Do you want to find a way out of the fear, stress, and sadness that you’re going through? Find some peace and comfort? Maybe you feel hopeless and overwhelmed. It can be scary and tiring, an uphill battle, and you feel like you will collapse and shatter at any time. When you face all this fatigue, despair, and frustration, you wish you could confide in a trusted person and get some support. I can be that support person for you, so that you can make sense of your world, find peace, and reclaim control. You don’t have to feel so helpless anymore. I’ll help you grow more adept at handling stress, as well as with overwhelming emotions like guilt, sorrow, and fear. We can find order, strength, and meaning for you again. I’m also a gay, trans, nonbinary (he/him), and neurodivergent person who is an ethnic minority, and I can give support in LGBTQ+ issues, cultural identity, autism, and ADHD. In my sessions with you, I will listen with empathy in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My therapeutic approaches are compassion-focused, cognitive-behavioural, anti-oppressive, narrative, dream interpretation, solution-focused, and more. If I sound like a good fit for you, email me for a free consultation today! My sessions are priced at $170 with a sliding scale.

Are you working through challenges, or seeking growth? Have your tried methods not been especially true? You may not have a coherent formulation of what you seek (especially for those new to therapy); part of my job is to help you reach those insights and feel hope or excitement for the change to come. If you're reticent, I welcome you to a commitment-free chat to get a better sense of the process. If you're ready and want to make a change, now is the time. My door is always open. I endeavour to meet you wherever you are. My talk-based, collaborative approach integrates several modalities to effectively serve your unique goals and needs. My clients have often lived through grief, complex trauma, existential transitions, anxiety/depression, and identity challenges. Everyone's therapy looks at least a little different. I hold space, listen, and integrate. I provide adaptation strategies, highlight trends, and interpret or draw connections. Invariably, I welcome feedback. This is your space. I look forward to walking with you. Core therapeutic values: Rapport, sensitive/strategic humour, collaboration, transparency, authenticity/candor Specializations: Dissociative Identity Disorder, Dissociative Disorders, Trauma, New-to-Psychotherapy. Other areas of focus: Anxiety, Behavioural/emotional disturbance, Life transitions and Coping skills, Emotional disturbance, Grief, Life coaching, Peer relationships, Relationship issues, Low self-esteem, Sleep, Insomnia. Types of therapy: Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Compassion Focused, Existential, Humanistic, Integrative/Eclectic, Interpersonal, Mindfulness Based (MBCT), Person Centered, Positive Psychology, Strength Based, Trauma Informed/Focused Clients served: Individuals, adults (18+), elders (65+)

I am a licensed psychotherapist by the College of Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario. I have an educational background in education, human development, special needs, and counseling psychology. I worked with children, teens, adults, families, and couples from different socio-economic statuses and backgrounds. I specialize in cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, religion-based therapy(Islam), solution-based therapy, psychoanalysis, and exposure therapy. I worked with refugees with post-trauma, depression, and anxiety. I also worked with youth and teenagers with mood disorders, suicidal thoughts, prolonged grief, self-esteem, identity issues, and self-destructive behavior. I worked with couples and families with divorce and relationship problems, as well as sexual issues. I helped parents understand their children and deal with their substance abuse, disability, identity crisis, and risky behavior. I helped couples find common ground, improve communication and conflict resolution, and understand the history and pattern of behavior. I helped my clients examine negative thoughts and challenge their accuracy to improve their emotions and use better coping skills. I also helped my clients address destructive thoughts and behavior with emotional regulation and mindfulness techniques. My clients gained practical skills to navigate life challenges and to use internal strengths and resources to restore self-esteem, manage symptoms, and improve holistic well-being. Specializations: Cognitive behavior therapy, Mindfulness, Religion-based therapy(Islam), Solution-based therapy, Psychoanalysis, Exposure therapy

As a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist, I am committed to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. I believe in adopting a holistic approach to therapy, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, empathy, and collaboration, fostering a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples from diverse backgrounds and cultural identities. Whether you're grappling with a specific issue or seeking personal growth, I customize my approach to align with your unique needs and aspirations. Of particular interest to me is providing support to women who have survived intimate partner violence and domestic abuse. Having endured unimaginable challenges, I am committed to facilitating their healing journey and aiding them in rediscovering their strength, resilience, and determination as they navigate new chapters in their lives.

Life is a journey with ups and downs. We all face challenges, and sometimes they leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and depressed. In the hard times it can be hard to ask for help. If you’re reading this you’re already moving forward, looking for someone to help you. Finding the right therapist is important. Look for someone who gets you, and what you are going through. If any of this resonates with you, I will be honoured to meet you. I offer free consults so that you can sit down with me and get to know me a little before deciding if you want to carry on seeing me. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the CRPO. I hold a Master’s degree from Tyndale university in Clinical Counselling. I am an EMDR trained therapist and work with individuals who are struggling with mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. I am also trained in Trauma, PTSD, grief and bereavement, low self-esteem and relationships. My approach to therapy is to meet you where you are at in life in a safe space where you can freely talk about what you are struggling with. Whether you are in muddy waters or you are trying to reach your full potential, I will be there with you. I will listen to you and help you identify the root causes of your issues when you are ready to do so.

I’m a psychotherapist and an art therapist working in Toronto, ON. I am originally from Japan, and lived in different parts of the world up until now mostly as an international student. I’ve decided to pursue the mental health field because I wished I had a mental health support that made sense to my cultural or racial experience when I was struggling. Therapy and counseling are western ideas and it can sound very foreign to many of us. However in this fast paced world, we need a moment to reflect and process our emotions and experience. Life can go on so fast when your heart and body are not ready to move on. Unresolved emotions and trauma can show up unexpectedly in our physical symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, or low immune system. I am determined to provide anti-oppressive and culturally competent service to BIPOC clients. I am here to listen and learn about your experience and provide the best therapy service I can to help find clarity in your unique situation. Please visit my website to book free consultation call. こんにちは！心理療法士とアートセラピストをしているゆめかと申します。Toronto Art Therapy Instituteを卒業した後、登録オンタリオ州心理療法士 、またカナダアートセラピー協会の会員になり、大人からこどもまで様々な年代の方を対象に心理療法またはアートセラピーを行なっております。カナダで家族から遠く離れて頑張っている日本人の方、新しい環境に馴染むのに苦労している方など、一度心理療法士とお話してみませんか？私も日本から留学生として家族から離れて海外へ旅立った経験があります。日本語で安心して話せる環境があるだけでも、ほっとするものです。まずは無料コンサルテーションをウェブサイトからご予約ください。

Growing up and working in multicultural cities the Middle East and Canada, I worked with individuals from a variety of walks of life. I have volunteered in several organizations that supported various populations including Toronto Distress Centres and YMCA’s Newcomer Information Centre. I have also worked for three years as Lab Manager and Study Coordinator at the HIV Prevention Lab focusing on sexual health of gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men. I deliver therapy In person on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and Online on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

I am registered psychotherapist (Qualifying). I speak both Russian and English. My clients can expect my full attention to their problems, trustful and non judgmental atmosphere, desire to investigate in depths their issues to provide the most productive solutions. I am there for my clients to assist and guide them in achieving their fullest potential and functioning in life. Sometimes life can become overwhelming and stressful. Does it seem that your welfare is slipping from your grasp? You don't have to face life's challenges alone. I am here to support your path to personal growth, healing and mental well-being. Are you ready to begin your journey to a balanced and fulfilling life? I use various psychological approaches to provide the appropriate treatment, which will suit unique needs of my clients. I am confident that together we can find a solution regardless of how big and complex the situation is.