Green Shield Canada Therapists in Toronto, ON
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How to find hope? If you are feeling stuck, engaging in therapy can help you get moving again. You are seeking CHANGE. You feel stuck or you are sliding into habits that cause pain and suffering. Insecurity and conflict are things you are experiencing more than you want to. You may have turned to substances to numb the pain. It takes courage to seek support. Healing begins in the presence of someone who cares and tries to understand your journey. I can offer you that support.
How to find hope? If you are feeling stuck, engaging in therapy can help you get moving again. You are seeking CHANGE. You feel stuck or you are sliding into habits that cause pain and suffering. Insecurity and conflict are things you are experiencing more than you want to. You may have turned to substances to numb the pain. It takes courage to seek support. Healing begins in the presence of someone who cares and tries to understand your journey. I can offer you that support.
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In a nurturing and inviting space, we'll grow together in our therapeutic relationship while fostering connection, creativity and vulnerability to support your journey of healing and personal development. With genuine care and curiosity, we will explore the depths of your mind, heart, and spirit. This is your journey, and I am here to offer support, and guidance as you uncover your inner strength to create the life that you desire and deserve and to let go of what no longer serves you.
In a nurturing and inviting space, we'll grow together in our therapeutic relationship while fostering connection, creativity and vulnerability to support your journey of healing and personal development. With genuine care and curiosity, we will explore the depths of your mind, heart, and spirit. This is your journey, and I am here to offer support, and guidance as you uncover your inner strength to create the life that you desire and deserve and to let go of what no longer serves you.
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Yumna Baqai |Adhd |Anxiety |Depression |High Sensitivity
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BSc, MA, Intern
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6H (Online Only)
Are you grappling with difficult emotions like depression or anxiety? Or maybe you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) who is seeking deeper understanding of intense emotions and experiences? Or you're looking to understand and recover from childhood experiences. If this sounds like you, starting therapy can be a transformative step. I would be honoured to guide you through this journey, helping you manage and make sense of your emotions, fostering self-discovery, and supporting your path to healing. I offer a safe and empathetic space for individuals to explore their unique stories through a holistic, trauma-informed lens.
Are you grappling with difficult emotions like depression or anxiety? Or maybe you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) who is seeking deeper understanding of intense emotions and experiences? Or you're looking to understand and recover from childhood experiences. If this sounds like you, starting therapy can be a transformative step. I would be honoured to guide you through this journey, helping you manage and make sense of your emotions, fostering self-discovery, and supporting your path to healing. I offer a safe and empathetic space for individuals to explore their unique stories through a holistic, trauma-informed lens.
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Kelly Polci
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4G (Online Only)
** Specializing in Fertility, Pregnancy, Baby Loss, Postpartum, Parenting, NICU, Prematurity, High-Risk Pregnancy, Birth Trauma, TFMR, Medical Trauma, Parenting a Child with Medical Needs***
** Specializing in Fertility, Pregnancy, Baby Loss, Postpartum, Parenting, NICU, Prematurity, High-Risk Pregnancy, Birth Trauma, TFMR, Medical Trauma, Parenting a Child with Medical Needs***
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Do you struggle with racing thoughts and cannot turn your mind off? Do you put your needs last and feel emotionally drained as a result? Do you yearn to live a more fulfilling life? A happier life? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage their busy lives, balance relationships, careers, family, and finances, and still have time for joy and meaning. Pushing away your needs and not making time for yourself will eventually burn you out and lead to other mental and physical health problems. You can live a better life!
Do you struggle with racing thoughts and cannot turn your mind off? Do you put your needs last and feel emotionally drained as a result? Do you yearn to live a more fulfilling life? A happier life? Now more than ever, people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and uncertain about how to manage their busy lives, balance relationships, careers, family, and finances, and still have time for joy and meaning. Pushing away your needs and not making time for yourself will eventually burn you out and lead to other mental and physical health problems. You can live a better life!
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ThriveWell Counselling Inc.
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RPQ, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or down? Do negative beliefs, experiences or pain feel like daily events? Does hurt from the past seem to replay itself? Are you navigating rough waters with school, work or relationships? ThriveWell Counselling is here to help. We provide individual, couple and family counselling and psychotherapy related to trauma, attachment, LGBTQ identities and hoarding/clutter support. ThriveWell Counselling helps you confidently live a more peaceful life, both inside & out! ThriveWell has skilled counsellors taking new clients, as well as counsellors-in-training that offer high-quality support at reduced rates.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or down? Do negative beliefs, experiences or pain feel like daily events? Does hurt from the past seem to replay itself? Are you navigating rough waters with school, work or relationships? ThriveWell Counselling is here to help. We provide individual, couple and family counselling and psychotherapy related to trauma, attachment, LGBTQ identities and hoarding/clutter support. ThriveWell Counselling helps you confidently live a more peaceful life, both inside & out! ThriveWell has skilled counsellors taking new clients, as well as counsellors-in-training that offer high-quality support at reduced rates.
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Rebecca Kinton
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, Hon BA, RP(Q), CC, CT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y (Online Only)
Hi and thank you for visiting my profile! You may be facing relationship or family conflict, working through challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviours related to the past, present and future, or exploring career changes. You may be experiencing anxiety, frustration, numbness, stress, self-esteem issues or struggling to get things done at home, work, or postsecondary school. My practice is guided by compassion, openness and grounding while supporting you on your healing journey.
Hi and thank you for visiting my profile! You may be facing relationship or family conflict, working through challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviours related to the past, present and future, or exploring career changes. You may be experiencing anxiety, frustration, numbness, stress, self-esteem issues or struggling to get things done at home, work, or postsecondary school. My practice is guided by compassion, openness and grounding while supporting you on your healing journey.
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I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I provide assessment and treatment to individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and those having difficulty coping with stress. I also have experience working with individuals with medical problems including obesity and related health concerns. I also provide neuropsychological assessment for issues such as ADHD, learning disabilities, concussion, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and related conditions, dementia, epilepsy.
I am a registered clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. I provide assessment and treatment to individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, insomnia, and those having difficulty coping with stress. I also have experience working with individuals with medical problems including obesity and related health concerns. I also provide neuropsychological assessment for issues such as ADHD, learning disabilities, concussion, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and related conditions, dementia, epilepsy.
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Alessia Esposito
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BASc, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
How do you find hope? You are truly strong and resilient, and your kindness shines through as you strive to be there for the people who matter most to you. However, this dedication to others can sometimes lead to neglecting your own needs. Always being the support for everyone else can take a toll on you, and it might seem like there's no one there to support you in return. The weight of the world might feel heavy on your shoulders, leaving you with a sense of being misunderstood, anxious, and overwhelmed.
How do you find hope? You are truly strong and resilient, and your kindness shines through as you strive to be there for the people who matter most to you. However, this dedication to others can sometimes lead to neglecting your own needs. Always being the support for everyone else can take a toll on you, and it might seem like there's no one there to support you in return. The weight of the world might feel heavy on your shoulders, leaving you with a sense of being misunderstood, anxious, and overwhelmed.
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Are anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility challenges, or relationship difficulties weighing you down? Is it hard to find joy and security in your relationships, work, and thoughts? Are you tired of that constant, critical voice in your head? Does the fear of failure, rejection, or abandonment haunt you? Is your relationship or marriage plagued by fights and a lack of trust? Are you grappling with the emotional stress of infertility?
Are anxiety, depression, trauma, infertility challenges, or relationship difficulties weighing you down? Is it hard to find joy and security in your relationships, work, and thoughts? Are you tired of that constant, critical voice in your head? Does the fear of failure, rejection, or abandonment haunt you? Is your relationship or marriage plagued by fights and a lack of trust? Are you grappling with the emotional stress of infertility?
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South Asian Therapy - Rida Quadri
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5C
Accepting new clients - Having been in counselling myself, I understand the immense comfort of finding someone who can help navigate life's challenges. Whether you're facing many issues, feeling swamped by a big event, or something in the middle, I'm here for you. Let's join forces to turn your struggles into steps towards a peaceful and confident life. Every challenge, big or small, is a chance for growth, and I'm committed to guiding you through and making sure your troubles don't stand in your way. Together, let's move forward to a brighter future.
Accepting new clients - Having been in counselling myself, I understand the immense comfort of finding someone who can help navigate life's challenges. Whether you're facing many issues, feeling swamped by a big event, or something in the middle, I'm here for you. Let's join forces to turn your struggles into steps towards a peaceful and confident life. Every challenge, big or small, is a chance for growth, and I'm committed to guiding you through and making sure your troubles don't stand in your way. Together, let's move forward to a brighter future.
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Yumna Baqai |Adhd |Anxiety |Depression |High Sensitivity
Kelly Polci
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I am happy that you are taking a courageous step to seek mental health support. Therapy can be a way to work through those parts of life that have us feel confused, alone, silenced and held back. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) I utilize an integrative approach to children, youth and adults to create goals, and approaches to support you with your goals. I strive to provide a compassionate and empathetic ear while clients walk along the path to wellness and self-exploration, while not underestimating having a sense of humour.
I am happy that you are taking a courageous step to seek mental health support. Therapy can be a way to work through those parts of life that have us feel confused, alone, silenced and held back. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) I utilize an integrative approach to children, youth and adults to create goals, and approaches to support you with your goals. I strive to provide a compassionate and empathetic ear while clients walk along the path to wellness and self-exploration, while not underestimating having a sense of humour.
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Oftentimes, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness can emerge in our lives and make us feel stuck. In addition, experiences with trauma can make us feel like we are not deserving of support. You deserve mental health support that seeks to understand your unique experiences, needs and goals. Depression, anxiety and experiences with trauma can be debilitating mental health concerns that impact our well-being, relationships and daily living. These moments can be tough to navigate without someone to trust and confide in for support.
Oftentimes, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness can emerge in our lives and make us feel stuck. In addition, experiences with trauma can make us feel like we are not deserving of support. You deserve mental health support that seeks to understand your unique experiences, needs and goals. Depression, anxiety and experiences with trauma can be debilitating mental health concerns that impact our well-being, relationships and daily living. These moments can be tough to navigate without someone to trust and confide in for support.
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With cultural sensitivity in the forefront, HoYeung teams up with his clients to cultivate awareness and mastery over patterns of thought, emotion and behavior. He strives to build therapeutic relationships that are empathic, honest, trusting and compassionate. As an ex-international recruiter of 10 years, HoYeung understands how challenging it is to balance a demanding and competitive work life with a healthy, fulfilling and meaningful personal life. He leverages this to deliver therapy tailored to the client’s specific circumstances and needs. He has a knack for supporting working professionals and artists.
With cultural sensitivity in the forefront, HoYeung teams up with his clients to cultivate awareness and mastery over patterns of thought, emotion and behavior. He strives to build therapeutic relationships that are empathic, honest, trusting and compassionate. As an ex-international recruiter of 10 years, HoYeung understands how challenging it is to balance a demanding and competitive work life with a healthy, fulfilling and meaningful personal life. He leverages this to deliver therapy tailored to the client’s specific circumstances and needs. He has a knack for supporting working professionals and artists.
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Rachel Wellman
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6B
Waitlist for new clients
If you are looking to make a profound change in your life but don’t know where to start, let’s develop that blueprint together. You may have a vision of what your ideal life looks like, or perhaps you just know you want things to be different. We will work together to define or redefine your goals. I want to empower you to handle existing issues and prepare you to overcome any future obstacles. I approach each of our meetings with compassion and encouragement. Together we will formulate solutions, cultivate new interests and work towards the change you are looking for.
If you are looking to make a profound change in your life but don’t know where to start, let’s develop that blueprint together. You may have a vision of what your ideal life looks like, or perhaps you just know you want things to be different. We will work together to define or redefine your goals. I want to empower you to handle existing issues and prepare you to overcome any future obstacles. I approach each of our meetings with compassion and encouragement. Together we will formulate solutions, cultivate new interests and work towards the change you are looking for.
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Kelly Johnston Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd, BA
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6G
You deserve to be happy...and you don't need to struggle alone. Stress, worry, sadness, restlessness, frustration, anger, loss, or loneliness can all feel overwhelming at times...but care, connection, treatment, healing, and empowerment are all within reach. Within psychotherapy... insight, understanding, self-awareness, tools for coping, better functioning, and new ways of relating or behaving are all part of the process of change that you may be hoping for. Whether it be unresolved issues from the past or present circumstances and challenges, a safe, respectful, accepting, patient, and encouraging therapeutic space can be surprisingly rewarding, and make more of a difference than expected.
You deserve to be happy...and you don't need to struggle alone. Stress, worry, sadness, restlessness, frustration, anger, loss, or loneliness can all feel overwhelming at times...but care, connection, treatment, healing, and empowerment are all within reach. Within psychotherapy... insight, understanding, self-awareness, tools for coping, better functioning, and new ways of relating or behaving are all part of the process of change that you may be hoping for. Whether it be unresolved issues from the past or present circumstances and challenges, a safe, respectful, accepting, patient, and encouraging therapeutic space can be surprisingly rewarding, and make more of a difference than expected.
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Ding Wang
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
You and I were both lost children. Therefore, " love" is irreplaceable to us. Even if life deprives us of everything, a child who is loved will surely find happiness. That's why we were born in the world. You can just be yourself with me. Non-judgmental should not just be a slogan. Your sadness, worries, and even hates, as long as they are part of you, they deserve a space to be heard and accepted. Find deprived love and get the courage to be yourself. I will be with you.
You and I were both lost children. Therefore, " love" is irreplaceable to us. Even if life deprives us of everything, a child who is loved will surely find happiness. That's why we were born in the world. You can just be yourself with me. Non-judgmental should not just be a slogan. Your sadness, worries, and even hates, as long as they are part of you, they deserve a space to be heard and accepted. Find deprived love and get the courage to be yourself. I will be with you.
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Claire Silvester
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MSc, RP, CHRE
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M9A
Check me out and see if I am a fit for you. Then, if so, we work together on your difficult issues. You may have relationships problems (including intimacy issues),parenting struggles, childhood trauma or grief . Sometimes there is no apparent reason for difficult feelings, Together we work at finding new choices, new understandings and expectations. Please tell me your life’s pressures, share some goals or download you have my full attention. Need to relax, ask about experiencing hypnosis-deep relaxation “Let it go”. Public safety personnel trained, for help with work related matters. Life and work transitions with Tea !
Check me out and see if I am a fit for you. Then, if so, we work together on your difficult issues. You may have relationships problems (including intimacy issues),parenting struggles, childhood trauma or grief . Sometimes there is no apparent reason for difficult feelings, Together we work at finding new choices, new understandings and expectations. Please tell me your life’s pressures, share some goals or download you have my full attention. Need to relax, ask about experiencing hypnosis-deep relaxation “Let it go”. Public safety personnel trained, for help with work related matters. Life and work transitions with Tea !
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As a psychotherapist, my job is first of all to listen closely: to learn what the world looks like through your eyes, and how some things are currently not working for you. Being able to "tune in" in this way to each person's unique experience is one of the most important things I can offer, and I have been told throughout my career that I am very good at it. It is the foundation that allows trust to develop between us, so you feel comfortable enough to explore painful or difficult issues together.
As a psychotherapist, my job is first of all to listen closely: to learn what the world looks like through your eyes, and how some things are currently not working for you. Being able to "tune in" in this way to each person's unique experience is one of the most important things I can offer, and I have been told throughout my career that I am very good at it. It is the foundation that allows trust to develop between us, so you feel comfortable enough to explore painful or difficult issues together.
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I support individuals experiencing challenges with relationship/attachment patterns, low self-esteem, anxiety, school/career stress, depression, grief/loss, trauma, and life transitions. My approach begins with building a therapeutic rapport to provide space for exploring, curiosity, and healing. I practice from a framework that recognizes your individual strengths, is informed by attachment, considers neuroscience research, and is cognizant of any past trauma/circumstances that brought you here. Collaboratively, we will use a combination of evidence-based strategies to manage your current concerns and foster hope and resilience.
I support individuals experiencing challenges with relationship/attachment patterns, low self-esteem, anxiety, school/career stress, depression, grief/loss, trauma, and life transitions. My approach begins with building a therapeutic rapport to provide space for exploring, curiosity, and healing. I practice from a framework that recognizes your individual strengths, is informed by attachment, considers neuroscience research, and is cognizant of any past trauma/circumstances that brought you here. Collaboratively, we will use a combination of evidence-based strategies to manage your current concerns and foster hope and resilience.
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