Transgender Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Therapy can be a helpful way to work through those parts of life where we feel alone, held back, powerless, in pain, or silenced. At the centre of my approach to therapy is the belief that there is wisdom in your experience. I will invite you to open into that wisdom to help you better navigate your life. I believe in working with you to develop goals, and approaches to those goals, that fit your life. Through deepening understanding and facilitating emotional processing, my intention is to help you thrive in your life with self-compassion, flexibility, and confidence.
Therapy can be a helpful way to work through those parts of life where we feel alone, held back, powerless, in pain, or silenced. At the centre of my approach to therapy is the belief that there is wisdom in your experience. I will invite you to open into that wisdom to help you better navigate your life. I believe in working with you to develop goals, and approaches to those goals, that fit your life. Through deepening understanding and facilitating emotional processing, my intention is to help you thrive in your life with self-compassion, flexibility, and confidence.
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Asher Faerstein
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MEd
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Encountering painful moments and periods of hardship is inevitable and can bring us into contact with the most fundamental parts of ourselves. I am interested in working with you to explore these moments with curiosity and self-compassion. Healing is a nonlinear process that takes time, and some things may always be unresolved; I see therapy as a safe space to collaboratively explore and articulate different facets of your experience, set therapeutic goals, and work together to create desired changes.
Encountering painful moments and periods of hardship is inevitable and can bring us into contact with the most fundamental parts of ourselves. I am interested in working with you to explore these moments with curiosity and self-compassion. Healing is a nonlinear process that takes time, and some things may always be unresolved; I see therapy as a safe space to collaboratively explore and articulate different facets of your experience, set therapeutic goals, and work together to create desired changes.
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Marlee Rubel
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6E (Online Only)
I work with adults and couples to help them move towards a state of continued growth, compassion, and self-awareness in a way that is collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering. I believe in creating a client-therapist relationship that fosters authenticity, support, and space for both acceptance, and for change. This can begin in our very first session. Together, we can begin to tease apart the adaptive approaches to dealing with and moving through life you've grown accustomed to, and begin to decipher which of these patterns are serving you, and which you may be interested in moving beyond.
I work with adults and couples to help them move towards a state of continued growth, compassion, and self-awareness in a way that is collaborative, strengths-based, and empowering. I believe in creating a client-therapist relationship that fosters authenticity, support, and space for both acceptance, and for change. This can begin in our very first session. Together, we can begin to tease apart the adaptive approaches to dealing with and moving through life you've grown accustomed to, and begin to decipher which of these patterns are serving you, and which you may be interested in moving beyond.
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I seek to create therapeutic spaces that are both supportive and exploratory. Drawing on my training as a therapist and literary scholar, I believe in the value of thinking carefully, deeply, and creatively about the stories we tell (and sometimes don’t tell) about ourselves. By learning to tell their stories, and perhaps learning to tell their stories differently, my clients are able to find balance, take risks, and centre healing in their lives.
I seek to create therapeutic spaces that are both supportive and exploratory. Drawing on my training as a therapist and literary scholar, I believe in the value of thinking carefully, deeply, and creatively about the stories we tell (and sometimes don’t tell) about ourselves. By learning to tell their stories, and perhaps learning to tell their stories differently, my clients are able to find balance, take risks, and centre healing in their lives.
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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.
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Doreen Saskin
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5R (Online Only)
My goal is to help you to improve your quality of life by helping you to build your resilience and coping skills. Over the last 25 years, clients have described me as being highly effective at inspiring growth and change. My approach is compassionate and direct.
My goal is to help you to improve your quality of life by helping you to build your resilience and coping skills. Over the last 25 years, clients have described me as being highly effective at inspiring growth and change. My approach is compassionate and direct.
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Karen Kugelmass Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6N (Online Only)
I am a Registered Social Worker holding a Master's in Social Work from York University. Prior to coming to Social Work, I did Doctoral work in education and taught at York University and Seneca College. I specialize in working with young adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ2SIA. I also provide services to parents and families supporting young people in distress.
I am a Registered Social Worker holding a Master's in Social Work from York University. Prior to coming to Social Work, I did Doctoral work in education and taught at York University and Seneca College. I specialize in working with young adults with mild to moderate depression and anxiety, as well as individuals who identify as LGBTQ2SIA. I also provide services to parents and families supporting young people in distress.
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Angeli Sareen
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5V (Online Only)
What do we really need when starting the process of therapy and healing? A safe environment that's comfortable and welcoming to explore emotions, feelings, and perspectives without judgment. That's what you can expect from our time together. A strong therapeutic relationship is incredibly important when embarking on this journey of self-discovery. I've built my practice on a foundation of compassion and understanding. Every session is conducted through an empathetic lens, allowing you to fully embark on your healing journey.
What do we really need when starting the process of therapy and healing? A safe environment that's comfortable and welcoming to explore emotions, feelings, and perspectives without judgment. That's what you can expect from our time together. A strong therapeutic relationship is incredibly important when embarking on this journey of self-discovery. I've built my practice on a foundation of compassion and understanding. Every session is conducted through an empathetic lens, allowing you to fully embark on your healing journey.
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Maybe you have tried therapy before and it has helped you work through certain feelings or get through a specific crisis. But maybe you still find yourself repeating the same behaviors in subtle ways—perhaps until they become not so subtle and you find yourself back in therapy, in the midst of another crisis, one that eerily echoes your past experiences. You want not just to work through present issues, but also to delve deeper into your personality and life experiences to come to a better understanding of who you are, where you come from, and what your values are—with the goal of becoming the person you want and are able to be.
Maybe you have tried therapy before and it has helped you work through certain feelings or get through a specific crisis. But maybe you still find yourself repeating the same behaviors in subtle ways—perhaps until they become not so subtle and you find yourself back in therapy, in the midst of another crisis, one that eerily echoes your past experiences. You want not just to work through present issues, but also to delve deeper into your personality and life experiences to come to a better understanding of who you are, where you come from, and what your values are—with the goal of becoming the person you want and are able to be.
Integra Mindspace - Virtual and In-Person Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(Q), RP, MSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5X
Our team of therapists at Integra Health are here to support and provide you space for growth, care and change. Our collaborative practice provides you with opportunities to explore and identify your emotions and patterns of thinking and bring a new perspective to the challenges that you are experiencing. Integra Health is proud to be a leader in the community of counselling, therapy and education for all those who are seeking support in making positive changes to their life.
Our team of therapists at Integra Health are here to support and provide you space for growth, care and change. Our collaborative practice provides you with opportunities to explore and identify your emotions and patterns of thinking and bring a new perspective to the challenges that you are experiencing. Integra Health is proud to be a leader in the community of counselling, therapy and education for all those who are seeking support in making positive changes to their life.
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It can be really challenging to be a young person in today's world, especially as one transitions to greater independence and adulthood. You may ask yourself these questions: Who am I? What is my place in the world? Who do I want to become? How can I manage stress and these expectations? Sometimes you may feel “stuck” and unsure about how to move forward. You may be facing obstacles like the transition to work, college, or university, school and work stress, relationship struggles and loss, oppressive or discriminatory social environments, identity confusion and exploration, as well as anxiety, depression, or experiences of trauma.
It can be really challenging to be a young person in today's world, especially as one transitions to greater independence and adulthood. You may ask yourself these questions: Who am I? What is my place in the world? Who do I want to become? How can I manage stress and these expectations? Sometimes you may feel “stuck” and unsure about how to move forward. You may be facing obstacles like the transition to work, college, or university, school and work stress, relationship struggles and loss, oppressive or discriminatory social environments, identity confusion and exploration, as well as anxiety, depression, or experiences of trauma.
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Dan De Figueiredo Psychotherapy Services
Registered Social Worker, BA, BAA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5C
How you connect with your therapist will be the most important factor in determining how you make progress in therapy. This bond and comfort to share personal information should start to build from the first meeting. With that in mind, I will provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment from which you can explore what is important to you. I have extensive training and experience (12 years counsellor; 9 years social worker, in hospitals, community settings and private practice) providing effective treatment for adult individuals, couples, groups, and supervising other therapists.
How you connect with your therapist will be the most important factor in determining how you make progress in therapy. This bond and comfort to share personal information should start to build from the first meeting. With that in mind, I will provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment from which you can explore what is important to you. I have extensive training and experience (12 years counsellor; 9 years social worker, in hospitals, community settings and private practice) providing effective treatment for adult individuals, couples, groups, and supervising other therapists.
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Does it feel like layers of stress, pressure, anxiety, and tension are starting to pile up on you? Are the struggles becoming harder to cope with? I can help. I have 13+ years of experience supporting clients as they overcome various challenges and difficulties. I am excited, dedicated, and passionate about helping clients discover their goals, reduce their suffering, and find their way to a better life.
Does it feel like layers of stress, pressure, anxiety, and tension are starting to pile up on you? Are the struggles becoming harder to cope with? I can help. I have 13+ years of experience supporting clients as they overcome various challenges and difficulties. I am excited, dedicated, and passionate about helping clients discover their goals, reduce their suffering, and find their way to a better life.
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Some challenges can leave us feeling disconnected from both ourself and others. Feeling stuck, misunderstood, isolated, or burdened by guilt or shame over past events can hold us back from making meaningful changes to enjoy life again. You deserve to feel confidence and trust in yourself. I can help you get there. Working from an integrative methods approach, I pull from various therapeutic modalities to ensure this process meets your unique needs and goals at the pace you feel most comfortable with.
Some challenges can leave us feeling disconnected from both ourself and others. Feeling stuck, misunderstood, isolated, or burdened by guilt or shame over past events can hold us back from making meaningful changes to enjoy life again. You deserve to feel confidence and trust in yourself. I can help you get there. Working from an integrative methods approach, I pull from various therapeutic modalities to ensure this process meets your unique needs and goals at the pace you feel most comfortable with.
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Whether this is a new journey or a return - welcome! I am a registered Social Worker with a background in Child and Youth Care, working individually with children, youth and adults. Through a compassionate, non-judgemental approach to life's challenges we can work collaboratively to nurture self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and develop coping strategies that will best support you. I specifically offer support with gender & sexuality, depression and/or anxiety, trauma and PTSD, high performance dancers and athletes, family conflict, and suicide & self-harm.
Whether this is a new journey or a return - welcome! I am a registered Social Worker with a background in Child and Youth Care, working individually with children, youth and adults. Through a compassionate, non-judgemental approach to life's challenges we can work collaboratively to nurture self-knowledge, self-acceptance, and develop coping strategies that will best support you. I specifically offer support with gender & sexuality, depression and/or anxiety, trauma and PTSD, high performance dancers and athletes, family conflict, and suicide & self-harm.
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As a Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Qualified Mindfulness Instructor, I work with you to help you make sense of your own life experiences, understand how your past affects you now, and make positive changes. Mindfulness is an integral part of my personal and professional life. Since 2009 I have studied the intersection of Buddhism and Psychology and I have partnered with several government and public institutions to run accessible mindfulness programs (including MBSR) for staff and students (i.e. Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, UofT, Central LHIN, The Princess Margaret).
As a Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Qualified Mindfulness Instructor, I work with you to help you make sense of your own life experiences, understand how your past affects you now, and make positive changes. Mindfulness is an integral part of my personal and professional life. Since 2009 I have studied the intersection of Buddhism and Psychology and I have partnered with several government and public institutions to run accessible mindfulness programs (including MBSR) for staff and students (i.e. Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, UofT, Central LHIN, The Princess Margaret).
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Katharine King
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M4K
Waitlist for new clients
Whether you are new to psychotherapy or have worked with a therapist before, you may have questions about the therapy process that I am happy to answer. I am an experienced (14 years) psychotherapist in full time private practice, and I primarily practice Relational Psychotherapy as well as CBT, MBCT, and CBT-I (CBT for Insomnia). I delight in meeting new clients, and I strive to make this a comfortable process for you.
Whether you are new to psychotherapy or have worked with a therapist before, you may have questions about the therapy process that I am happy to answer. I am an experienced (14 years) psychotherapist in full time private practice, and I primarily practice Relational Psychotherapy as well as CBT, MBCT, and CBT-I (CBT for Insomnia). I delight in meeting new clients, and I strive to make this a comfortable process for you.
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Lindsay Kudlow
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G (Online Only)
If you find yourself navigating the complexities of adulthood, carrying the weight of childhood experiences, you're not alone. These impacts may surface in your current relationships, self-esteem, or the anxiety you face amidst life's stressors and transitions. This journey, while challenging, doesn't have to be walked alone. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we provide approachable, high-quality therapy, accessible virtually across Ontario, where your experiences are heard and understood – a place where healing begins with connection.
If you find yourself navigating the complexities of adulthood, carrying the weight of childhood experiences, you're not alone. These impacts may surface in your current relationships, self-esteem, or the anxiety you face amidst life's stressors and transitions. This journey, while challenging, doesn't have to be walked alone. At Collaborative Care Therapy, we provide approachable, high-quality therapy, accessible virtually across Ontario, where your experiences are heard and understood – a place where healing begins with connection.
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Hi, I'm Dr. McKenzie Goodine a Clinical and School Psychologist at MindFit, a leading 25+ clinician private practice, or as prefer to say, "mental health gym". Just like a typical gym, MindFit is designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. I know seeking support can be stigmatizing and impersonal but it doesn't need to be - I will do everything I can to ensure you feel supported, accepted, and valued. My apporach is structured, effective, and evidence-based and designed to help you develop skills and strategies to not only cope, but thrive!
Hi, I'm Dr. McKenzie Goodine a Clinical and School Psychologist at MindFit, a leading 25+ clinician private practice, or as prefer to say, "mental health gym". Just like a typical gym, MindFit is designed to be accessible and inviting to anyone looking to improve their emotional well-being. I know seeking support can be stigmatizing and impersonal but it doesn't need to be - I will do everything I can to ensure you feel supported, accepted, and valued. My apporach is structured, effective, and evidence-based and designed to help you develop skills and strategies to not only cope, but thrive!
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Rejona is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with specialized training and experience in neurodiversity, trauma disorders and different complex mental health issues. As a registered social worker with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work, Rejona's practice is grounded in understanding and celebrating the unique ways individuals think, learn, and perceive the world. As an ally, Rejona is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all her clients. Rejona's approach is person-centred, focusing on the strengths and potential of each individual.
Rejona is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with specialized training and experience in neurodiversity, trauma disorders and different complex mental health issues. As a registered social worker with a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work, Rejona's practice is grounded in understanding and celebrating the unique ways individuals think, learn, and perceive the world. As an ally, Rejona is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all her clients. Rejona's approach is person-centred, focusing on the strengths and potential of each individual.
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