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Therapists
Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON and BC.
Waitlist
Grace Johner
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
ADHD, 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, Workplace stress, Perfectionism
ADHD, 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, Workplace stress, Perfectionism
Joe Gentile
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Joe Gentile
Registered Social Worker
Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, 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, Problematic video gaming, Negative body image, OCD, School challenges, Sports Performance, Stress
Addiction, Anger Management, Anxiety, 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, Problematic video gaming, 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
Depression, Trauma processing, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Addiction, Building Self-Care Routines, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Attachment wounds, Meaning and purpose, Creativity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Trauma
Depression, Trauma processing, Anxiety, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Break-up recovery, Addiction, Building Self-Care Routines, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Attachment wounds, Meaning and purpose, Creativity, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Trauma
Meagan Gallacher
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Meagan Gallacher
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
She/Her
Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Infidelity, School challenges, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Phobias, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Borderline Personality Disorder, Break-up recovery, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Boundaries and boundary setting, Depression, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Goal Setting, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Infidelity, School challenges, Mindfulness Practices, People pleasing, Phobias, Self-esteem, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal)
Andrea Montello
Psychologist
Virtual Sessions in ON and AB.
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Andrea Montello
Psychologist
She/Her
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Trauma, Trauma processing, Workplace stress, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Sports Performance, Specific phobias, Social anxiety, Depression, Emotional Numbness, Fears and phobia, Intergenerational trauma, Performance anxiety, Grief Processing, Nervous system regulation
Alicia Panchal
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alicia Panchal
Registered Social Worker
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Anxiety, Attachment, BIPOC, Boundaries and boundary setting, Children/Teens, Depression, Eating disorders, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Negative body image, Panic attacks, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Jane Aure
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, MB, and NB.
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Jane Aure
Registered Social Worker
N/A
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, Anger Management, Break-up recovery, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Grief/Loss, Eating disorders, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Relationships, Thought Restructuring
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, Anger Management, Break-up recovery, Attachment, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Conflict resolution, Couples Therapy, Grief/Loss, Eating disorders, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Maternal mental health, Relationships, Thought Restructuring
Amy O'Coin
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
Waitlist
Amy O'Coin
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
She/They
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Relationship anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Self-Regulation, Overwhelm, Couples
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Relationship anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Self-Regulation, Overwhelm, Couples
Lisa Schwartz
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in NS and ON.
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Lisa Schwartz
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Grief and Loss, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Identity, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Grief and Loss, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Identity, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges
Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Grief and Loss, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Grief and Loss, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC
Rob Matula
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC.
Waitlist
Rob Matula
Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/ him
Anxiety, Depression, Career guidance, Men's issues, BIPOC
Anxiety, Depression, Career guidance, Men's issues, BIPOC
Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Alaleh Shakourianfard
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Familial and social relationships, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC
Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Childhood trauma, Burnout, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Familial and social relationships, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low mood, Workplace stress, Trauma processing, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Intergenerational trauma, School challenges, Thought Restructuring, Supervising qualifying therapists, Trauma, BIPOC
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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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