Therapists in Toronto, ON

I have 27 years of experience working in the field of mental health in various roles. As a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist my focus areas are working with grief and loss, shame, anxiety, and self esteem. My approach is informed by the Existential/Humanistic perspective, compassionate inquiry, and mindfulness approaches.

We all have a unique journey that adds value to who we are and how we can contribute every day. My personal journey took me down some challenging paths that required me to find new hope and build from the ground up. I feel that the hardships, challenges and triumphs I have endured can inspire and bring hope to others. I believe that through the toughest times of our lives, there is always a silver lining.

Sometimes despite our best efforts, we can't make sense of what's happening to us. We can't understand our own actions and behaviours, our feelings are too painful to bear alone, and we're trapped in repetitive, unconscious patterns of relating that harm us and others. Establishing a relationship with me can change all of that. Listening with compassion and without judgment, I can help you to make sense of your experience. And making sense of your past and present will lead to a joyful and lasting transformation of your sense of self, your relationships, and all facets of your life.

I recognize that sometimes what we truly need is the space to express ourselves, our emotions and our fears, but this can be both scary and vulnerable. My aim is to create a safe and secure space where we can openly confront fears together and then learn new ways to overcome them. I have an extensive experience with anxiety and depression, bereavement and stress management and specialize with self-esteem work, life transitions and lack of motivation. I have worked in and am comfortable with both short and long-term counselling in both private work and within a group setting.

Dan works with adolescents, adults, queer folks and seniors from a strengths-based, client-centered domain. Through his warmth, humour, and genuine care, Dan helps people from traditionally marginalized populations and those who feel they have been forgotten about or left behind in some way. Dan’s interested in helping people stuck in grief – over the death of a loved one, a relationship ending, a change in the family dynamic, the loss of a pet or job. Trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, LGBTIQ+ issues, conflict, shame, and self-esteem can interrupt our daily lives and prevent us from healing. Dan’s insight,

I believe that we are all in a continuous process of identifying our internal resources, embracing our own creativity and mobilizing our psychic energy. My aim for therapy is to help my clients arrive at a personal, yet structured and novel, understanding of themselves, others and the world around them. I invite my clients to enrich their personal narratives and use their own unique abilities and skills. Each session is a collaborative attempt to elaborate on the client’s mental map. Each conversation is a mutual dialogue on how you could experience yourself differently.

Accepting New Clients. When you find yourself going through a life transition, feeling anxious or depressed, or grieving a loss, you might feel confused and overwhelmed. Often our thoughts and feelings get tangled with expectations leaving us unsure about how to move forward in our lives. Together we will explore what is working for you and what parts of your self are being challenged. By developing greater self-awareness and practicing self-acceptance, you will begin to discover new ways to grow and strengthen as a person. When you know yourself better you can begin to intercept unhealthy patterns of living as they emerge.

Engaging in therapy can help bridge personal struggles into new insights of healing. Whether you are experiencing recent difficulties or a long-standing challenge, therapy is an opportunity for deeper awareness and personal growth. I have over 15 years of counselling and therapy experience, and my therapeutic approach is collaborative, present focused, working from a strengths-based empowerment perspective - with a dash of humour! I work with a wide variety of issues, including but not limited to, grief, trauma, couples’ issues, anxiety, depression, emotion and stress management, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and more.

Caron is Licensed with the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP). She has worked in the area of Counselling since 2003 and has experience in Alzheimer's disease, research, and psychotherapy. Additional training includes grief & loss, hospice, life-coaching, group work, compassion fatigue, burnout and virtual therapy. Caron has experience working with individuals, couples and families, counselling a variety of issues including, relationships, divorce, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, compassion fatigue, anger management, self esteem, grief and loss and a variety of other life transitional issues.

It is my firm belief that everyone deserves someone to talk to, and to pour out what has been long kept in their heart, body, mind, spirit, and soul. It is with that belief, that I offer my skills, and trained ear as a counselor, in order to help you navigate through this situation that you are finding yourself going through. You are never alone. Although it may feel like this at this very moment, you are stronger than you think that you are. Real strength, in my opinion, is being able to be vulnerable, being able to disclose a hidden problem or area of great pain, and to deal with this 'head on', and with someone who can help you.

My role is to work alongside you on your personal journey towards the growth you may seek to achieve. Our sessions are your time and dedicated to addressing what you deem important, within the safe and confidential environment of psychotherapy practice. I offer non-judgement and acceptance. I value your autonomy and freedom. I provide the space for you to recognize your truth, and unburden your suffering, as you deserve to be heard and understood . I work from a multi-modality approach and tailor evidence-based techniques to individual client needs.

Do you consider anxiety, depression, grief, and stress to be negatively impacting your life? Or are neurodiverse conditions such as autism, ADHD, or learning difficulties impacting your ability to function? Do you feel that these symptoms and conditions are overwhelming and pose as obstacles on your way to living a more fulfilling and happier life? My goal is to assist you during this explorative journey to find strategies that work for you and can make your life better. I create a safe and inclusive space and develop a therapeutic relationship where respect, trust and professionalism prevail.

As a practical, results oriented therapist, my treatment approach will provide you with insight and feedback to help you address current and longstanding issues. I approach my work with sensitivity and compassion. With an intregration of complimentary methods, I draw upon a selection of styles and techniques to incorporate what is most helpful to you as an individual. I have been providing counselling for 20 years and appreciate the courage it takes to book that first appointment.

It is natural to need professional support when struggling with mental health. Here are examples of some issues that our therapists can help you with: anger management, anxiety/stress and depression management, addiction, burnout, relationship counseling, or couples counseling, marital & pre-marital therapy, family conflicts, modern parenting, blended families, children and divorce, teen issues, relationship problems, instability, conflict or communication issues, dating issues, infidelity peer relationships Illness or disease diagnoses bereavement, grief and loss counselling, career and corporate coaching, etc.

I was originally trained as a medical doctor and practiced as a psychiatrist for 10+ years before coming to Canada for psychoanalysis training. In addition to my training in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I also had training in family therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy. I am currently practicing as a psychoanalyst and a registered psychotherapist in great Toronto area. However, my clients come from whole Ontario and around the Canada. I also provide online/telephone treatment for people overseas. In addition to clinical psychoanalysis and psychotherapy services, I also teach and provide supervision for therapists and in-training therapists/psychoanalyst.

It's not easy to seek support and yet, here you are. That takes courage! Together, we will explore and examine the behaviours and situations that are impacting your life. Your goals are my goals, and together we will work to overcome the hurdles that life presents. My role in your journey is to be non-judgemental, and to support you in creating positive changes that you want to see in order to become the ideal you that may have been lost along the way or you have yet to find.

I am a licensed/Certified Professional Pastoral Christian Counselor. My specialties include Marriage and Family, Drugs & Addiction, Depression, ADHD, Abuse, Forgiveness, Anger, Trauma/Crisis, Anxiety, Grief, and PTSD. Mankind is of two natures, physical and spiritual. We often ensure we are physically fulfilled but tend to neglect our spiritual side. I utilize Christian resources to address a wide spectrum of disorders and daily life challenges, and by the renewing of the mind.

Thank you for your interest. I am a Registered Psychotherapist and Psychoanalyst providing Brief and Long-Term Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, and Relationship Therapy for adults of all age ranges. I am happy to answer questions by phone, video call, or meet with you in person to explore how I can best help you. I treat a wide range of issues, but also specialize in working with individuals from multi-cultural backgrounds. I have lived in various cultures, am multi-lingual and highly attuned to the added complexity multi-cultural issues may bring to treatment. I also offer Psychotherapy Supervision.

As a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, Holistic Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Author and Speaker, I work with family of origin issues, inner child work, depression, anxiety, toxic patterns of behaviour, couples, life purpose issues, grief & loss, depression, codependency, anxiety, addictions, marital strife, parenting, mother, father, & sibling issues, workplace disharmony, repetition/compulsion distress, poor self esteem, conflict resolution, trauma, and anything else that is compromising a person from fully living in joy, ease, well being, health and happiness.