Racial Identity Therapists in Toronto, ON
Jules Cheng
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G (Online Only)
As a queer/gender diverse immigrant of colour, you are tired of just coping and getting by in your relationships. You want to be true to yourself and grow healthier connections but find some conversations too difficult. You are dissatisfied with where you are and feel stuck. You are unsure if your experience will be heard and understood if you ask for help.
As a queer/gender diverse immigrant of colour, you are tired of just coping and getting by in your relationships. You want to be true to yourself and grow healthier connections but find some conversations too difficult. You are dissatisfied with where you are and feel stuck. You are unsure if your experience will be heard and understood if you ask for help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yasene Mawji
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M3C (Online Only)
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. Are you ready to talk to someone, but unsure where to start? Are you thinking, 'What's the point?' and 'No one can help me.' Are you worried about being judged? Criticized? You are probably feeling overwhelmed by these thoughts, and very alone. But what if you could talk freely and openly without being judged? What if you were offered practical tools to face your challenges? This is the space that I can create for you. I will use authenticity, respect, curiosity and kindness to help you confront and explore your challenges. I will help you build tailored strategies to confidently meet your goals.
Seeking therapy can be intimidating. Are you ready to talk to someone, but unsure where to start? Are you thinking, 'What's the point?' and 'No one can help me.' Are you worried about being judged? Criticized? You are probably feeling overwhelmed by these thoughts, and very alone. But what if you could talk freely and openly without being judged? What if you were offered practical tools to face your challenges? This is the space that I can create for you. I will use authenticity, respect, curiosity and kindness to help you confront and explore your challenges. I will help you build tailored strategies to confidently meet your goals.
Sofia Bashir
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M8V (Online Only)
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.
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.
Thamina Ahmadzai
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G (Online Only)
Clients often come to me feeling lost, stuck, and unsure of how to move forward. They may have the desire to understand themselves more deeply, build self-esteem and confidence, and create more meaningful connections with others. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore these issues, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth. I offer a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are tailored to each client's unique goals and needs, drawing from my training and experience.
Clients often come to me feeling lost, stuck, and unsure of how to move forward. They may have the desire to understand themselves more deeply, build self-esteem and confidence, and create more meaningful connections with others. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore these issues, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and develop practical strategies for coping and growth. I offer a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are tailored to each client's unique goals and needs, drawing from my training and experience.
Sana Zaidi
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5R
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Faisa Mohamud
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4E (Online Only)
Whether you are experiencing concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges or difficulty adjusting to life transitions, I’m here to help. I can also support you with concerns related to perinatal mental health or parenting. My role involves helping you feel connected, safer and supported while aiming to meet your therapeutic goals. I offer a non-judgmental and collaborative space for you to explore your presenting concerns and reconnect with your strengths. My hope is that our work together will help you better understand and process the needs for which you are seeking support.
Whether you are experiencing concerns related to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges or difficulty adjusting to life transitions, I’m here to help. I can also support you with concerns related to perinatal mental health or parenting. My role involves helping you feel connected, safer and supported while aiming to meet your therapeutic goals. I offer a non-judgmental and collaborative space for you to explore your presenting concerns and reconnect with your strengths. My hope is that our work together will help you better understand and process the needs for which you are seeking support.
Angela Samuels - Bri Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6J (Online Only)
Imagine finding a partner in your journey towards healing and growth – someone who listens, truly understands, and supports you. With a warm, caring approach and a decade of professional experience, I offer exactly that. Together, we'll create a therapeutic alliance built on trust and empathy, where you can freely express yourself and work towards the life you envision. You deserve a counsellor who sees your potential and is committed to helping you unlock it. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.
Imagine finding a partner in your journey towards healing and growth – someone who listens, truly understands, and supports you. With a warm, caring approach and a decade of professional experience, I offer exactly that. Together, we'll create a therapeutic alliance built on trust and empathy, where you can freely express yourself and work towards the life you envision. You deserve a counsellor who sees your potential and is committed to helping you unlock it. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.
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.
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.
Cristina Barrios
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6B (Online Only)
You are here, you have taken the first step to reach out! Whether you are wanting to understand yourself better, dealing with stress or changes, experiencing mental health challenges, or need a safe space to talk. You are not alone; together we can pave a path forward. Through the development of a trusting, safe, and non-judgemental relationship; we can explore what’s most important to you! My desire is to compassionately support your journey towards understanding yourself better, moving towards a place of acceptance, developing new and healthy coping strategies, and making changes towards your hopes & goals.
You are here, you have taken the first step to reach out! Whether you are wanting to understand yourself better, dealing with stress or changes, experiencing mental health challenges, or need a safe space to talk. You are not alone; together we can pave a path forward. Through the development of a trusting, safe, and non-judgemental relationship; we can explore what’s most important to you! My desire is to compassionately support your journey towards understanding yourself better, moving towards a place of acceptance, developing new and healthy coping strategies, and making changes towards your hopes & goals.
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As a BIPOC immigrant psychotherapist, I'm ready to work with you to navigate through any life challenges that may arise. I look forward to supporting you through any issues related to everyday life, major life transitions, relationships, self-identity, addictions, loss, career/life goals, motivation, anxiety, depression, and stress management. Having worked with our community’s most vulnerable and marginalized over the past 14 years, I know what it feels like to ask yourself why me? Why does this always happen to me? Why do I feel like I am behind everyone else in life? Feeling stuck? Good news, you are not alone!
As a BIPOC immigrant psychotherapist, I'm ready to work with you to navigate through any life challenges that may arise. I look forward to supporting you through any issues related to everyday life, major life transitions, relationships, self-identity, addictions, loss, career/life goals, motivation, anxiety, depression, and stress management. Having worked with our community’s most vulnerable and marginalized over the past 14 years, I know what it feels like to ask yourself why me? Why does this always happen to me? Why do I feel like I am behind everyone else in life? Feeling stuck? Good news, you are not alone!
Mayuka Chen
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, LMFT
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4K (Online Only)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist of California. My therapy is founded on Client Centered therapy which holds the belief that people are fundamentally good and have a desire to fulfill their potential and become the best people they can be. I use Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focus therapy, and other approaches in my therapy. I provide individual, adolescent, couple, family, and group therapy in English and Japanese. I obtained my M.A. in Counseling Psychology at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon in 1999, was licensed in California in 2006 and am practicing Psychotherapy in Toronto.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist of California. My therapy is founded on Client Centered therapy which holds the belief that people are fundamentally good and have a desire to fulfill their potential and become the best people they can be. I use Cognitive Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focus therapy, and other approaches in my therapy. I provide individual, adolescent, couple, family, and group therapy in English and Japanese. I obtained my M.A. in Counseling Psychology at Lewis & Clark College in Oregon in 1999, was licensed in California in 2006 and am practicing Psychotherapy in Toronto.
Karen Chan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5H
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.
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.
Sonam K Singh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5V
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.
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.
Maya Dousti
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5E (Online Only)
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.
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.
Heidi Mehta
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
17 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W (Online Only)
You might be noticing feeling sad, shame, anxiety, intense emotions, stuck in patterns, overwhelm, wishing for better relationships, feeling like it's too much yet you always have to be the strong one? Want to feel better and address the root causes? I offer anti-oppressive, trauma-informed therapy services to help you move from trauma to liberation. I believe in you and in a better world. The revolution starts with you. We all deserve to be free. Let's ease your pain together. Let's work collaboratively together to get you to a safe stable place, deal with unresolved issues, and bring you to a place of abundance and growth.
You might be noticing feeling sad, shame, anxiety, intense emotions, stuck in patterns, overwhelm, wishing for better relationships, feeling like it's too much yet you always have to be the strong one? Want to feel better and address the root causes? I offer anti-oppressive, trauma-informed therapy services to help you move from trauma to liberation. I believe in you and in a better world. The revolution starts with you. We all deserve to be free. Let's ease your pain together. Let's work collaboratively together to get you to a safe stable place, deal with unresolved issues, and bring you to a place of abundance and growth.
Karen Stewart
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP , BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6M
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.
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.
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 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.
Our journey together is guided in my belief that we share an innate ability to grow, heal and change. As your therapist, my role is to listen and guide you towards new deeper insights, discover meaning, quiet your inner critic and help you problem solve. I work with individuals struggling with stress/anxiety, depression/sadness, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, separation/divorce, life-stage adjustments, and family problems. As well, I work with individuals who experience inter-cultural, inter-racial and inter-religious relationship challenges as well as those who identify as gifted or artistic.
Our journey together is guided in my belief that we share an innate ability to grow, heal and change. As your therapist, my role is to listen and guide you towards new deeper insights, discover meaning, quiet your inner critic and help you problem solve. I work with individuals struggling with stress/anxiety, depression/sadness, grief/loss, relationship difficulties, separation/divorce, life-stage adjustments, and family problems. As well, I work with individuals who experience inter-cultural, inter-racial and inter-religious relationship challenges as well as those who identify as gifted or artistic.
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