Therapists Beginning With M in Ontario
From surviving to thriving: by assisting you in navigating your roles as both director and star in your life story, together, we use your challenges as the roadmap to unlock your unseen transformative journey towards a more satisfying life. You cannot make your daily "negative " emotions disappear; but these emotions can be transformed when we explore your inner world together, so that we can discover then convey your uniqueness and potential to your life experiences.
From surviving to thriving: by assisting you in navigating your roles as both director and star in your life story, together, we use your challenges as the roadmap to unlock your unseen transformative journey towards a more satisfying life. You cannot make your daily "negative " emotions disappear; but these emotions can be transformed when we explore your inner world together, so that we can discover then convey your uniqueness and potential to your life experiences.
“Stress doesn’t cause burnout. Capitalism and white supremacy does” - Jenn Mullan. Are you a member of a marginalized community - BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people with mental health issues? Have you been struggling with people pleasing, imposter syndrome, caregiver fatigue, and/or coming to terms with a mental health diagnosis? It is exhausting to exist in a world that was not built for us. You matter, and you deserve to be heard in a safe space that does not blame you for not doing or being enough. With an anti-oppressive and decolonial approach, I support people of marginalized identities to process their grief and honour their rage.
“Stress doesn’t cause burnout. Capitalism and white supremacy does” - Jenn Mullan. Are you a member of a marginalized community - BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people with mental health issues? Have you been struggling with people pleasing, imposter syndrome, caregiver fatigue, and/or coming to terms with a mental health diagnosis? It is exhausting to exist in a world that was not built for us. You matter, and you deserve to be heard in a safe space that does not blame you for not doing or being enough. With an anti-oppressive and decolonial approach, I support people of marginalized identities to process their grief and honour their rage.
Carol Ma
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
North York, ON M3B (Online Only)
Do you feel you have always been struggling with a wobbly self-esteem? Are you tired of second guessing yourself and feeling disappointed in yourself?Are you struggling to strive past the constraint of your earlier experience in life? Are you hoping to let go of some old patterns of coping that no longer support you?Are you determined to improve your relationships, especially the one with yourself? You wonder if there is a therapist who understands your vulnerability and supports you to brace them. And I am here to help.
Do you feel you have always been struggling with a wobbly self-esteem? Are you tired of second guessing yourself and feeling disappointed in yourself?Are you struggling to strive past the constraint of your earlier experience in life? Are you hoping to let go of some old patterns of coping that no longer support you?Are you determined to improve your relationships, especially the one with yourself? You wonder if there is a therapist who understands your vulnerability and supports you to brace them. And I am here to help.
Louise Erdrich wrote: “Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and being alone won't either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You have to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes too near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself that you tasted as many as you could.” Let's start your healing journey together, fellow passenger of Life.
Louise Erdrich wrote: “Life will break you. Nobody can protect you from that, and being alone won't either, for solitude will also break you with its yearning. You have to love. You have to feel. It is the reason you are here on earth. You have to risk your heart. You are here to be swallowed up. And when it happens that you are broken, or betrayed, or left, or hurt, or death brushes too near, let yourself sit by an apple tree and listen to the apples falling all around you in heaps, wasting their sweetness. Tell yourself that you tasted as many as you could.” Let's start your healing journey together, fellow passenger of Life.
Welcoming new clients. Maaria Blackwell, MSW, RSW, BA is a Master of Social Work with 18+ years experience. She is a regulated health professional, registered with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Maaria obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Gerontology in 2006, a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2008, followed by a Master of Social Work degree in 2011. Maaria has been practicing psychotherapy for 15 years, providing services to individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety, and anxiety related disorders. She also has experience in mental health leadership roles and as a trainer of psychotherapy methods.
Welcoming new clients. Maaria Blackwell, MSW, RSW, BA is a Master of Social Work with 18+ years experience. She is a regulated health professional, registered with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Maaria obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Gerontology in 2006, a Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2008, followed by a Master of Social Work degree in 2011. Maaria has been practicing psychotherapy for 15 years, providing services to individuals with trauma, depression, anxiety, and anxiety related disorders. She also has experience in mental health leadership roles and as a trainer of psychotherapy methods.
Are you feeling stuck and not sure what to do about it? Together, we can work on creating the change you want to make in your life. This could look like learning to better manage your emotions and working to better manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. I want to help empower your relationship with yourself and help you become the most authentic version of you. I focus on being down-to-earth and approachable while working on goals collaboratively with clients. Developing a trusting relationship where you feel comfortable and open is crucial to me.
Are you feeling stuck and not sure what to do about it? Together, we can work on creating the change you want to make in your life. This could look like learning to better manage your emotions and working to better manage unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. I want to help empower your relationship with yourself and help you become the most authentic version of you. I focus on being down-to-earth and approachable while working on goals collaboratively with clients. Developing a trusting relationship where you feel comfortable and open is crucial to me.
“New RCMP and private clients now welcome! VAC waitlist currently closed.” Have you experienced extreme life events that have changed the way you feel and react? Do you find it hard to trust others and feel the need to isolate from your loved ones? Do you feel more on edge? Life can be challenging at times but you don’t have to struggle alone. I offer a warm and compassionate environment laced with psychological interventions to improve symptoms related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and health-related difficulties so that you can start living your life instead of surviving it.
“New RCMP and private clients now welcome! VAC waitlist currently closed.” Have you experienced extreme life events that have changed the way you feel and react? Do you find it hard to trust others and feel the need to isolate from your loved ones? Do you feel more on edge? Life can be challenging at times but you don’t have to struggle alone. I offer a warm and compassionate environment laced with psychological interventions to improve symptoms related to trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and health-related difficulties so that you can start living your life instead of surviving it.
Are you experiencing ongoing difficulties in your daily life as a result of traumatic events you have endured? Do you struggle with self-esteem, attachment issues, emotion regulation, or a sense of identity? Symptoms of trauma can include anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, and intrusive memories, as well as difficulties with trust, intimacy, and relationships. You might not identify as having experienced trauma, but I’m confident in saying that we all can identify with experiencing some of the above. If this feels true to you, know that your not alone and I am here to help.
Are you experiencing ongoing difficulties in your daily life as a result of traumatic events you have endured? Do you struggle with self-esteem, attachment issues, emotion regulation, or a sense of identity? Symptoms of trauma can include anxiety, depression, hypervigilance, and intrusive memories, as well as difficulties with trust, intimacy, and relationships. You might not identify as having experienced trauma, but I’m confident in saying that we all can identify with experiencing some of the above. If this feels true to you, know that your not alone and I am here to help.
The path to healing can be intimidating and searching for help may seem overwhelming. I intend to honour and support the strength and vulnerability shown by those seeking support. It’s essential for me to cultivate culturally sensitive spaces that ensure you feel respected and empowered in your journey. I am passionate about working with the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community, and I am LGBTQIA2S+ affirming. I also employ a collectivist healing approach to support some of my work to create a sense of community and togetherness.
The path to healing can be intimidating and searching for help may seem overwhelming. I intend to honour and support the strength and vulnerability shown by those seeking support. It’s essential for me to cultivate culturally sensitive spaces that ensure you feel respected and empowered in your journey. I am passionate about working with the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community, and I am LGBTQIA2S+ affirming. I also employ a collectivist healing approach to support some of my work to create a sense of community and togetherness.
Ayen Paul Mabor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Ottawa, ON K1V
My name is Ayen Mabor, I have over 20 years of experience in the counselling field. I am a registered Social Worker, with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. My approach to counselling is influenced by several theories primarily, Person Centered, Solutions focused, Strength-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I also offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy. My life experiences led me to Social work, and through that, I discovered my love for counselling. Being a Black refugee from South Sudan, has provided me with a unique lens from which I view individuals and social systems.
My name is Ayen Mabor, I have over 20 years of experience in the counselling field. I am a registered Social Worker, with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. My approach to counselling is influenced by several theories primarily, Person Centered, Solutions focused, Strength-based approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I also offer Accelerated Resolution Therapy. My life experiences led me to Social work, and through that, I discovered my love for counselling. Being a Black refugee from South Sudan, has provided me with a unique lens from which I view individuals and social systems.
Jessie MacAlpine Shearer
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
Having a hard time because of big life changes? Feeling unsure if you can handle everything and feeling burnt out? Feeling like your relationships with others could be better? Not happy in your career path or parenting skills? Do you feel unsupported by your romantic partner? Like they're not giving enough? I can help you understand and change the way you attach to others, shift your automatic responses, and discover what's stopping you from moving forward.
Having a hard time because of big life changes? Feeling unsure if you can handle everything and feeling burnt out? Feeling like your relationships with others could be better? Not happy in your career path or parenting skills? Do you feel unsupported by your romantic partner? Like they're not giving enough? I can help you understand and change the way you attach to others, shift your automatic responses, and discover what's stopping you from moving forward.
Deanna MacArthur
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L9C (Online Only)
Life often presents itself as a series of changes. Some of these changes lift us up, and some challenge us. If you are feeling unsettled by stresses in your life, wondering how to achieve more balance, meaning and purpose, counselling may help.
Life often presents itself as a series of changes. Some of these changes lift us up, and some challenge us. If you are feeling unsettled by stresses in your life, wondering how to achieve more balance, meaning and purpose, counselling may help.
Carrie Macartney
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, CYCP, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P
Do you have concerns that your child is overly anxious, suffering from low mood, exhibiting aggressive behaviour or experiencing anger? Are they struggling with low self-esteem, emotional regulation or having school related difficulties or refusal? Do you want a more positive parent child relationship, improved parenting effectiveness, communication or behaviour management? It can be incredibly difficult witnessing your child struggling and not sure how to best support their overall mental health. Know that you are not alone. I have been delivering successful outcomes for children, youth, and families for more than 25 years.
Do you have concerns that your child is overly anxious, suffering from low mood, exhibiting aggressive behaviour or experiencing anger? Are they struggling with low self-esteem, emotional regulation or having school related difficulties or refusal? Do you want a more positive parent child relationship, improved parenting effectiveness, communication or behaviour management? It can be incredibly difficult witnessing your child struggling and not sure how to best support their overall mental health. Know that you are not alone. I have been delivering successful outcomes for children, youth, and families for more than 25 years.
Grace MacAskill
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MSc, BA Hons
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8H
Thank you for taking this first step to take care of yourself. Seeking support is not easy when you’re feeling low. In my work I aim to empower you to make the changes that you want to see in your life, and to create a space where you feel safe to explore what's important to you and what you need to move forward. My approach to therapy is person-centered, empathetic, and collaborative. I have experience working with people with depression, anxiety, psychosis, and bipolar disorder. I can also help if you are feeling unsatisfied with life, are unmotivated, or are struggling with self-compassion or with finding balance in your life.
Thank you for taking this first step to take care of yourself. Seeking support is not easy when you’re feeling low. In my work I aim to empower you to make the changes that you want to see in your life, and to create a space where you feel safe to explore what's important to you and what you need to move forward. My approach to therapy is person-centered, empathetic, and collaborative. I have experience working with people with depression, anxiety, psychosis, and bipolar disorder. I can also help if you are feeling unsatisfied with life, are unmotivated, or are struggling with self-compassion or with finding balance in your life.
I am a registered clinical psychologist. I provide individual therapy and psychodiagnostic assessments to adults. My practice is geared towards people navigating challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, emotion regulation and interpersonal difficulties, self-esteem and identity concerns, and a desire for personal growth. My clients seek help because old coping strategies are no longer serving them, or because patterns from past relationships are causing problems in the present. Many are feeling limited by longstanding beliefs, stuck in painful emotions, or overwhelmed with difficult circumstances.
I am a registered clinical psychologist. I provide individual therapy and psychodiagnostic assessments to adults. My practice is geared towards people navigating challenges related to trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, emotion regulation and interpersonal difficulties, self-esteem and identity concerns, and a desire for personal growth. My clients seek help because old coping strategies are no longer serving them, or because patterns from past relationships are causing problems in the present. Many are feeling limited by longstanding beliefs, stuck in painful emotions, or overwhelmed with difficult circumstances.
Taylor Macaulay | Open Roads Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4L (Online Only)
Free same-day consults available! I support adults and teens on the journey towards the things they want to see for themselves. Over the past few years I have worked with clients navigating concerns surrounding depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, relationships, grief, trauma, and general feelings of being "stuck." I use an eclectic approach that combines somatic work with self-compassion, CBT, DBT, and narrative theories to help find the most effective path towards desired client outcomes. Let's get connected today!
Free same-day consults available! I support adults and teens on the journey towards the things they want to see for themselves. Over the past few years I have worked with clients navigating concerns surrounding depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, low self-esteem, relationships, grief, trauma, and general feelings of being "stuck." I use an eclectic approach that combines somatic work with self-compassion, CBT, DBT, and narrative theories to help find the most effective path towards desired client outcomes. Let's get connected today!
Ros Macdonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Gloucester, ON K1J
Not accepting new clients
I am easy to talk with, am caring, warm and empathetic. I bring 30 years experience as a counsellor & a varied life experience. My office space is comfortable, private and calming. It would be an honour to accompany you whether you are a couple, or come on your own. Expect to feel better as you leave your first session. You will know if I am a good fit for you. Discover new patterns to achieve your goals ahead, and if you chose , explore your spirituality as you envision it. I look forward to accompany you whether you come for one session, or a few, or decide to come for more on-going support.
I am easy to talk with, am caring, warm and empathetic. I bring 30 years experience as a counsellor & a varied life experience. My office space is comfortable, private and calming. It would be an honour to accompany you whether you are a couple, or come on your own. Expect to feel better as you leave your first session. You will know if I am a good fit for you. Discover new patterns to achieve your goals ahead, and if you chose , explore your spirituality as you envision it. I look forward to accompany you whether you come for one session, or a few, or decide to come for more on-going support.
Deborah MacDonald
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCC
Verified Verified
Whitby, ON L1R (Online Only)
Within my practice I welcome adolescents, adults and couples. My therapeutic approach is tailored to the specific needs of my clients, as opposed to a prescriptive pre-determined formula. I work with people with varied backgrounds and life experiences. Each client; be they part of a couple or an individual is treated with respect and viewed as unique. My approach is positive, collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental, and is aimed at supporting clients to explore, understand and to move towards different more desirable outcomes.
Within my practice I welcome adolescents, adults and couples. My therapeutic approach is tailored to the specific needs of my clients, as opposed to a prescriptive pre-determined formula. I work with people with varied backgrounds and life experiences. Each client; be they part of a couple or an individual is treated with respect and viewed as unique. My approach is positive, collaborative, compassionate and non-judgmental, and is aimed at supporting clients to explore, understand and to move towards different more desirable outcomes.
Jessica MacDonald
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6H (Online Only)
EMDR trained therapist. Offering VIRTUAL sessions ONTARIO wide. Accepting NEW clients for VIRTUAL appointments. People come to therapy for different reasons - facing life transitions, parenting stress, family tension, infertility/miscarriage/pregnancy loss, workplace conflict, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, feeling unlike yourself or simply lost. Our health & well-being is greatly impacted by our sense of stress, emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
EMDR trained therapist. Offering VIRTUAL sessions ONTARIO wide. Accepting NEW clients for VIRTUAL appointments. People come to therapy for different reasons - facing life transitions, parenting stress, family tension, infertility/miscarriage/pregnancy loss, workplace conflict, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, feeling unlike yourself or simply lost. Our health & well-being is greatly impacted by our sense of stress, emotions, thoughts and behaviours.
Problems in life can be overwhelming and sometimes everyone needs support. I work with individuals and couples who want to improve communication, learn to disagree productively, deepen intimacy in relationships, and work through grief. Discounted rate for students.
Problems in life can be overwhelming and sometimes everyone needs support. I work with individuals and couples who want to improve communication, learn to disagree productively, deepen intimacy in relationships, and work through grief. Discounted rate for students.