Racial Identity Therapists in Toronto, ON
You may feel that no matter what you do, it's not enough. You carry a huge weight on your shoulders, which can be overwhelming. It takes courage to face the pain and grief of life's challenges. In my work as an arts-based psychotherapist, I am witness to my clients' courage and resilience on a daily basis. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore one's heart and uncover hidden strengths and resources together. My approach is collaborative, person-centred and trauma-informed. I have worked for over fifteen years supporting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, trauma, and disability.
You may feel that no matter what you do, it's not enough. You carry a huge weight on your shoulders, which can be overwhelming. It takes courage to face the pain and grief of life's challenges. In my work as an arts-based psychotherapist, I am witness to my clients' courage and resilience on a daily basis. I offer a safe, supportive space to explore one's heart and uncover hidden strengths and resources together. My approach is collaborative, person-centred and trauma-informed. I have worked for over fifteen years supporting clients experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, grief and loss, family conflict, trauma, and disability.
Roya Biazar - Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MFA, BSc
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4W
How do we navigate "well-being" in today's world? Whether issues are centered around identity, relationships, life events, and/or trauma, I am available to individuals, couples, and families who wish to feel more control in their lives. Believing the openness to heal requires our mutual commitment, I carry a sensibility towards my practice that prioritizes your comfort and our ability to connect faithfully. I attended the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and have been practicing for 2 years with most of my experience working in rehabilitation.
How do we navigate "well-being" in today's world? Whether issues are centered around identity, relationships, life events, and/or trauma, I am available to individuals, couples, and families who wish to feel more control in their lives. Believing the openness to heal requires our mutual commitment, I carry a sensibility towards my practice that prioritizes your comfort and our ability to connect faithfully. I attended the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and have been practicing for 2 years with most of my experience working in rehabilitation.
Do you ever feel alone, unsafe, scared, or guilty? Even when things seem okay? It is incredibly common for one part of our brain to feel that things are wrong, even if we don’t fully understand why or know what to do about it. This is particularly true for those who have experienced trauma in their lives - whether that a specific traumatic event or the trauma of living in an oppressive, racist, transphobic, homophobic, and ableist system. In my personal and professional life as a queer, brown, and trauma-focused therapist, I have seen that therapy can help us process our past experiences and create a space for us to heal.
Do you ever feel alone, unsafe, scared, or guilty? Even when things seem okay? It is incredibly common for one part of our brain to feel that things are wrong, even if we don’t fully understand why or know what to do about it. This is particularly true for those who have experienced trauma in their lives - whether that a specific traumatic event or the trauma of living in an oppressive, racist, transphobic, homophobic, and ableist system. In my personal and professional life as a queer, brown, and trauma-focused therapist, I have seen that therapy can help us process our past experiences and create a space for us to heal.
Suvi Mohanty
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5A
Waitlist for new clients
In our lives, we often find ourselves stuck. We find it difficult to stop thinking, feeling, or behaving in ways that are no longer useful. Our interpretations of past experiences, beliefs about ourselves, others and the world, can sometimes hold us back from enjoying the present and imagining a better future. We want things to change but are uncertain how to change them. We need time, space, and guidance to transform ourselves and forge a new path. As a psychotherapist, I help facilitate your journey and guide you towards your personal goals by empowering you to remove emotional and psychological roadblocks.
In our lives, we often find ourselves stuck. We find it difficult to stop thinking, feeling, or behaving in ways that are no longer useful. Our interpretations of past experiences, beliefs about ourselves, others and the world, can sometimes hold us back from enjoying the present and imagining a better future. We want things to change but are uncertain how to change them. We need time, space, and guidance to transform ourselves and forge a new path. As a psychotherapist, I help facilitate your journey and guide you towards your personal goals by empowering you to remove emotional and psychological roadblocks.
You might be feeling hopeless and struggling with a challenge in your life, however I want you to know that you hold a lot of strength and resiliency within yourself. Each one of us is an expert in our own lives and my passion lies in helping you recognize your strengths and abilities. I am aware of the importance of building a deep connection with those I am working with and find this to be incredibly valuable.
You might be feeling hopeless and struggling with a challenge in your life, however I want you to know that you hold a lot of strength and resiliency within yourself. Each one of us is an expert in our own lives and my passion lies in helping you recognize your strengths and abilities. I am aware of the importance of building a deep connection with those I am working with and find this to be incredibly valuable.
Kwaku Poku Agyeman
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4C
Life is a beautiful journey filled with adversarial and memorable experiences which affect our relationships, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Are you experiencing challenges in your family and intimate relationships? Are you committed to creating healthier ways of communicating with yourself, partner, and children/adult-children? Are you struggling with how you manage stress, anxiety, and depression? Or just interested in having an emotional safe space to help you actualize your preferred way of being.
Life is a beautiful journey filled with adversarial and memorable experiences which affect our relationships, social, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Are you experiencing challenges in your family and intimate relationships? Are you committed to creating healthier ways of communicating with yourself, partner, and children/adult-children? Are you struggling with how you manage stress, anxiety, and depression? Or just interested in having an emotional safe space to help you actualize your preferred way of being.
Paola DeLaBarrera, RN Psychotherapist, M.A.
MA, BScN
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5P (Online Only)
It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself, Paola DeLaBarrera, RN Psychotherapist/Counsellor/Life Coach with an MA in counselling. A bit about me, I am a seasoned professional with extensive and diverse experience in health, wellness, and education. I believe we hold great inner strength and energy and it is that inner strength that guides us to self-compassion and self-love. My therapeutic approach focuses on various humanistic modalities that connect mind and body awareness, my approach is centred on engaging with self and understanding who you are. I invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
It is with great pleasure that I introduce myself, Paola DeLaBarrera, RN Psychotherapist/Counsellor/Life Coach with an MA in counselling. A bit about me, I am a seasoned professional with extensive and diverse experience in health, wellness, and education. I believe we hold great inner strength and energy and it is that inner strength that guides us to self-compassion and self-love. My therapeutic approach focuses on various humanistic modalities that connect mind and body awareness, my approach is centred on engaging with self and understanding who you are. I invite you to embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Are you navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, or stress and looking for a professional who can truly understand and assist in your unique journey? Lavanya Verma at Canadian Therapy specializes in these areas, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and person-centered approaches. Her tailored methodologies aim to provide effective coping mechanisms and deeper understanding. Lavanya's expertise in South Asian family dynamics and culturally sensitive therapy makes her an ideal guide for diverse backgrounds. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for growth, helping clients with empathy.
Are you navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, or stress and looking for a professional who can truly understand and assist in your unique journey? Lavanya Verma at Canadian Therapy specializes in these areas, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and person-centered approaches. Her tailored methodologies aim to provide effective coping mechanisms and deeper understanding. Lavanya's expertise in South Asian family dynamics and culturally sensitive therapy makes her an ideal guide for diverse backgrounds. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space for growth, helping clients with empathy.
Noor Alassadi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD, CRPO, OAMHP, CBT, OACYC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2N
Here is the best place to find your inner strength. Yes, I help you to heal from your pain, your grief, or sadness. But also, I am here to help you move forward and repair yourself so you are stronger than you used to be! I have experience in working with different mental health concerns including abuse, bullying, ADHD, ADD, ASD, OCD, anxiety, conduct disorder, bipolar, schizophrenia, academic/intellectual limitations, emotional disorders, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, depression, emotional eating, cultural shock, immigration challenges, diversity, and trauma/PTSD.
Here is the best place to find your inner strength. Yes, I help you to heal from your pain, your grief, or sadness. But also, I am here to help you move forward and repair yourself so you are stronger than you used to be! I have experience in working with different mental health concerns including abuse, bullying, ADHD, ADD, ASD, OCD, anxiety, conduct disorder, bipolar, schizophrenia, academic/intellectual limitations, emotional disorders, suicidal ideation, panic attacks, depression, emotional eating, cultural shock, immigration challenges, diversity, and trauma/PTSD.
Frankie Talon Rose
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, BSW, GIT Dip
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer, non-binary, mixed-race, neurodivergent therapist who specializes in working with clients around issues relating to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, body dysphoria, religious trauma, relationships (monogamous/polyamorous), kink, anxiety, depression, existential issues & life transitions. If you've been reluctant to approach a therapist for support fearing that you will be judged or shamed, I can empathize - and I can probably help.
I am a queer, non-binary, mixed-race, neurodivergent therapist who specializes in working with clients around issues relating to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, body dysphoria, religious trauma, relationships (monogamous/polyamorous), kink, anxiety, depression, existential issues & life transitions. If you've been reluctant to approach a therapist for support fearing that you will be judged or shamed, I can empathize - and I can probably help.
Helen Chiang
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd, MA, BSocSc
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4Y
Currently Accepting New Clients! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I have completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto. Growing up in South Africa has afforded me an enriched opportunity to live in a diverse setting where people come together from different walks of life. My previous volunteer experiences in Neurology wards in public hospitals in Cape Town has also allowed me to work with many ethnically and racially diverse individuals of which I am very grateful.
Currently Accepting New Clients! I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and I have completed my Master’s in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto. Growing up in South Africa has afforded me an enriched opportunity to live in a diverse setting where people come together from different walks of life. My previous volunteer experiences in Neurology wards in public hospitals in Cape Town has also allowed me to work with many ethnically and racially diverse individuals of which I am very grateful.
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Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5V (Online Only)
You may be contemplating therapy because you are struggling - feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unsettled, isolated and alone, maybe even experiencing uncharacteristic rage. You may be stuck in old patterns of coping that are no longer relevant in the present. In fact, they may be getting in the way of your peace, your potential and your happiness - in short, keeping you stuck. It doesn't have to be that way. As a client-centred, trauma-informed relational psychotherapist, I believe good relationships - intimate, familiar, communal, and especially, the one you have with yourself - are essential to feeling good.
You may be contemplating therapy because you are struggling - feeling anxious, overwhelmed, unsettled, isolated and alone, maybe even experiencing uncharacteristic rage. You may be stuck in old patterns of coping that are no longer relevant in the present. In fact, they may be getting in the way of your peace, your potential and your happiness - in short, keeping you stuck. It doesn't have to be that way. As a client-centred, trauma-informed relational psychotherapist, I believe good relationships - intimate, familiar, communal, and especially, the one you have with yourself - are essential to feeling good.
Dayakshi (Daya) Iyer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W (Online Only)
Welcome! I am committed to cultivating a nurturing relationship with clients that sees, affirms and honours individuals for who they are. All parts of you, including the parts that have been hurt, are welcome here. I believe that the human spirit is resilient, in spite of trauma, hardship, and struggle. You have the power to heal, and I am here to empower that spirit. As a client, you are in charge of your healing and are the sole authority of your lived experience. I offer you the freedom to set both the goals & the pace of our work together, and I intend to meet you where you are.
Welcome! I am committed to cultivating a nurturing relationship with clients that sees, affirms and honours individuals for who they are. All parts of you, including the parts that have been hurt, are welcome here. I believe that the human spirit is resilient, in spite of trauma, hardship, and struggle. You have the power to heal, and I am here to empower that spirit. As a client, you are in charge of your healing and are the sole authority of your lived experience. I offer you the freedom to set both the goals & the pace of our work together, and I intend to meet you where you are.
Mileidys Williams Henrry
Registered Social Worker, BA, SSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M9N (Online Only)
Wellcome! As your therapist, I am dedicated to integrating the expertise gained from my professional training and extensive experience. In addition to this, I bring compassion and insights from overcoming significant personal challenges. Our sessions will focus on navigating the journey towards recovery, self-acceptance, and fulfillment. I am committed to guiding and supporting you as we explore your challenges and celebrate your successes. I strive to create a culturally safe and mutually respectful environment that honours your life experiences, resilience, and efforts toward achieving balance and wellness.
Wellcome! As your therapist, I am dedicated to integrating the expertise gained from my professional training and extensive experience. In addition to this, I bring compassion and insights from overcoming significant personal challenges. Our sessions will focus on navigating the journey towards recovery, self-acceptance, and fulfillment. I am committed to guiding and supporting you as we explore your challenges and celebrate your successes. I strive to create a culturally safe and mutually respectful environment that honours your life experiences, resilience, and efforts toward achieving balance and wellness.
Charlotte Wong Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4P
Waitlist for new clients
I'm a trauma-informed therapist using a relational approach to help client transform unhelpful patterns, live more freely and fully, find lasting joy, and build satisfying relationships. In you I see a unique and complex person - your individualised temperaments, feelings, relational patterns, and unmet needs. In therapy, we dissect your distress from a compassionate angle and fathom how the past is causing the present difficulties. Positive changes follow as we get to express what was repressed, hence a freedom to make self-directed choices in life. I'm trilingual and speak English/ Cantonese廣東話/ Mandarin普通話.
I'm a trauma-informed therapist using a relational approach to help client transform unhelpful patterns, live more freely and fully, find lasting joy, and build satisfying relationships. In you I see a unique and complex person - your individualised temperaments, feelings, relational patterns, and unmet needs. In therapy, we dissect your distress from a compassionate angle and fathom how the past is causing the present difficulties. Positive changes follow as we get to express what was repressed, hence a freedom to make self-directed choices in life. I'm trilingual and speak English/ Cantonese廣東話/ Mandarin普通話.
The desire for self-awareness, personal growth, and change often motivates individuals to seek out psychotherapy. Disharmony within our sense of self and others can lead us to experience thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that prevent us from living our happiest and most authentic selves. Whether it is coping with grief and loss, processing trauma, or navigating existential concerns regarding identity or purpose, self-exploration within a psychotherapeutic relationship can move us towards an increased awareness of how these dynamics operate within our lives, and forging commitments toward actions that yield meaningful change.
The desire for self-awareness, personal growth, and change often motivates individuals to seek out psychotherapy. Disharmony within our sense of self and others can lead us to experience thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that prevent us from living our happiest and most authentic selves. Whether it is coping with grief and loss, processing trauma, or navigating existential concerns regarding identity or purpose, self-exploration within a psychotherapeutic relationship can move us towards an increased awareness of how these dynamics operate within our lives, and forging commitments toward actions that yield meaningful change.
The Embodied Path | Justine C. Allen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4K
Years ago, at a health consultation, I was asked a trauma related question that caused me to reflect on the connection of the mind and body. It completely confounded me yet, it stayed with me. As soon as I returned home I opened my laptop and began to research trauma and the body. And, what I found led to my realization of the significance of an embodied approach to healing. It also began my journey into the field of psychotherapy.
Years ago, at a health consultation, I was asked a trauma related question that caused me to reflect on the connection of the mind and body. It completely confounded me yet, it stayed with me. As soon as I returned home I opened my laptop and began to research trauma and the body. And, what I found led to my realization of the significance of an embodied approach to healing. It also began my journey into the field of psychotherapy.
Whether it’s your first time or you are well-versed in therapy, my priority is meeting you where you are in your healing journey. I focus on establishing a positive connection with my clients and match my therapeutic skills to the specific needs of my clients. I have experience working with anxiety/stress, life stressors, relationship concerns, body image/self-esteem, and identity challenges. I aim to provide a space for you to explore your emotions, relationships, traumas, and life-long issues. I work with adolescents & adults in individual, couple and family therapy. I am passionate about working with folks from all walks of life.
Whether it’s your first time or you are well-versed in therapy, my priority is meeting you where you are in your healing journey. I focus on establishing a positive connection with my clients and match my therapeutic skills to the specific needs of my clients. I have experience working with anxiety/stress, life stressors, relationship concerns, body image/self-esteem, and identity challenges. I aim to provide a space for you to explore your emotions, relationships, traumas, and life-long issues. I work with adolescents & adults in individual, couple and family therapy. I am passionate about working with folks from all walks of life.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist who is passionate about improving mental health within BIPOC communities. I work with clients who feel stuck or unsure about the path they’re on in life as well as those who may find it difficult as they navigate the challenges of stress, burnout, periods of adjustment following big life changes, painful past experiences or unique racialized experiences. I also work with couples navigating different cultural and racial identities together, those dealing with the impact of mental health issues in their relationship as well as couples who may feel uncertain about their future together.
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist who is passionate about improving mental health within BIPOC communities. I work with clients who feel stuck or unsure about the path they’re on in life as well as those who may find it difficult as they navigate the challenges of stress, burnout, periods of adjustment following big life changes, painful past experiences or unique racialized experiences. I also work with couples navigating different cultural and racial identities together, those dealing with the impact of mental health issues in their relationship as well as couples who may feel uncertain about their future together.
Henna Khawja
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Over the past 15+ years in the field, I have worked with children, youth and adults in community, legal, child protection, corporate and university settings. I have focused my practice on supporting Survivors of violence along their healing journeys (including gender based, domestic, intimate partner, sexual, family, intergenerational, spiritual & community violence). I have extensive experience working with Muslim, racialized and Queer-identified communities in both Canada and the USA, as well as Pakistan and Zanzibar. I also conduct sexual violence prevention at UofT where I work with faculty, staff & students.
Over the past 15+ years in the field, I have worked with children, youth and adults in community, legal, child protection, corporate and university settings. I have focused my practice on supporting Survivors of violence along their healing journeys (including gender based, domestic, intimate partner, sexual, family, intergenerational, spiritual & community violence). I have extensive experience working with Muslim, racialized and Queer-identified communities in both Canada and the USA, as well as Pakistan and Zanzibar. I also conduct sexual violence prevention at UofT where I work with faculty, staff & students.
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