Therapists in Ajax

Licensed therapists serving Ajax, available online and in person. Watch intro videos, compare approaches and credentials, and book a free 15-minute consultation directly.

Jordan Wiener

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Stress, Emotional regulation, Relationships, ADHD, Anger Management, Anger, Couples Therapy, Depression, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Spirituality, Sleeping difficulties, Self Confidence, Relationship anxiety, Psychedelic therapy, Parts Work, Performance anxiety, Mindfulness, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Masculinity, Life transitions, Insomnia, Existential questions, Burnout, Anxiety

Amina Purac

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Burnout, Career Stress, Confidence, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Mindfulness, Nature-Based Spirituality, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personality & Mood Disorders, Relationships, Self Destructive Behaviour, Stress

Sunaina Dahiya

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Substance Use, Addiction, Anger, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, South Asian Counselling, Social anxiety, Relationship to self and others, Personal Growth, Perfectionism, Parenting, OCD, Harm Reduction, Effective communication, Attachment, Building Self-Care Routines, Couples Therapy, Early childhood, Caregiver burnout

Sandra McGregor

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Group Therapy, Addiction, Boundaries and boundary setting, Couples, Depression, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Trauma, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills

Irina Carayannis

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Life transitions, Managing ADHD symptoms, ADHD, Overwhelm, Self-Regulation, Anxiety, Perfectionism, Identity and Self-Exploration, Boundaries and boundary setting, People pleasing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Overthinking, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Burnout, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Depression, Disability, Early childhood, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Empowerment, Financial Stress, Neurodivergent, Personal Growth, Perinatal, Relationship Trauma

Caitlin Sigouin

Registered Social Worker

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Cherrisse McWilliams

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Stress, General Mental Health, Life transitions, Work-Life Balance, Women's Health, Wellness Counselling, Trauma, Self-Image, Self-esteem, Relationships, Responsibility, Racism, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Perimenopause mental health support, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Parenting, Navigating challenging relationships, Motivation, Imposter syndrome, Health anxiety, College or University Coaching, BIPOC, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills

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Jasmine Chadha

Canadian Certified Counsellor

Addiction, PTSD, Trauma, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Body Dysmorphia, Childhood trauma, Faith, Grief and Loss, OCD, Self harm, South Asian Counselling, Spirituality

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Amanda Schneider

Registered Psychotherapist

Anxiety, Phobias, Trauma, Existential questions, Attachment, Betrayal Trauma, Childhood trauma, Attachment trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Grief and Loss, Health anxiety, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Performance anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Relationship Trauma, Self-Criticism, Social anxiety, Somatic Therapy

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Jenny Scott

Registered Social Worker

Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Grief and Loss, People pleasing, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career Stress, Caregivers, ADHD, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Health anxiety, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Panic attacks, Parts Work, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing

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Tania Hernandez

Registered Psychotherapist

Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Relationship to self and others, Life transitions, Attachment, Burnout, Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Relationship anxiety, Self-Criticism, Trauma processing, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Somatic Therapy, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists

Mira Berlin

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Anxiety, Befriending the Nervous System, Couples Therapy, Anger, Attachment, Betrayal Trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Deep connections, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Group Therapy, Identity and Self-Exploration

Sarah Jane Di Lorenzo

Registered Psychotherapist

Mind-body connection, Parenting, Relationship to self and others, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Attachment trauma

Arooj Rehman

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Depression, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Behavioural Issues, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Coping Skills, Decision making, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Mental Decolonization, Negative thinking and ruminating, People pleasing, Relationship to self and others, Relationships, Self-Criticism, Stress, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Vulnerability, Understanding & Regulating Emotions

Aaron Rousseau

Registered Social Worker

Addiction, LGBTQ2IA+, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Burnout, Caregivers, College or University Coaching, Coming out and identity, Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, General Mental Health, Harm Reduction, Identity and Self-Exploration, Masculinity, Personality & Mood Disorders, Relationship to self and others, Self harm, Sexuality, Substance Use, Transitioning into Adulthood, Psychosis

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Licensed therapists based and insured in Ontario. All Therapists on EST timezone unless otherwise noted.

Lea Konforte

Registered Psychotherapist

Nervous system regulation, Trauma processing, Anxiety, Relationships, Infertility, Fertility, Life transitions, Attachment trauma, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Break-up recovery, Burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Mind-body connection, Negative thinking and ruminating, Spirituality, Stress, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss

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Registered Psychotherapist

ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss

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Kristen Parselias

Registered Social Worker

Anxiety, Addiction, Relationships, Anger Management, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Christian counselling, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Court Mandated Counselling, Domestic violence, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Infidelity, Men's issues, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, School challenges, Self-esteem, Separation and divorce, Understanding & Regulating Emotions

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Registered Social Worker

Wellness Counselling, Dating challenges, Identity and Self-Exploration, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Family issues, Mindfulness Practices, Life transitions, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Relationships, Transformative dream work, Spirituality, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Women's Health, Grief and Loss

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Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist

Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss

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Trauma, Anger, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Depression, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Chronic Illness, Highly Sensitive Person, Relationships, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration

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Michael Wassef

Registered Psychotherapist

Relationships, Couples Therapy, Attachment trauma, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Childhood trauma, Depression, Family issues, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Parenting, Conflict resolution, Habits, Infidelity, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Regulation, Relationship anxiety, Overwhelm, Negative thinking and ruminating, Motivation, Life transitions, Intimacy concerns, Highly Sensitive Person, Emotional regulation, Christian counselling, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Break-up recovery, Grief and Loss

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Relationships, Imposter syndrome, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Aging, Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Competitive anxiety, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Deep connections, Depression, Dreams, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Ethics, Familial and social relationships, Grief Processing, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Motivation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Social anxiety, Stress, Thought Restructuring, Transformative dream work, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma processing, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration

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Registered Psychotherapist

Anxiety, Couples, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Parenting, Relationships, School challenges, Trauma, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss

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Registered Psychotherapist

Trauma, Sexuality, Relationships, Sex therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Relationship anxiety, Sexual issues, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mindfulness, Identity and Self-Exploration

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Online therapy for you in Ajax.

Out-of-province licensed therapists insured to provide online therapy in Ontario. Timezone availability may vary.

Lotus Huyen Vu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

PTSD, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Childhood trauma, Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration

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Hana Urushizawa

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor

Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Nervous system regulation, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Trauma processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Separation anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mind-body connection, Self-Regulation, Trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration

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Registered Clinical Counsellor

Trauma, Men's issues, South Asian Counselling, Anxiety, Anger, Attachment trauma, Couples Therapy, Addiction, Problematic video gaming, Familial and social relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Life transitions, Relationships

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Canadian Certified Counsellor

Depression, Life transitions, Anxiety, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Career guidance, Career Stress, College or University Coaching, Sports Performance, Relationship to self and others, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Negative thinking and ruminating, Negative body image, Navigating challenging relationships, Motivation, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Insomnia, Familial and social relationships, Depression coping skills, Decision making

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Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate

Couples Therapy, Emotional regulation, Attachment, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Relationship anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Self-Regulation, Overwhelm, Couples, Identity and Self-Exploration

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Finding a Therapist in Ajax

Ajax sits in Durham Region, about 11 kilometres east of Toronto, and is connected to the city by GO Transit’s Lakeshore East line. Finding a therapist here means choosing between local in-person options and the much larger pool of Ontario-registered therapists who work online.

OHIP generally does not cover private-practice therapy with psychologists, psychotherapists, or social workers. Publicly funded mental health care may be available through physicians, psychiatrists, Family Health Teams, and other publicly funded programs, but many Ajax residents access private therapy through their own funds, workplace benefits, or extended health plans.

Ajax is also a diverse GTA community, with large South Asian, Black, and Filipino communities and Tamil-, Urdu-, and Hindi-speaking populations. Matching on language, cultural background, or lived experience can be a useful filter when you're looking for a therapist you feel comfortable with.

Because a bio alone doesn't always show how someone communicates, every First Session profile includes a short intro video. Watching a few before booking can help you get a better sense of a therapist's communication style, whether you're looking for local or online therapy.

What to Know About Therapy in Ajax

Online and In-Person

You can see an Ontario-registered therapist online from Ajax, even if they don't practise in your immediate area. Depending on the therapist's registration and professional liability coverage, therapists from outside Ajax may also be able to provide virtual care to clients in Ontario.

Online and in-person therapy can both be options, but your extended health plan may have its own rules about eligible providers and coverage. Check your plan before booking rather than assuming online and in-person sessions are reimbursed identically.

Credentials in Ontario

Many therapists in Ontario hold one of three designations: Registered Psychotherapist (RP) through the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Registered Social Worker (RSW) through the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or Registered Psychologist through the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

An RP (Qualifying) is registered with the CRPO while completing the requirements for full registration. This includes completing 450 hours of direct client contact and 100 hours of clinical supervision. First Session verifies each therapist's credentials at onboarding and displays their specific designation on their profile.

Cost and Insurance

Therapist fees vary depending on the therapist's designation, experience, and other factors. In Ajax, private therapy commonly falls somewhere in the $100–$250 range per session, with some therapists charging outside this range. Psychologists often charge more than RPs and RSWs, although there is considerable variation.

OHIP generally doesn't cover private-practice therapy. If you have workplace or extended health benefits, check which mental health professionals your plan covers and whether there is a per-session or annual maximum. First Session profiles list fees upfront, and therapists provide receipts that you can submit to your insurer for reimbursement.

How to Choose a Therapist in Ajax

Start with what you want help with

Every therapist has different focus areas and specializations. Start by thinking about what you'd like support with, whether that's anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, stress, ADHD, or something else. On First Session, you can filter therapists by their areas of focus to narrow down your options.

Pick a format that works for you

Both online and in-person therapy can be effective. The right format ultimately comes down to your personal preferences and what works best for your circumstances. First Session currently features online therapists for clients in Ajax, giving you access to therapists from across Ontario.

Consider language and cultural fit

Ajax has large South Asian, Black, and Filipino communities, along with Tamil-, Urdu-, and Hindi-speaking populations. First Session lets you filter by language, identity, and lived experience, which can help you find a therapist who understands the cultural or personal context you want to bring into therapy.

Watch the intro video

Every First Session therapist has a short intro video on their profile, so you can get a sense of their personality and communication style before booking. Watching a few videos can help you narrow down the therapists you feel like you can work with.

Use the free consultation

Every First Session therapist offers a free 15-minute consultation. It's an opportunity to share what brings you to therapy, ask any questions you may have, and get a sense of whether the therapist feels like a good fit for you. Booking a consultation doesn't commit you to ongoing sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does OHIP cover therapy in Ajax?

OHIP only covers therapy in Ajax if it is provided by a medical doctor, a psychiatrist with a referral, or through specific publicly funded hospital and community programs. Private sessions with psychologists, registered psychotherapists, or social workers are not covered by OHIP. You must pay out-of-pocket or use private health insurance.

What's the difference between a Registered Psychotherapist and an RP (Qualifying)?

Both Registered Psychotherapists (RPs) and RP (Qualifying) therapists can provide psychotherapy. The difference is that an RP (Qualifying) is still completing the additional requirements needed for full RP registration. RP (Qualifying) therapists practise under clinical supervision while completing these requirements. They may also offer lower session rates or sliding-scale fees, and can sometimes have more availability than fully registered RPs. If you're using extended health benefits, plans that cover RPs will often also cover RP (Qualifying) therapists, but check your specific plan.

How much does therapy cost near Ajax?

Fees vary by therapist, designation, experience, and specialty. Private therapy in the Ajax area commonly falls somewhere in the $100–$250 range per session. First Session profiles list each therapist's fee upfront, so you can compare costs before booking.

Can I find a therapist who speaks my language or shares my background?

Yes. First Session lets you filter therapists by language, identity, and lived experience. This can help you find someone who speaks your preferred language or understands aspects of your cultural or personal background. You can use these filters alongside specialty, focus area, and other preferences to narrow down your options.

What if I can't afford private therapy right now?

If you have workplace or extended health benefits, check whether your plan covers therapy and which professional designations are eligible. This can significantly reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Some therapists may also offer sliding-scale rates based on a client's financial circumstances.

If private therapy isn't affordable or isn't covered by your plan, publicly funded options may also be available through Family Health Teams, community mental health programs, and other local or provincial services. These options vary in eligibility and availability, and may have longer wait times than private practice.

Do I need a referral to see a therapist in Ajax?

No. You generally don't need a referral to see a private-practice therapist. You can book a session with a therapist directly. If you're using workplace or extended health benefits, check your plan's requirements before booking, as some plans may ask for a doctor's referral to reimburse you.

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