Self-Harming Therapists in York, ON
What is keeping you from experiencing joy and happiness? Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or both? Are your childhood trauma impacting your personal and interpersonal relationships? Are you grieving the loss of a love one or have not given yourself time to grief? What patterns are keeping you stuck and why? Stress, anger, sadness and fear is telling you something. If you ignore them what are the consequences on your work-life balanced, physical health and overall relationships.
What is keeping you from experiencing joy and happiness? Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or both? Are your childhood trauma impacting your personal and interpersonal relationships? Are you grieving the loss of a love one or have not given yourself time to grief? What patterns are keeping you stuck and why? Stress, anger, sadness and fear is telling you something. If you ignore them what are the consequences on your work-life balanced, physical health and overall relationships.
We all need a space where we can be ourselves. When walking alone gets hard, therapy can help us restore our sense of self and make life manageable again. Stepping into this space can look like many things: being curious about ourselves, making meaning out of painful experiences, coming into connection with vital feelings and needs, and understanding and respecting the parts of you that you want to change. For some of us, healing can only happen in a space that acknowledges the impacts of marginalization and the need for systemic change. From here, we can begin to find new ways of being in the world that honour all of who we are.
We all need a space where we can be ourselves. When walking alone gets hard, therapy can help us restore our sense of self and make life manageable again. Stepping into this space can look like many things: being curious about ourselves, making meaning out of painful experiences, coming into connection with vital feelings and needs, and understanding and respecting the parts of you that you want to change. For some of us, healing can only happen in a space that acknowledges the impacts of marginalization and the need for systemic change. From here, we can begin to find new ways of being in the world that honour all of who we are.
International Healers Association
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RP, CHT, PLRT, HART
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
York, ON M6N (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Outside are just manifestations, all creations are within - Rens . I have done PhD in Clinical Psychology & have always been a believer of something far beyond Science i.e. Spirituality, which is why I feel deeply that, the ones who find me and eventually come to me, were destined. My work is a mix of Science as well as Psycho-spiritual Therapy. Working towards Awareness, finding Purpose, Acceptance, Observing, eventually leading to Healing, has been the path I walk on. Remember : You are not just a part of Creation,the Creator of every part is you.2 FREE Email Consultations, no calls, Direct Paid Therapy :-) Blessings & Healing !
Outside are just manifestations, all creations are within - Rens . I have done PhD in Clinical Psychology & have always been a believer of something far beyond Science i.e. Spirituality, which is why I feel deeply that, the ones who find me and eventually come to me, were destined. My work is a mix of Science as well as Psycho-spiritual Therapy. Working towards Awareness, finding Purpose, Acceptance, Observing, eventually leading to Healing, has been the path I walk on. Remember : You are not just a part of Creation,the Creator of every part is you.2 FREE Email Consultations, no calls, Direct Paid Therapy :-) Blessings & Healing !
With years of experience, I provide individual counselling to youth, young adults, and adults experiencing intrapersonal challenges such as feelings of anxiety, low mood/depression, low self-worth, difficult life transitions, grief and loss, as well as interpersonal challenges with friends, family, partners, and peers. Using a supportive, exploratory, client-centered approach I support and guide the individual in exploring and connecting to their experiences and emotions in a safe space with a focus on positive and meaningful change.
With years of experience, I provide individual counselling to youth, young adults, and adults experiencing intrapersonal challenges such as feelings of anxiety, low mood/depression, low self-worth, difficult life transitions, grief and loss, as well as interpersonal challenges with friends, family, partners, and peers. Using a supportive, exploratory, client-centered approach I support and guide the individual in exploring and connecting to their experiences and emotions in a safe space with a focus on positive and meaningful change.
Are you struggling with unresolved trauma, relationship issues, anger, depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? I am a creative, compassionate and skilled psychotherapist. I believe that the pains from our past shape the way we relate to the world today. Psychotherapy helps to safely explore the pain and regain personal control. Having worked 13 years at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and subsequently 9 years in private practice, I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, self-esteem and relationship issues.
Are you struggling with unresolved trauma, relationship issues, anger, depression, anxiety or low self-esteem? I am a creative, compassionate and skilled psychotherapist. I believe that the pains from our past shape the way we relate to the world today. Psychotherapy helps to safely explore the pain and regain personal control. Having worked 13 years at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and subsequently 9 years in private practice, I have extensive experience helping clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, grief, self-esteem and relationship issues.
Janany Irathinam
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
York, ON M5P (Online Only)
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what is working and what is deterring you from where you would like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed/focused, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, neuroscience, and mind/body approaches.
I foster a safe refuge where you can begin to unpack your lived experiences free from judgment. While honouring your story, I offer support in exploring what is working and what is deterring you from where you would like to be. In doing so, pathways can be created to explore healthier ways to cope, live a more meaningful and authentic life, gain greater insight, and communicate your needs and boundaries with others. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed/focused, anti-oppressive, strengths-based and draws from intersectional feminist theory. I integrate mindfulness, CBT, narrative therapy, neuroscience, and mind/body approaches.
Marlee Rubel
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
York, ON M6C (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.
Whether you are reaching out for the first time or looking for a new therapist, I am here to offer my support and guidance. With warmth and understanding, I aim to assist you in exploring the twists and turns of your thoughts and feelings, making the journey to well-being a little easier.
Whether you are reaching out for the first time or looking for a new therapist, I am here to offer my support and guidance. With warmth and understanding, I aim to assist you in exploring the twists and turns of your thoughts and feelings, making the journey to well-being a little easier.
I work with adults in individual therapy. I can help bring awareness to the specific obstacles that may be preventing you from living a more fulfilling life. Together, we can make shifts in your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you that will support your goals. I will provide you with both a nurturing environment and the necessary tools for you to explore what's possible and move beyond what's currently holding you back from continued growth. Together, we’ll work through internal and external barriers so that you can develop strong coping mechanisms and skills that you can rely on.
I work with adults in individual therapy. I can help bring awareness to the specific obstacles that may be preventing you from living a more fulfilling life. Together, we can make shifts in your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you that will support your goals. I will provide you with both a nurturing environment and the necessary tools for you to explore what's possible and move beyond what's currently holding you back from continued growth. Together, we’ll work through internal and external barriers so that you can develop strong coping mechanisms and skills that you can rely on.
Are you feeling ready for a change or want space to explore what makes you, you? I work with individuals seeking support with life transitions, creative blocks, self esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues (including open/polyamorous, friendships, familial), existential angst, trauma, and more. I support clients in finding, embracing and exploring their unique, inner magic. I invite you to join me in an exploration of what it's like to be you, and bringing awareness into your experiences. There is no wrong way to show up - your whole self is welcome!
Are you feeling ready for a change or want space to explore what makes you, you? I work with individuals seeking support with life transitions, creative blocks, self esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues (including open/polyamorous, friendships, familial), existential angst, trauma, and more. I support clients in finding, embracing and exploring their unique, inner magic. I invite you to join me in an exploration of what it's like to be you, and bringing awareness into your experiences. There is no wrong way to show up - your whole self is welcome!
I am a Registered Psychotherapist serving individuals, couples, and families in Ontario. Since starting my practice here in Ontario, I have been given the privilege of helping clients overcome their relationship struggles and move forward with their lives. I work collaboratively to set goals with clients, helping them resolve personal problems, conflict in the family, and more. Each session offers a safe space for you to let it all out. My services are available in two languages: English and Russian. I can offer a more personalized service for those who need, since I know the culture, social processes, values, and traditions.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist serving individuals, couples, and families in Ontario. Since starting my practice here in Ontario, I have been given the privilege of helping clients overcome their relationship struggles and move forward with their lives. I work collaboratively to set goals with clients, helping them resolve personal problems, conflict in the family, and more. Each session offers a safe space for you to let it all out. My services are available in two languages: English and Russian. I can offer a more personalized service for those who need, since I know the culture, social processes, values, and traditions.
Gillian Saunders
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CSAT(C)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
York, ON M5P (Online Only)
Welcome! Like most of us, you are likely juggling work, family and other responsibilities. My goal as a therapist is not to keep you in therapy forever, but to help you overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of being the best version of you. The clients I work with live busy lives, both personally and professional and often either grappling with addiction, or are closely linked to someone that may be struggling. My hope is to assist you in discovering and naming these challenges, process and find closure around them, while working towards your transformation to be free of shame, distress and difficult memories.
Welcome! Like most of us, you are likely juggling work, family and other responsibilities. My goal as a therapist is not to keep you in therapy forever, but to help you overcome obstacles that are getting in the way of being the best version of you. The clients I work with live busy lives, both personally and professional and often either grappling with addiction, or are closely linked to someone that may be struggling. My hope is to assist you in discovering and naming these challenges, process and find closure around them, while working towards your transformation to be free of shame, distress and difficult memories.
Think about what brought you here. Do you have relationship issues? Do you feel dissatisfied, lonely or lost? Maybe you feel angry or taken advantage of. Do you want someone to listen and understand you? Perhaps I can be that person for you.
Think about what brought you here. Do you have relationship issues? Do you feel dissatisfied, lonely or lost? Maybe you feel angry or taken advantage of. Do you want someone to listen and understand you? Perhaps I can be that person for you.
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Madison Strong
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Etobicoke, ON M8W (Online Only)
Madison works with those who have a history of trauma, diagnosis of ADHD, difficulty regulating emotions, suicidal thoughts, and self-harming behaviours.
Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by unlocking the unconscious root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you stuck and suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, impact your relationships with others, and negatively influence your sense of self and physical well-being.
Madison works with those who have a history of trauma, diagnosis of ADHD, difficulty regulating emotions, suicidal thoughts, and self-harming behaviours.
Learning to simply cope with your pain isn’t good enough. Find long-term relief by unlocking the unconscious root cause of your distress with in-depth mental health specialists at The Mind People. Struggling with untreated mental health issues leaves you stuck and suffering with pain that can seriously disrupt your sleep, impact your relationships with others, and negatively influence your sense of self and physical well-being.
In today's world, filled with uncertainty, social media pressures, and global events, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Life as an adult isn't how we envisioned it to be. The reality can be filled with unexpected challenges, from career setbacks to relationship difficulties and personal identity crises. As a therapist specializing in working with people in their 20s and 30s, I believe you have a natural ability to grow and be resilient. Together, we can navigate the unique challenges of this life stage and cultivate a greater sense of well-being. My approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and a trauma-informed perspective.
In today's world, filled with uncertainty, social media pressures, and global events, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Life as an adult isn't how we envisioned it to be. The reality can be filled with unexpected challenges, from career setbacks to relationship difficulties and personal identity crises. As a therapist specializing in working with people in their 20s and 30s, I believe you have a natural ability to grow and be resilient. Together, we can navigate the unique challenges of this life stage and cultivate a greater sense of well-being. My approach is grounded in empathy, compassion, and a trauma-informed perspective.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Traditional Healer. I help people break free of old, heavy patterns and beliefs, so they can truly shine. I see us all as artists. When we learn to recreate our inner worlds, our external worlds begin to change, making new pathways and opportunities possible.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Traditional Healer. I help people break free of old, heavy patterns and beliefs, so they can truly shine. I see us all as artists. When we learn to recreate our inner worlds, our external worlds begin to change, making new pathways and opportunities possible.
Paul Betito
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M8V
Waitlist for new clients
Have you been struggling lately? Looking for expert clinical knowledge and understanding? I am here for you. I am an empathic, sensitive, compassionate and logical therapist able to help you implement change for difficult and distressing thoughts, emotions, situations and behaviours. I will help you learn and develop the best skills and strategies to improve your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and awareness allowing you to overcome modern issues like depression and anxiety, life and work stress, relationship and impulse concerns, life transitions, and more.
Have you been struggling lately? Looking for expert clinical knowledge and understanding? I am here for you. I am an empathic, sensitive, compassionate and logical therapist able to help you implement change for difficult and distressing thoughts, emotions, situations and behaviours. I will help you learn and develop the best skills and strategies to improve your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and awareness allowing you to overcome modern issues like depression and anxiety, life and work stress, relationship and impulse concerns, life transitions, and more.
Samantha Rea
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BCom, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M8V
Since much of the world has taught us that asking for assistance demonstrates weakness, it can be difficult to admit to ourselves that we cannot do something alone. For this reason, many people suffer in silence, which can often make things worse. If this sounds like you, I am here to let you know that asking for help may be the bravest thing you can do, and therefore, I must commend you for your strength and effort in taking this first step.
Since much of the world has taught us that asking for assistance demonstrates weakness, it can be difficult to admit to ourselves that we cannot do something alone. For this reason, many people suffer in silence, which can often make things worse. If this sounds like you, I am here to let you know that asking for help may be the bravest thing you can do, and therefore, I must commend you for your strength and effort in taking this first step.
Sarah Epp
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springwater, ON L9X
It's understandable to feel overwhelmed or shut down when life is hard; situations difficult and relationships confusing. We usually cannot control our outside experiences making it hard to cope. I support individuals to overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, self harm, and trauma. Through an empathetic and supportive therapeutic connection one can learn to navigate big emotions, difficult moods, and challenging patterns in healthy ways. I will gently guide you through a process of self reflection and discussion to promote self awareness as you develop skills to foster change.
It's understandable to feel overwhelmed or shut down when life is hard; situations difficult and relationships confusing. We usually cannot control our outside experiences making it hard to cope. I support individuals to overcome feelings of anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, self harm, and trauma. Through an empathetic and supportive therapeutic connection one can learn to navigate big emotions, difficult moods, and challenging patterns in healthy ways. I will gently guide you through a process of self reflection and discussion to promote self awareness as you develop skills to foster change.
I take an active stance in my sessions using more of a direct therapy approach. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients while creating a safe space where they can have a profound relationship with themselves. I work on identifying and processing complex feelings that have been repressed sometimes for years, to get relief from symptoms such as anxiety and depression among other issues.
I take an active stance in my sessions using more of a direct therapy approach. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients while creating a safe space where they can have a profound relationship with themselves. I work on identifying and processing complex feelings that have been repressed sometimes for years, to get relief from symptoms such as anxiety and depression among other issues.
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How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behaviour therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.