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Therapists
Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jacqueline Groves
Registered Social Worker
She/Her/Hers
Depression, Behavioural Issues, Christian counselling, School challenges, Self harm, Sleeping difficulties, BIPOC
Depression, Behavioural Issues, Christian counselling, School challenges, Self harm, Sleeping difficulties, BIPOC
Fawn MacInnis
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Fawn MacInnis
Registered Social Worker
Her/ She
Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Break-up recovery, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Couples, Trauma processing, Thought Restructuring, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, Insomnia, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Vulnerability, Anger Management, Stress
Couples Therapy, Childhood trauma, Break-up recovery, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Couples, Trauma processing, Thought Restructuring, Life transitions, Grief and Loss, Family Conflict, Insomnia, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Vulnerability, Anger Management, Stress
Sabrina De Araujo
Registered Social Service Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Sabrina De Araujo
Registered Social Service Worker
She/her
Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Assertiveness, ADHD, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attention and Impulsivity, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Depression coping skills, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Maternal mental health, Grief/Loss, People pleasing, Wellness Counselling, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Negative thinking and ruminating, Social anxiety
Identity and Self-Exploration, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Assertiveness, ADHD, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Attention and Impulsivity, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Depression coping skills, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Maternal mental health, Grief/Loss, People pleasing, Wellness Counselling, Interpersonal dynamics, Meaning and purpose, Goal Setting, Intergenerational trauma, Negative thinking and ruminating, Social anxiety
Arsalan Ahmad
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Arsalan Ahmad
Registered Psychotherapist
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, BIPOC
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, BIPOC
Terence To
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Terence To
Registered Social Worker
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Fears and phobia, BIPOC
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Fears and phobia, BIPOC
Hana Urushizawa
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, ON, AB, QC, and MB.
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Hana Urushizawa
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Nervous system regulation, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Trauma processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Separation anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mind-body connection, Self-Regulation, Trauma
Relationships, Cultural Challenges, Nervous system regulation, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Childhood trauma, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Trauma processing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Motivation, Navigating challenging relationships, Separation anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Mind-body connection, Self-Regulation, Trauma
Julianna Harry
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and BC.
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Julianna Harry
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her/Hers
Anxiety, Depression, Transitioning into Adulthood, Life transitions, Break-up recovery, Financial Stress, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-Regulation, Stress, Empowerment, BIPOC
Anxiety, Depression, Transitioning into Adulthood, Life transitions, Break-up recovery, Financial Stress, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Identity and Self-Exploration, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Self-Regulation, Stress, Empowerment, BIPOC
Lauren Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Lauren Robertson
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
OCD, Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Conflict resolution, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Infertility, Infidelity, Parenting, Fertility, Pregnancy, Imposter syndrome, BIPOC
OCD, Relationships, Trauma, Depression, Boundaries and boundary setting, Identity and Self-Exploration, Navigating challenging relationships, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Conflict resolution, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, People pleasing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Infertility, Infidelity, Parenting, Fertility, Pregnancy, Imposter syndrome, BIPOC
Lincoln Stoller
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Lincoln Stoller
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Aging, Anxiety, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Creativity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Deep Brain Reorienting, Depression, Dreams, Early childhood, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Fears and phobia, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Insomnia, PTSD, Life transitions, Neurofeedback, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Couples, Psychedelic therapy
Aging, Anxiety, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Creativity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Deep Brain Reorienting, Depression, Dreams, Early childhood, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Fears and phobia, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Insomnia, PTSD, Life transitions, Neurofeedback, Spirituality, Self-esteem, Couples, Psychedelic therapy
Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
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Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism
ADHD, Workplace stress, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Emotional regulation, Depression, Familial and social relationships, Giftedness Issues, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism
Joe Gentile
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Joe Gentile
Registered Social Worker
Problematic video gaming, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Depression, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Grief/Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Negative body image, OCD, School challenges, Sports Performance, Stress
Problematic video gaming, Anxiety, Addiction, Anger Management, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Behavioural Issues, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Depression, Eating disorders, Familial and social relationships, Grief/Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Men's issues, Negative body image, OCD, School challenges, Sports Performance, Stress
Dr. Kira Celeste
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, YT, NU, PE, BC, SK, NL, and NS.
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Dr. Kira Celeste
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/her
Meaning and purpose, Trauma processing, Burnout, Depression, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Addiction, Building Self-Care Routines, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Attachment wounds, Creativity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Trauma
Meaning and purpose, Trauma processing, Burnout, Depression, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Addiction, Building Self-Care Routines, Building Meaningful Connections, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Attachment wounds, Creativity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Trauma
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Frequently asked therapy questions
Do all therapists offer free consultations?
It is common for therapists in private practice to offer free consults with potential clients, though some therapists may not offer them when they aren’t accepting new clients or they might charge for the initial consultation.
You can schedule a free consultation with nearly all of the therapists listed in our directory. It’s very helpful to be able to meet a potential therapist, learn about their values and approach, and to get a feel for overall compatibility.
What happens during a free consultation with a potential therapist?
A free consultation is similar to an introductory meeting, and is not a full therapy session. You’ll speak with the therapist about your mental health, what brings you to therapy, and they’ll share with you how they approach therapy, what to expect in full-length sessions, and more practical matters like scheduling, payment, and confidentiality.
What should I be ready to share with the therapist during the consult?
Be prepared to briefly discuss what brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. Sharing any relevant personal history or current challenges can help the therapist understand your needs.
How will I know if I found the right therapist for me?
The biggest piece of advice: trust your instincts. Are you looking forward to the idea of speaking with them again? How do you feel when you think about opening up to them? Was there anything in particular they said during the consultation that stood out to you?
What happens if I don’t want to continue seeing a therapist after the free consultation?
If you choose not to proceed, that's perfectly okay. Therapy is very personal, and finding the right fit is crucial. You're under no obligation to continue after a free consultation.
How do I start booking sessions after a free consultation?
The therapist will likely leave it up to you to book a full-length session after your consultation – it’s about you feeling ready to start, not about being sales-y or trying to convince you.
What are the different types of therapists in Ontario?
In Ontario, there are four regulated types of therapists:
- Psychiatrists are practicing doctors and are able to both diagnose mental illnesses and disorders and prescribe medication.
- Psychologists in Ontario have earned a PhD in psychology (“psychology associates” will have a master’s degree). Psychologists can diagnose mental health conditions as well as offer psychotherapy.
- Psychotherapists in Ontario are regulated by provincial law. They can provide therapy and counselling services using a specialized approach or by combining different modalities.
- Social workers in Ontario hold either a bachelor’s degree (RSW) or master’s degree (MSW), and many social workers offer counselling services through private practice.
Is therapy covered by OHIP? Can I use my work health insurance?
There are a few scenarios where therapy is covered by provincial healthcare (OHIP), including:
- a visit to a psychiatrist via a doctor’s referral
- a family doctor who also provides psychotherapy services
- a therapist working in a hospital or another public health setting.
The Ontario government also has a resources page with affordable and accessible mental healthcare options.
Workplace insurance benefits can reduce or even fully cover out-of-pocket expenses to see a therapist in private practice. After paying for your session, you then submit your receipt as a claim to your insurance plan for reimbursement.
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