Developing consistent self-care habits can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone. A therapist can help you create routines that actually fit your life.
Self-care goes beyond bubble baths and face masks—it's about building sustainable practices that support your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing. Many people find that working with a therapist helps them identify what self-care truly means for them and develop routines they can maintain long-term. Whether you're struggling to prioritize yourself, feeling burnt out, or simply want to build healthier habits, therapy can provide the structure and accountability you need.
At First Session, you can browse therapists across Canada who specialize in helping clients develop personalized self-care strategies. Watch intro videos to get a sense of each therapist's approach, review their verified credentials, and book your first appointment online when you're ready. Finding the right support for your self-care journey has never been more accessible.
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Shelley Quan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shelley Quan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Perfectionism, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, Stress, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Perimenopause mental health support, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, People pleasing
Perfectionism, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, Stress, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, Perimenopause mental health support, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, People pleasing
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, SK, MB, YT, NT, and NU.
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Hanna Verhagen
Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Highly Sensitive Person, Anxiety, Life transitions, Burnout, General Mental Health, Building Self-Care Routines, Mindfulness Practices, Career Stress, ADHD, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Career Performance, Children/Teens, Creativity, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, School challenges, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress
Highly Sensitive Person, Anxiety, Life transitions, Burnout, General Mental Health, Building Self-Care Routines, Mindfulness Practices, Career Stress, ADHD, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Career Performance, Children/Teens, Creativity, Depression, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Nervous system regulation, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Personal Growth, School challenges, Self-Criticism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Women's Health, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Mindfulness Practices, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, OCD, Self-esteem, Social anxiety
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, BIPOC, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, General Mental Health, Goal Setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Mindfulness Practices, Negative thinking and ruminating, Neurodiversity, OCD, Self-esteem, Social anxiety
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Aging, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Parenting, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Aging, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Confidence, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Parenting, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Kristin Michie
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Kristin Michie
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, College or University Coaching, Childhood trauma, Decision making, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Coming out and identity, Emotional Fluidity, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Grief and Loss, Health anxiety, Infertility, Infidelity, Imposter syndrome, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing
Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, College or University Coaching, Childhood trauma, Decision making, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, Coming out and identity, Emotional Fluidity, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Grief and Loss, Health anxiety, Infertility, Infidelity, Imposter syndrome, Women's Health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma processing
Parenting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Attachment, Assertiveness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Confidence, Couples Therapy, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Family Conflict, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Development, Relationships, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care
Parenting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Burnout, Attachment, Assertiveness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Confidence, Couples Therapy, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Family Conflict, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Social anxiety, Self-Development, Relationships, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon
Divya Gulati
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, MB, SK, NL, YT, and NU.
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Divya Gulati
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
$195/session
Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationships, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, People pleasing, Meaning and purpose, Empowerment, Self-Development, Dating challenges, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Intergenerational trauma, Self-esteem
Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Relationships, Childhood trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Attachment, Familial and social relationships, Trauma, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, People pleasing, Meaning and purpose, Empowerment, Self-Development, Dating challenges, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Intergenerational trauma, Self-esteem
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Europe, Asia
Rima Sehgal
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, NU, MB, and SK.
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Rima Sehgal
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
$190/session
Anger, Anxiety, 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, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Parenting, Relationships, School challenges, Trauma, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
Anger, Anxiety, 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, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Parenting, Relationships, School challenges, Trauma, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
ADHD, Wellness Counselling, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador
Katie Harry
Registered Provisional Psychologist
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Offers In-Person (Calgary, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB.
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Katie Harry
Registered Provisional Psychologist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
Anxiety, Stress, Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attention and Impulsivity, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Parental divorce, PTSD, Self harm, Suicidal ideation, Workplace stress, Family Conflict, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Stress, Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attention and Impulsivity, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Dating challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Life transitions, Parental divorce, PTSD, Self harm, Suicidal ideation, Workplace stress, Family Conflict, Identity and Self-Exploration
Eating disorders, Perinatal, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Eating disorders, Perinatal, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Body Dysmorphia, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Relationships, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Familial and social relationships, Fertility, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Nervous system regulation, OCD, Building Self-Care Routines, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, AB, NU, YT, NL, BC, SK, and ON.
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Lydia Azaribe
Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
$120/session
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Aging, Attachment, Behaviour, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Caregivers, Cultural Challenges, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, BIPOC
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Aging, Attachment, Behaviour, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Caregivers, Cultural Challenges, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Emotional regulation, BIPOC
Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario
Faraja Gaudin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Winnipeg, MB)
Virtual Sessions in MB, SK, and ON.
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Faraja Gaudin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$120/session
Dating challenges, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, BIPOC, Negative body image, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Wellness Counselling, Vulnerability, Transitioning into Adulthood, Thought Restructuring, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Building Meaningful Connections, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Couples Therapy, Goal Setting, Depression coping skills, Identity and Self-Exploration
Dating challenges, Life transitions, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, BIPOC, Negative body image, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Wellness Counselling, Vulnerability, Transitioning into Adulthood, Thought Restructuring, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, People pleasing, Building Meaningful Connections, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Couples Therapy, Goal Setting, Depression coping skills, Identity and Self-Exploration
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, NT, NU, BC, AB, SK, NL, MB, NS, QC, and NB.
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Stephanie Neshcov
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Depression, School challenges, Relationships, Workplace stress
Anxiety, Stress, Life transitions, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Depression, School challenges, Relationships, Workplace stress
Ontario, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Quebec, New Brunswick
Michèle Dawn
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Edmonton, AB)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Michèle Dawn
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Nervous system regulation, Emotional regulation, ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career guidance, Creativity, Dating challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Imposter syndrome, Overwhelm, Stress, Wellness Counselling, Negative thinking and ruminating, Habits
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Natasha Mano
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Brampton, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Natasha Mano
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She her
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Intergenerational trauma, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, BIPOC, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Intergenerational trauma, Grief and Loss
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Julianna Harry
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and BC.
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Julianna Harry
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
Anxiety, Depression, Transitioning into Adulthood, Life transitions, Break-up recovery, Financial Stress, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-Regulation, Stress, Empowerment, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Depression, Transitioning into Adulthood, Life transitions, Break-up recovery, Financial Stress, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-Regulation, Stress, Empowerment, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
Virtual Sessions in ON, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$195/session
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
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
Ontario, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Burlington, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Erica Berman
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Couples
ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anger Management, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Body Dysmorphia, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Coming out and identity, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Couples
Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Ontario, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
United States of America, Europe, Australia
Viktoria Vigh
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Mississauga, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Viktoria Vigh
Registered Social Worker
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, College or University Coaching, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Dating challenges, Decision making, Effective communication, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, Nervous system regulation, Self-Regulation, Sleeping difficulties, Neurodiversity, Attention and Impulsivity
ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, College or University Coaching, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Dating challenges, Decision making, Effective communication, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, Nervous system regulation, Self-Regulation, Sleeping difficulties, Neurodiversity, Attention and Impulsivity
Virtual Sessions in MB, ON, BC, SK, AB, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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Christy McLeod
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$155/session
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Behaviour, Building Self-Care Routines, Christian counselling, Decision making, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Managing ADHD symptoms, Emotional regulation, Panic attacks, Mindfulness, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Behaviour, Building Self-Care Routines, Christian counselling, Decision making, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Depression coping skills, Goal Setting, Life transitions, Managing ADHD symptoms, Emotional regulation, Panic attacks, Mindfulness, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Overwhelm, Identity and Self-Exploration
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Depression coping skills, Anger Management, Attention and Impulsivity, Behavioural Issues, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Women's Health, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Personal Growth, Burnout, Interpersonal dynamics, Conflict resolution, Meaning and purpose, Imposter syndrome, Christian counselling
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Margarita Iarovaia
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
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
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
Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories
Cassandra Fezzuoglio
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Vaughan, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Cassandra Fezzuoglio
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$185/session
ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Couples, Competitive anxiety, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Depression coping skills, Navigating challenging relationships, Infertility, Vulnerability, Separation and divorce, Neurodiversity
ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Couples, Competitive anxiety, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Depression coping skills, Navigating challenging relationships, Infertility, Vulnerability, Separation and divorce, Neurodiversity
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Self-care encompasses the intentional actions you take to support your physical, mental, and emotional health. This can include practices like setting boundaries, getting adequate rest, moving your body, nurturing relationships, and engaging in activities that bring you joy. When self-care becomes a regular part of your routine, many people find they're better equipped to handle stress, maintain healthier relationships, and feel more balanced overall.
How can therapy help me build self-care routines?
A therapist can help you explore what's getting in the way of self-care—whether that's guilt, perfectionism, lack of time, or not knowing where to start. Together, you can identify your unique needs, set realistic goals, and develop strategies that work with your lifestyle rather than against it. Therapy also provides accountability and a space to troubleshoot when routines aren't sticking, helping you build sustainable habits over time.
What can I expect in therapy focused on self-care?
Sessions typically involve exploring your current relationship with self-care, identifying barriers, and collaboratively developing a plan that feels manageable. Your therapist may help you examine beliefs that make self-care difficult, practice setting boundaries, or work through feelings of guilt around prioritizing yourself. The pace and approach depend on your individual needs and the therapist's style—watching their intro video can give you a sense of how they work.
How do I find the right therapist for building self-care routines?
Start by browsing therapist profiles on First Session and filtering by your location and preferences. Watch intro videos to see how different therapists communicate and whether their approach resonates with you. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding, so you can focus on finding someone whose style and expertise feel like a good fit for your goals.
Is therapy for self-care right for me?
If you find yourself consistently putting others first, struggling to maintain healthy habits, feeling guilty when you take time for yourself, or simply wanting support in building a more balanced life, therapy may be helpful. You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from working with a therapist—many people seek support specifically to develop skills and routines that enhance their overall wellbeing.
How do I get started with a therapist on First Session?
Getting started is straightforward. Browse therapist profiles, watch their intro videos to find someone who feels like a good match, and book your first session directly through their profile. Many therapists offer online appointments, making it easy to fit sessions into your schedule. You can take your time exploring profiles until you find someone you feel comfortable reaching out to.