Existential/Humanistic therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
Existential/Humanistic
Jeffrey Driscoll
Pre-Licensed Professional, Counsellor, Master of Psychology Graduate Student , yoga life coach, Ontario certified teacher
I help you find meaning and greater joy as a collaborator in experiential work. We can first move into what limits us to understand it, and then move forward. Always caring and empathetic, I value my ability to be non judgemental. As a gay male I welcome all walks of life and am poly +, kink + and lbgt +
4 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Jess Erb
Registered Psychotherapist, DPsychotherapy
I work from a Relational Psychodynamic and Integrative framework, making sure that we find a therapeutic framework that fits you and your unique needs.
When you see me you won't be seeing an overly clinical or 'removed' therapist, but rather a real person who meets you just as you are. I am warm, empathic, and non-judgmental - providing an environment that is safe so that you can explore all concerns and distress that have brought you to therapy.
I believe that anyone, regardless of class, sexuality, gender, race/ethinicity is valuable and deserves the best care I can give them. I would be honoured to work with you! Check out my website centredself.ca for more info.
I am taking new clients and have a great team of psychotherapists who are also here to help, including our new reduced cost therapy program. Message today for a free 20-min consultation for us to find a fit that suits you!
10 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Emma Heutschi
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Ed. Counselling Psychology, Registered Psychotherapist
I will always be sensitive to your needs while we work to deeply understand who you are, what is going on for you, and what you want. I will fully listen to you in a safe place with zero judgement, as we bring awareness to your issues and discover solutions. Feelings of shame, confusion and guilt will be resolved together, as I will challenge your thoughts to develop more balanced thinking and guide you to understand and express your emotions.
It takes courage to ask for help, thus I see all clients as strong and capable of change, otherwise they would not be in my office. My commitment is to meet you where you're at and to help you feel safe exploring whatever you're struggling with. I can teach you skills for developing boundaries, regulating your emotions, communicating more effectively, and much more. I will support you to achieve your goals and to build self-compassion and self-reliance.
7 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Laura Farberman
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Currently accepting new clients. Therapy is the journey of becoming free to be ourselves. Instead of becoming a better version of ourselves, we can connect to who we are at our core, without the coping mechanisms we unconsciously took on to survive. These ways of coping, often wired into our brain and nervous system, can show up differently for each person. For you, it might be perfectionism, procrastination, an inner critic, low self-esteem or anxiety, to name a few. My approach combines the best of practical psychology, science and grounded spiritual psychology. I make the roots of complex emotions, behaviours and addictions accessible and actionable so that you can achieve sustainable change and true transformation. I am trained in Compassionate Inquiry, a psychotherapeutic approach developed by Dr. Gabor Maté that reveals the patterns beneath how we present to the world amongst other psychotherapeutic modalities.
Through Compassionate Inquiry you begin to recognize the unconscious patterns, which show up as triggers, traumas and ways of coping and suppressing emotions, and how to become free from them. I support clients to reconnect with their bodies, via somatic experience. Benefits include, relief of symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, depression and addiction.
Soulful Therapy is a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy and an effective way to begin down the path of introspection. It is a place to process what’s going on in your present, make sense of your past, or explore factors that may guide choices to cultivate a life that feels self-compassionate, vibrant, and authentic above all else.
14 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Collaborative Care Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Social Workers and Psychotherapists
At Collaborative Care Therapy, we understand that life’s path can be as challenging as it is rewarding. Our practice is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health support. Specializing in helping adults with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and the lingering effects of past traumas.
Our approach is integrative, relational, and rooted in a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework. We offer flexible and accessible virtual therapy sessions across Ontario, designed to fit seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. Our team is committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can safely explore your emotions, develop resilience, and foster personal growth.
Join us at Collaborative Care Therapy, where your mental health and well-being are our priority. Together, we’ll work towards not just coping, but thriving in all aspects of your life.
9 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Stacy Kirkbride - Turnpage Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist
*Accepting New Clients*
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Recreation Therapist, I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space to explore some of life's most difficult challenges. I specialize in working with both individuals and couples, including healing relationship concerns, coping with relationship issues, and navigating separation/divorce. Additionally, I have experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns from depression, anxiety, trauma and healing from abuse, navigating career changes and life transitions, chronic pain, interpersonal concerns, and building self-esteem.
3 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Amanda VanNoppen
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Q), MA
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, perfectionism, anger management, substance use, chronic stress/ burnout, fertility challenges, interpersonal challenges and more. I aim to support clients in increasing their self-understanding and compassion, as a way to move beyond dissatisfying patterns of behaviour.
If you are looking to make a change but feel unsure about how to start and want to spend time reflecting on your life, learning from the past, and making present changes, I may be a good fit.
4 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Lori-Ann Wesley
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P.
To be the best possible you, it is nesessary to release old wounds and transform what doesn't work. Growth and empowerment come from increasing self-awareness and making healthier more aware choices. It is my honor to assist clients in gaining the tools necessary for positive change and shift into a healthier happier way of being. Life changing holistic eclectic approah to work on the deepest levels of consciousness.
27 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Paula Klein
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist
I provide individual counselling/psychotherapy as well as life coaching, and bring warmth, humour, compassion, intuition, and honesty to my work. I am a registered social worker (MSW, RSW) and I welcome the opportunity to help you with the challenges you face, reach your fullest potential and overcome the obstacles in your path.
37 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
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
Existential/Humanistic
Rachel Brennan
Registered Psychotherapist, B.Sc., M.A., Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you feel like your anxiety stops you from living your life? Like self critical thoughts are always running through your mind and your brain won't "shut off"? Or maybe you've been through trauma that you feel like keeps affecting you in the present? I specialize in supporting teens and adults to help you have more confidence, feel more in charge of your own life and finally feel hopeful about your future again. My work is rooted in compassion and together we can equip you with the tools to cope with life's challenges, understand yourself better, and go from surviving to thriving in order to create the life that you deserve.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, adhd, self-esteem + body image issues, trauma and more. I have trainings in multiple therapeutic approaches to help you with the tools that you need for sustainable healing. I'd love to help you deepen your understanding of yourself, break free from what is holding you back, and create a more confident you.
I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all in therapy and use an individualized approach to suit all of my clients needs. With me by your side, we are not just tackling surface level issues, we are diving deep. You deserve a therapist who truly gets it and can help you create lasting change. Contact me to book your free phone consult today!
2 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
David Rockman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW RSW BA psych hon
In uncertain times, it is common to feel overwhelmed by difficulties and feel stuck in a cycle of challenges in the 6 general arenas of human experience: habituated repertoire of thoughts, emotions, soma, behaviours, situations, and environment. Many of the problems we experience are not our fault, but they can still have a significant impact on our mental health and well-being. As a psychotherapist with 27 years of experience in Toronto, I have helped countless individuals effectively and quickly resolve a variety of issues, including self-other relationship stressors, trauma from sexual abuse, emotional regulation, feelings of betrayal and abandonment, social anxiety, self-blame, self-esteem issues, motivation problems, and mis-transits of anger, shame and grief.
30 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Dr. Nilgun Turkcan Ataoglu, BCT, RDT
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Licensed & Registered Creative Arts Therapist
I am a Creative Arts Therapist, a Registered Drama Therapist - RDT, a Board-Certified Trainer - BCT, a supervisor and I am the founder and the director of Creative Arts Therapy Center…I have over 22 years of experience in promoting growth and healing through engagement in the arts.
Becoming a creative arts therapist has been long, extremely exciting and rewarding journey for me. Since I was a child, I was often expressing my thoughts and feelings through art, storytelling, role playing and writing poems, which made me to discover the healing power of arts at very early age. In 1999, when I found out about the MA Program in Creative Arts Therapies, at Concordia University, in Canada and I was accepted to the Master’s studies, my biggest dream came through. During my two years internships at McGill University Hospital, I became aware of my abilities to listen and have empathy towards others' suffering. After graduating and having for 11 years clinical experience, my motivation and curiosity about the field led me to start my PhD study in Expressive Therapies Program at Lesley University, in Boston. During my twenty-two years of clinical experience, I have privileged to help and to witness so many people to discover the meaning of their shattered life and to be empowered by creating and rewriting their life stories through drama, art, dance and music. To experience the honor of being entrusted with deepest secrets or overwhelming experiences also to experience with and to ''hold'' another human being through the process of healing, and transformation is the greatest reward one can experience.
For scheduling an introductory free session please contact.
I can't wait !
23 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Rhoda Lalog
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, Qualifying
As an HR Professional with over 20 years in the corporate world, my passion has always been about empowering people and working as a team. As a consultant, mentor, coach and now a therapist, my gift is helping you see the authenticity of your own strengths and superpowers. I truly believe that each person has the inner wisdom to embark on a path of self-care, balance and harmony but sometimes we may get stuck and need help along the way. I believe my role is to support you in uncovering the layers of unconscious, old-patterned beliefs that may have temporarily clouded your ability to live your best life. Together, we can co-create a space that allows you to feel safe enough to be radically honest in order to make incremental steps forward for lasting change. We all want to feel a sense of peace and stability in our lives. Through your journey of self-discovery in our sessions, my aim will be to guide you into seeing new perspectives, offer you a non-judgmental space for emotional acceptance and provide you with practical tools that will empower you to experience your mind, body and spirit in a holistic way.
6 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Susanna Damiani di Vergada
Registered Social Worker
I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I have experience providing evidence-based therapy to couples, families and individuals.
Working from an integrative eclectic approach that draws from multiple theories and approaches to address the unique needs of each person, I offer services in English and Italian.
My practice is informed by my experience working with individuals and families with diverse backgrounds in community organizations, outpatient clinics, hospital settings, government administration, and private practice.
3 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Aelea Syed
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
Accepting new clients! Everyone has unique lived experiences which impact how one views themselves and the world around them. Regardless of your experiences and what you may be going through, I aim to create a safe and non-judgemental space for you to share your life story and work collaboratively to discover or rediscover your values and meaning in life. As a Registered Psychotherapist (Q), one of my key passions is to help people discover their inner strengths and foster positive growth. I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma-related concerns or coping with various life and role transitions.
I draw from integrative therapeutic techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. My approach to therapy is compassionate and culturally sensitive and I strive to encourage a supportive environment to reach a place of healing and growth.
Taking the first step to reaching out can be difficult so I want to thank you for taking this step and beginning this journey towards healing. I hope to support you and make this process as comfortable as I can. Don't hesitate to contact me for a free consultation.
3 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Kirsty Matthews
Counsellor/Therapist, MA CCC
I provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space for you to freely express yourself and explore your challenges. I take a collaborative, client-centred approach to therapy and I will work with you to develop a unique treatment plan that meets your individual needs. My goal as a therapist is to facilitate your healing and growth by helping you to rediscover your own innate strengths.
4 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
Vilma Madramootoo , Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, Holistic Health Practitioner, Health & Wellness Coach
Are you in a place of excessive worrying which is causing you Anxiety? How about the unbearable Depressive symptoms? Do you find yourself not being able to do anything because you are so Stressed out? Is your Relationship with others becoming an issue for you? How about your Sleeping Discomfort, is it creating constant tiredness? These feelings can be overwhelming, overbearing, and uncontrollable. Do you find yourself in a state of overthinking and suppressing your feelings? Are you scared of confrontation and choose to avoid it? Are you challenged by a relationship that is too overpowering for you? Is the built-up emotions causing chaos in all aspects of your life? How about trusting yourself and being decisive? Has it turned into self-doubt and self-sabotage? Perhaps you are so hard on yourself that it seems very difficult to deal with even the minor little thing. Sounded too much...Right? Then listen to your inner voice and let's talk from the comfort of your private space! We can sort this out together! I am offering Virtual Sessions only at the moment.
7 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
McDowall Integrative Psychology and Healthcare
Psychologist, Psychologist, Registered Psychotherapist, Pre Registration Professionals
Our mission at McDowall is to provide hope, health empowerment and to encourage personal responsibility so individuals, no matter how challenging their circumstances, become positive agents of change during their process of psychological and physical recovery. We are here to help!
19 Years Experience
Existential/Humanistic
James Watson-Gaze
Psychologist, Ph.D., C.Psych
The main purpose of therapy is to help you lead a more meaningful and productive life. I'll work with you to help identify obstacles getting in the way of your most fulfilled life and teach you the skills to navigate around those challenges. Together, we'll reduce your distress and increase your sense of purpose, which might involve changing careers, starting new relationships, or any other activities that will improve your quality of life.
14 Years Experience