Therapists for Teens in Toronto, ON

Since the mid-90s, I have worked with singles who fear commitment, gridlocked couples, and parents who worry about their teens. Informed by Bowen Family Systems Theory, I have learned what works (and what to avoid) to foster deeply meaningful relationships. I have published three books on fear of commitment, marriage and family therapy. I live in Toronto, Ontario with my wife - a child psychiatrist - our three boys, some fish and two gerbils.

Underneath your anxiety, depression and anger there are feelings that need to be explored, known and expressed. This awareness is valuable and will be the foundation of future possibilities and choices. I will provide the support you need to start this journey and then will challenge you and offer new choices in a way that empowers you. I will help you get more curious about things you haven't paid so much attention to and together we will explore struggles, issues and then new possibilities.

I work with racialized, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities, who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma related to their intersectional identities and experiences. I work well with individuals who are open to exploring their emotions and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental space. They seek a therapeutic relationship where they can foster self-awareness, identify patterns of behavior that may no longer serve them, and cultivate healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. I encourage collaborative approaches with clients, and aid in facilitating their personal growth and empowerment.

Please feel free to look at my website JenniferKaplantherapy.com. I am an empathic practitioner with more than 20 years of experience. My focus is to address your areas of concern with skill and determination. You will guide the work we do. We will set goals and work towards them in a reasonable time frame. Take the first step towards yourself and call me.

I am currently accepting new clients and look forward to connecting with you! I come to this field, first, as a fellow human being who appreciates struggles, unknowns, and challenges. My approach to therapy is highly collaborative and interactive. It's about you, your life, your goals and how I can be a strong, skillful support to help you navigate whatever you are facing. Together, we will explore not just hopes, ideas, and dreams, but also the demons, fears, confusion and dark spaces we all wrestle with. In these spaces we peel back the layers to uncover and honour our deepest truths. There will be tears and lots of laughter too.

Life events impact us. Some more than others. Psychotherapy treatment can focus on stories of what has happened, the ways in which we have been affected, and how our perspectives can change.

I can help you make the changes within yourself and your life that you want to make, more easily and quickly than you would think. People find me easy to talk to, kind and insightful, in a way that helps you sort through and clarify your own thoughts and feelings, and find your way without imposing any particular direction. I can guide you through effective processes and techniques that really help, and teach you skills that you can use between sessions to help yourself and to move through your process more easily, and take with you as lifelong resources.

These brains of ours don't come with instruction manuals - figuring out how to navigate life is tough enough, but can sometimes seem impossible when we experience mental health difficulties. I specialize in working with people with BPD (attachment trauma), anxiety disorders, OCD, couples and people with complex difficulties who may have been given multiple diagnoses. Therapy can be a strange process, I try to make it simple and straightforward. We get to know each other, and figure out if we’re a good fit. We get a clear picture of what the problems are, and what’s going wrong (and what’s going right) in your life.

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS & COVERED BY MOST INSURANCES** I am also a CLINICAL SUPERVISOR, and I accept new supervisees. Choosing the right therapist is an important decision in order for you to make real progress in counselling. I offers a safe, non-judgmental and supportive counselling environment that focuses on addressing your needs and achieving your objectives. I strongly believe that the best way to succeed in therapy is for us to work together as a team. Once trust is established, we will be able to work together to address your areas of concerns and find solutions that will help you realize your goals and dreams.

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unfulfilled can be exhausting. When anxiety, depression, self-doubt or relationship difficulties overwhelm you, it can sometimes feel like things will never get better. If you've been working hard to move past your struggles, yet still end up feeling stuck, talking with an experienced and trusted therapist can help. Whether these feelings are recent or have persisted for some time, therapy can bring a new perspective to life's challenges and help you to feel heard and more hopeful. These empowering feelings will start in our sessions and manifest into all areas of your life.

My approach to healing is largely informed by my own experience in individual and group therapy. As a therapist, I show up as my authentic self and believe that creating a safe therapeutic environment is the foundation to building trust and connection. I believe that feeling seen and heard by a person we feel safe with allows us the vulnerability to move towards and process difficult feelings and experiences. My hope is to support you to connect more fully with your thoughts and feelings and explore how your life experiences may be impacting your well-being and preventing you from feeling fully connected to yourself and others.

With the ups and downs of life sometimes we fall off-track and need a bit of help getting back up. Whether we get stuck in a funk, experience the pain of loss, or life transitions just seem too much. I’m here to meet you where you are and together cultivate a safe space where you can feel seen and heard.

I realize that taking the first step towards therapy can be daunting and I want to make this process as accessible as possible for you. My name is Tanya, I am a Registered Psychotherapist (q) and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with over 10 years of experience helping clients get 'unstuck'. Whether it be from childhood experiences, life circumstances, emotional, mental or physical reasons - together we can overcome those patterns, help you heal from the past, break free of self-criticism, and discover new ways of living a fulfilling life.

Talia has experience providing comprehensive psychological assessments and treatment to adults with mood, anxiety, and health-related difficulties. Her training also provided experience conducting comprehensive psychoeducational assessments to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing problems with learning and attention. Talia's primary theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). She provides assessment and treatment for a variety of presenting problems including mood and anxiety disorders (e.g. social phobia, specific phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder). She also provides psychoeducational assessment to children and adolescents.

With over a decade of dedicated experience in the realm of social work, I pride myself on a compassionate and client-centric approach, specializing in psychotherapy services catered to a diverse clientele. Over the course of my career, I have adeptly assisted individuals across a spectrum of backgrounds, addressing challenges ranging from life and career transitions, familial and marital issues, to self-esteem challenges, anxiety, and depression. My educational foundation is solidified with a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto and an undergraduate degree from Toronto Metropolitan University.

MA, MSW, RSW with specialization in health and mental health from U of T. For over 28 years I have supported individuals, families in organizational settings and in private practice. I have helped individuals, couples, and families facing issues including situational stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relational difficulties, grief, parenting, and marital conflict. My areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorders and related learning differences. I treat individuals with or without a formal diagnosis who share features associated with ASD and struggle with isolation, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety and depressed mood and employment challenges. Services are tailored to address individuals' specific needs.

I have a passion for helping children, teens, and young adults navigate life's challenges. My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic theory, which allows me to delve deep into the unconscious mind to uncover the root causes of emotional distress. However, I also believe that creativity can be a powerful tool in therapy, which is why I incorporate art, play, and other expressive techniques into my work. Additionally, I draw on a range of other therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, to meet the unique needs of each client.

The pressures and demands of everyday life can leave us vulnerable to anxiety, depressive thoughts, perfectionistic tendencies, self-doubt, and other concerns. Particularly, School, work, sport, and performance settings can come with additional pressures and demands. In my career, I have worked with people who have experienced this pressure. I’m well-suited to support athletes having experienced this pressure myself in sports over the past 12 years.

Welcome! I'm Sarah - Registered Social Worker with 10 + years of experience working with individuals and families in Toronto. I currently offer counselling services for children, youth and adults. I am well aware of the impact that stress, worry, anxiety and negative thinking can have on our daily lives and overall well-being. This sometimes leads us to feeling a bit "stuck" - but there is another way. Therapy can help if you give it a chance. I am trained in various therapeutic modalities and incorporate them to offer a tailored approach to support you best.