Therapists in Toronto, ON
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Noreen Goraya
Registered Social Worker, BSc, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5C (Online Only)
We all have our own beautiful, messy but ultimately unique stories. Who we are, and how we present ourselves to the world and the people around us, are defined by our narratives. Sometimes the challenge is that we may not recognize the power in other narratives. Together, we can create space to address, racial and/or gender identity, relationship patterns, transition periods, sexuality and any issues impacting you and your journey. I am passionate about hearing your story and providing a safe, brave and judgement-free space, to build on your core values and strengths to discover opportunities for growth and healing.
We all have our own beautiful, messy but ultimately unique stories. Who we are, and how we present ourselves to the world and the people around us, are defined by our narratives. Sometimes the challenge is that we may not recognize the power in other narratives. Together, we can create space to address, racial and/or gender identity, relationship patterns, transition periods, sexuality and any issues impacting you and your journey. I am passionate about hearing your story and providing a safe, brave and judgement-free space, to build on your core values and strengths to discover opportunities for growth and healing.
Netannis (Tannis) Alexandra Arnett
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
I see clients with a range of issues including attachment, family conflict, disconnect, trauma, anxiety, addiction and depression. I believe that everyone has a distinct way of expressing their past experiences and challenges in their daily lives, and that it is my job to help people to examine and understand themselves, and to find new ways of being. My approach is open and supportive, and I bring creativity, compassion and a sense of wonder to our work together.
I see clients with a range of issues including attachment, family conflict, disconnect, trauma, anxiety, addiction and depression. I believe that everyone has a distinct way of expressing their past experiences and challenges in their daily lives, and that it is my job to help people to examine and understand themselves, and to find new ways of being. My approach is open and supportive, and I bring creativity, compassion and a sense of wonder to our work together.
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Navigating the aftermath of trauma or grappling with challenging emotions like sadness, anger, and anxiety can make coping feel like an uphill battle. If you're finding yourself caught in a web of negative emotions and unmanageable stress, unsure of how to break free, I'm here to help. In our therapy sessions, we'll explore a variety of tools and techniques to help you find relief. I'm a firm believer that therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, so I pull from different approaches to customize our sessions and treatment plan to suit your unique needs.
Navigating the aftermath of trauma or grappling with challenging emotions like sadness, anger, and anxiety can make coping feel like an uphill battle. If you're finding yourself caught in a web of negative emotions and unmanageable stress, unsure of how to break free, I'm here to help. In our therapy sessions, we'll explore a variety of tools and techniques to help you find relief. I'm a firm believer that therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, so I pull from different approaches to customize our sessions and treatment plan to suit your unique needs.
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Do you feel like you have to fight every day just to be yourself? Maybe you don’t fit the mold of what others expect, or you’re still exploring who you are. I’ve helped many people who were struggling to understand their gender and sexual identities. Others were facing challenges in a neurotypical world. I’m a queer, trans, nonbinary person with ADHD and autism myself. Navigating a judgmental culture can lead to problems like depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or career challenges. I support people with these and other issues so they can not only cope in life but thrive as they step into their authentic selves.
Do you feel like you have to fight every day just to be yourself? Maybe you don’t fit the mold of what others expect, or you’re still exploring who you are. I’ve helped many people who were struggling to understand their gender and sexual identities. Others were facing challenges in a neurotypical world. I’m a queer, trans, nonbinary person with ADHD and autism myself. Navigating a judgmental culture can lead to problems like depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, or career challenges. I support people with these and other issues so they can not only cope in life but thrive as they step into their authentic selves.
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Dr. Madalyn Marcus is a registered clinical psychologist who has extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment of people with diverse clinical concerns including eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, self-harm behaviour, and interpersonal and adjustment related difficulties. While she has experience in a number of evidence-based treatments, her primary approach includes Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical-Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Regardless of the treatment model, Dr. Marcus has a warm and empathetic approach that fosters and builds off of peoples' strengths. She works in a collaborative fashion and is dedicated to assisting her clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
Dr. Madalyn Marcus is a registered clinical psychologist who has extensive experience in psychological assessment and treatment of people with diverse clinical concerns including eating disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, self-harm behaviour, and interpersonal and adjustment related difficulties. While she has experience in a number of evidence-based treatments, her primary approach includes Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical-Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Regardless of the treatment model, Dr. Marcus has a warm and empathetic approach that fosters and builds off of peoples' strengths. She works in a collaborative fashion and is dedicated to assisting her clients achieve their therapeutic goals.
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I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, and other embodied somatic practices, that tap into the body's and mind’s innate ability to begin healing from past traumas, overwhelming emotions, fears, distressing thoughts and experiences, helping you overcome the negative impact this has on your life. You need to be provided with support, a sense of safety, connection and a compassionate space to do that, and I will work with you to foster and help create that space for healing.
I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy, and other embodied somatic practices, that tap into the body's and mind’s innate ability to begin healing from past traumas, overwhelming emotions, fears, distressing thoughts and experiences, helping you overcome the negative impact this has on your life. You need to be provided with support, a sense of safety, connection and a compassionate space to do that, and I will work with you to foster and help create that space for healing.
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"Manifest the change you seek". People tend to seek therapy when they want to make a change in their lives or way of being and need a little help or guidance making that change. I have several years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to adult clients using evidence-based approaches. More specifically, I provide Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Chronic Insomnia.
"Manifest the change you seek". People tend to seek therapy when they want to make a change in their lives or way of being and need a little help or guidance making that change. I have several years of experience providing individual psychotherapy to adult clients using evidence-based approaches. More specifically, I provide Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders and Chronic Insomnia.
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I support young people who are aiming to learn new ways of accepting complex emotions, reducing emotional distress, improving emotional regulation, and increase meaning in their lives by learning to use effective coping skills to develop independence and accomplish their life goals. Fostering a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients is a fundamental component of my practice. I strive to create a secure base in my therapeutic relationships that allows for collaboration, while promoting a balance of acceptance and change in each client’s individual journey.
I support young people who are aiming to learn new ways of accepting complex emotions, reducing emotional distress, improving emotional regulation, and increase meaning in their lives by learning to use effective coping skills to develop independence and accomplish their life goals. Fostering a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients is a fundamental component of my practice. I strive to create a secure base in my therapeutic relationships that allows for collaboration, while promoting a balance of acceptance and change in each client’s individual journey.
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I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and my therapy is an invitation for you to work with me in a supportive, caring and non-judgmental environment so that you can connect at a deeper level with your true and authentic being. This, according to Rollo May, “always involves the search for our values and purposes” because without “values there would be only barren despair." I believe that principles of respect, care and knowing are of fundamental importance when we work to support someone who is trying to make a change, realize their abilities, and connect with their own uniqueness and individuality.
I am a registered psychotherapist (RP) and my therapy is an invitation for you to work with me in a supportive, caring and non-judgmental environment so that you can connect at a deeper level with your true and authentic being. This, according to Rollo May, “always involves the search for our values and purposes” because without “values there would be only barren despair." I believe that principles of respect, care and knowing are of fundamental importance when we work to support someone who is trying to make a change, realize their abilities, and connect with their own uniqueness and individuality.
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Rebecca Barrett - Embodied Healing
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CYT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4J
Waitlist for new clients
It is common for individuals to feel stuck in their suffering. Recurring issues take up space within the mind & body, making it difficult to live in the present & within one’s full potential. I use an integrative & trauma-informed approach to build therapeutic relationships rooted in connection, compassion & empathy to help transform suffering into deep healing. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including mindfulness, visualization & body-based interventions to help clients process their experiences & unresolved trauma, & work towards regulation. My practice is rooted in attachment theory & working with the nervous system.
It is common for individuals to feel stuck in their suffering. Recurring issues take up space within the mind & body, making it difficult to live in the present & within one’s full potential. I use an integrative & trauma-informed approach to build therapeutic relationships rooted in connection, compassion & empathy to help transform suffering into deep healing. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques including mindfulness, visualization & body-based interventions to help clients process their experiences & unresolved trauma, & work towards regulation. My practice is rooted in attachment theory & working with the nervous system.
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Olivia Johnson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), BA, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4E (Online Only)
Committed to fostering compassion and connection, we will prioritize building trust, empathy, and understanding in therapy. With adults, my treatment focus is in childhood trauma, relational trauma, and borderline personality disorder. With teens 16 and up, my treatment focus is navigating relational struggles and stress/anxiety. We will work towards healing by developing coping skills and enhancing self-awareness. Whether processing past wounds or cultivating deeper self-awareness, I'm here to support your journey towards healing and wholeness.
Committed to fostering compassion and connection, we will prioritize building trust, empathy, and understanding in therapy. With adults, my treatment focus is in childhood trauma, relational trauma, and borderline personality disorder. With teens 16 and up, my treatment focus is navigating relational struggles and stress/anxiety. We will work towards healing by developing coping skills and enhancing self-awareness. Whether processing past wounds or cultivating deeper self-awareness, I'm here to support your journey towards healing and wholeness.
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Neudis Abreu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W
Different life circumstances can drive us to seek help and support in therapy, such as grief, shame, anxiety, or difficulties with communication. Perhaps it is our desire to understand ourselves better, care for ourselves, and to make sense of how our past is affecting our present. Whatever it is that brings you here, your difficult feelings and experiences shine a light on the parts of you that seek understanding, compassion, attention, care and love.
Different life circumstances can drive us to seek help and support in therapy, such as grief, shame, anxiety, or difficulties with communication. Perhaps it is our desire to understand ourselves better, care for ourselves, and to make sense of how our past is affecting our present. Whatever it is that brings you here, your difficult feelings and experiences shine a light on the parts of you that seek understanding, compassion, attention, care and love.
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Cat Lachowskyj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Throughout life we necessarily craft intricate maps for moving through the systems that shape our world, expertly guiding ourselves through the ups and downs of ambiguity, trauma, unpredictability, and change. But what happens when our comprehensive structures stop serving us? And how do we move forward when they stop suppressing our pain? Feeling at odds with our trusted narratives and methods is an unfamiliar and exhausting experience, and my goal is to help you move towards the parts of yourself that feel dark and untouchable—a process that, over time, softens feelings of fear and shame.
Throughout life we necessarily craft intricate maps for moving through the systems that shape our world, expertly guiding ourselves through the ups and downs of ambiguity, trauma, unpredictability, and change. But what happens when our comprehensive structures stop serving us? And how do we move forward when they stop suppressing our pain? Feeling at odds with our trusted narratives and methods is an unfamiliar and exhausting experience, and my goal is to help you move towards the parts of yourself that feel dark and untouchable—a process that, over time, softens feelings of fear and shame.
Ayah completed her Master's in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy in 2019 at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), at the University of Toronto (UofT). She is currently a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Ayah completed her master's practicum at Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for Women, a provincial prison.
Ayah completed her Master's in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy in 2019 at Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), at the University of Toronto (UofT). She is currently a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Ayah completed her master's practicum at Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for Women, a provincial prison.
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Kritika Mehta
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4P
Do you struggle with impacts of childhood trauma on your life? It can show up as anger, irritability, anxiety, chronic pain, physical sensations, depression etc. Do you feel that it affects your relationships, day-to-day life and your ability to be a 100%? Do you feel exhausted, tired, overwhelmed by past traumas and does answering emails, calls or texts become challenging? Does it feel like nothing seems to be helping? Working on traumas can be scary. Let's break it down into one step at a time.
Do you struggle with impacts of childhood trauma on your life? It can show up as anger, irritability, anxiety, chronic pain, physical sensations, depression etc. Do you feel that it affects your relationships, day-to-day life and your ability to be a 100%? Do you feel exhausted, tired, overwhelmed by past traumas and does answering emails, calls or texts become challenging? Does it feel like nothing seems to be helping? Working on traumas can be scary. Let's break it down into one step at a time.
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Sonam K Singh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5V
NEW - Offering in person therapy on Mondays in Brampton. 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 begin to wonder why? It’s important to understand that 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.
NEW - Offering in person therapy on Mondays in Brampton. 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 begin to wonder why? It’s important to understand that 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.
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Sometimes life seems stuck and miserable, however, everyone can make a change in their life. Every person is unique and deserves respect and care. In the therapy room, therapist and client work together as an alliance to break out the old maladaptive patterns, help them learn adaptive coping skills, improve insight to see “problems” from different perspectives, repair the relationship, and promote personal growth.
Sometimes life seems stuck and miserable, however, everyone can make a change in their life. Every person is unique and deserves respect and care. In the therapy room, therapist and client work together as an alliance to break out the old maladaptive patterns, help them learn adaptive coping skills, improve insight to see “problems” from different perspectives, repair the relationship, and promote personal growth.
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Karina Waluk
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO, CAPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and client-centred. I strive to provide open, empathic and non-judgemental support using techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, and mindfulness-meditation based therapies. During therapy we will explore emotions, thoughts, behaviours, patterns and the relationships in your life, with the intention of providing you with tools to better understand yourself and making meaningful changes in your life. My practice is centred around authenticity, curiosity, meaning-making, as well as playfulness and joy.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and client-centred. I strive to provide open, empathic and non-judgemental support using techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, and mindfulness-meditation based therapies. During therapy we will explore emotions, thoughts, behaviours, patterns and the relationships in your life, with the intention of providing you with tools to better understand yourself and making meaningful changes in your life. My practice is centred around authenticity, curiosity, meaning-making, as well as playfulness and joy.
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Hitomi Yokota
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6K (Online Only)
Accepting a few clients online: Are you feeling anxious in your relationships? Feeling unseen, misunderstood, and stuck? Unprocessed events often show up as overwhelm, depression, conflicts, lack of boundaries, codependency, and low self-confidence and self-esteem. This can include things that happened within your close circles or systemic trauma. Through therapy, I will help you understand and unpack why you feel, think, and behave the way you do and learn and practice new skills for making positive changes. If you are ready to do the deeper work, I will help you. You can have agency over your own life.
Accepting a few clients online: Are you feeling anxious in your relationships? Feeling unseen, misunderstood, and stuck? Unprocessed events often show up as overwhelm, depression, conflicts, lack of boundaries, codependency, and low self-confidence and self-esteem. This can include things that happened within your close circles or systemic trauma. Through therapy, I will help you understand and unpack why you feel, think, and behave the way you do and learn and practice new skills for making positive changes. If you are ready to do the deeper work, I will help you. You can have agency over your own life.
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Experiencing sadness, worry, or distress? Are past traumas impacting your present? Feeling "different"? Is it hard to navigate the world socially? These are some of the mental health, identity, and social concerns that can impact individuals and their families, impeding wellbeing. I provide psychotherapy and assessments to assist with a range of issues including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, abuse, attachment concerns, anger, autism spectrum disorder, learning/attention issues, addictions, family functioning problems/transitions (e.g., divorce, adoption) etc. I also have unique training and experience supporting gender/sexual identity-related exploration, coming out, and/or transition/surgery readiness assessments.
Experiencing sadness, worry, or distress? Are past traumas impacting your present? Feeling "different"? Is it hard to navigate the world socially? These are some of the mental health, identity, and social concerns that can impact individuals and their families, impeding wellbeing. I provide psychotherapy and assessments to assist with a range of issues including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, abuse, attachment concerns, anger, autism spectrum disorder, learning/attention issues, addictions, family functioning problems/transitions (e.g., divorce, adoption) etc. I also have unique training and experience supporting gender/sexual identity-related exploration, coming out, and/or transition/surgery readiness assessments.
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Do you feel stuck? Have you been cycling through the same unhealthy patterns for weeks, months, years, or even a lifetime? You're not alone. Every day, I work with people who are struggling to break the patterns that are holding them back. By working alongside and supporting you, I can help you gain a deeper understanding of your personal values, learn about your blocks, and develop new, more skillful behaviors for coping with challenges. Above all else, I seek to provide you with a safe space where you can gain insight into yourself, work through your challenges, and improve the quality of your life.
Do you feel stuck? Have you been cycling through the same unhealthy patterns for weeks, months, years, or even a lifetime? You're not alone. Every day, I work with people who are struggling to break the patterns that are holding them back. By working alongside and supporting you, I can help you gain a deeper understanding of your personal values, learn about your blocks, and develop new, more skillful behaviors for coping with challenges. Above all else, I seek to provide you with a safe space where you can gain insight into yourself, work through your challenges, and improve the quality of your life.
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My treatment approach focuses on two areas to help you with your current difficulties. The first is a focus on identifying what I call your "backstory"- meaning the experiences you have had with people throughout your life. We all learn certain patterns of how to be with other people, and how to regard ourselves, from our "backstory." Sometimes these patterns interfere with our ability to lead mentally healthy and fulfilling lives.
My treatment approach focuses on two areas to help you with your current difficulties. The first is a focus on identifying what I call your "backstory"- meaning the experiences you have had with people throughout your life. We all learn certain patterns of how to be with other people, and how to regard ourselves, from our "backstory." Sometimes these patterns interfere with our ability to lead mentally healthy and fulfilling lives.
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I have worked in the field of mental health for 30 years. This includes more than 20 years of experience working with individuals in a private psychotherapy practice. Said simply, I believe the intention of psychotherapy is to help people feel better and feel better equipped to live well. These objectives are determined by each person, as they consider their own context, influences, hopes and goals. I try to approach each person and each psychotherapy with intellect, curiosity, creativity and respect.
I have worked in the field of mental health for 30 years. This includes more than 20 years of experience working with individuals in a private psychotherapy practice. Said simply, I believe the intention of psychotherapy is to help people feel better and feel better equipped to live well. These objectives are determined by each person, as they consider their own context, influences, hopes and goals. I try to approach each person and each psychotherapy with intellect, curiosity, creativity and respect.
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Over a lifetime, we all develop defences, emotional knowings, thoughts, beliefs, behaviours, and fears that keep us from living the life we want. These may feel like limitations. At one time they had purpose, but have lost their usefulness in the present day. My job is to help you identify these limitations and guide and support you to transform them. We embrace the parts that have value and have compassion for the parts that are holding you back. Becoming aware of unwanted fears, beliefs, and thoughts that control our lives is an important step in changing the way we do things and how we see our world.
Over a lifetime, we all develop defences, emotional knowings, thoughts, beliefs, behaviours, and fears that keep us from living the life we want. These may feel like limitations. At one time they had purpose, but have lost their usefulness in the present day. My job is to help you identify these limitations and guide and support you to transform them. We embrace the parts that have value and have compassion for the parts that are holding you back. Becoming aware of unwanted fears, beliefs, and thoughts that control our lives is an important step in changing the way we do things and how we see our world.
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I understand the ways in which ADHD and trauma can impact our emotions, relationships, and self-concept; where feelings of overwhelm, guilt, shame, frustration, and anger can leave us feeling stuck and isolated. I can help you make sense of your past and how it may be influencing you today; allowing you to approach these stuck points in new ways.
I understand the ways in which ADHD and trauma can impact our emotions, relationships, and self-concept; where feelings of overwhelm, guilt, shame, frustration, and anger can leave us feeling stuck and isolated. I can help you make sense of your past and how it may be influencing you today; allowing you to approach these stuck points in new ways.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Toronto, ON
3,000+
Average cost per session
$159
Counsellors in Toronto, ON who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
84% | Relationship Issues |
84% | Self Esteem |
79% | Stress |
71% | Coping Skills |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
63% | Green Shield Canada |
62% | SunLife |
58% | Manulife |
How Counsellors in Toronto, ON see their clients
52% | In Person and Online | |
48% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
3% | Non-Binary |
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Learn more about how to find a therapist
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Most Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are certified by one of the main professional associations, mainly the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA), and will have a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) designation with their name. Social Workers listed in the directory must be registered members of the college specific to their province. To be listed in the directory, Psychologists must be registered with the psychological college specific to their province or territory.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given the considerable variation in professional regulation and prerequisites across Canadian provinces, some providers may possess significant professional qualifications without necessarily holding professional memberships or being obliged to acquire them. As a result, they may be selectively included without the "Verified" seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Psychologists, counsellors, psychotherapists and social workers can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and supervised, practical experience that enable them to do so in Canada.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
Psychologists have a master's and/or doctoral degree and have passed both written and oral exams. Psychologists are able to complete mental health assessments and provide diagnostic information to clients as well as provide counselling therapy or psychotherapy. Counsellors and psychotherapists are expected to have a master's or doctoral degree in counselling psychology, social work, or a related mental health discipline and certification by a professional association, such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Registered Social Workers possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work and where possible must be licensed or certified by the provincial government and/or regulatory college.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Canada could be between $100 and $200. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. Some types of outpatient mental health services are covered by Medicare, provided these are performed by a licensed mental health professional in the provinces or territory you reside in and who accepts the assignment.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postal code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Professionals licensed by regulatory colleges and those certified by associations such as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association are obligated to uphold client confidentiality unless there is a legal reason that requires them to disclose information. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others, or a court order, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.