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Therapists
Graeme Ash
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in MB, YT, AB, and SK.
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Graeme Ash
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Boundaries and boundary setting, Health anxiety, Confidence, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Self-Criticism, Self-Development, Assertiveness, Burnout, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Decision making, Grief/Loss, Motivation, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Self-Regulation, Workplace stress, Pain management
Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Boundaries and boundary setting, Health anxiety, Confidence, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Stress, Self-Criticism, Self-Development, Assertiveness, Burnout, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Decision making, Grief/Loss, Motivation, Emotional regulation, Fears and phobia, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Self-Regulation, Workplace stress, Pain management
Sabrina Sibbald
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Sabrina Sibbald
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity
Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Befriending the Nervous System, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mind-body connection, BIPOC, Emotional regulation, Break-up recovery, Dissociation, Low mood, Social anxiety, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Intergenerational trauma, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Nervous system regulation, People pleasing, Perfectionism, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Identity
Lindsay Kudlow
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Lindsay Kudlow
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Conflict resolution, Effective communication, LGBTQ2IA+, People pleasing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Relationship anxiety, Dating challenges, Navigating challenging relationships, Relationships, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety, Self-esteem
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Confidence, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Conflict resolution, Effective communication, LGBTQ2IA+, People pleasing, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Empowerment, Familial and social relationships, Relationship anxiety, Dating challenges, Navigating challenging relationships, Relationships, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Anxiety, Self-esteem
Marjan Emami
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Marjan Emami
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
She/Her
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Relationships, Trauma
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Childhood trauma, Relationships, Trauma
Calum Ramsay
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in MB, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, and SK.
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Calum Ramsay
Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism
Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anger, Anxiety, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Masculinity, Men's issues, Mental performance, Meaning and purpose, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, Self-esteem, Sports Performance, Attachment, Self-Criticism
Ryan Yellowlees
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC and AB.
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Ryan Yellowlees
Registered Clinical Counsellor
He/Him/His
Disability, Chronic and acute illness, Chronic Illness, Caregivers, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief and Loss, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Motivation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, Men's issues, Masculinity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Conflict resolution, Relationships, People pleasing, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Effective communication, Physical Disability
Disability, Chronic and acute illness, Chronic Illness, Caregivers, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief and Loss, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Empowerment, Motivation, Anger, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Stress, Men's issues, Masculinity, Depression, Depression coping skills, Conflict resolution, Relationships, People pleasing, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Family issues, Effective communication, Physical Disability
Kaitlin Klimosko
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC, AB, SK, MB, and YT.
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Kaitlin Klimosko
Registered Clinical Counsellor
she/her
Anger Management, ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Depression, Trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Eating disorders, Stress, Burnout, Assertiveness, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Men's issues, Parenting, Self-Regulation
Anger Management, ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Building Meaningful Connections, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Depression, Trauma, Court Mandated Counselling, Eating disorders, Stress, Burnout, Assertiveness, Dating challenges, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Men's issues, Parenting, Self-Regulation
Jola Mecani
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jola Mecani
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions
Anger, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Anxiety, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Children/Teens, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Social anxiety, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Dissociation, Maternal mental health, Intergenerational trauma, Interpersonal dynamics, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions
Jennifer Schofield
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jennifer Schofield
Registered Social Worker
she/her
Trauma, Anger, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Depression, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Trauma, Anger, ADHD, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Competitive anxiety, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Creativity, Depression, Existential questions, Family issues, Fears and phobia, Chronic Illness, Grief and Loss, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Relationships, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth
Liz Spaargaren
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
Waitlist
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Liz Spaargaren
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor
ADHD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Wellness Counselling, Trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Domestic violence, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Goal Setting, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
ADHD, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Effective communication, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Mind-body connection, Women's Health, Wellness Counselling, Trauma, Transitioning into Adulthood, Separation and divorce, Domestic violence, Negative thinking and ruminating, Personal Growth, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Goal Setting, Meaning and purpose, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, College or University Coaching
Virlyn Collantes
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in BC and ON.
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Virlyn Collantes
Registered Social Worker
She/Her/Hers
ADHD, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationships, Separation and divorce
ADHD, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationships, Separation and divorce
Alexandra Walcott
Occupational Therapist
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Alexandra Walcott
Occupational Therapist
She/Her
Meaning and purpose, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Family issues, Attachment, Early childhood, Children/Teens, Giftedness Issues, Disability, School challenges, ADHD, Autism, Self-esteem, Highly Sensitive Person, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Body Dysmorphia, Eating disorders, Learning disabilities, Parenting, Neurodiversity
Meaning and purpose, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Family issues, Attachment, Early childhood, Children/Teens, Giftedness Issues, Disability, School challenges, ADHD, Autism, Self-esteem, Highly Sensitive Person, Adoption, Attention and Impulsivity, Body Dysmorphia, Eating disorders, Learning disabilities, Parenting, Neurodiversity
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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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