LGBTQ+ therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Serving LGBTQ+
Ariana N. Zeppieri-Makhan
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
I believe in you: your strengths, your intricate beauty, and your transformative potential. What I bring to the table are a fresh perspective, warmth, humour, and empirically-supported tools. My talk-based, collaborative approach integrates techniques from a number of modalities (commonly: mindfulness, cognitive behaviour therapy, narrative therapy, positive psych theory, neuroscience, bibliotherapy, psychoeducation, etc.) in the interest of effectively serving your unique goals and needs.
I look forward to walking with you.
5 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Emina Hendricks, CareWay.ca
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed., R.P.
*Accepting New Clients* CareWay aims to enhance emotional wellbeing through compassionate care. Whether you are experiencing some stress and challenges or have been diagnosed with a mental health difficulty, we are here to help. CareWay specializes in treating Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, OCD and Depression. In order to establish an individualized treatment plan, clinicians are trained in several modalities including (but not limited to): Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Please contact us for a free telephone consultation.
7 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Sexuality & ADhD Solutions
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapist/Certified Coach - RSSW, AAC, CEBC, CAE
Having ADHD/ASD myself, I started my practice in 2013, with the passion to empower those with different brains to learn management skills that work for their specific issues.
Within a few years, I realized there was a big need to understand that ADHD is an executive function malfunction and it does impacting our sexuality. Our struggle with creating and maintaining boundaries, will definitely impact how we make choices throughout our life, including our sexual choices.
Did you know there is a higher rate of sexual issues among people with ADHD? I had to overcome many.
Since then, my passion has becomes stronger with each client who overcomes their blocks and hurts, and sets themself up for success, whatever that meant to them. I am honoured to do this unique work that changes people's lives in major ways.
There is nothing more important than being heard, seen, and supported.
I UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES!
11 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
My specialities are helping individuals and couples facing: sex addictions, healing affairs, sexual trauma or abuse, porn addiction, love addiction and sex crimes. This includes the person experiencing these challenges, and their partners or spouses who are confused and hurt, as well as their families.
According to Parole Services, I have never had someone re-offend while under my care. I have only had 5 couples of 300+ ever separate under my care. I can help with sexual enhancement, growing in intimacy, and relationship recovery. Imagine the possibilities that good therapy can have in your life!
I have proven history of being effective with the most complex situations and people. Unlike others, I will not be surprised or overwhelmed by anything you say. I will effectively match the right technique to the person or situation. The focus is on you.
Trust that you can break free from the fear, confusion, frustration, and powerlessness.
And we know that it’s important for you to trust a therapist who can actually help.
You've come to the right place.
14 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Sehr Athar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
I believe that healing is growth in the face of adversity; it is a journey of coming (back) into yourself with deep self compassion, and we all have insight into how to get there. Sometimes we just need a bit of support along the way; someone to hold (non judgemental space) and work alongside us to find solutions, develop coping strategies and build on our innate skills and wisdom so that we are more emotionally resilient to life's challenges. I look forward to holding this space for you.
5 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We are a Toronto based holistic wellness therapy practice focusing on the mind-body connection. We are a team of Clinical Psychologists, Registered Psychotherapists, Registered Social Workers, Registered Dieticians and a Naturopathic Doctor.
Psychological therapy at The Cohen Clinic will help you gain a better understanding of yourself with effective coping skills to help you make changes. Using evidence-based approaches, the therapy we provide you with is proven to increase your happiness and motivation. Dietetic services at the clinic will improve your physical health in order to better support your mental health.
We are dedicated to assisting you in overcoming difficulties in your life. We will work with you to identify goals you wish to achieve and provide you with evidence-based health services. We will help you reach your highest potential based on clinical skills which have been honed through education and varied work experiences.
Contact the clinic today to start the conversation about your mental and/or physical health. The Clinic Coordinator will provide you with a free phone consultation to discuss your needs and provide you with information.
We are Ontario based therapists who are here to help!
10 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
New Moon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MACP, MSW, RSW, RP, RP(Q)
We are a team of Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers who specialize in supporting individuals through effective and research backed trauma, relationship, and sex therapy.
We began as a trauma focused clinic - our team has a solid understanding of the countless small and large ways that trauma impacts us. We work with traumatic stress and related difficulties such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD and complexPTSD), addiction, self-harm, and suicide ideation. We support survivors of sexual violence as well as those who have experienced emotional and physical abuse, criminal victimization, bullying, war, and near death experiences.
We've found that as people heal, relationships and intimacy naturally becomes a secondary focus. For this reason we offer family, couples, and sex therapy. We support individuals of all gender and sexual identities and relationship structures.
We respect diversity and differences in opinions, values and attitudes. This is reflected through individualized treatment plans which consider each individuals lived and generational experiences. We strive to provide culturally-sensitive, non-discriminatory, and affirming care to culturally diverse populations and BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent, kink and polyamorous communities.
Our goal is to help you break free from your past and rediscover a fulfilling life filled with joy and connection.
14 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Jennifer Fukushima
Registered Psychotherapist, registered psychotherapist
As a biracial, non-binary person of colour and fourth generation Canadian I hold that identity is complex and I want to make space for you to be seen for your true, authentic self.
The issues I treat are all experiences I have intimate familiarity with through my own life or the lives of family, friends and loved ones which allows me to operate from a position of deep, inner resonance. As a wounded healer, I consider it an honour and a privilege to accompany you on your own healing journey.
3 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Mycha Haughton-Lewis,
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I am an RP (Qualifying) who has always been passionate about helping others. Additionally, I am passionate about helping others on their healing journey and seeing others strive for greatness within themselves. I believe you are the expert of your own lives and your therapeutic journey is based on your goals. Therefore, on this therapeutic journey, you can ensure I will take a non-judgmental approach and know the environment will be safe. Moreover, I will support you through your self-discovery and create a supportive environment to help enhance the skills you have within yourself.
1 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
11 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Addictions Canada
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor, BA Hon, Registered Addictions Counsellor, CACCF
As someone with lived experience with addiction and 8 years of ongoing sobriety. I have dedicated my professional career to helping those struggling with addiction. Building a good rapport with someone that truly understands addiction is the pillar of our practice.
3 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Jaime Brand
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
I am passionate about helping people overcome the obstacles/challenges keeping them from living their best and most-fulfilling lives. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, underwhelmed, or somewhere in between, you do not have to work through it alone. In a collaborative partnership, built on a foundation of genuine care, I am committed to working with you to explore, uncover, and work through whatever is getting in your way.
My approach to therapy is an integrative and holistic one that honours the unique experiences, lives, and worldviews of every client to identify and utilize their strengths, highlight their values, and deepen their sense of self. I look forward to connecting with you.
1 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Nisrine Maktabi
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Psychology
Overcome any internal obstacles that are keeping you from achieving your own true potential. The past is no longer here chaining you to old ghosts. Break your internal chains, and see how it feels like to inhabit the real you.
16 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
MindfulWe Holistic Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, IMD (candidate)
Therapy is not meant to last forever, it is a tool to serve you, and the only way to know if the tool worked for you is with successful completion of your goals. I describe myself as your human GPS, sitting in the passengers' seat while you sit in the drivers seat, you tell me where you want to go and I will get you there! Despite all the challenges you may have been through, I firmly believe that you are your own expert and you already have all your own answers. Sometimes challenging experiences have clouded access to this internal knowing. I assist and empower your true essence in order for you to make life affirming decisions that align with your values, and ultimately live a wholehearted life. We surpass focusing on the issue that brought you in to therapy, to making and reaching life goals. It takes a lot of courage to begin this journey inside yourself. Together, we can understand the root cause, nurture it back to vitality & feel the ripple effect on all parts of your life.
I am also currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative Medicine, which gives me alternative healing practices to incorporate into your treatment if/as you wish. I breathe this work, it is my love and passion. It is my utmost pleasure and honor to work with you and help guide you to the wise inner wisdom that resides within every human, today!
12 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Grounded Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Grounded Minds is a team of compassionate therapists who are skilled in treating anxiety, OCD and PTSD. Are you constantly battling anxiety, intrusive thoughts or compulsions that you can't resist doing? Perhaps you've experienced a trauma and you're finding it difficult to move forward. You may have found that pushing worries away only works for a short time. Let's work together to kick anxiety out of the driver's seat. Together, we may work on uncovering what's underneath anxiety and panic, learn how to take the power away from intrusive thoughts, or perhaps learn tools to manage uncertainty. Please reach out to schedule a therapy session or free 15 minute consultation call. We look forward to hearing from you!
6 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Amy Chen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying), MEd, CCPA
We will work together to discover your goals for therapy, explore what ‘feeling better’ means for you, and create a path to get you there. My collaborative approach integrates principles and techniques from many therapy modalities to find the approach that fits with your needs. Change can be daunting, but starting therapy doesn’t need to be! Whether you’re considering therapy or just want to learn more about the therapeutic process, I encourage you to call or email me for a free consultation. It would be a privilege to support you in your journey of healing and growth.
1 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Our goal is to help our clients retrieve their forgotten creativity and utilize it to better problem solve and cope with their issues. If you feel stuck in your day to day routine, work, or relationships we help you search for a new perspective in life. Anxiety management, anger management, and emotional regulation in adults play an important role in helping them succeed in personal interactions, and professional endeavours. We help you identify the emotional and psychological blockers, traumas, and stressors and provide you with strategies to better cope with them.
14 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Headway Mental Health
Registered Psychotherapist, Joshua Dvorkin, MPsy, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying),
Joshua has been treating a variety a patients since 2017. He not only posses the tools that his masters gave him, but also the tools that life experience has given him. In 2004 Joshua sustained a traumatic spinal cord injury that almost took his life and left him using a power wheelchair. Joshua therefore has deep rooted empathy and first hand understanding and can therefore take you beyond where you are now to where you have always wanted to be.
7 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Rachel Morris
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
I am an experienced registered social work now focusing on individual therapy with adults using EMDR and Gestalt therapy. My primary area of focus is resolving past childhood/adolescent trauma and supporting those in later stage recovery from substance abuse or addictions. I am deeply committed to my work and am continuously humbled by the nature of healing. I have learned to trust that each individual has a unique process and I'm dedicated to creating space for self-discovery and new beginnings.
5 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Synergetic Healing Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Welcome to Synergetic Healing Psychotherapy!
We Have Clinicians Specializing in: ADHD | Mental Flexibility | Emotional Regulation | Sex Therapy | Sexual Dysfunction | Intimacy and Desire | Erotica | Kink | Pain During Sex | Sexual Trauma | Sexual OCD | Individual Therapy | Couples Therapy | Trauma Healing | Borderline Personality Disorder | SO MUCH MORE!
Our clinicians are accepting new clients in person and virtually!
3 Years Experience