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Carolyn Gibson Smith
Registered Social Worker, BSc Psy, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
We will establish your goals for both therapy in general and for each session, whether you're an individual, a couple or a family.
Investing in understanding yourself — what makes you unique, what makes you strong, and how you may hold yourself back — is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Self-awareness is like a super-power — it doesn’t solve all life’s problems, but it gives you ways of navigating challenges that make you more likely land well. Whether you are looking for quick tools to help shift your mood, or longer-term support for charting a course through a major life transition, or puzzling through challenges with end-of-life, grief, family, relationships or work, I feel privileged to support your success and be and a part of your story.
We will establish your goals for both therapy in general and for each session, whether you're an individual, a couple or a family.
Investing in understanding yourself — what makes you unique, what makes you strong, and how you may hold yourself back — is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Self-awareness is like a super-power — it doesn’t solve all life’s problems, but it gives you ways of navigating challenges that make you more likely land well. Whether you are looking for quick tools to help shift your mood, or longer-term support for charting a course through a major life transition, or puzzling through challenges with end-of-life, grief, family, relationships or work, I feel privileged to support your success and be and a part of your story.
(647) 952-6862 View (647) 952-6862
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Dana Millstein
Psychologist, PsyD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6R  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In psychotherapy, I foster a motivation for change and strengthen hope that life can feel meaningful again. In my work with adults, adolescents, and couples I help to develop self-compassion and self-acceptance in the struggle with a wide range of concerns related to: anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, addiction, self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship and family. I have extensive training and experience working with individuals struggling with the long-term effects of trauma, abuse, and neglect, including the assessment and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders.
In psychotherapy, I foster a motivation for change and strengthen hope that life can feel meaningful again. In my work with adults, adolescents, and couples I help to develop self-compassion and self-acceptance in the struggle with a wide range of concerns related to: anxiety, depression, stress management, anger management, addiction, self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship and family. I have extensive training and experience working with individuals struggling with the long-term effects of trauma, abuse, and neglect, including the assessment and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Dissociative Disorders.
(437) 747-1970 View (437) 747-1970
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Justina Zatzman
Registered Social Worker, MA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6R
I specialize in working one-on-one with trauma, grief, family and relationship challenges, self-criticism, anger, shame, health concerns, life transitions, depression and/or anxiety.
Therapy can be a helpful way to work through those parts of life where we feel alone, held back, powerless, in pain, or silenced. At the centre of my approach to therapy is the belief that there is wisdom in your experience. I will invite you to open into that wisdom to help you better navigate your life. I believe in working with you to develop goals, and approaches to those goals, that fit your life. Through deepening understanding and facilitating emotional processing, my intention is to help you thrive in your life with self-compassion, flexibility, and confidence.
I specialize in working one-on-one with trauma, grief, family and relationship challenges, self-criticism, anger, shame, health concerns, life transitions, depression and/or anxiety.
Therapy can be a helpful way to work through those parts of life where we feel alone, held back, powerless, in pain, or silenced. At the centre of my approach to therapy is the belief that there is wisdom in your experience. I will invite you to open into that wisdom to help you better navigate your life. I believe in working with you to develop goals, and approaches to those goals, that fit your life. Through deepening understanding and facilitating emotional processing, my intention is to help you thrive in your life with self-compassion, flexibility, and confidence.
(855) 410-1869 View (855) 410-1869
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Upstairs Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Our team is skilled in child, youth, adult, family and relationship therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness Self Compassion and other evidenced based trauma informed approaches and modalities.
Therapy helps resolve life issues & create strategies for positive change. Through a process that promotes self-awareness, healing & growth, you will develop greater capacity for healthy living. Whether struggling with a difficult life decision or event, having conflict in a relationship, needing help managing emotions, mood or stress, we provide care that fits with where you are in your journey & will help you find your way through. Our team of social workers are skilled & experienced in working with children, youth, adults, couples and families. Please visit our website and book and meet & greet.
Our team is skilled in child, youth, adult, family and relationship therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness Self Compassion and other evidenced based trauma informed approaches and modalities.
Therapy helps resolve life issues & create strategies for positive change. Through a process that promotes self-awareness, healing & growth, you will develop greater capacity for healthy living. Whether struggling with a difficult life decision or event, having conflict in a relationship, needing help managing emotions, mood or stress, we provide care that fits with where you are in your journey & will help you find your way through. Our team of social workers are skilled & experienced in working with children, youth, adults, couples and families. Please visit our website and book and meet & greet.
(647) 493-1629 View (647) 493-1629
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The Help Hub
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6R
Are you worried about your child? Struggling as a family? Unsure what kind of support might be helpful, or even what's available? We know that parenting can be tough - and when things feel out of balance, chaotic or overwhelming, it can feel unmanageable. We are here to support you and your child in developing the skills, supports and knowledge you need to thrive. We offer a child and teen friendly, engaging and judgement-free approach. We are experienced in supporting many different family constellations, including blended families, single-parent homes and same-sex parents.
Are you worried about your child? Struggling as a family? Unsure what kind of support might be helpful, or even what's available? We know that parenting can be tough - and when things feel out of balance, chaotic or overwhelming, it can feel unmanageable. We are here to support you and your child in developing the skills, supports and knowledge you need to thrive. We offer a child and teen friendly, engaging and judgement-free approach. We are experienced in supporting many different family constellations, including blended families, single-parent homes and same-sex parents.
(437) 291-7880 View (437) 291-7880
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Stacey Brion
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MEd, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
I have devoted much of my time to building a fulfilling career working with families, couples, children and adolescents. My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, and brings together both person-centered and cognitive therapies to help clients better understand their strengths, to implement solutions, and to improve the stability and happiness of the person, the family and or couple.
I have devoted much of my time to building a fulfilling career working with families, couples, children and adolescents. My approach to therapy is integrative in nature, and brings together both person-centered and cognitive therapies to help clients better understand their strengths, to implement solutions, and to improve the stability and happiness of the person, the family and or couple.
(647) 560-7854 View (647) 560-7854
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Freshta Jamasi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, HBSc
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
One of the many things I can appreciate about our society is how people come from different walks of life - we all have a story. These stories, or worldviews, are what shape our personalities and how we perceive and overcome the various obstacles that life may throw at us. I also understand how beginning therapy can be daunting, so I provide a validating and non-judgemental environment with the goal of making clients as comfortable as possible. Helping clients explore their emotions and navigate any problems they may have, together, has always been a passion of mine.
One of the many things I can appreciate about our society is how people come from different walks of life - we all have a story. These stories, or worldviews, are what shape our personalities and how we perceive and overcome the various obstacles that life may throw at us. I also understand how beginning therapy can be daunting, so I provide a validating and non-judgemental environment with the goal of making clients as comfortable as possible. Helping clients explore their emotions and navigate any problems they may have, together, has always been a passion of mine.
(647) 576-2751 View (647) 576-2751
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Ali Lienaux
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MA Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Waitlist for new clients
"Nature does not hurry yet everything gets accomplished." Lao-Tzu My practice will allow you to express your ideas in a safe environment, I have a client centered approach and a vast multi-cultural experience to support very creative approaches with the aim to resolve life challenges.
"Nature does not hurry yet everything gets accomplished." Lao-Tzu My practice will allow you to express your ideas in a safe environment, I have a client centered approach and a vast multi-cultural experience to support very creative approaches with the aim to resolve life challenges.
(647) 370-8077 View (647) 370-8077
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Lina Toyoda
Registered Psychotherapist, MPS
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6R
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a difficult situation in your life? You don't feel like your usual self, or may be going through change or loss that has impacted you in unexpected ways. I’m a trauma specialist focusing on depression, anxiety, grief, and relationships to self and others. I will help you change your negative thinking and let go of limiting beliefs about yourself. You'll begin to understand the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and actions, and be supported to live life fully, aligned to your highest values. You may be searching for meaning and purpose or wanting to feel more satisfied in your relationships.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by a difficult situation in your life? You don't feel like your usual self, or may be going through change or loss that has impacted you in unexpected ways. I’m a trauma specialist focusing on depression, anxiety, grief, and relationships to self and others. I will help you change your negative thinking and let go of limiting beliefs about yourself. You'll begin to understand the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and actions, and be supported to live life fully, aligned to your highest values. You may be searching for meaning and purpose or wanting to feel more satisfied in your relationships.
(647) 694-3437 View (647) 694-3437
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Valerie R De Souza
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Do you feel stuck in old patterns of thoughts/behaviours? Are you trying to embrace who you truly are as you graduate into adulthood, steer through relationship endings, or transition into a new stage/year in life? Do you struggle with being imperfectly human in societal structures calling for your perfection to belong? Is guilt/shame messaging from cultural norms about your gender, sexual orientation, 'race' etc. holding you back from achieving your full potential? Are losses weighing you down? If YES to any of these, I'd like to support you to grow into your wholehearted authentic life. Now's the time to invest in YOU!
Do you feel stuck in old patterns of thoughts/behaviours? Are you trying to embrace who you truly are as you graduate into adulthood, steer through relationship endings, or transition into a new stage/year in life? Do you struggle with being imperfectly human in societal structures calling for your perfection to belong? Is guilt/shame messaging from cultural norms about your gender, sexual orientation, 'race' etc. holding you back from achieving your full potential? Are losses weighing you down? If YES to any of these, I'd like to support you to grow into your wholehearted authentic life. Now's the time to invest in YOU!
(647) 370-9524 View (647) 370-9524
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Annahita Yousefi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Starting therapy can feel like embarking on a journey into uncharted territory. It's confronting overwhelming challenges like the persistent weight of anxiety, the pervasive cloud of depression, the tension of stress, or the intricate interplay of life’s multifaceted issues that often drives us to seek therapeutic support. Making the decision to start therapy marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of self-discovery and healing. Entering therapy is a testament to resilience. It's about bravely confronting internal struggles with the hope of finding relief, understanding, and ultimately, positive change.
Starting therapy can feel like embarking on a journey into uncharted territory. It's confronting overwhelming challenges like the persistent weight of anxiety, the pervasive cloud of depression, the tension of stress, or the intricate interplay of life’s multifaceted issues that often drives us to seek therapeutic support. Making the decision to start therapy marks a pivotal moment in the pursuit of self-discovery and healing. Entering therapy is a testament to resilience. It's about bravely confronting internal struggles with the hope of finding relief, understanding, and ultimately, positive change.
(437) 747-6074 View (437) 747-6074
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Lauren McCallum
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, BA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R  (Online Only)
Anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and adapting to what life throws at us can be difficult, isolating, confusing, and painful. Whether you're going through a particularly tough time right now, or are dealing with a longer term problem, I'm here to support you through this challenge and help you on your journey to feeling like the best version of yourself. In therapy, I create a safe and compassionate space where we can turn towards your challenges in order to gain understanding, process difficult emotions, build skills, and move towards solutions and goals.
Anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, and adapting to what life throws at us can be difficult, isolating, confusing, and painful. Whether you're going through a particularly tough time right now, or are dealing with a longer term problem, I'm here to support you through this challenge and help you on your journey to feeling like the best version of yourself. In therapy, I create a safe and compassionate space where we can turn towards your challenges in order to gain understanding, process difficult emotions, build skills, and move towards solutions and goals.
(647) 360-5416 View (647) 360-5416
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Mariyam Zaidi
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
We all have relationships that affect us deeply every single day. The relationships that we hold are pieces in our lives that we navigate. The most important relationship we hold is that within ourselves. By navigating our individual sense of self, we also strengthen the relationship with have with others. I am here to guide you as you navigate your own unique culture, relationships, and feelings of stuck in your life.
We all have relationships that affect us deeply every single day. The relationships that we hold are pieces in our lives that we navigate. The most important relationship we hold is that within ourselves. By navigating our individual sense of self, we also strengthen the relationship with have with others. I am here to guide you as you navigate your own unique culture, relationships, and feelings of stuck in your life.
(647) 371-1839 View (647) 371-1839
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Kayley Wynne
Registered Social Worker, RSW , BSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
I imagine you have read many of these profiles trying to find the right therapist for yourself or someone you care about. This can be an overwhelming experience, however, the relationship between the client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process. I believe in each client trusting their own gut feeling when choosing the person they feel connected to and are drawn to work with. This is something I will talk about in the first session as we begin to build rapport and safety. Trusting your gut today is a step towards strengthening the relationship with yourself.
I imagine you have read many of these profiles trying to find the right therapist for yourself or someone you care about. This can be an overwhelming experience, however, the relationship between the client and therapist is vital to the therapeutic process. I believe in each client trusting their own gut feeling when choosing the person they feel connected to and are drawn to work with. This is something I will talk about in the first session as we begin to build rapport and safety. Trusting your gut today is a step towards strengthening the relationship with yourself.
(365) 299-4022 View (365) 299-4022
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Edith Townsend
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
With over 22 years of clinical experience and training in the fields of addiction, mental health, relationships and trauma, my practice offers evidence-based therapies to provide an opportunity for clients to attain self-awareness, behaviour change, and personal growth and recovery in an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental. My interests include mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self esteem, and substance and behavioural addictions. I'm dedicated to helping clients build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.
With over 22 years of clinical experience and training in the fields of addiction, mental health, relationships and trauma, my practice offers evidence-based therapies to provide an opportunity for clients to attain self-awareness, behaviour change, and personal growth and recovery in an environment that is supportive and non-judgmental. My interests include mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, relationship issues, life transitions, self esteem, and substance and behavioural addictions. I'm dedicated to helping clients build a healthier relationship with themselves and others.
(226) 779-7805 View (226) 779-7805
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Jennifer Pinto
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R  (Online Only)
Hello, I’m a Registered Social Worker (MSW) and Psychotherapist working virtually with clients in Ontario. I provide a safe and caring space to explore the struggles you are facing and guide you towards understanding, healing and overall balance in life. I work from an integrated, holistic approach. This means therapy is collaborative - you already have many strengths and inner wisdom; I shed light and guide you to identify how thought patterns, reactivity and perhaps old wounds keep you stuck. Through evidence-based, mind-body and spiritual approaches we work together so you can start to live with more balance, clarity and joy.
Hello, I’m a Registered Social Worker (MSW) and Psychotherapist working virtually with clients in Ontario. I provide a safe and caring space to explore the struggles you are facing and guide you towards understanding, healing and overall balance in life. I work from an integrated, holistic approach. This means therapy is collaborative - you already have many strengths and inner wisdom; I shed light and guide you to identify how thought patterns, reactivity and perhaps old wounds keep you stuck. Through evidence-based, mind-body and spiritual approaches we work together so you can start to live with more balance, clarity and joy.
(647) 360-9816 View (647) 360-9816
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Sarah Wash
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6R
Sarah specializes in working with adults (from ages 17+) who are experiencing challenges in their lives. With a background in community mental health, Sarah has supported clients with challenges including anxiety, low mood, borderline personality disorder, interpersonal stressors, grief and bereavement, trauma, and more. Sarah also has experience working with clients from diverse walks of life, including individuals who are neurodiverse, part of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and who come from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Sarah specializes in working with adults (from ages 17+) who are experiencing challenges in their lives. With a background in community mental health, Sarah has supported clients with challenges including anxiety, low mood, borderline personality disorder, interpersonal stressors, grief and bereavement, trauma, and more. Sarah also has experience working with clients from diverse walks of life, including individuals who are neurodiverse, part of the LGBTQ2S+ community, and who come from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
(647) 490-1845 View (647) 490-1845
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Sonya Deol
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Are you feeling a bit stuck in the daily grind, like life's just passing you by? Maybe you're finding it hard to focus, and those anxious thoughts just won't let up, making it tough to get a good night's sleep or stay present in the moment. And in your relationships, do emotionally-charged conflicts keep popping up, leaving you feeling lost when it comes to expressing yourself and putting your needs first? I get it. It's not easy to show up as your true, authentic self when feelings of guilt, shame, fear, or sadness are holding you back. But here's the thing – you don't have to do it alone.
Are you feeling a bit stuck in the daily grind, like life's just passing you by? Maybe you're finding it hard to focus, and those anxious thoughts just won't let up, making it tough to get a good night's sleep or stay present in the moment. And in your relationships, do emotionally-charged conflicts keep popping up, leaving you feeling lost when it comes to expressing yourself and putting your needs first? I get it. It's not easy to show up as your true, authentic self when feelings of guilt, shame, fear, or sadness are holding you back. But here's the thing – you don't have to do it alone.
(365) 305-0113 View (365) 305-0113
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Hiral Amin-Sharma
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
I would like to invite you into a non-judgmental, nurturing, and anti-oppressive space, where we can work together to address the challenges in your life. Sometimes life can bring hardship and unexpected events, which can produce negative feelings and emotions. Some of these challenges require less support to process and work through, while others may take longer and require more frequent support to overcome. As your therapist, my goal is to understand you, your needs, and guide you to cope with or overcome the difficulties interfering with your everyday life.
I would like to invite you into a non-judgmental, nurturing, and anti-oppressive space, where we can work together to address the challenges in your life. Sometimes life can bring hardship and unexpected events, which can produce negative feelings and emotions. Some of these challenges require less support to process and work through, while others may take longer and require more frequent support to overcome. As your therapist, my goal is to understand you, your needs, and guide you to cope with or overcome the difficulties interfering with your everyday life.
(647) 493-3688 View (647) 493-3688
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Dr. Bev Walpole
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6R
My psychology practice focuses on treatment and intervention for ANXIETY and OCD in children, adolescents and young women. I also offer a self-paced, virtual parenting course with coaching: 'Empowering Your Anxious Child'. Book a discovery call by visiting www.drbevwalpole.com. Haven Wellness by Design is a separate coaching + design service created to support families in designing wellness infused homes. Services may be covered by third party insurance benefit plans. www.havenwellnessbydesign.com
My psychology practice focuses on treatment and intervention for ANXIETY and OCD in children, adolescents and young women. I also offer a self-paced, virtual parenting course with coaching: 'Empowering Your Anxious Child'. Book a discovery call by visiting www.drbevwalpole.com. Haven Wellness by Design is a separate coaching + design service created to support families in designing wellness infused homes. Services may be covered by third party insurance benefit plans. www.havenwellnessbydesign.com
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Family Therapy Counsellors

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.