Racial Identity Therapists in Toronto, ON

Navigating life's challenges can be difficult and reaching out for support is often the hardest step. I am here to provide a “safer”, caring and supportive space to you in your mental health journey. I step into the therapeutic space as a woman of colour and a psychotherapist. I recognize how the systems we exist in influence our lives and experiences. My approach is trauma-informed, intersectional, and anti-oppressive. In our sessions, I encourage exploration, offer support, and nurture fresh perspectives through gentle and creative methods.

I’m from Melbourne, Australia and lived in Toronto for over three years. Prior to living in Canada, I spent over six years as a mental health clinician working in youth mental health, community health, and addictions. I’m incredibly passionate about supporting adolescents, teenagers and young adults, to achieve optimal mental wellness and thrive in their communities. I am dual licensed, practicing in Canada and Australia. Alongside my private practice, I work in the non-profit sector providing trauma counselling to children, youth and adults with refugee backgrounds.

Holistic Well-being / Career Counselling / Hypnotherapy ... As a culturally competent Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I understand the cultural nuances that influence the Black/BIPOC community in the GTA. From personal struggles to intercultural dynamics, intergenerational matters, workplace/educational hurdles, systemic barriers, and micro-aggressions — these factors influence how you perceive yourself and your role within society. While the majority of my clients are from the African diaspora, I’m happy to meet with anyone who wants to share their story with me and welcome me as a supportive member of your village.

As a multiracial woman, I have Black, South Asian, and European ancestry and I approach the therapeutic process from a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens. In my practice, my role is to collaboratively work with you to develop ways to feel connected to your authentic self and support you in navigating challenges, through curiosity, compassion, and empowerment. I believe in cultivating a brave space where we can explore environmental, relational, and emotional factors that may be contributing to distress in your life.

Guiding clients through a deep exploration into their racial identity, navigate parenting challenges, managing Autism and neurodivergent traits. My experience also extends to supporting individuals, families, and couples who have not yet mastered the ability to manage symptoms of ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, and mood disorders. I specialize in supporting and addressing various adult mental health concerns, while supporting individuals and couples of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds as they explore their unique identities and navigate the complexities of social expectations.

Are you trying to move forward in life, but find yourself constantly weighed down by the struggles you're facing? You might find yourself feeling anxious and unable to let things go, numb and shut down, or feeling disconnected from the person you want to be and the life you want to be living. If that sounds like you, know that this is all part of being human - and it doesn't have to go on forever like this. I applaud you for taking the courageous first step of seeking support - and I am committed to collaboratively helping you find a way forward.

Whether you are struggling with personal challenges such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties, navigating the complexities of racial identity, or processing your experiences of racial trauma, therapy with me involves the joint creation of a safe and empathetic space where you can freely explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences without fear of judgment. As a Black therapist with lived experience, I know first-hand the comfort derived from accessing a therapist who understands.

When we strive to be independent and responsible, it can feel natural to dismiss and intellectualize our emotions. We become skilled in managing the feelings of others, while minimizing our own. We might understand what is causing us pain, but feel stuck and overwhelmed about taking action. I offer non-judgemental space for individuals and couples to explore these experiences with nuance and compassion. My areas of focus include ADHD, relationships, perfectionism, anxiety, grief, career concerns and racial identity. Together, we'll cultivate resilience and self-awareness, moving you towards where you want to be.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) providing individual therapy to youth and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, racial Identity, trauma, interpersonal issues, life’s transition and grief. Life challenges can be immense for those of us who come from racialized and diverse backgrounds. As a Black Muslim Woman, I am mindful of the many intersecting identities that can influence an individual’s life and incorporate this into my therapeutic approach.

Welcome! I am a registered clinical psychologist with 10+ years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to adults who are struggling with a wide range of challenges. I have particular expertise in treating depression, anxiety and trauma-related issues. Additional areas of experience include: acculturation, ethnic/racial identity, grief and bereavement, stress, relationship issues, and life transitions. In therapy, I strive to provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to explore your difficulties.

Do you feel like your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are often misaligned with who you want to be, who you really are deep inside? Are you ready to begin transforming the beliefs, emotions, and patterns you hold inside of yourself that keep you from fully living the life that you want? Together we can explore the roots of whatever you are currently wanting help with - be it emotional regulation, self-compassion, relationships, depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, sexuality, spirituality, and racial identity. These roots can span across multiple generations, often inviting us to tune in to our ancestral history.

It's not true, you do not have to face the hard stuff alone, so I honour your bravery in reaching out for help in a capitalistic, ableist society that favours individualism. I am so excited for you to lean into the support of a therapeutic relationship which is the foundational element to our work together. I focus on centering your individual experience with consideration for systemic, cultural, and political factors that influence your quality of life and relationships.

I help survivors of emotional and physical abuse find relief from their pain. One of the greatest ways that trauma impacts us is by making a mess of our relationships and emotions. We struggle to feel safe with and to trust others. We may bend over backwards only to get nothing in return or we feel isolated because our attempts to keep ourselves safe have pushed everyone away. Often we feel misunderstood and out of control of our emotions with intense anger, shame, guilt, and sadness. Other times we feel numb and struggle to feel at all. It doesn't have to be this way forever.

My practice involves co-creating a compassionate space for clients to explore why they might feel stressed, anxious, depressed or a loss of meaning in life. We all in some way, seek to bring relief and meaning to what we have gone through and the challenges we are currently facing. Often times our trauma can keep us in patterns that no longer serve us, hindering our connection to ourselves and others.

Investing in our mental health transforms all aspects of our lives! As a social worker and therapist with ten years of experience, my desire to support people in their healing work is rooted in my passion to cultivate safe, accessible and affirming resources for all of the intersectional identities we hold. I believe that we possess enormous strengths and courage that have guided our footsteps into this present moment. Depression, anxiety, family breakdowns and trauma can deeply impact how we see ourselves. Through therapy we can be better equipped with the capacity to conquer these challenges and live full and wholesome lives.

I provide a space for your story to be heard and held with compassion, care, and gentle curiosity. I believe therapy is a mutual and collaborative process grounded in genuine connection, trust, safety, and a commitment to seeing one another in our wholeness—we are more than our trauma or our current challenge. We are a people with a rich history, ancestral wisdom, and embodied knowledge. We also have joy, dreams, and an innate ability to heal. I come to this work with the understanding that healing is nourished through connection, community, justice, and collective liberation.

Do you find yourself doomscrolling through social media? Have you found it more and more difficult to be motivated or content? It would be a privilege to support you on your path through life's many challenges and changes. Whether you’re concerned with anxiety, stress, burnout, self-criticism, career issues, interpersonal boundaries, or cultural identity, here you'll find a deep commitment to helping you restore your emotional well-being.

Finding the right therapist can be an emotionally draining and taxing process. If you're looking for a different therapy experience that is highly collaborative and engaging, this is the right fit for you! I like to provide emotional space, humour, and ask reflective questions that will get your brain working a little harder. Clients often say to me: "Wow, that is a good question! Let me think about this for a moment." I also practice from a person-in-environment approach. I analyze and take into consideration of systemic factors that may be impacting your overall well-being.

Meaningful change happens when we begin exploring how our past shapes our present.  I work with you to navigate complex relationship dynamics, family and intergenerational issues, neurodivergent experiences, entrenched habits, and cultivating work/life balance. Together, with compassion and curiosity, we'll uncover the influences behind your recurring patterns and anxieties to support transformation. I tailor my approach to personal and relational growth, trauma recovery, and identity exploration. My priority is to empower you to build confidence, resilience, and a positive self-image.

It can be intimidating and overwhelming when looking to start therapy, and my goal is to make sure that you feel comfortable and heard. I believe it is important to create a bond of trust in order to understand and meet your needs as an individual. I am an empathic listener and a creative thinker when it comes to tailoring my approach to best suit you. I am committed to meeting you where you are in life and seeing the best in you, while supporting and challenging you to be your best self.

Waitlist open, full rate only. Sliding scale full. I specialize in supporting racialized queer, non-binary, and trans folks through codependency and trauma. I work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed, anti-oppression framework that integrates culturally-aware care into my work with clients. My work is always informed by the client’s social and cultural location, and all sessions are facilitated with the client’s strengths, needs, and goals in mind.

Welcome, my name is Rebekah and I offer counselling grounded in the belief that we each possess resources to support us through both the eases and challenges of life, even if those resources feel hard to access right now. I will hold space for you as you practice tapping into and building on your resources. Together we can explore various topics including identity, bi- and multi- racial experiences, spirituality, relationship patterns, the impacts of colonialism, racism, or sexism etc., and any topics of importance to you and your journey.

Facing challenges with anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, or past trauma? You're not alone. Collaborative Care Therapy offers a safe and supportive virtual space to navigate these struggles and discover your path to personal growth. Based in Ontario, we specialize in trauma therapy, emotional regulation, and relationship counseling for adults and couples. We recognize the courage it takes to seek help and change, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Years ago whilst dealing with some health issues that affected me both mentally and physically a mentor/counsellor told me to “change my thoughts, in order to change my world. Because my present circumstances at the time did not determine were I go, but where I started." Hence, I do understand how mental and physical struggles can impact one's life and that admitting to those struggles and asking for help is never easy. I am here to walk alongside you on the journey to healing and restoration.