Racial Identity Therapists in Toronto, ON
When life stressors become overwhelming, we can turn to familiar ways of coping. We can become stuck in a cycle as though we are playing a scene on repeat. It takes courage to interrupt this cycle and I commend you for taking the initial step toward meaningful change. Since 2017, I have supported individuals who struggle with a wide range of concerns: anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma, shame, relationship issues, emotion regulation and loss/grief. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with eating disorders/body image, and those who are enduring the challenges of integrating their cultural identity
When life stressors become overwhelming, we can turn to familiar ways of coping. We can become stuck in a cycle as though we are playing a scene on repeat. It takes courage to interrupt this cycle and I commend you for taking the initial step toward meaningful change. Since 2017, I have supported individuals who struggle with a wide range of concerns: anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma, shame, relationship issues, emotion regulation and loss/grief. I also have extensive experience working with people who struggle with eating disorders/body image, and those who are enduring the challenges of integrating their cultural identity
Warmth, engagement, attunement and compassion - these are some of the characteristics that support the relational work I offer clients. I'm an attachment-based, trauma-focused therapist, trained to integrate many other therapeutic approaches - for example, mindfulness, body-based approaches, stress reduction, psycho-education. I am particularly experienced in working with emotional neglect and abuse, physical/sexual trauma and dissociation, mood disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm (including eating disorders and addiction), identity issues (gender, sexuality and culture) and relationship difficulties (personal and professional).
Warmth, engagement, attunement and compassion - these are some of the characteristics that support the relational work I offer clients. I'm an attachment-based, trauma-focused therapist, trained to integrate many other therapeutic approaches - for example, mindfulness, body-based approaches, stress reduction, psycho-education. I am particularly experienced in working with emotional neglect and abuse, physical/sexual trauma and dissociation, mood disorders, low self-esteem, self-harm (including eating disorders and addiction), identity issues (gender, sexuality and culture) and relationship difficulties (personal and professional).
Elizabeth Choi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, ADHD-CC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2N (Online Only)
Is your life full of “too”? Too many questions, too few answers. Feeling, thinking, and doing too much or too little. Too critical of yourself and focused on others. I’ve encountered many with this “too”, but together we’ll uncover the root of your concerns and create long-term change. We can start working towards living authentically and managing concerns confidently; improving relationships with others, and healing your relationship with yourself. From day one, it’s possible to have meaningful exploration and find useful strategies in sessions that are engaging, practical, and effective.
Is your life full of “too”? Too many questions, too few answers. Feeling, thinking, and doing too much or too little. Too critical of yourself and focused on others. I’ve encountered many with this “too”, but together we’ll uncover the root of your concerns and create long-term change. We can start working towards living authentically and managing concerns confidently; improving relationships with others, and healing your relationship with yourself. From day one, it’s possible to have meaningful exploration and find useful strategies in sessions that are engaging, practical, and effective.
Laura Gongora
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, HBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
I am so happy you are here in all your humanness. Being human means finding a way through uncertainty, grief, change, and pain. It is through navigating these life challenges that we have the capacity to heal, expand, create meaning and connection with others. I offer services for teens and their parents, young adults, and adults coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties/family dynamics, identity, intergenerational trauma, and/or loss and grief.
I am so happy you are here in all your humanness. Being human means finding a way through uncertainty, grief, change, and pain. It is through navigating these life challenges that we have the capacity to heal, expand, create meaning and connection with others. I offer services for teens and their parents, young adults, and adults coping with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties/family dynamics, identity, intergenerational trauma, and/or loss and grief.
You are the expert in your own life, and therapy is a space to explore that expertise more deeply. Whether you are dealing with overwhelming anxiety, intense emotions, unresolved trauma, or complex relationship dynamics, every experience you share is valued and important. At Therapy Uninterrupted your story matters. Navigating life's challenges, such as grieving, transitions, or identity issues, may feel isolating, and you don't have to face them alone. Working together, we will explore practical solutions that honour your unique experiences and your individual path, allowing you to discover your natural resiliency and strength.
You are the expert in your own life, and therapy is a space to explore that expertise more deeply. Whether you are dealing with overwhelming anxiety, intense emotions, unresolved trauma, or complex relationship dynamics, every experience you share is valued and important. At Therapy Uninterrupted your story matters. Navigating life's challenges, such as grieving, transitions, or identity issues, may feel isolating, and you don't have to face them alone. Working together, we will explore practical solutions that honour your unique experiences and your individual path, allowing you to discover your natural resiliency and strength.
Dr. Sajedeh Zahraei
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G
We live in a traumatized world with many factors impacting our mental health and well-being negatively. Everything from war, conflicts, racial violence, displacement, loss, grief, family and relationship issues, life transitions, all test our strength and ability to cope with the demands of everyday life. We all need support, human connection, kindness and compassion to get through these difficult times. It can be difficult to reach out for help and embark on an unknown path to a healing journey. It takes courage and commitment to engage in therapy but it can also be extremely rewarding when you get the appropriate support.
We live in a traumatized world with many factors impacting our mental health and well-being negatively. Everything from war, conflicts, racial violence, displacement, loss, grief, family and relationship issues, life transitions, all test our strength and ability to cope with the demands of everyday life. We all need support, human connection, kindness and compassion to get through these difficult times. It can be difficult to reach out for help and embark on an unknown path to a healing journey. It takes courage and commitment to engage in therapy but it can also be extremely rewarding when you get the appropriate support.
So many therapists! Who would've thought finding the right one would feel this overwhelming?
So many therapists! Who would've thought finding the right one would feel this overwhelming?
Jeanine S. K. Claus
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6P (Online Only)
Shé:kon! I'm an Indigiqueer, trauma-informed and open-minded practitioner who will affirm your strengths and experiences. People see me because they want support with concerns such as coping with the world, anxieties, fears or intergenerational trauma. Or maybe folks have identities, behaviours and relations that no longer serve them: maybe they would like to cut down on drinking or leave a relationship or enter a new line of work. They are looking for someone who offers gentle, non-judgmental and authentic support that is tailored for them and their needs.
Shé:kon! I'm an Indigiqueer, trauma-informed and open-minded practitioner who will affirm your strengths and experiences. People see me because they want support with concerns such as coping with the world, anxieties, fears or intergenerational trauma. Or maybe folks have identities, behaviours and relations that no longer serve them: maybe they would like to cut down on drinking or leave a relationship or enter a new line of work. They are looking for someone who offers gentle, non-judgmental and authentic support that is tailored for them and their needs.
Ahilia Singh Morales
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G (Online Only)
Hi! How are you?… How are you really? :) My name is Ahilia and I love being a therapist, it is such a honour and a privilege to do this work. Please feel free to set up a consult and let’s see if we are a good fit. In my practice I specialize in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and I support BIPOC and LGBTQI communities. I use an eclectic and compassionate approach to therapy based on my clients concerns and personalities. I am a MSW, RSW and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Talk soon! Have a beautiful day! :)
Hi! How are you?… How are you really? :) My name is Ahilia and I love being a therapist, it is such a honour and a privilege to do this work. Please feel free to set up a consult and let’s see if we are a good fit. In my practice I specialize in supporting adult survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and I support BIPOC and LGBTQI communities. I use an eclectic and compassionate approach to therapy based on my clients concerns and personalities. I am a MSW, RSW and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Talk soon! Have a beautiful day! :)
Safa Ali
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G (Online Only)
In my practice, I provide a supportive space where we can explore your unique journey, helping you to get to a place of understanding and self-compassion. I believe this is the most reliable foundation on which to pursue change, which might include increasing your ability to manage difficult emotions and thoughts, improving your connection with others, working through past experiences, or making important life choices based on your values.
In my practice, I provide a supportive space where we can explore your unique journey, helping you to get to a place of understanding and self-compassion. I believe this is the most reliable foundation on which to pursue change, which might include increasing your ability to manage difficult emotions and thoughts, improving your connection with others, working through past experiences, or making important life choices based on your values.
Sandeep Kaur Marwaha
Occupational Therapist, MSc OT, OT Reg, (Ont)
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4L
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If life transitions, multiple stressors, traumatic events, perinatal challenges, burnout, or low self-esteem leave you feeling disconnected, worthless, anxious, or frustrated, I am here to help you make sense of your pain and create a life worth living. With compassion, warmth, and a dash of humor, I will work with you to deepen your self-awareness and identify what's not working in your life. I will support you develop practical coping skills and new emotional, thought, and behavioural patterns so you can live by your values, achieve your goals, and meet your needs.
If life transitions, multiple stressors, traumatic events, perinatal challenges, burnout, or low self-esteem leave you feeling disconnected, worthless, anxious, or frustrated, I am here to help you make sense of your pain and create a life worth living. With compassion, warmth, and a dash of humor, I will work with you to deepen your self-awareness and identify what's not working in your life. I will support you develop practical coping skills and new emotional, thought, and behavioural patterns so you can live by your values, achieve your goals, and meet your needs.
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Soft Landings Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6P (Online Only)
Soft Landings is home to a small and mindful community of therapists supervised by Marlee Rubel, dedicated to offering skillful, compassionate, and trauma-informed psychotherapy. We believe in building a strong client-therapist relationship that fosters self-reflection, authenticity, and a balance between acceptance and change. This can begin in your very first session. Together, we can tease apart the way you've grown to respond to yourself, others, and the world, and begin to decipher which of these patterns are serving you, and which you may be interested in outgrowing.
Soft Landings is home to a small and mindful community of therapists supervised by Marlee Rubel, dedicated to offering skillful, compassionate, and trauma-informed psychotherapy. We believe in building a strong client-therapist relationship that fosters self-reflection, authenticity, and a balance between acceptance and change. This can begin in your very first session. Together, we can tease apart the way you've grown to respond to yourself, others, and the world, and begin to decipher which of these patterns are serving you, and which you may be interested in outgrowing.
April Bravo
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
18 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5X
In today’s high-pressure world, even those who appear to have it all together can feel deeply unsettled. High-achieving individuals, including many second-generation Canadians and children of immigrant parents, often struggle with harsh self-criticism and persistent inner voices that say, "I'm unworthy," "I'm unlovable," "I'm not doing enough," or "I'm a failure." These thoughts may stem from unresolved trauma or childhood emotional neglect and can significantly impact mental health, contributing to chronic anxiety, depression, and difficulties in relationships. If this resonates with you, know that there is hope and a path forward.
In today’s high-pressure world, even those who appear to have it all together can feel deeply unsettled. High-achieving individuals, including many second-generation Canadians and children of immigrant parents, often struggle with harsh self-criticism and persistent inner voices that say, "I'm unworthy," "I'm unlovable," "I'm not doing enough," or "I'm a failure." These thoughts may stem from unresolved trauma or childhood emotional neglect and can significantly impact mental health, contributing to chronic anxiety, depression, and difficulties in relationships. If this resonates with you, know that there is hope and a path forward.
Hi There! My name is Angela, I am a Black Canadian therapist of Ugandan/British heritage. I am available virtually at Ancestral Memory Therapy group practice. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress or low self-esteem? I would be happy to support you! With a decade of experience, I have worked with children, youth, and families across various settings. My training in ABA allows me to observe patterns of behavior that impact a person's ability to develop meaningful relationships. In addition, I draw from several modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hi There! My name is Angela, I am a Black Canadian therapist of Ugandan/British heritage. I am available virtually at Ancestral Memory Therapy group practice. Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, stress or low self-esteem? I would be happy to support you! With a decade of experience, I have worked with children, youth, and families across various settings. My training in ABA allows me to observe patterns of behavior that impact a person's ability to develop meaningful relationships. In addition, I draw from several modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Life can get challenging at times and we can often feel mentally and socially "stuck". We may start to view ourselves, our purpose, and other people in a negative light and be a victims of these maladaptive thought patterns. Without access to adequate support and effective coping strategies, these feelings can escalate and start to impact our mind/body and other facets of our life. However, psychotherapy can assist in disrupting those patterns and reframing how we think about our ourselves and our life events.
Life can get challenging at times and we can often feel mentally and socially "stuck". We may start to view ourselves, our purpose, and other people in a negative light and be a victims of these maladaptive thought patterns. Without access to adequate support and effective coping strategies, these feelings can escalate and start to impact our mind/body and other facets of our life. However, psychotherapy can assist in disrupting those patterns and reframing how we think about our ourselves and our life events.
I obtained my PhD in Clinical & Counselling Psychology at University of Toronto and am a Registered Psychotherapist and Citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. I've worked clinically with a range of individuals and issues, including relationship difficulties, overwhelming emotions, perinatal challenges, fat/body acceptance and general life events. I have worked extensively with women, trauma survivors, 2SLGBTQ+ & Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit & Métis) peoples on their healing journeys. I believe psychotherapy is founded on building a safe and collaborative space where therapist & client work together to achieve greater well-being.
I obtained my PhD in Clinical & Counselling Psychology at University of Toronto and am a Registered Psychotherapist and Citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario. I've worked clinically with a range of individuals and issues, including relationship difficulties, overwhelming emotions, perinatal challenges, fat/body acceptance and general life events. I have worked extensively with women, trauma survivors, 2SLGBTQ+ & Indigenous (First Nation, Inuit & Métis) peoples on their healing journeys. I believe psychotherapy is founded on building a safe and collaborative space where therapist & client work together to achieve greater well-being.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in Ontario and the UK. Taking a warm, person-centred approach, I first aim to get a good understanding of your situation, challenges and priorities before collaboratively developing a treatment plan together. Our sessions are a space for you to freely self-explore, work through difficult emotions and make progress toward your goals in therapy.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist in Ontario and the UK. Taking a warm, person-centred approach, I first aim to get a good understanding of your situation, challenges and priorities before collaboratively developing a treatment plan together. Our sessions are a space for you to freely self-explore, work through difficult emotions and make progress toward your goals in therapy.
John Nguyen
Occupational Therapist, MscOT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6P (Online Only)
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.
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.
Finding the right therapist that matches your need can be overwhelming and difficult. If you struggle with anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, low self esteem, psychological trauma, body image issues, or burnout, we may be able to help. My clinic Bloom Psychology & Wellness offers warm, non-judgmental therapy online to individuals, and couples. Connection is important, so we will work closely to explore your resilience, manage strong emotions, develop insight, and strengthen your relationships. Together we can challenge unhelpful beliefs and patterns that may be preventing you from living the life you want.
Finding the right therapist that matches your need can be overwhelming and difficult. If you struggle with anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, low self esteem, psychological trauma, body image issues, or burnout, we may be able to help. My clinic Bloom Psychology & Wellness offers warm, non-judgmental therapy online to individuals, and couples. Connection is important, so we will work closely to explore your resilience, manage strong emotions, develop insight, and strengthen your relationships. Together we can challenge unhelpful beliefs and patterns that may be preventing you from living the life you want.
Jada Williams
Registered Social Worker, BSW,RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M3C (Online Only)
Accepting new clients for low cost sessions! I want to start by acknowledging how hard it can be to reach out for support. It’s normal to feel unsure, worried about being judged, or uncertain about whether therapy will help. As a Black therapist, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to take that first step, especially when you’ve learned to keep parts of yourself hidden to stay safe. When you’ve survived by people-pleasing, dissociating, or complying—especially in the face of trauma and abuse, it can feel overwhelming to imagine things being different. Therapy offers a space where you no longer have to carry these burdens alone.
Accepting new clients for low cost sessions! I want to start by acknowledging how hard it can be to reach out for support. It’s normal to feel unsure, worried about being judged, or uncertain about whether therapy will help. As a Black therapist, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to take that first step, especially when you’ve learned to keep parts of yourself hidden to stay safe. When you’ve survived by people-pleasing, dissociating, or complying—especially in the face of trauma and abuse, it can feel overwhelming to imagine things being different. Therapy offers a space where you no longer have to carry these burdens alone.
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