Self-Development Therapists
Self-development in therapy goes beyond problem-solving to help you grow, understand yourself better, and reach your potential. Connect with therapists who support personal growth on First Session.
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Tanya Deutsch
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Tanya Deutsch
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Career guidance, ADHD, Burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Highly Sensitive Person, Grief and Loss, Shadow Work, Confidence, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Attachment wounds, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, People pleasing, Perfectionism
Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Stress, Social anxiety, Career guidance, ADHD, Burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Highly Sensitive Person, Grief and Loss, Shadow Work, Confidence, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Attachment wounds, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Life transitions, People pleasing, Perfectionism
British Columbia
Mariya Garnet
Pre-Licensed Professional
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, SK, MB, NL, YT, NT, and NU.
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Mariya Garnet
Pre-Licensed Professional
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Existential questions, Spirituality, Somatic Therapy, Addiction, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Shadow Work, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Connecting with your Inherent Power, Depression, Identity and Self-Exploration, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Psychedelic therapy, Nature-Based Spirituality, People pleasing, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Intergenerational trauma, Relationships, Emotional Numbness
Existential questions, Spirituality, Somatic Therapy, Addiction, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Shadow Work, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Assertiveness, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Connecting with your Inherent Power, Depression, Identity and Self-Exploration, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Psychedelic therapy, Nature-Based Spirituality, People pleasing, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Intergenerational trauma, Relationships, Emotional Numbness
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
Nicole Lobo
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, SK, MB, NL, and YT.
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Nicole Lobo
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
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
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, MB, SK, NL, YT, and NU.
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Divya Gulati
Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
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
Sharissa Woon Sam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Sharissa Woon Sam
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, ADHD, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Building Self-Care Routines, Confidence, Childhood trauma, Nervous system regulation, Self-Criticism, Self-Development
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, ADHD, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Building Self-Care Routines, Confidence, Childhood trauma, Nervous system regulation, Self-Criticism, Self-Development
Ontario
Shannon Bradley
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shannon Bradley
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Anger, Emotional regulation, Confidence, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Maternal mental health, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, Parenting, Performance anxiety, School challenges, Self-Development, Separation anxiety, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Attachment, Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Grief and Loss
Anger, Emotional regulation, Confidence, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Goal Setting, Maternal mental health, Mindfulness, Negative thinking and ruminating, Parental divorce, Parenting, Performance anxiety, School challenges, Self-Development, Separation anxiety, Thought Restructuring, Social anxiety, Attachment, Trauma, Sexuality and gender issues, Grief and Loss
Ontario
Candice Frederick
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, MB, NT, NB, YT, NU, PE, NL, and SK.
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Candice Frederick
Canadian Certified Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Trauma, Money Trauma, Somatic Therapy, Burnout, Stress, Relationships, Workplace stress, Wellness Counselling, Sexuality, Self-Development, Racism, Women's Health, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Intergenerational trauma, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Caregivers, Cultural Challenges, Perfectionism, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Navigating challenging relationships, Diabetes mental health support, Perimenopause mental health support, Grief and Loss, Career guidance, Pro-choice
Trauma, Money Trauma, Somatic Therapy, Burnout, Stress, Relationships, Workplace stress, Wellness Counselling, Sexuality, Self-Development, Racism, Women's Health, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Intergenerational trauma, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Caregivers, Cultural Challenges, Perfectionism, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Navigating challenging relationships, Diabetes mental health support, Perimenopause mental health support, Grief and Loss, Career guidance, Pro-choice
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Rachel Bennett
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, SK, BC, NL, MB, NT, NU, and YT.
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Rachel Bennett
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Burnout, Personal Growth, Meaning and purpose, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Climate Anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Ecopsychotherapy, Empowerment, Identity and Self-Exploration, Highly Sensitive Person, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Mind-body connection, Nature-Based Spirituality, Neurodiversity, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Self-Development, Shadow Work, Spirituality, Work-Life Balance
Burnout, Personal Growth, Meaning and purpose, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Climate Anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Ecopsychotherapy, Empowerment, Identity and Self-Exploration, Highly Sensitive Person, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Mind-body connection, Nature-Based Spirituality, Neurodiversity, Reconnection to Lifeforce Energy & Vitality, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Self-Development, Shadow Work, Spirituality, Work-Life Balance
Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Melissa Milligan
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in MB, AB, BC, and SK.
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Melissa Milligan
Canadian Certified Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
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
Atheesan Mahendrarajah
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, AB, SK, MB, NS, NT, YT, and NU.
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Atheesan Mahendrarajah
Registered Psychotherapist
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
Addiction, Cultural Challenges, Productivity, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Masculinity, Pain management, Relationships, School challenges, Self-Development, Self-Regulation, Stress, Workplace stress, BIPOC
Addiction, Cultural Challenges, Productivity, ADHD, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Empowerment, Family Conflict, Masculinity, Pain management, Relationships, School challenges, Self-Development, Self-Regulation, Stress, Workplace stress, BIPOC
Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut
Glory Mulera
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Glory Mulera
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
Self-Development, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Relationships, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Self-Development, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Relationships, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, PTSD, Grief and Loss
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Michael Appiah
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Michael Appiah
Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
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
Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, NL, NT, NU, YT, and SK.
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Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Saskatchewan
Lior Papo
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Lior Papo
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
Self-Development, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, PTSD, Parenting, Trauma
Self-Development, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, PTSD, Parenting, Trauma
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Dale Bricker
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Dale Bricker
Psychologist
He/Him/His
Offers Free Consultation
Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Workplace stress
Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Depression, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Career guidance, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Family issues, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Workplace stress
Ontario
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What is self-development therapy?
Self-development therapy focuses on personal growth, self-understanding, and reaching your potential. Rather than addressing a specific problem, it's about exploring who you are, understanding patterns in your life, and making intentional changes. This type of therapy can help you develop greater self-awareness, improve relationships, and live more aligned with your values.
Who might benefit from self-development therapy?
Anyone interested in personal growth can benefit from self-development therapy. You don't need to have a specific issue to work on—therapy can support general exploration, life transitions, relationship patterns, career development, or simply becoming more self-aware. It's valuable for people who want to invest in their ongoing growth and well-being.
What's it like to work on self-development in therapy?
Sessions typically involve exploring your thoughts, feelings, patterns, and goals. Your therapist may help you gain insight into yourself, identify areas for growth, and develop strategies for change. The process is collaborative and guided by what matters most to you. It can be both reflective and action-oriented.
How long does self-development therapy typically take?
The duration varies based on your goals and how you like to work. Some people engage in shorter-term focused work, while others find value in ongoing therapy as part of their life. Your therapist can help you determine what approach makes sense and adjust as your needs evolve.
How do I know if a therapist is right for me?
Finding a therapist whose approach aligns with your growth goals matters. On First Session, you can watch intro videos to understand each therapist's style and philosophy. This helps you find someone who feels like a good fit for supporting your personal development journey.
How do I book a session?
Browse therapists on First Session who focus on self-development and personal growth. Watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you. When you're ready, book your first session directly online and choose between virtual or in-person appointments.