance is a courageous one.
Jordan Topp
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, LLB, AccFM
Verified Verified
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
Facing a major loss challenges us to our core. We can be left feeling overwhelmed and alone, full of grief, sadness, anger or fear. I will walk alongside you on your journey through grief. Together we can rediscover how to enjoy life again, grow your reserves and resilience. By being with and experiencing our grief - be it a death, miscarriage, infertility, aging, separation/divorce - we can ultimately find joy and appreciation for our lives and relationships again.
Facing a major loss challenges us to our core. We can be left feeling overwhelmed and alone, full of grief, sadness, anger or fear. I will walk alongside you on your journey through grief. Together we can rediscover how to enjoy life again, grow your reserves and resilience. By being with and experiencing our grief - be it a death, miscarriage, infertility, aging, separation/divorce - we can ultimately find joy and appreciation for our lives and relationships again.
Makinz Madigan Meisel
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I am a client-centered, trauma-informed practicing queer social worker. I specialize in clinical practice; as well as, connecting my clients to appropriate community services and supports. I am committed to serving diverse communities as a social worker and advocate. I specialize in aiding 2SLGBTQIA communities with a focus on folks who identify as transgender/non gender conforming/fluid. Moreover, I have years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, dual diagnosis, mental health, specifically mood disorders, and trauma.
***CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I am a client-centered, trauma-informed practicing queer social worker. I specialize in clinical practice; as well as, connecting my clients to appropriate community services and supports. I am committed to serving diverse communities as a social worker and advocate. I specialize in aiding 2SLGBTQIA communities with a focus on folks who identify as transgender/non gender conforming/fluid. Moreover, I have years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, dual diagnosis, mental health, specifically mood disorders, and trauma.
Chantelle Brown-Kent
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
I aim to support my clients to help navigate and explore the affects of the challenges they encounter in their daily lives. With over 7 years of experience working with youth and adults and families, I have supported clients who might encounter an array of issues including interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, school or work stress and transitions. In our work together, we might support you to manage unhelpful thoughts, bolster coping skills, increase confidence and mobilize supports.
I aim to support my clients to help navigate and explore the affects of the challenges they encounter in their daily lives. With over 7 years of experience working with youth and adults and families, I have supported clients who might encounter an array of issues including interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, school or work stress and transitions. In our work together, we might support you to manage unhelpful thoughts, bolster coping skills, increase confidence and mobilize supports.
Savannah Finnessey
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6S (Online Only)
We all experience points in our lives that can be challenging to manage. Traumatic events, loss, conflict, and crisis impact all of us. When these difficulties begin to impede our daily functioning, mood, and relationships, social workers can help by providing psychotherapy. I am committed to a collaborative, encouraging, and non-judgmental approach which supports self-awareness, healing and growth. My areas of expertise include helping teens and young adults (ages 13-25) overcome anxiety, trauma, depression, panic, agoraphobia, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, chronic pain, and a range of mental health disorders. 2SLGBTQ+ safe space.
We all experience points in our lives that can be challenging to manage. Traumatic events, loss, conflict, and crisis impact all of us. When these difficulties begin to impede our daily functioning, mood, and relationships, social workers can help by providing psychotherapy. I am committed to a collaborative, encouraging, and non-judgmental approach which supports self-awareness, healing and growth. My areas of expertise include helping teens and young adults (ages 13-25) overcome anxiety, trauma, depression, panic, agoraphobia, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, chronic pain, and a range of mental health disorders. 2SLGBTQ+ safe space.
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Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6G
I am an experienced psychotherapist and psychoanalytic candidate with a background of 20+ years in community based advocacy and counselling. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, collaborative, and trauma informed; prioritizing the development of a therapeutic relationship that fosters acceptance, trust and compassion. My approach considers relational patterns, formative experiences and relationships between social, cultural, and historical contexts and psychological well being. I currently have upcoming availability for individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and psychoanalytic candidate with a background of 20+ years in community based advocacy and counselling. My approach is relational, psychodynamic, collaborative, and trauma informed; prioritizing the development of a therapeutic relationship that fosters acceptance, trust and compassion. My approach considers relational patterns, formative experiences and relationships between social, cultural, and historical contexts and psychological well being. I currently have upcoming availability for individual psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Hitomi Yokota
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
Accepting a few individual clients online: Are you feeling anxious in your relationships? Feeling unseen, misunderstood, and stuck? Unprocessed events often show up as overwhelm, depression, conflicts, lack of boundaries, codependency, and low self-confidence and self-esteem. This can include things that happened within your close circles or systemic trauma. Through therapy, I will help you understand and unpack why you feel, think, and behave the way you do and learn and practice new skills for making positive changes. If you are ready to do the deeper work, I will help you. You can have agency over your own life.
Accepting a few individual clients online: Are you feeling anxious in your relationships? Feeling unseen, misunderstood, and stuck? Unprocessed events often show up as overwhelm, depression, conflicts, lack of boundaries, codependency, and low self-confidence and self-esteem. This can include things that happened within your close circles or systemic trauma. Through therapy, I will help you understand and unpack why you feel, think, and behave the way you do and learn and practice new skills for making positive changes. If you are ready to do the deeper work, I will help you. You can have agency over your own life.
Amy Johnston
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6P (Online Only)
Hi there, I’m Amy. I’m an MSW Psychotherapist who is passionate about holding space for healing & transformational experiences. From a young age I’ve known that offering therapeutic care is my calling. I bring genuine curiosity, radical compassion & attunement to the clients who I support.
Hi there, I’m Amy. I’m an MSW Psychotherapist who is passionate about holding space for healing & transformational experiences. From a young age I’ve known that offering therapeutic care is my calling. I bring genuine curiosity, radical compassion & attunement to the clients who I support.
Jesse Pajuäär
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, DTATI, HBA
Verified Verified
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
We all want a better life and we are all doing the best we can with what we have. But sometimes we can get stuck in routines, unsure of how to make the change we so desperately want to see in our lives. Sometimes even asking ourselves "what do I want?" can be anxiety provoking and make us feel like we're stuck when we can't answer it. Times like this we can even find ourselves appealing to others' needs and "living for others" all the while feeling like something is missing. Everything we do has some benefit to us, otherwise we wouldn't do it. Getting to the heart of this underlying want can be the empowering change we need.
We all want a better life and we are all doing the best we can with what we have. But sometimes we can get stuck in routines, unsure of how to make the change we so desperately want to see in our lives. Sometimes even asking ourselves "what do I want?" can be anxiety provoking and make us feel like we're stuck when we can't answer it. Times like this we can even find ourselves appealing to others' needs and "living for others" all the while feeling like something is missing. Everything we do has some benefit to us, otherwise we wouldn't do it. Getting to the heart of this underlying want can be the empowering change we need.
Art Therapy With Phuong
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCAT, DVati
Verified Verified
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6G
I work with people who suffer from the effects of systematic racism and discrimination through art therapy. Racism takes a toll on our mental wellness and can be the source of anxiety, identity issues, depression, cultural disconnect, unmanageable anger, and trauma. Stigma towards mental illness creates barriers for individuals who need to seek out help, and in marginalized communities this stigma is especially harmful. I am an art therapist that works from a systems-based perspective and a client-centred approach.
I work with people who suffer from the effects of systematic racism and discrimination through art therapy. Racism takes a toll on our mental wellness and can be the source of anxiety, identity issues, depression, cultural disconnect, unmanageable anger, and trauma. Stigma towards mental illness creates barriers for individuals who need to seek out help, and in marginalized communities this stigma is especially harmful. I am an art therapist that works from a systems-based perspective and a client-centred approach.
Nicole Deeb
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP(Q), OCT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6J (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to provide a relationship with each client that gives space to explore the impact of external stories and your internal worlds. I work mostly with neurodivergent individuals – people who self-identify as Autistic, ADHD, gifted, highly sensitive etc. – with interest in navigating the harmful impact of dominant social norms. My approaches are borrowed from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness and Religion, with some influence from CBT and Art Therapy.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a relationship with each client that gives space to explore the impact of external stories and your internal worlds. I work mostly with neurodivergent individuals – people who self-identify as Autistic, ADHD, gifted, highly sensitive etc. – with interest in navigating the harmful impact of dominant social norms. My approaches are borrowed from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness and Religion, with some influence from CBT and Art Therapy.
James Di Donato
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
We all know life can be challenging. But sometimes it can get too challenging, and we can’t seem to resolve our issues on our own, or even with the help we're currently getting. There could be anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, or stress (or a combination of these), and the way we’d like to live our life seems out of reach. This can happen to just about all of us at some point. The good news is we don’t have to struggle alone and a professional can really help change things.
We all know life can be challenging. But sometimes it can get too challenging, and we can’t seem to resolve our issues on our own, or even with the help we're currently getting. There could be anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, or stress (or a combination of these), and the way we’d like to live our life seems out of reach. This can happen to just about all of us at some point. The good news is we don’t have to struggle alone and a professional can really help change things.
Gabriela Arredondo
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, OAMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6S (Online Only)
Daytime availability only- I advocate for social and personal well-being, supporting individuals in finding their true selves, accompanying them on their journey of self-discovery, and awakening their inner wisdom. I believe that social evolution begins with personal transformation. I´m experienced in working with individuals addressing challenges in their interpersonal relationships. Also, related to sexuality, relationship issues (monogamous and non-monogamous), and LGBTQIA+ people. I also provide support through the grieving process, life transitions, immigration-related stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Daytime availability only- I advocate for social and personal well-being, supporting individuals in finding their true selves, accompanying them on their journey of self-discovery, and awakening their inner wisdom. I believe that social evolution begins with personal transformation. I´m experienced in working with individuals addressing challenges in their interpersonal relationships. Also, related to sexuality, relationship issues (monogamous and non-monogamous), and LGBTQIA+ people. I also provide support through the grieving process, life transitions, immigration-related stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma.
Simone Moir
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
West Toronto, Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
Therapy is a journey towards appreciating, knowing and growing into who you are. I want to help you find breathing room in the spaces that feel small, tight and limiting in your life. With the support of my presence, curiosity and body-mind awareness we can clarify what is confusing and bring energy and focus to the next step. With person-to-person humility, I endeavour to meet you in the blank, heavy and unsteady times ready for tears to unravel or the spark of humour that puts it all into perspective. This process can help you create a life that is rich in meaning, dignity and purpose unique to you.
Therapy is a journey towards appreciating, knowing and growing into who you are. I want to help you find breathing room in the spaces that feel small, tight and limiting in your life. With the support of my presence, curiosity and body-mind awareness we can clarify what is confusing and bring energy and focus to the next step. With person-to-person humility, I endeavour to meet you in the blank, heavy and unsteady times ready for tears to unravel or the spark of humour that puts it all into perspective. This process can help you create a life that is rich in meaning, dignity and purpose unique to you.
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- Yorkville