LGBTQ
Search Results
-
Kimberley Wright
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSWe sometimes doubt that others truly understand what we are feeling, so we struggle in silence. This takes a toll on our minds and our bodies and leaves us feeling anxious or depressed. I offer a place to have these thoughts and feelings held, respected, and cared for. A place for you to explore yourself with another. -
Lisa Shouldice
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, MA, CCCACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSPeople work with me because I am a caring person who loves her job. Working with individuals who have experienced trauma and other challenges, being there for them at every step, is my passion. I would feel honoured to create and hold space for you. Everyone has a story, and I would love to hear yours. -
Karen Zarnett
(she/her)Registered Social Worker, PsychotherapistMSW, RSWNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSWhether you are new to therapy or returning, it may feel scary, but something vital and important brought you to this decision. Therapy provides us time and space to receive supportive care and empathic listening. Together, in a nonjudgmental environment, we can explore your immediate or long-standing concerns and find strategies that can help. -
Fadi Abou-Rihan
(he/him)Registered PsychotherapistRP, TICP Dipl, PhD (Philosophy)WAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSIn spite of great difficulties, you’ve not given up on finding meaning in your life. In helping you figure out what moves you, psychotherapy allows you to make better sense of what you’re going through, to be more aware of your strengths, and more mindful of what you need to sort out. -
Lisa Darrach
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSWe have great inner resources for healing and for growth. But we need a context in which we feel listened to and heard and within which a new perspective can develop. My method as a psychotherapist is to listen carefully to your dreams, experiences, fears, hopes, and longings, as we work together in your therapy to understand your particular concerns and experiences. -
Melissa Emerson
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSConsider what brought you here. Are you worried about the future? Relationships suffer when we feel dissatisfied, lonely, or lost. Do you feel misunderstood? That can leave us anxious or angry. We can bring awareness to the beliefs guiding our lives and create greater connection to ourselves and others through the honest conversation therapy offers. -
Jon-David (JD) Rodway
(he/him)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSCertain ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving may be causing you to struggle. Such patterns mark an effort to cope with excessive anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or other difficulties. Sharing this with others isn’t easy, but I offer a safe, confidential space to reflect on what’s happening in your life. Deeper self-understanding can shift your struggle. -
Erica Warder
(she/her)Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)RP Qualifying, CTP DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSWith therapy we have an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of who we are, what internal motivations drive us, and why. This knowledge can positively affect the way we see and feel about ourselves. We can use it to change how we act and relate. -
Aaron Rotbard
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSThe way we speak about our experiences shapes the way we know ourselves and interact with others. Through dialogue, I help individuals harness the power of expression to forge healthy and vibrant connections both inwards and outwards. As new perspectives are spoken into being, we can bring about the changes that we have long hoped for. -
Ken Peters
(he/him)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSDo you want to grow in life? I believe that wisdom and creativity emerge through openness, curiosity, and reflection on your authentic experience. I work mostly with people in their twenties and thirties who find themselves at a turning point. This includes those of diverse communities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. -
Mary Catherine Travers
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSTraumatic experience occurring in early life, as well as ongoing instances of neglect, loss or unmet need, may significantly affect our sense of self. Negative events act as filters that constrain our development and perceptions. But things can get better. Psychotherapy can help to us to understand ourselves more fully, develop more satisfying relationships, and live the lives we long to lead. -
David Collins
(he/him)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSCongratulations on taking the first step towards better emotional well-being. Entering therapy can be a daunting decision. Every person's therapy is unique; it will be responsive to your life journey, past and present. Most importantly, you can expect a safe space where every concern you have will be open for discussion. -
Ursula Carsen
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSPsychotherapy is about care for your soul and mental health. It is private and held in complete confidentiality. You and I together, listening to your life’s narrative, will explore your thoughts, beliefs, conflicts, and connected feelings. -
Sara Gilchrist
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSSometimes it is more difficult to ask a question than to answer it. In conversation with another, one practiced in the art of attuned listening, it becomes possible to discover not only what is worthy of questioning, but why answers have remained so stubbornly concealed from our own searching. -
Bruce Clarke
(he/him)Registered Social WorkerRSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist, BA (Psychology), M.Ed. (Educational Psychology)NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSFinding support through therapy can be life-changing. I offer a safe, respectful, and confidential space where we can work together to explore where and why you are stuck, and increase awareness of yourself. With this support, you can begin to live more authentically and creatively. -
Leah Lucas
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSMany clients entering therapy wonder, “How can only talking help me?” The increased sense of well-being we gain in therapy is more than just a worded experience. Current research in neurobiology validates the effectiveness of talk therapy, in which the therapeutic conversation creates “limbic resonance.” When you sit with a calm, knowledgeable, experienced psychotherapist you are neurologically regulating mind and mood. -
Mathew Peters
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)RP Qualifying, CTP DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSAt times we can be strangers to ourselves; our actions and responses seem mysteriously out of place and "not me”. If we slow down enough to approach these moments with curiosity and without judgement, we no longer have to remain under the thumb of what lies beyond our awareness. Therapy helps slow things down. -
Ann LeBlanc
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSEmotional pain can be a heavy burden to carry, and we can work on lifting this burden together. Taking steps to change your life is a brave move on your part. As we navigate this change process together, I will work to provide a safe space for you to heal, learn, and grow. -
Desiree Harvey
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSBeginning psychodynamic therapy is beginning a journey of self-knowledge. This journey leads to greater self-esteem, agency, resilience, vitality, and insight. It moves us from feeling disengaged in our lives to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, allowing us to see the treasure of the present moment. -
Jeri Reason
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSMany people gain personal insights through the practice of writing, painting, or other art forms. Similarly, psychotherapy can give us a window into unknown facets of ourselves. -
Rhonwen Derbez
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, Dipl GIT, Certified Gestalt TherapistACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSOur bodies are our first source of support in this life. When trauma disrupts our connection to our body wisdom, access can be restored through self-awareness, meaningful human contact, and our bodies’ own power of self-regulation. Therapy gives us tools to discover our own unique path to healing. -
Nanette Mills
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSPerhaps you have been feeling dissatisfied or stuck in a rut; or you may be thinking that there must be more to life, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s inevitable challenges. Starting the process of therapy can be a powerful step towards changing your life. -
Jai Colborne
(she/they)Registered Social WorkerRSW, MSW, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSAs you consider the idea of therapy and begin your search for a therapist, I’m guessing you may feel pretty vulnerable. I get it, I’ve been there. Trusting another with your personal story and letting go of some of the protections you have put in place over the years takes time. As your unique story unfolds, we will get there - together. -
Mafalda Urbanyi
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTS“Nothing that feels bad is ever the last step” (Gendlin, 1981). We often seek therapy when we find ourselves struggling, when everything else we have tried has not worked. The good news is the strength, resilience and courage you need to create the change you want are already within you. -
Andrey Caric
(he/him)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSPsychotherapy is an opportunity to shed old, unhelpful ways of being for more authentic forms of connecting. Recognizing your own patterns, let alone changing them, can be difficult without support. Working with an empathetic therapist who listens attentively and without judgement can lead to lasting transformational change. -
Wendy Kirk
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, M.DivWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSUnderstanding our lives and our experiences, as shaped by our backgrounds, can be challenging. The ways we understand those experiences and their meanings are malleable! In therapy we work together to develop more helpful paradigms for thinking, feeling and relating—this frees up those parts of you burdened by defenses, to help you live more authentically. -
Robin Hellendoorn
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSEveryone struggles with something, even if they don’t show it. Struggling alone is no way to live! And there is no shame in needing help, as humans don’t thrive alone. Psychotherapy can help you find your way to a greater sense of self and wellbeing. -
Carmy Huppeler
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSAre you seeking change in your life? Therapy helped me when I found myself struggling and needing answers. Together we can explore your current situation and help you find the answers you need. I look forward to meeting you in person so we can begin your own unique journey towards lasting change. -
Jena Ledson
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSIn therapy, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, helping you find your true self and what truly matters to you. We'll explore the origins of your mental and emotional discomfort and working towards healing and adopting healthy coping strategies. Therapy is a powerful tool for personal growth and meaningful change. -
Michael Bernard
(he/him)RN PsychotherapistRN, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSWe come to therapy with the hope that our lives can be better, but we often don’t know what to change or how. It’s hard to give up the familiar for the unknown. In therapy we gain the insight that allows us to transform and move forward. I believe we contain the innate ability to heal. -
Jose Luis
(he/him)Registered PsychotherapistRP, Dipl GIT, Certified Gestalt TherapistACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSIn therapy we look at the whole of you—body, mind, and the world around you—to understand your challenges. Together we generate deeper awareness of your unique way of responding to the world. From this place of clarity we work to support you making better choices and discovering clear and conscious ways to flourish. -
Natalie Gill
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSWe are altered by experiences that enable us to put away or forget who we really are. You deserve to be heard. Speaking freely about your life, without judgment, can make you visible to yourself again, allow you to un-hide with another, and eventually begin to heal. -
Alex Borovoy
(he/him)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP Dipl, Certified Hakomi Practitioner*WAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSThis is where we begin: with your desire to be in your life, and in the world, with less fear, and with as much authenticity and happiness as possible; to simply be more of who you are.