Goal Focused Therapy Therapists

Goal focused therapy emphasizes setting clear, measurable objectives and working collaboratively toward achieving them. This structured approach can help you make tangible progress on specific areas of your life.

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Goal focused therapy is an action-oriented approach where you and your therapist work together to identify specific outcomes you want to achieve. Rather than open-ended exploration, this method emphasizes defining clear objectives, creating actionable steps, and tracking your progress along the way. Many people find this structured framework helpful when they have particular changes they want to make in their lives.

Whether you're working toward improved relationships, career transitions, managing stress, or personal growth milestones, goal focused therapists can support you in breaking down larger aspirations into achievable steps. Browse therapist profiles on First Session to watch intro videos, learn about their approaches, and find someone whose style resonates with your needs.

Lindsey Salloway

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Calgary, AB)
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Lindsey Salloway

Lindsey Salloway

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$160/session
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
Adoption, Fertility, Infertility, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Depression, Early childhood, Effective communication, Family issues, Emotional regulation, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Parenting, Workplace stress, Overwhelm, Stress, Self-esteem, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Work-Life Balance
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Tarni Kaur

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Tarni Kaur

Tarni Kaur

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
$155/session
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
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Cassandre Quan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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Offers In-Person (Vaughan, ON)
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Cassandre Quan

Cassandre Quan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
$120/session
Intergenerational trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, General Mental Health, Imposter syndrome, Panic attacks, Navigating challenging relationships, Mindfulness Practices, Meaning and purpose, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Decision making, Trauma, Relationships, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating
Intergenerational trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Depression, Anxiety, Workplace stress, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, General Mental Health, Imposter syndrome, Panic attacks, Navigating challenging relationships, Mindfulness Practices, Meaning and purpose, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Decision making, Trauma, Relationships, Nervous system regulation, Negative thinking and ruminating
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Sabrina De Araujo

Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Sabrina De Araujo

Sabrina De Araujo

Registered Social Worker
$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
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Dennis Keefe

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Dennis Keefe

Dennis Keefe

Registered Psychotherapist
$175/session
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Boundaries and boundary setting, Chronic and acute illness, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Health anxiety, Life transitions, Low mood, Men's issues, Motivation, OCD, Pain management, Panic attacks, Parkinson's disease, Performance anxiety, Relationships, Social anxiety, Phobias, Stress, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, Disability, Grief and Loss
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Michèle Dawn

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Edmonton, AB)
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Michèle Dawn

Michèle Dawn

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
She/Her
$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
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Becky Hills

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Cobalt, ON)
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Becky Hills

Becky Hills

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
$170/session
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Stress, Relationships, Burnout, Christian counselling, Conflict resolution, Existential questions, Meaning and purpose, Self harm, Separation and divorce, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Sheema Khan

Registered Psychotherapist
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Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
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Sheema Khan

Sheema Khan

Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
$160/session
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Erica Berman

Registered Psychotherapist
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Erica Berman

Erica Berman

Registered Psychotherapist
She/her
$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
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Kimberly Crossman

Registered Social Service Worker
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Kimberly Crossman

Kimberly Crossman

Registered Social Service Worker
She/Her
$175/session
Trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attachment, Addiction, Anger, Stress, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Goal Setting, Negative thinking and ruminating, Self Destructive Behaviour, Court Mandated Counselling
Trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attachment, Addiction, Anger, Stress, Anxiety, Self-esteem, Goal Setting, Negative thinking and ruminating, Self Destructive Behaviour, Court Mandated Counselling
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What is goal focused therapy?

Goal focused therapy is a collaborative approach where you and your therapist work together to identify specific, measurable objectives you want to achieve. Sessions are structured around defining these goals, developing action plans, and regularly assessing your progress. This approach tends to be more directive than exploratory therapies, with a clear emphasis on creating tangible change in defined areas of your life.

What kinds of concerns can goal focused therapy help with?

Goal focused therapy may support people working on a wide range of concerns, including managing anxiety or stress, improving communication skills, navigating career decisions, building healthier habits, strengthening relationships, or working through specific life transitions. The approach is particularly well-suited for those who appreciate structure and want to see measurable progress toward defined outcomes.

How long does goal focused therapy typically take?

The duration of goal focused therapy varies depending on your specific objectives and circumstances. Because this approach emphasizes defined outcomes, it often tends to be shorter-term compared to more exploratory therapies. Some people achieve their goals within several sessions, while others may work on multiple objectives over a longer period. Your therapist will help you establish realistic timelines based on your individual situation.

How do I know if goal focused therapy is right for me?

Goal focused therapy may be a good fit if you have specific changes you want to make, appreciate structured approaches, and feel motivated by tracking progress toward defined outcomes. If you prefer a more exploratory process without predetermined objectives, other therapeutic approaches might suit you better. Many therapists offer initial consultations where you can discuss your needs and determine if their approach aligns with what you're looking for.

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All therapists on First Session have their credentials verified during onboarding to ensure they hold valid professional designations. You can browse therapist profiles to learn about their training, specializations, and therapeutic approaches. Each profile includes an intro video so you can get a sense of their style before booking a session.

How do I find a goal focused therapist in Canada?

First Session makes it easy to connect with goal focused therapists across Canada. Browse therapist profiles, watch intro videos to get a sense of their approach, and book directly online. You can filter by location, availability, and areas of focus to find someone who fits your needs. For more guidance on the process, read our resource on how to find a therapist in Canada.