Racial Identity Therapists in Toronto, ON

I believe that the challenges we face are inherently political. Internal struggles are connected to oppressive structures across generations. It is natural to feel hopeless, anxious or afraid in a world that is unjust and working against us. I support BIPOC folks of intersecting identities who are feeling alone in these injustices. We work together to understand how our past experiences and present environments impact our wellbeing. I can support with topics related to family dynamics, relationships, diasporic identity, queerness, and self worth.

I am dedicated to providing therapy to you that is strength based, client centred and solution focused. My practice is guided with empathy and compassion, understanding that everyone has their own path in which they must travel on in order to reach their desired life goals.

Hot take: Everyone can benefit from therapy. I spent years of my life wanting to hide my feelings from the people around me because of the stigma surrounding mental health—particularly as a second-generation Chinese Canadian woman. Once I began to accept these feelings and embrace them as part of the human experience, I was able to embark on a (life-long) journey of healing. When I discovered firsthand how transformative therapy can be, I realized I wanted to work with other individuals in assisting them with their journeys.

Congratulations! You have made one of the most important decisions for your well-being. Seeking therapy can be very challenging and overwhelming. As a Black therapist, I understand the shame, negative stigma and connotations that come with seeking therapy. I will like to assure you; you have made the right choice to take care of you! I provide trauma inform and LGBTQ friendly counselling to individuals, family, couples and youths 16 + in the areas of • Workplace & School Stress • Stress Management • Shame and Guilt • Feeling Stuck • Anger Management • Depression and Anxiety • Generational Trauma • Relationship Conflict

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.

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.

As a neurodivergent, queer-identifying, Asian therapist, my goal is to help folks who may share a similar background tell their stories in a new light. Whether you're struggling with mental health, questioning your identity, or want to begin healing from a traumatic past, I want my clients to know that isn't all there is to their life--that there is another story you can tell about yourself based on strength, resiliency, and courage.

I approach therapy with the belief that everyone has a life story that is worthy of being met with compassion and empathy. My work background, combined with my identities as a member of the Asian and LGBTQIA+ community equips me to work from a strength-based, trauma-informed, and anti-oppression framework. Additionally, this intersectionality assists me in maintaining a culturally sensitive and intersectional lens that is rooted in compassion and curiosity.

As a queer person of colour, I bring a unique perspective to supporting people living with challenges associated with identity, gender, sexuality, sexual health, relationship dynamics and forced migration seeking to understand how to develop security and belonging in their surrounding environment. I do my best to support clients with developing both understandings and practical solutions to achieve their goals of managing every day triggers that may impede completing activities of daily living.

Soy una terapeuta hispana dedicada a apoyar a los migrantes que llegan a Canadá. Mi enfoque se centra en abordar los desafíos emocionales y psicológicos que enfrentan los migrantes hispanos, tales como la soledad, el anhelo de la cultura de origen y la ansiedad por construir un futuro en este nuevo país. A través de un enfoque empático y culturalmente sensible, ayudo a mis clientes a adaptarse a su nueva vida, promoviendo el bienestar emocional y facilitando su integración en la sociedad canadiense.

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.

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.

As a human being on my own healing and wellness journey, I believe we all have the capacity to heal from and grow through whatever life challenges we may be facing, have faced in the past, or will encounter in the future. But we're not meant to do it alone. As your therapist, sharing a genuine (not clinical feeling) connection is important to me. My aim is to create a warm, affirming and non-judgemental space to share, learn, grow and heal.

The world is not simple & that can seem like a burden sometimes. I know what it’s like to accumulate a heavy burden of despair & dissatisfaction ending up feeling like life has lost it’s magic. I want you to be able to be solid & to support yourself in the discomfort that life brings your way. My training in Gestalt therapy supports me to look at the world in its complexities, not make assumptions and understand that each individual contains multitudes. I have experience working with clients from the Trans, BIPOC, LGBTQ communities as well as other marginalized communities where differences, power & privilege are at play.

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 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 individuals, families, and couples particulary from immigrant, racialized, and LGBTQ+ communities. Currently, I'm available both in-person & virtualy in Ontario and virtualy in BC. I believe that challenges and struggles people face are intricately tied to systemic and societal factors. Through collaborative and therapeutic work, my goal is to aid persons in cultivating a healthier and more fulfilling self-perception, interpersonal relationships and life experiences, alongside fostering transformative healing from trauma.

Hello! My name is Noor and I’m a queer, BIPOC, and neurodivergent psychotherapist. I specialize in working with marginalized folks who are navigating concerns such as intergenerational trauma, relational concerns, neurodivergence, & more. With a deep understanding of the intersectionality of identity and mental health, I strive to help empower you through a person-centered, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive approach. I aim to provide you with a safe and comfortable space where we can collaborate towards your goals for healing and growth. It’s crucial to me that I meet you where you are at and support you in nurturing your growth.

Life often sends things our way we feel unprepared for, which can make us feel stuck, scared, or lost. Psychotherapy can help to develop the skills to navigate through what we cannot expect. Recognizing the cultural differences in acknowledging mental health, it is important for me to provide a space for all individuals to explore their challenges and overcome their obstacles. To me, therapy is about self-awareness and healing. It takes a lot of courage to seek help, and I admire your first step into this unknown. By seeking support, you have already taken the first vital step towards self-growth.

I work with racialized, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities, who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma related to their intersectional identities and experiences. I work well with individuals who are open to exploring their emotions and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental space. They seek a therapeutic relationship where they can foster self-awareness, identify patterns of behavior that may no longer serve them, and cultivate healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I encourage collaborative approaches with clients, and aid in facilitating their personal growth and empowerment.

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.

Currently not accepting new clients, please get in touch for waitIist. I work with queer, trans, and BIPOC folks in all our messy glory. Anyone who is exposed to systemic oppression on top of navigating the everyday challenges of capitalism is bound to be impacted. Together we'll work to process the trauma that is all too common in our communities; get curious about befriending your body, mind and nervous system; and support you to tap into personal and ancestral wisdom. My work is informed by my experiences as a queer non-binary mixed Black person, and my background in community organizing. I work with both youth (16+) and adults.

I am a Hispanic therapist dedicated to supporting migrants who arrive in Canada. My focus is on addressing the emotional and psychological challenges faced by newcomers, such as loneliness, longing for their culture of origin, and anxiety about building a future in this new country. Through an empathetic and culturally sensitive approach, I help my clients adapt to their new life, promoting emotional well-being and facilitating their integration into Canadian society.

Do you feel a sense of disconnect from yourself? Do you feel at conflict with yourself and experience feelings of lack of control in your life and wonder why? It’s important to understand that this is normal and you can be guided back to yourself whenever you are ready and you can find the right support to guide you through these feelings. With the guidance of someone who cares deeply about your needs, we can begin to address and resolve what you think is important for you. I would be honoured to connect and support you in finding your way back to the best version of you, because I know it exists.