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Kristopher Saric
(he/him)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSEveryone’s need for change is unique. You may be in search of healing and personal growth or compelled by feelings you cannot fully understand. Psychotherapy provides a non-judgemental space for you to safely and effectively reflect, risk, and restore. In your therapy, we work together to co-create change in the areas of living that are troubling you. -
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. -
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. -
Larry Smith
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTS“If every event which occurred could be given a name, there would be no need for stories.” - John Berger, Once in Europa. Our lives unfold in the telling, and in our listener’s responses. Through telling and being heard we may be altered, our symptoms changed. This is the vision of possibility that the psychotherapeutic process offers. -
Kristin Casady
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSTherapy is a process of supported inquiry. It is powerful work—it can help us shift from merely coping with life’s challenges to feeling more fully alive. My role is to assist you to create a style of living, or ways of connecting in your intimate relationships, marked by less struggle. A greater sense of vitality and authenticity, and better relating, can emerge from the process. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Jennifer Bettger
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, OPC DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSWelcome. People come to therapy for many different reasons, often seeking relief from some form of suffering, and hoping to feel more like themselves again. When the challenges you’re facing become too much to bear alone, a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship can provide the support you need to move forward. -
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. -
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. -
Steve Mundy
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSDespair does not always yield to introspection, reflection, or fretful worry. Our demons, so to speak, must often be spoken into view, preferably in collaboration with an other, someone with an ear for this very specific kindness of listening. Together, we will seek illumination; and with illumination, hope. -
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. -
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. -
Alysha Rajkumar
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSRecurring feelings of anxiety, sadness or anger can overwhelm us. Past experiences, unhealthy patterns, or difficulty in relationships can intensify these feelings. Therapy can offer a space to explore your internal landscape in conversation with another. Through honest dialogue, you can come to know yourself anew, finding greater connectedness, security, and balance. -
Diana Chang
(she/her)Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)RP Qualifying, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSThe turbulence of life can leave us feeling like we are merely getting by, even amid deeply painful experiences. We all need a safe and compassionate space to land in to help us make sense of what’s happening. When witnessed therapeutically, it can be a powerfully healing and revitalizing experience. -
Caroline Millen
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRPWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSTherapy helps to carve a clearer path as you journey along life’s many winding roads. In a supportive space fit for conversation and silence we tune in to your authentic self and tackle obstacles interfering with your potential. Starting therapy is a courageous act. Welcome. You are on your way. -
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. -
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. -
Stefania Baresic
(she/her)Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS“Human beings have an inbuilt propensity toward self-realization. If obstacles are removed, the individual will develop into a mature, fully realized adult, just as an acorn will develop into an oak tree.“ –Irvin D. Yalom, The Gift of Therapy -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Uliyana Markova
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplWAITLISTING NEW CLIENTSGood psychotherapy alleviates emotional pain, awakens the mind, enlivens the body, and opens the heart to love and creativity. Therapy allies you with a knowledgeable professional who is on your side. I offer therapy to individuals, couples, and families in a safe and comfortable environment. My training incorporates contemporary research in the areas of trauma, attachment, and open dialogue. -
Arrezoo Moradian
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)RP Qualifying, CTP DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSIn finding the self, we require a space to speak freely, for our thoughts, feelings, and life experiences to come into view from the present and past as we orient towards the future. Psychotherapy is an open dialogue about the things that matter to you. -
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. -
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. -
Fereshteh Majidiani
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSThe world can be either a meaningful or miserable place, depending on how we perceive ourselves. This perception is usually formed by our mental environment and is responsible for our emotional suffering. Therapy offers a safe place to explore and even remodel our perspective, which brings long-lasting changes to our lives. -
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. -
Penny Firth-Eagland
Registered PsychotherapistRP, CTP DiplNOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTSWe are wired for connection and growth, striving to achieve the fullest expression of who we are. But there can be challenges along the way. Psychotherapy is a means of illuminating a path through difficulty, at time of pressing need and across the arc of one’s engagement with all of life. -
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. -
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. -
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.