Therapists in North York, ON

Virginia is a member in good standing of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CPRO). With over 11 years of experience, Virginia works with adults struggling with several mental health struggles such as symptoms resulting from trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, stress, domestic abuse, and life transitions. Virginia offers a warm and flexible approach that is centred on her client’s needs and specific goals.

I take a client-centered approach that respect people as the authority on their own experiences and recognize the key role that emotions play in our lives. My counseling work is informed by various therapeutic modalities as well as by my extensive clinical experiences, but always with a focus on the uniqueness of each individual. Over the years, I have effectively helped many people adjust for better lives - helping them learn the strategies and tools necessary to resolve their difficulties and build on their strengths.

If there is a magic word for change, it is resilience. Resilience is the capacity to grow despite misfortune, gaining strength from challenges rather than surrendering to them. It really is a vital life-skill and the best news is that resilience can be learned! That's a bonus, given that we cannot have complete control of our lives. Observing the positive effects of such resilience, I became more interested in helping others gain this capacity. There really is nobody quite like you and my task is to work with your individuality. This is why I focus on building your future strength. https://www.centrepsychotherapy.ca/

My practice is client-led, gentle, and catered to individual needs. My goal is to assist in overcoming anxieties and stresses through a shift in perspective. Sessions are catered towards clients' understanding of established emotional and behavioral patterns, embracing their experiences, noticing their strengths, and appreciating their uniqueness. Trained in Educational Psychology, Art Therapy and Compassionate Inquiry (Gabor Mate) I focus my practice on assisting my clients in gaining awareness and autonomy through compassion for the self.

Self-knowledge, including moods, emotions, finding the roots of some habits, thoughts and attitudes,behaviors and reactions, going through the path of growth and evolution in the journey of life, increasing life skills, creating effective relationships with people around you, choosing a spouse and life partner, having Mental health and life skills along with peace and tranquility, effective decision-making, parenting and safe conversation skills can be achieved along with determined and effective companionship and patient facilitation.I will be an effective companion in this way. I have a postdoctoral position as a family counseling

You deserve an opportunity to heal and grow! Up and downs are normal in your life. You will experience a relational setting in which you will be in a safe and secure environment where you will be accepted and listened to with compassion and respect. You will be invited to explore and face the current challenges in your life. You will be encouraged to become more aware of the circumstances that have shaped your present life situation. You will find support to learn coping strategies to deal with and resolve the difficult issues you are facing.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Psychoanalyst and a Registered Nurse with expertise in psychiatric/mental health and addictions. I instruct a course at Tyndale Seminary (Therapeutic and Systemic Approaches to Addictions), and one at Wycliffe College (Pastoral Care for Persons Impacted by Mental Illness). I also teach Mental Health First Aid (both, Basic, and for Adults who interact with Youth). I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families and psychoanalysis for individuals.

I do not have an ideal client, as every single client is treated as a unique individual who shows their vulnerability and seeks empathy and support in a non-judgemental space.

As a dedicated psychotherapist, I specialize in supporting both adults and adolescents (ages 12-18) facing various mental health challenges. My mission is to provide a safe and empathetic space for individuals navigating issues such as depression, anxiety, panic disorders, stress management, social anxiety, anger management, and helping individuals process and overcome traumatic experiences.

Is your teen struggling to find their footing as they work through adolescence? Perhaps they're wrestling with overwhelming anxiety, feeling lost in a sea of academic pressure, or struggling with low self-esteem that makes them pick apart every part of their body. As a parent, witnessing their battles is incredibly difficult and can make you feel helpless. Even when you try your absolute best to help, you probably get a lot of one-word answers or door slams in response. Therapy can be a place for your teen to talk about anything and everything they're going through while feeling safe enough to show up as their true self.

I am a psychotherapist in Toronto, providing treatment for mental health issues, and also serving as a pastor in a local church. Within and outside the church, I offer coaching to individuals, helping them prepare for meaningful connections and personal growth. My coaching approach involves analyzing, adjusting, and harmonizing areas of improvement in four key domains: emotional, physical, social, and spiritual. I aim to support individuals in their journey of growth by addressing areas where they may be lacking or experiencing challenges.

Are you struggling? Do you need a little bit of support to change the direction of your life? As a woman, a visible minority, and therapist I understand through lived experience the way that gender, culture, and ethnicity impact our lives and as well as the therapeutic process. Whether you are struggling with issues or just want to gain more self-awareness around what motivates your behavior and decision-making, psychotherapy can help. Let's talk about it. I'm here to listen and provide the support you need.

Whether you’re experiencing depressed or anxious thoughts or feelings, difficulties in relationships, the impact of past trauma, feel trapped in addictive living, or looking for help navigating school or work-related stress, I would be honoured to help you on your journey. I will help you encounter the sensations, emotions, thoughts, and long-standing narratives keeping you stuck in repetitive disempowering cycles of behaviour and thought. I can help you cultivate a deeper awareness of your mind-body connection. Tuning inward opens up possibilities for building a healthier sense of self and more meaningful relationships.

Do you feel burdened by anxiety, depression, or relational difficulties? Are you searching for a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings about life’s challenges? You are not alone and I am here to help! Together we can collaborate to identify the root cause of your stress and work towards healing and change.

Do you or someone you love struggle with alcoholism, drug addiction or compulsive sexual behaviors? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Whether you are still active in your addiction, already in recovery, recently relapsed or dealing with the anguish of having an addict in your family, you are facing profound difficulties. No matter what the addiction-alcohol, drugs, prescription meds, sex, or gambling-its effects are devastating. I can help. These addictions destroy lives and families, who too often continue enabling behaviors that fuel the addiction.

I provide psychotherapy which is grounded on listening and understanding. There is much for me to hear before I get the full picture of what is going on in your life, and lots to discover for you and me together before the time comes for my expert advice. My main discovery of the last decade is that people can come to many therapists, for many times and yet not become ready ever to say openly what is the matter. It is why I know my clients need time to assume that I am really on their side. To figure out, bit by bit, what the possible advice or solution can be and then help you to do that we decide to do, I have my basic training in client-centered psychotherapy (“by Carl Rogers”), and I am a very, very orthodox Rogerian therapist. In addition, I have studied cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectic-behavioral therapy, music psychotherapy and non-directive child play psychotherapy. I will apply in your situation that which matches your particular needs. Also, I realized that some ideas of psychoanalysis, Adlerian psychotherapy, Existential therapy and Logotherapy can be helpful as well.

For the past few years, I’ve had the pleasure of helping individuals improve their mental health through goal-focused collaboration. You may be going through a time in your life right now which is leaving you feeling unhappy, or stuck in a cycle you don't know how to break. As a Psychotherapist, I endeavor to use my skills, and the knowledge I continue to acquire to help people lead more satisfying lives. I use a client-centered and judgment-free approach and work with you to develop new skills to meet your therapeutic goals.

With kindness, humor, and authenticity, I support clients to uncover inner resources and strengths that can help identify effective ways to cope with and overcome challenges. I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist, who is skilled at building an environment that encourages safety and trust. My foundation in community mental health has allowed me to gain comfort in supporting complex clients to explore meaningful growth when struggling with mood and behavior challenges, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, suicidality, and self-harm. As a Jewish Canadian, I am privileged to also offer a safe space to the community.

I am a Registered Social Worker with a passion for supporting individuals who have experienced intergenerational trauma. Do you fear disappointing anyone? Are you highly critical of yourself? Do you feel responsible for how others feel? Are you great at taking care of others but struggle to recognize your own needs? Impacts of childhood family trauma can be pervasive and show up in our adult lives in the form of anxiety, depression, family and relationship conflicts, and low self-esteem/self-worth.