Dream Therapy Therapists

Dream therapy uses the content and imagery of your dreams as a pathway to understanding your emotions, experiences, and inner world. Connect with therapists who incorporate dream work into their practice.

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Dreams have long been considered a window into the unconscious mind. Dream therapy draws on this rich inner material to help you explore patterns, process emotions, and gain insight into aspects of your life that may feel unclear or unresolved. Whether you remember your dreams vividly or only in fragments, a therapist trained in dream work can help you make meaning from these experiences in a supportive, non-judgmental space.

On First Session, you can browse therapists who offer dream therapy and related approaches. Watch their intro videos to get a sense of their style, learn about how much therapy costs, and book a session when you're ready. Many therapists offer both online and in-person options to fit your needs.

Corey Lesperance

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Windsor, ON)
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Corey Lesperance

Corey Lesperance

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$150/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Addiction, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Christian counselling, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Depression, Dissociation, Dreams, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Trauma, Suicidal ideation, Substance Use, Shadow Work, PTSD
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Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Cortes Island, BC)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Diane Brussell

Diane Brussell

Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her, We/Us
$180/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Boundaries and boundary setting, Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Confidence, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Navigating challenging relationships, PTSD, Transformative dream work, Somatic Therapy, Personal Growth, Trauma processing
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Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Eda Mucaj

Eda Mucaj

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$185/session
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Transformative dream work, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Addiction, Depression, Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic and acute illness, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating disorders, Emotional Numbness, Life transitions, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Personal Growth, Intimacy concerns, Perfectionism, Sleeping difficulties, Sexual issues, Grief and Loss
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Michael Chu

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

Michael Chu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him/His
$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
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Marie Schoppen

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in AB, MB, SK, NL, NT, ON, YT, NU, and BC.
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Marie Schoppen

Marie Schoppen

Registered Psychotherapist
She / Her
$200/session
Attachment wounds, Relationships, Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Self-esteem, Identity and Self-Exploration, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dreams, Intergenerational trauma, Wellness Counselling, Existential questions, People pleasing, Mindfulness, Meaning and purpose, Intimacy concerns, Spirituality, Empowerment, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Emotional regulation
Attachment wounds, Relationships, Life transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Self-esteem, Identity and Self-Exploration, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dreams, Intergenerational trauma, Wellness Counselling, Existential questions, People pleasing, Mindfulness, Meaning and purpose, Intimacy concerns, Spirituality, Empowerment, Psychedelic therapy, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Emotional regulation
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Sieran Yung

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Sieran Yung

Sieran Yung

Registered Psychotherapist
He/him
$150/session
Sexuality and gender issues, LGBTQ2IA+, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Neurodiversity, Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Career guidance, School challenges, Motivation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Overwhelm, Depression, Anxiety, BIPOC
Sexuality and gender issues, LGBTQ2IA+, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Neurodiversity, Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Career guidance, School challenges, Motivation, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Overwhelm, Depression, Anxiety, BIPOC
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Luigi Garde

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Luigi Garde

Luigi Garde

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
$140/session
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
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Nicholas Balaisis

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Kitchener, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, BC, and QC.
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Nicholas Balaisis

Nicholas Balaisis

Registered Psychotherapist
$155/session
Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career guidance, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Masculinity, Insomnia, Infidelity, Intimacy concerns, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Performance anxiety, Parenting, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Transformative dream work, Sexuality, Relationships, Spirituality, Identity and Self-Exploration
Anxiety, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career guidance, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Existential questions, Familial and social relationships, Masculinity, Insomnia, Infidelity, Intimacy concerns, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Performance anxiety, Parenting, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Transformative dream work, Sexuality, Relationships, Spirituality, Identity and Self-Exploration
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What is dream therapy?

Dream therapy is an approach that uses dreams as a tool for self-exploration and emotional understanding. Therapists may draw on various frameworks—such as psychodynamic, Jungian, or gestalt perspectives—to help you explore the themes, symbols, and emotions that appear in your dreams. The goal is often to uncover insights that can support your personal growth and emotional well-being.

Who might benefit from dream therapy?

Dream therapy may appeal to anyone curious about their inner life or looking for a creative approach to self-understanding. Some people find it helpful when processing difficult experiences, exploring recurring themes in their lives, or simply wanting to engage with their dreams in a more intentional way. It can be a meaningful addition to broader therapeutic work or a focus in its own right.

What does dream therapy involve?

Sessions typically involve sharing your dreams with your therapist and exploring them together. This might include discussing the feelings, images, or narratives that stood out to you, considering what they might connect to in your waking life, and reflecting on any patterns over time. Some therapists may also incorporate techniques like guided imagery or journaling between sessions.

How long does therapy typically take?

The length of therapy varies widely depending on your goals and what feels right for you. Some people engage in dream work for a few sessions to explore a specific theme, while others incorporate it into longer-term therapy. Your therapist can help you think through what approach might suit your situation. Learn more about how to know if therapy is working.

How do I know if a therapist is right for me?

Finding the right fit is an important part of the process. On First Session, every therapist has an intro video so you can get a sense of their personality and approach before booking. Credentials are verified during onboarding. You might also consider reading about signs of a good therapist to help guide your decision.

How do I book a session?

You can find a therapist in Canada by browsing profiles on First Session. Watch intro videos, review their areas of focus, and book directly online when you find someone who feels like a good match. Many therapists offer flexible scheduling and both online and in-person appointments.