Browse therapists who specialize in mind-body approaches. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
Mind-body therapy recognizes the deep connection between your physical experiences and emotional well-being. This approach understands that stress, trauma, and emotions manifest in the body, and that healing can happen through attending to both physical and psychological dimensions. Mind-body therapists may use techniques that integrate breath, movement, body awareness, and mindfulness.
On First Session, you can browse therapists who work with the mind-body connection and watch their intro videos to get a sense of their approach. All therapists have their credentials verified during onboarding. Whether you prefer online or in-person sessions, you can book directly or request a free consultation to find the right match.
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Tanya Lerra
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Newmarket, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Tanya Lerra
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Nervous system regulation, Anger Management, Attachment, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Perfectionism, Relationships, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Family issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, Trauma
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Nervous system regulation, Anger Management, Attachment, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Perfectionism, Relationships, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Family issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Interpersonal dynamics, Trauma
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Ontario
United States of America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central & South America
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Candice Burnett
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Vernon, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, NT, YT, AB, SK, and NL.
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Candice Burnett
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
Creativity, Psychedelic therapy, Disability, Addiction, Anxiety, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Befriending the Nervous System, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Competitive anxiety, Dreams, Existential questions, Confidence, Identity and Self-Exploration, Learning disabilities, Mind-body connection, Nervous system regulation, Neurodiversity, Personal Growth, Performance anxiety, Sports Performance, Thought Restructuring, Somatic Therapy, Brain injury, Empowerment
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Attachment, Befriending the Nervous System, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, LGBTQ2IA+, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Identity and Self-Exploration, Personal Growth, Relationship anxiety
British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Yukon
Ontario
New Brunswick
Tanya Deutsch
Registered Clinical Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Surrey, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Tanya Deutsch
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$160/session
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
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
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
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
Manitoba
Ontario
Northwest Territories
New Brunswick
Yukon
Nunavut
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Alberta
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Crystal Soares
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Woodbridge, ON)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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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
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
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Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Hana Urushizawa
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
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Offers In-Person (Ladysmith, BC)
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, AB, QC, and MB.
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Hana Urushizawa
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Nervous system regulation, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Trauma processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Separation anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mind-body connection, Self-Regulation, Trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration
Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Nervous system regulation, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Trauma processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Separation anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mind-body connection, Self-Regulation, Trauma, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Quebec, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Alberta
Quebec
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Nunavut
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New Brunswick
Kimberly Crossman
Registered Social Service Worker
Waitlist
Offers In-Person (Toronto, ON)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Ontario
Manitoba
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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
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
Manitoba
Ontario
New Brunswick
Yukon
British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Lauren Gaudet
Registered Social Worker
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Offers In-Person (Calgary, AB)
Virtual Sessions in AB and BC.
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Lauren Gaudet
Registered Social Worker
(They/She)
Offers Free Consultation
$150/session
Trauma processing, Anxiety, Burnout, Deep Brain Reorienting, Emotional regulation, LGBTQ2IA+, Nervous system regulation, Mind-body connection, Depression, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic Illness, Self-Regulation, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Transitioning into Adulthood, Stress, Overwhelm, Brain injury, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Trauma processing, Anxiety, Burnout, Deep Brain Reorienting, Emotional regulation, LGBTQ2IA+, Nervous system regulation, Mind-body connection, Depression, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Chronic Illness, Self-Regulation, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Transitioning into Adulthood, Stress, Overwhelm, Brain injury, Trauma, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
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Mind-body therapy is an approach that addresses the interconnection between psychological experiences and physical sensations. It recognizes that emotions, stress, and trauma can affect the body, and that working with the body can support emotional healing. Therapists may integrate practices like breathwork, body awareness, movement, or mindfulness into their work.
How can mind-body therapy help?
Many people find mind-body approaches helpful for managing stress, processing trauma, reducing anxiety, and addressing physical symptoms with psychological components. It can support you in becoming more attuned to your body's signals, releasing tension, and developing healthier ways of responding to stress. This approach is useful when talking alone doesn't fully address your concerns.
What happens in a mind-body session?
In mind-body sessions, your therapist may guide you in noticing physical sensations, practicing breathwork, or exploring how emotions manifest in your body. You might learn techniques to regulate your nervous system, release stored tension, or use movement to process difficult experiences. Sessions often combine conversation with experiential body-based practices.
How do I find a mind-body therapist?
On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who work with the mind-body connection. Each therapist has a profile with an intro video so you can get a sense of their approach. You can book a session directly online or request a free consultation first. All therapists on the platform have their credentials verified during onboarding.
Is mind-body therapy right for me?
Mind-body therapy may be a good fit if you're interested in approaches that integrate physical and emotional well-being. It's helpful if you experience stress physically, feel disconnected from your body, or want to complement talk therapy with body-based practices. Consider booking a consultation with a therapist to discuss whether this approach suits you.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Browse mind-body therapists on First Session and watch their intro videos to find someone whose approach resonates with you. Once you've found a match, you can book your first session directly online. Many therapists offer a free 15-minute consultation if you'd like to connect first. Learn more about how to find a therapist in Canada.