Jewish Therapists in Ontario
Kiara Tsagkaris
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vaughan, ON L4K
Trauma can profoundly alter how we view ourselves, others, and the world. You might feel guilty, ashamed or overwhelmed thinking of your past experiences. It’s common to find it hard to trust others and to feel anxious about the safety of the world around you. You may be grappling with your identity, feeling disconnected from yourself, or overwhelmed by emotions. Despite the challenges you encounter, my goal is to ensure you feel not only supported but truly understood, acknowledged, and empowered.
Trauma can profoundly alter how we view ourselves, others, and the world. You might feel guilty, ashamed or overwhelmed thinking of your past experiences. It’s common to find it hard to trust others and to feel anxious about the safety of the world around you. You may be grappling with your identity, feeling disconnected from yourself, or overwhelmed by emotions. Despite the challenges you encounter, my goal is to ensure you feel not only supported but truly understood, acknowledged, and empowered.
Life is full of challenges both expected and unexpected. It is my goal to help you navigate a path through your current circumstances whatever they may be. Loss is a particular challenge which affects all of us. It can be the loss of a loved one, an ability, a relationship, or a job. I have years of experience helping people move forward from loss or trauma. I have also worked to help young adults navigate transitions that are often a source of anxiety or depression.
Life is full of challenges both expected and unexpected. It is my goal to help you navigate a path through your current circumstances whatever they may be. Loss is a particular challenge which affects all of us. It can be the loss of a loved one, an ability, a relationship, or a job. I have years of experience helping people move forward from loss or trauma. I have also worked to help young adults navigate transitions that are often a source of anxiety or depression.
I hold a PhD from the University of Toronto, where I developed an expertise in both Psychology and Philosophy. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Existential Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with additional training in Executive Coaching. I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to overcome challenges in relationships, work, sexuality, and family dynamics, especially those issues they have tried to resolve on their own without success. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can explore these areas together and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
I hold a PhD from the University of Toronto, where I developed an expertise in both Psychology and Philosophy. My therapeutic approach is grounded in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Existential Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with additional training in Executive Coaching. I specialize in working with individuals who are looking to overcome challenges in relationships, work, sexuality, and family dynamics, especially those issues they have tried to resolve on their own without success. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can explore these areas together and work towards meaningful, lasting change.
Himel Das - Anxiety, Depression, Trauma Specialty
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, OAMHP, BSP, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2N (Online Only)
Do you often feel anxious, worried, and depressed? How about frustrated or even guilty? Perhaps you have experienced trauma, feel lost trying to understand your mind, and want to reduce the impact of painful thoughts and feelings. My work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma and emotional issues. I can help you to find calm and peace in your life, and create a rich, full and meaningful life. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. I also hold a master's degree in counselling psychology, certification in counselling skills, MBCT, hypnosis, telehealth and trauma.
Do you often feel anxious, worried, and depressed? How about frustrated or even guilty? Perhaps you have experienced trauma, feel lost trying to understand your mind, and want to reduce the impact of painful thoughts and feelings. My work focuses on anxiety, depression, trauma and emotional issues. I can help you to find calm and peace in your life, and create a rich, full and meaningful life. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. I also hold a master's degree in counselling psychology, certification in counselling skills, MBCT, hypnosis, telehealth and trauma.
Barbara Aufgang
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP (Q), CCDP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornhill, ON L3T (Online Only)
When life gets overwhelming it can really bring you down or make you feel anxious. You may be fearful that life won’t ever get better, you won’t find another job, you will be alone forever, or you will fail your first year of university because of anxiety. Maybe you’ve encountered a loss and you wonder if life will ever feel normal again. Perhaps you are newcomer to Canada and you need support while get used to new culture, find a job and a place to live.
When life gets overwhelming it can really bring you down or make you feel anxious. You may be fearful that life won’t ever get better, you won’t find another job, you will be alone forever, or you will fail your first year of university because of anxiety. Maybe you’ve encountered a loss and you wonder if life will ever feel normal again. Perhaps you are newcomer to Canada and you need support while get used to new culture, find a job and a place to live.
I support individuals and couples+ to cultivate safety and aliveness. We’re wired to seek them both - a sense of ease, security, and belonging - as well as adventure, freedom, and play. It’s no wonder we get stuck sometimes, when these needs are enticingly paradoxical. Whether working individually or as a couple+, enriching our intimacy and independence often involves tending to the influence of the past. I will be your co-conspirator as you unravel the habitual ways of being and relating that protected your heart in the times that were the most painful, lonely, and violent.
I support individuals and couples+ to cultivate safety and aliveness. We’re wired to seek them both - a sense of ease, security, and belonging - as well as adventure, freedom, and play. It’s no wonder we get stuck sometimes, when these needs are enticingly paradoxical. Whether working individually or as a couple+, enriching our intimacy and independence often involves tending to the influence of the past. I will be your co-conspirator as you unravel the habitual ways of being and relating that protected your heart in the times that were the most painful, lonely, and violent.
We each walk a unique path that shapes who we are, at times it's the experiences along this journey that shape us to act and react to situations. Much of the time we act how things were modeled to us by authority figures in our lives. We learn what works and what doesn't, and some get stuck in a cycle producing unhealthy patterns.
We each walk a unique path that shapes who we are, at times it's the experiences along this journey that shape us to act and react to situations. Much of the time we act how things were modeled to us by authority figures in our lives. We learn what works and what doesn't, and some get stuck in a cycle producing unhealthy patterns.
In the beginning stages of our therapeutic relationship, I strive to learn and understand who you are and where you’re coming from in order to better define your goals and aspirations together.
In the beginning stages of our therapeutic relationship, I strive to learn and understand who you are and where you’re coming from in order to better define your goals and aspirations together.
Justin Brass
Pre-Licensed Professional, RP-Q, MA, BAH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5B (Online Only)
The thought of therapy can feel overwhelming. I create a space where you can explore thoughts and emotions that feel overwhelming or hard to share with others. This is your space to reflect, process, and make sense of the experiences that have shaped your life.. In session, we’ll work on helping you to gain clarity, finding healing, and becoming more comfortable expressing your feelings. My goal is to help you feel grounded, connected, and empowered as you navigate your emotions.
The thought of therapy can feel overwhelming. I create a space where you can explore thoughts and emotions that feel overwhelming or hard to share with others. This is your space to reflect, process, and make sense of the experiences that have shaped your life.. In session, we’ll work on helping you to gain clarity, finding healing, and becoming more comfortable expressing your feelings. My goal is to help you feel grounded, connected, and empowered as you navigate your emotions.
I started working in children’s mental health in 2014. I have worked in several public organizations were I provided child, parent, and family therapy as well as pregnancy and postpartum therapy. I have facilitated 30 groups, 8 different kinds, some with parents, some with children and teens, some with both. My commitment to working with queer, trans, and neurodivergent people: As a queer neurodivergent person myself, I believe everyone deserves access to mental health care that gets them. A space where they don’t have to educate their therapist, and where they can be their authentic selves with all their messiness an
I started working in children’s mental health in 2014. I have worked in several public organizations were I provided child, parent, and family therapy as well as pregnancy and postpartum therapy. I have facilitated 30 groups, 8 different kinds, some with parents, some with children and teens, some with both. My commitment to working with queer, trans, and neurodivergent people: As a queer neurodivergent person myself, I believe everyone deserves access to mental health care that gets them. A space where they don’t have to educate their therapist, and where they can be their authentic selves with all their messiness an
Starting therapy (or even just looking for a therapist) can be overwhelming! I want you to feel supported and heard in this process. Whatever brings you here—whether it's managing stress or anxiety, navigating relationships, healing from past traumas, struggling with self-esteem, or wanting a deeper understanding of yourself— know that you've taken an important step towards improving your well-being. I am here to support you along the way!
Starting therapy (or even just looking for a therapist) can be overwhelming! I want you to feel supported and heard in this process. Whatever brings you here—whether it's managing stress or anxiety, navigating relationships, healing from past traumas, struggling with self-esteem, or wanting a deeper understanding of yourself— know that you've taken an important step towards improving your well-being. I am here to support you along the way!
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This is my invitation to working collaboratively with individuals who are looking to engage in processing their emotions and narratives with openness and curiosity. Through integrative modalities and an empowerment mindset we can further expand upon your existing skills and strengths both known and unknown. I tend to work with themes of identity, anxiety, loss and life transitions, including gender and sexuality, building confidence, working with stuckness, and deepening self- awareness. A common practice while working with me is focusing on the relationship with yourself and others.
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I support clients who are aiming to reduce emotional distress, feel happier and more fulfilled, adopt healthy and effective coping strategies and accomplish life goals at a manageable pace. Building trust with clients is fundamental to my practice and I strive to create a warm, accepting and collaborative therapeutic environment. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, emotional dysregulaton, substance use, self-harm, relationship challenges, and a history of trauma. I also offer therapy to parents and family members who are supporting loved ones living with mental health challenges.
I support clients who are aiming to reduce emotional distress, feel happier and more fulfilled, adopt healthy and effective coping strategies and accomplish life goals at a manageable pace. Building trust with clients is fundamental to my practice and I strive to create a warm, accepting and collaborative therapeutic environment. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, emotional dysregulaton, substance use, self-harm, relationship challenges, and a history of trauma. I also offer therapy to parents and family members who are supporting loved ones living with mental health challenges.
Zohar Fisilovici
Registered Social Worker, MA, RSSW, OAMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Angus, ON L0M
How are you feeling? What are you thinking? What actions are you taking? Why are these things happening? Those are some of the classic questions asked by a therapist, but you’ve already been asking these questions. The answers are different for each person, and for different points in time. You might respond with, "I’m anxious, or sad, or angry", "I’m troubled about the past, or I'm worried about the future", "I’m drinking too much, or I’m distancing my family". Sometimes the answer is, "I don’t know, but I want to figure it out".
How are you feeling? What are you thinking? What actions are you taking? Why are these things happening? Those are some of the classic questions asked by a therapist, but you’ve already been asking these questions. The answers are different for each person, and for different points in time. You might respond with, "I’m anxious, or sad, or angry", "I’m troubled about the past, or I'm worried about the future", "I’m drinking too much, or I’m distancing my family". Sometimes the answer is, "I don’t know, but I want to figure it out".
Relationship Therapy Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RMFT-SQ
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L4Z
We are a team of Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Marriage and Family Therapists and Interns who offer individual, couple and family therapy. We offer a safe, non-judgemental environment where we generate conversations that facilitate new possibilities for you, your relationships and life. We are committed to hearing, supporting and gently but appropriately challenging you. We utilize different approaches (including but not limited to person-centred, emotion-focused, solution focused, narrative, CBT etc.) based on the uniqueness of clients, and their needs and hopes for our work together.
We are a team of Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Marriage and Family Therapists and Interns who offer individual, couple and family therapy. We offer a safe, non-judgemental environment where we generate conversations that facilitate new possibilities for you, your relationships and life. We are committed to hearing, supporting and gently but appropriately challenging you. We utilize different approaches (including but not limited to person-centred, emotion-focused, solution focused, narrative, CBT etc.) based on the uniqueness of clients, and their needs and hopes for our work together.
As a therapist, I am passionate about guiding individuals towards a deeper understanding of their roles in various aspects of life: within their family dynamics, intimate relationships, interactions with relatives, and their professional environments. It's crucial to reflect on our impact and presence in these spheres, as they greatly influence our overall well-being. My aim is to assist clients in navigating these complexities to achieve optimal results and meaningful direction in life.
As a therapist, I am passionate about guiding individuals towards a deeper understanding of their roles in various aspects of life: within their family dynamics, intimate relationships, interactions with relatives, and their professional environments. It's crucial to reflect on our impact and presence in these spheres, as they greatly influence our overall well-being. My aim is to assist clients in navigating these complexities to achieve optimal results and meaningful direction in life.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting and intimidating process. This is why I appreciate the strength and courage that it takes to reach out for help. I also admire the ambition and belief that positive change is possible. Therefore, I would be so honoured to support you in identifying your needs, goals, and taking these next steps with you. My goal is to build and maintain a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with you, so you can feel empowered and confident, in yourself and in your decision making. I provide a comfortable and judgement-free space for you to be able to express yourself and grow.
Finding the right therapist can be a daunting and intimidating process. This is why I appreciate the strength and courage that it takes to reach out for help. I also admire the ambition and belief that positive change is possible. Therefore, I would be so honoured to support you in identifying your needs, goals, and taking these next steps with you. My goal is to build and maintain a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with you, so you can feel empowered and confident, in yourself and in your decision making. I provide a comfortable and judgement-free space for you to be able to express yourself and grow.
Marena Gileini Fam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Markham, ON L3R
I believe every individual is the expert on their own lives, and that each has innate strengths to draw upon. I have helped people grow, notice patterns, and gain insights, and thereby, to reclaim control of their lives. I appreciate that the past plays a big role in shaping who we are and how we view and manage situations, and so I respect each person’s upbringing, experiences, and differences: these make us unique! As such, I recognize no single model or intervention works for everyone – there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. Instead, I tailor sessions and interventions for you and your specific issues, experiences, and needs.
I believe every individual is the expert on their own lives, and that each has innate strengths to draw upon. I have helped people grow, notice patterns, and gain insights, and thereby, to reclaim control of their lives. I appreciate that the past plays a big role in shaping who we are and how we view and manage situations, and so I respect each person’s upbringing, experiences, and differences: these make us unique! As such, I recognize no single model or intervention works for everyone – there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach. Instead, I tailor sessions and interventions for you and your specific issues, experiences, and needs.
OTC- Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Newmarket, ON L3X
DIRECT billing Available! The guided principle of personalized care is at the heart of our approach. We believe in the power of collaboration. We pride ourselves on the wide array of services we offer, facilitated by a diverse team of mental health professionals. This includes Clinical Psychologists/Neuropsychologists, Registered Psychotherapists, and Registered Social Workers. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of mental health, we also collaborate with PMVC Psychiatrists across Ontario in order to provide diagnosis, medication recommendations/reviews and psychotherapy recommendations to clients receiving treatment through us.
DIRECT billing Available! The guided principle of personalized care is at the heart of our approach. We believe in the power of collaboration. We pride ourselves on the wide array of services we offer, facilitated by a diverse team of mental health professionals. This includes Clinical Psychologists/Neuropsychologists, Registered Psychotherapists, and Registered Social Workers. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of mental health, we also collaborate with PMVC Psychiatrists across Ontario in order to provide diagnosis, medication recommendations/reviews and psychotherapy recommendations to clients receiving treatment through us.
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Welcome to Spark, where our team of caring and dedicated Psychotherapists specializes in overcoming the effects of trauma, difficult life transitions and circumstances, feelings of depression and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, and various other mental health challenges. Seeking support takes courage, and our Psychotherapists are committed to providing compassionate, respectful, non-judgmental, and culturally-sensitive mental health care tailored to your unique needs. In each session, we aim to create a space of safety and openness, bringing kindness, warmth, and sincerity.
