Find a Dating Challenges Therapist

Whether you're navigating first dates, patterns in relationships, or building confidence in the dating world, working with a therapist can help you understand yourself better and approach dating with more clarity.

Dating can bring up a wide range of emotions—excitement, vulnerability, frustration, and sometimes confusion about what we really want. Many people find that past experiences, attachment patterns, or self-doubt show up in their dating lives in unexpected ways. A therapist who understands dating challenges can help you explore these patterns, build self-awareness, and develop healthier approaches to connection.

First Session makes it easy to find a therapist who fits your needs. Browse profiles, watch intro videos to get a sense of each therapist's style, and book a session when you're ready. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you can connect with a therapist who can support you in building the confidence and insight you're looking for.

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Victoria Gabriele

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Etobicoke, )
Virtual Sessions in AB and ON.
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Victoria Gabriele

Victoria Gabriele

Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, PTSD, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Attachment wounds, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Dating challenges, Emotional regulation, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness and stress reduction, Negative thinking and ruminating, OCD, Panic attacks, PTSD, Trauma processing, Work-Life Balance, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Alberta, Ontario

Kemelle Deeble

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Oshawa, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, SK, MB, NL, and NT.
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Kemelle Deeble

Kemelle Deeble

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Identity and Self-Exploration, Transitioning into Adulthood, Family Conflict, Relationships, Dating challenges, School challenges, BIPOC
Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Identity and Self-Exploration, Transitioning into Adulthood, Family Conflict, Relationships, Dating challenges, School challenges, BIPOC
Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories

Sonia Stewart

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Sechelt, BC)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, MB, NL, SK, YT, NT, and NU.
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Sonia Stewart

Sonia Stewart

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anxiety, People pleasing, Navigating challenging relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Women's Health, Suicidal ideation, Stress, ADHD, Attachment trauma, BIPOC, Dating challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Trauma, Work-Life Balance, Men's issues, Burnout
Anxiety, People pleasing, Navigating challenging relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Women's Health, Suicidal ideation, Stress, ADHD, Attachment trauma, BIPOC, Dating challenges, Depression, Family Conflict, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Trauma, Work-Life Balance, Men's issues, Burnout
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

Clara Morgan

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Burnaby, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Clara Morgan

Clara Morgan

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Social anxiety, Separation and divorce, Couples Therapy, PTSD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Dating challenges, Caregivers, Goal Setting, Mindfulness Practices, Panic attacks, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anger Management
Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Coping Skills, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression coping skills, Intimacy concerns, LGBTQ2IA+, Trauma processing, Social anxiety, Separation and divorce, Couples Therapy, PTSD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Dating challenges, Caregivers, Goal Setting, Mindfulness Practices, Panic attacks, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anger Management
British Columbia

Ratiba Yasin

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Burnaby, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, NL, MB, AB, SK, and NT.
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Ratiba Yasin

Ratiba Yasin

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
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, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories

Sabrina De Araujo

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Sabrina De Araujo

Sabrina De Araujo

Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Couples, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Depression coping skills, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Nervous system regulation, Grief and Loss, Familial and social relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-esteem, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Mind-body connection, Depression
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, ADHD, Assertiveness, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Couples, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Depression coping skills, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Nervous system regulation, Grief and Loss, Familial and social relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-esteem, Self-Criticism, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Mind-body connection, Depression
Ontario

Nicole Lobo

Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (London, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, SK, MB, NL, and YT.
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Nicole Lobo

Nicole Lobo

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
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
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, MB, SK, NL, YT, and NU.
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Divya Gulati

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
Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Nunavut
Asia, Australia

Ashley Wass

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Essex, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Ashley Wass

Ashley Wass

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Stress, Break-up recovery, Dating challenges, People pleasing, Women's Health, Relationship anxiety, Deep connections, Grief and Loss
Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Stress, Break-up recovery, Dating challenges, People pleasing, Women's Health, Relationship anxiety, Deep connections, Grief and Loss
Ontario

Lindsay Kudlow

Registered Psychotherapist
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Lindsay Kudlow

Lindsay Kudlow

Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$185/session
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Conflict resolution, Effective communication, LGBTQ2IA+, People pleasing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Relationship anxiety, Dating challenges, Navigating challenging relationships, Relationships, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety, Self-esteem
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Conflict resolution, Effective communication, LGBTQ2IA+, People pleasing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Relationship anxiety, Dating challenges, Navigating challenging relationships, Relationships, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety, Self-esteem
Ontario

Kaitlin Klimosko

Registered Clinical Counsellor
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, SK, MB, and YT.
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Kaitlin Klimosko

Kaitlin Klimosko

Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anger Management, ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Depression, Trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Eating disorders, Stress, Burnout, Assertiveness, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Men's issues, Parenting, Self-Regulation
Anger Management, ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Depression, Trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Eating disorders, Stress, Burnout, Assertiveness, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Men's issues, Parenting, Self-Regulation
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon

Katie Harry

Registered Provisional Psychologist
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Offers In-Person (Calgary, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB.
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Katie Harry

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
Alberta

Lea Konforte

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in MB, YT, NU, AB, NT, NL, BC, and ON.
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Lea Konforte

Lea Konforte

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
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, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Spirituality, Stress, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
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, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Spirituality, Stress, Workplace stress, Grief and Loss
Manitoba, Yukon, Nunavut, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Ontario

Melissa Milligan

Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Nipawin, SK)
Virtual Sessions in MB, AB, BC, and SK.
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Melissa Milligan

Melissa Milligan

Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Anger, Attachment, Building Meaningful Connections, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behaviour, Burnout, Deep connections, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Sexuality, Self-Development, Mindfulness
Anger, Attachment, Building Meaningful Connections, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behaviour, Burnout, Deep connections, Childhood trauma, Chronic Illness, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Sexuality, Self-Development, Mindfulness
Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan

Michael Chu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Markham, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Michael Chu

Michael Chu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him/His
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
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, Imposter syndrome, 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, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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, Imposter syndrome, 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, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Trauma, BIPOC, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario

Stephanie Neshcov

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Tiny, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, YT, NT, NU, BC, AB, SK, NL, MB, NS, QC, and NB.
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Stephanie Neshcov
Ontario, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Quebec, New Brunswick

Samudyatha Hiremagalore

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Surrey, BC)
Virtual Sessions in AB, BC, NB, and ON.
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Samudyatha Hiremagalore
Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario

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

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

Shane Pokroy

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shane Pokroy

Shane Pokroy

Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
Self-Development, Empowerment, Mental performance, Mindfulness, Overwhelm, Motivation, Perfectionism, Goal Setting, Stress, Burnout, Productivity, Relationships, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Negative thinking and ruminating, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Existential questions, Decision making, Couples, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Habits, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Nervous system regulation, Spirituality
Self-Development, Empowerment, Mental performance, Mindfulness, Overwhelm, Motivation, Perfectionism, Goal Setting, Stress, Burnout, Productivity, Relationships, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Negative thinking and ruminating, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Existential questions, Decision making, Couples, Creativity, Emotional regulation, Habits, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Men's issues, Meaning and purpose, Nervous system regulation, Spirituality
Ontario

Crystal Soares

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Woodbridge, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Crystal Soares

Crystal Soares

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Attachment wounds, Intergenerational trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Trauma, People pleasing, Self-esteem, LGBTQ2IA+, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Depression, Attachment, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Sexuality
Attachment wounds, Intergenerational trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Relationships, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Trauma, People pleasing, Self-esteem, LGBTQ2IA+, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Perfectionism, Overwhelm, Childhood trauma, Familial and social relationships, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Dating challenges, Assertiveness, Break-up recovery, Depression, Attachment, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Sexuality
Ontario

Meagan Gallacher

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Oshawa, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Meagan Gallacher

Meagan Gallacher

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Infidelity, School challenges, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Phobias, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Infidelity, School challenges, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Phobias, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Ontario

Lisa Schwartz

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in NS and ON.
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Lisa Schwartz

Lisa Schwartz

Registered Social Worker
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$180/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Familial and social relationships, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Children/Teens, Familial and social relationships, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Nova Scotia, Ontario

Michael Appiah

Registered Social Worker
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Michael Appiah

Michael Appiah

Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
Relationships, Men's issues, Effective communication, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Workplace stress, Assertiveness, Attachment, Career guidance, Christian counselling, College or University Coaching, Dating challenges, BIPOC, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Conflict resolution, Couples, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Self-Development, School challenges, Imposter syndrome
Relationships, Men's issues, Effective communication, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Workplace stress, Assertiveness, Attachment, Career guidance, Christian counselling, College or University Coaching, Dating challenges, BIPOC, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Conflict resolution, Couples, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Self-Development, School challenges, Imposter syndrome
Ontario, British Columbia

Paula Fernández

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Paula Fernández

Paula Fernández

Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$175/session
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
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
Ontario

Erica Berman

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Erica Berman

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

Daisie Auty

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Daisie Auty

Daisie Auty

Registered Social Worker
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$165/session
ADHD, Relationships, LGBTQ2IA+, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Dating challenges, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Neurodiversity, Intergenerational trauma, Parenting, Relationship anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Sexuality and gender issues, Self-Criticism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Relationships, LGBTQ2IA+, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Break-up recovery, Burnout, Coming out and identity, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Emotional regulation, Dating challenges, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Neurodiversity, Intergenerational trauma, Parenting, Relationship anxiety, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Sexuality and gender issues, Self-Criticism, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Workplace stress, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario

Viktoria Vigh

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Mississauga, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Viktoria Vigh

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
Ontario

Andras Lenart

Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Victoria, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Andras Lenart

Andras Lenart

Canadian Certified Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$170/session
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
Relationships, Self-Development, Social anxiety, ADHD, Anger, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Motivation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Dating challenges, Meaning and purpose, Couples Therapy, Emotional Numbness, Anxiety, Decision making, Deep connections, Fears and phobia, Existential questions, Men's issues, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Productivity, Sexuality and gender issues, Psychedelic therapy, Personal Growth, Emotional Fluidity
Manitoba, Ontario, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Saskatchewan
United States of America

Margarita Iarovaia

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Hamilton, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Margarita Iarovaia

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

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
Ontario
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