I provide compassionate and effective therapy tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from over five years of focused experience in helping women who have faced domestic violence, I also support men experiencing domestic abuse, teens navigating adolescence, couples seeking to strengthen their relationships, families working toward harmony, and individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma.

I understand that finding the right therapist can be challenging. My approach is personalized and holistic, drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic methods to best support you which include but are not limited to:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) Talk Therapy Humanistic Therapy, such as Person-Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Existential Therapy Narrative Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT) Integrative Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Focus Areas:

Women and Men Experiencing Domestic Abuse: I provide a safe and supportive space to process and heal from experiences of domestic abuse.

Violence and Trauma: I offer trauma-informed care to help individuals heal and reclaim their lives, providing a supportive environment to explore their feelings and develop coping strategies.

Anxiety and Depression: I help individuals manage depression, reduce anxiety, and stress, and overcome feelings of sadness and hopelessness.

Couples: I help strengthen relationships and improve communication to foster a deeper connection and understanding.

Families: I help families promote harmony and resolve conflicts to create a supportive family environment. I also work to create a safe space for everyone to express their feelings and work towards common goals.

Teens: With parental consent, I help teens navigate and address struggles at school or home, such as bullying, isolation, learning difficulties, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and communication challenges. This is provided in a confidential safe space.

Ready to start your journey towards healing and growth? I offer a 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. Contact me to schedule an appointment and learn more about how I can support you.

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I provide therapy for adults and youth who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, and more. Often, these issues can manifest in various ways, such as feelings of sadness, isolation, overwhelming stress, or difficulties in daily functioning. My goal is to help you navigate these challenges and find practical, effective solutions to improve your mental health and overall well-being.

I have found that addressing these emotional struggles can lead to significant improvements in your quality of life. Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma, I am here to support you. I understand how difficult it can be to find the right therapist, and I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions and experiences.

Using an eclectic approach, I incorporate elements from various therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and more. This allows me to tailor my approach to your unique needs, helping you to leverage your capabilities and achieve meaningful change in a brief and focused manner.

I offer individual, couple, and family therapy sessions, providing comprehensive support to help you overcome your challenges. Whether you are a teen struggling with school-related stress or an adult facing work-life balance issues, I am here to help you find the path to a brighter future.

If you are ready to take the first step towards improving your mental health, I am here to guide you on your journey. Let’s work together to uncover solutions and achieve your goals.

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I work with teens, adults, and couples struggling to cope with the stresses of life, the intricate process of addressing trauma, building essential coping skills, and fostering a sense of empowerment. I aim to provide a safe and nurturing space, where clients can openly explore their emotions, experiences, and struggles. Through evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Focused Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Bowenian Family therapy and more personalized strategies, such as the exploration of creative expressive outlets, I hope to help each person who has had traumatic events impact their lives to rewrite their narratives and reclaim their lives.

Whether you’re a teenager grappling with the complexities of adolescence or an adult carrying the weight of past experiences, I want to meet people where they are at. By integrating a range of therapeutic modalities, I assist clients in developing effective coping mechanisms, fostering resilience, and rediscovering a sense of control over their lives. With a focus on empowerment, I can help clients tap into their inner strengths and resources by working collaboratively with me. With a deep understanding of family systems and interconnections, they guide individuals, couples, and families towards profound insights and lasting healing. Drawing from the Bowenian approach, I can help clients uncover the intricate web of relationships that shape their lives. By exploring the dynamics within families and social networks, I can empower clients to break free from patterns of dysfunction and create healthier, more fulfilling connections. Through a collaborative process, clients gain clarity on their roles, develop better communication skills, and cultivate a strong sense of self.

“Stories remind us that even in darkness, there’s potential for growth and transformation.”

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Life brings us challenges—some welcome and others not so much. Through my work in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care homes and community organizations, I’ve seen how the little and the big things that happen in our lives can impact us and the people that we love. Sometimes, it can all feel overwhelming. My heartfelt desire is for you to know that you do not have to walk through it alone.

My approach with clients has been shaped by my experience working with patients and their families, walking with them through various types of losses and life changes. I aim to create a warm, compassionate, non-judgemental, and client-centred therapeutic space. Your experiences are unique and nuanced, so my hope is that when you are in the therapy room, you feel safe, seen, and heard. You are not going through life’s challenges alone, and you can live well and flourish amidst these challenges! I would love to connect with you and help you discover what flourishing amidst life’s challenges can look like for you.

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As a psychotherapist with specialized training in music therapy, I offer a unique approach that integrates traditional psychotherapy with the transformative power of music. With a deep commitment to holistic care, I blend evidence-based practices with creative modalities to support your unique path to well-being.

In my sessions, I aim to work through a humanistic, culture-centred and trauma-informed lens. I am also interested in utilizing emotion-focused and strengths-based modalities and techniques. Whether you’re navigating challenging life transitions, seeking support to develop effective coping strategies, or aiming to deepen your self-understanding, I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental and nurturing space for exploration and growth. My goal is to customize our sessions to fit your unique needs, whether that’s through music, a conversation, or both.

I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan, providing support for grief and bereavement, anxiety and depression, life transitions, family conflict, and children and adults with disabilities. My therapeutic style is characterized by warmth, empathy, and a deep respect for your individual journey. Collaboratively, we can uncover underlying patterns, develop coping strategies, and cultivate resilience. I believe there are inherent strengths within each person and I would be honoured to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, empowerment, and lasting change. Together, we’ll navigate challenges and celebrate your successes as you reclaim your sense of well-being.

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Therapy can look different depending on your needs and goals. I provide therapy that offers conversation and creativity to provide a holistic approach. Whether that looks like writing a song, playing instruments, finding your voice, or having an honest talk, my goal is to help people heal and grow.

I believe in person-centered care and a non-judgmental stance in therapy. I have compassion for people going through hard times and use my psychotherapeutic skills to help them work through them.

My various experiences include working with people through all stages of life to find themselves and heal. I have experience working with children and adolescents experiencing childhood trauma and complex needs. I also provide support for those living with life-altering and life-limiting illnesses, along with providing grief and bereavement support.

As a music therapist and registered psychotherapist, my areas of focus includes:

Children, teens, life-limiting illnesses, grief, anxiety.

I look forward to connecting and helping you grow. I offer 20-minute complimentary phone calls to determine if I would be the right fit for your journey.

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I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for you to express yourself and a professional, empathetic, constructive perspective to help you find relief. I approach clients with empathy, care, and warmth. I am passionate about helping you restore serenity and peace in your life.

My work is person-centered and influenced by Attachment-based, Narrative, Spiritually Integrated, Solution Focused, and CBT among others, but optimized to fit your individual needs.

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Sarah earned her Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University. She has more than four years of experience working as a behavioral therapist, parent consultant and employment counselor. She pulls from these experiences as well as from research, theory, and practice to enrich her work with her clients. Her approach is proactive and believes in the abilities of others and using their strengths to promote resilience and self-awareness of psychological forces that impact feelings, behaviour and emotions.

Sarah takes a trauma-focused approach utilizing a variety of modalities and expertise in a diverse range of specialty areas including: Family Systems, the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychoanalysis, Exposure Therapy and many more. She equips her clients with practical coping strategies so they can survive and thrive in their daily lives.

Sarah has experience working in a variety of therapeutic settings including, inpatient hospitals, private clinics, employment counseling services, and schools. She delivered treatment to a wide range of issues including, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental disabilities, behavioral disorders, traumatic brain injury, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety.

She is known for providing a safe, compassionate, collaborative, and non-judgmental approach to therapy services for individuals, couples and families, in which they can freely express themselves, leading to new ways of thinking and a healthier mind.

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Life is a journey. Often in this journey, challenges from our past and present hinder us from living life to our full potential. Let us journey together to navigate these challenges so that we can live our lives according to our values. Using spiritually integrated psychotherapy, I facilitate a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can be true to yourself. I have experience working in various hospitals in and around Toronto with various client populations focusing on mental health, palliative care, grief support, living with life limiting/altering illness and long-term care clients.

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I am a Registered Social Worker and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). I have experience working with victims of family violence and vehicle accidents, as well as kids over 12 years. I also have experience helping clients with PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

When working with clients, I establish a non-judgemental safe space. I respect clients’ experiences and accept them as who they are. I care about their emotions while paying attention to their inner needs. I guide clients to meet their inner needs to heal their hurt at a deep level. When working with parents and kids, I guide them to shift their attention from conflicts to understanding. I teach clients skills to regulate their emotions so that they can communicate in a non-violent way and feel care and love in the two generations.

I understand the stress of immigrants and international students well because of my own experiences. Long-term stress hurts our mental and physical health. With my warmth, I am here to accompany you through the dark time toward brightness and hope. In the end, you will pick up your power and courage to face challenges in life and discover your ability to cope with them. As a Registered Social Worker and a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), my areas of focus include: Child trauma/PTSD | Support for parents | Anxiety issues for teens and adults | Generalized anxiety/depression | Emotional disturbance | Relationship issues If you’re ready to get started, I always offer a 15-min consult to see if we are a good fit. I’d love to help you or a member of your family get the help they need to live better. 

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I bring a rich tapestry of personal and professional experiences that inform my holistic approach to helping you achieve balance in mind, body, and spirit.

Having lived on three continents and visited all but one, I have developed a deep appreciation for diverse worldviews, which significantly informs my practice. As a third-culture kid, immigrant, and expat, I bring a unique and compassionate understanding of the challenges surrounding identity, intergenerational, systemic, and cultural trauma, and acculturative stress.

As a mother of a toddler, tween, and teen, I understand how parenting can alter our sense of self, as well as our relationships with our partners and the world around us. I help parents navigate and support the various transitions and struggles that may arise within themselves and their family unit.

As a woman who is deeply connected to her roots and committed to her journey of self-discovery, I am passionate about assisting you in living a life of meaning and purpose. My approach emphasizes your inner strength and resources while also encouraging reflection and exploration, improving coping strategies, and incorporating your interests, such as art and writing, to create an authentic personal narrative.

I offer therapy in both English and Urdu and strive to support you from an intersectional, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive perspective. I believe that therapy should be an illuminating and collaborative process, and my commitment is that you feel supported, seen, and empowered as we work together.

To see if we align, I invite you to schedule a 15-minute free and no-obligation consultation.

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It’s not always easy….I get it. Sometimes you feel like all you want is “at least better than this”. Life is too precious to surrender to anxiety, depression, stress, and unhealthy relationships. You don’t have to feel trapped by emotional discomfort. Although there will always be the chance of facing difficult experiences, you can engage them with strength and resilience. I want to help you achieve that goal. I want to help you to embrace well-being with purpose so that you can live the life you want with confidence and joy. I want to help you discover that strength. With over 20 years of experience studying human history, culture, philosophy and psychology, I have a unique set of skills that we can share to help you feel better and be better. If you want tomorrow to be better than today, book a consultation, and we can discuss how we can achieve this together. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you on your journey.

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You may be here because you are feeling stressed, isolated, not good enough, or even helpless. Perhaps you are struggling to navigate or recover from overwhelming or unexpected life events. Regardless of the reason, you are opening yourself up to vulnerability and growth, and I commend you for your bravery. While pain, stress, and suffering are all universal human experiences, your relationship with adversity, and how you grow from it, is unique and special to you. I am deeply committed to supporting you in this process and strive to do so with warmth, compassion, and genuine curiosity.

My approach is to foster a non-judgmental and empowering space for you to come in as you truly are. Whether you seek to acquire insight about your patterns by exploring past experiences, or whether you are motivated to practice effective tools for managing your symptoms, I strive to meet you where you are at in your journey, and I am committed to helping you work towards your goals in a collaborative manner. I am interested in utilizing various modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Psychodynamic therapy and Mindfulness. I am passionate about using these approaches to help you foster those “a-ha” moments, develop sustainable coping strategies, and to facilitate awareness for the intersecting psychological, behavioral, physical, and environmental factors that impact your mental health.

With 5 years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings, I have assisted individuals who are struggling with a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, borderline personality disorder, relationship difficulties, acculturative stress, addictions, and conflict with the law. Drawing upon these experiences, as well as clinical research and theory, I strive to provide therapy that is catered to your individualized needs and unique story. It would be an honour and a privilege to work with you. If you are looking to take the first step in reclaiming your power, please reach out!

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I provide personalized one-on-one therapy for teenagers and adults. Life is filled with inevitable ups and downs, and my goal is to help you navigate through these challenges and successes. Whether it’s addressing symptoms of depression and anxiety, managing stress levels, working through interpersonal conflicts, or exploring levels of self-esteem, it’s crucial for my clients to feel as comfortable as possible in their therapeutic setting. I believe in a person-centered approach, tailoring therapy to your unique needs. Together, we’ll explore your experiences, thoughts, and emotions while ensuring you feel comfortable and supported in our therapeutic space.  It’s possible that life’s uncertainties can manifest as stress and overwhelm. These feelings can disrupt sleep, alter appetite, and impact emotional regulation. I’m here to help you find balance and resilience. Together, we can work to address any concerns so you can live life feeling a little lighter. I also use an integrative approach, which means I pick certain techniques from a variety of therapeutic modalities that best fit my clients’ needs. It can be difficult finding a therapist that feels like the perfect fit. If you’re curious about working together, I invite you to book a free 20-minute consultation with me through our website. Remember, you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone.

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Life can be difficult to navigate. It is filled with highs and lows, worries, fears, anxieties, whys, and more. Vanessa offers a personalized and compassionate approach to care. She works with clients to help them uncover root issues and recognize patterns that may persist. She utilizes various psychotherapeutic theories, including, Rogerian Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Family Systems, Logotherapy and more. She also offers spiritually integrated psychotherapy.

Her experience extends to various hospitals across the GTA where she has worked in clinical mental health units, assisting patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, borderline personality disorder, and more.

Vanessa has also worked in hospice and palliative care and offers bereavement support. Vanessa completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree and a Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy and Spiritual Care from the University of Toronto. She is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and would love to work with you.

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Zoe offers a holistic and culturally sensitive approach to care. Her objective is to create a non-judgmental and safe space that enables her clients to identify and cultivate resilience, refine coping strategies, and lead authentic and fulfilling lives.

She utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy , Rogerian Client-Centered Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based therapy, and Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy. These approaches are tailored to each client, ensuring a personalized plan of action. With clinical experience gained from working in Mental Health units at the hospital, Zoe has provided support to patients dealing with various conditions such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and more.

Zoe has volunteer experience as a crisis responder with the Distress Centres of Greater Toronto, where she provided emotional support to people of all ages. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Zoe offers therapeutic services in both languages. She is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and is eager to support you on your journey.

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Are you feeling unfulfilled by your current situation or wondering what led you to feeling this way? Feeling anxious about what’s next? If so, you are not alone. While we cannot change the past, we can work through the emotions and thoughts that are holding us down, preventing us from moving in a positive direction. We could all use a hand at times, and my goal is to provide that for you – to offer the space and support you need.

As a partner and mother of 2 kids under 5, having had the experience of navigating a corporate career, I know how tough it can all be to juggle. I can understand and am compassionate about the obstacles that you are facing and overcoming on a daily basis. The surmounting pressure on individuals, families, partners, and parents these days is immense and that’s why I would like to work with you to help provide some support, a space that will help relieve some of your angst, gain self-compassion, clear your thoughts, and work through any emotional obstacles that may be burdening you. Whether you need support finding more clarity around your purpose, parenting, relationship, or day-to-day work life balance I am here to help.

I offer a judgment-free, safe space where we can explore your unique situation using the methods that best fit your needs. No one knows your story as well as you do, so we will work together for this experience to be whatever you need it to be at this moment, to help you feel your best. I utilize various modalities depending on your situation and needs and those include, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focussed Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Humanistic Therapy and Existential Therapy.

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Thank you for taking this step in reaching out. It would be an absolute honour and privilege to work alongside you on this journey. I draw upon more than 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in various areas from acute to pediatric to palliative care. Mental health wellness, balanced with a humanistic approach is my passion and drives me in my work with clients. I strive to walk compassionately with clients while offering evidence-based approaches to help clients reach their therapeutic goals from where they find themselves in the present. The African Ubuntu philosophy is how what drives my values and practice. Ask me about it when we meet!

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As we work through our emo.onal pain and rumina.ng thoughts, I understand how it can feel incredibly isola.ng and overwhelming, especially if we become disconnected from ourselves in the process. I believe that people o=en turn to therapy feeling “stuck,” and while it may feel as though our lives have hit a pause bu@on, the world around us con.nues to move forward. As such, whether you are seeking to improve emo.onal regula.on, strengthen interpersonal rela.onships, navigate unexpected life transi.ons, or if you simply find yourself without a clear understanding of the underlying issue, my goal is to create a comfor.ng and meaningful therapeu.c experience for individuals from all walks of life. Beyond my profession, I have always naturally fostered connec.ons with others through empathy, compassion, and a sincere fascina.on with people’s experiences and narra.ves. As you walk me along your journey, I strive to facilitate a trus.ng, suppor.ve, and non-judgmental therapeu.c space. Here, you can freely share your internal ba@les, allevia.ng the weight of emo.onal overwhelm as we work together to unravel the root cause of the issue. Through a client-centered perspec.ve, I approach clients with openness, uncondi.onal posi.ve regard, and warmth. Incorpora.ng elements of cogni.ve behavioural techniques combined with mindfulness interven.ons, and solu.on-focused strategies, we can work towards a more fulfilling lifestyle. Together, we will collabora.vely develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with your specific needs and goals to achieve your fullest poten.al. As a Registered Psychotherapist, my areas of focus include: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transi.ons and Adjustments, Interpersonal Issues, and Trauma I am truly thankful for the opportunity to provide a safe space for individuals to explore, reflect, and progress. If you are interested in connec.ng, I always provide a free 15-minute consulta.on to see if we would be a good fit.

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The unexamined life, according to Socrates, is not worth living. I want to tell you about who I am, my background, and how I got here. I don’t enjoy wasting time, therefore, I want to be forward and truthful with you right away. I am Egyptian by birth, Russian by education, Canadian by residence, Greek at heart, and Coptic in soul. As you can see, life has led me on a wide variety of travels, and I have met a wide variety of people from various backgrounds.

Here is a summary of my story; my name is Bavly Kost. I’ve always loved reading and writing since I was a child. My interest in history, philosophy, and theology was sparked when I pondered the significance of life, which led me in that direction. I double majored in history and religious studies during my undergrad, graduating with a degree in education. I enjoy coaching and teaching (I’m a clinical supervisor overseeing entry-level psychotherapists) (basketball has always been a passion for me, and I still play to this day).

I pursued two master’s degrees: one in counseling and one in theology. I’m a registered psychotherapist who works as a Spiritual Care Practitioner in the health care setting. In the hospital, I offer spiritual and religious therapy to patients, families, and staff. I also provide counseling in a private setting.

So what can I do to support you? Honestly, I’m not sure but what I will offer you is my honesty, respect, and determination to work with you no matter the situation. We will work together on figuring out life’s journey and see how we can walk together to figure out the meaning of life.

Continue challenging yourself, reading, learning, and shining. Do not stop asking questions and never allow anyone to make fun of you because of what you stand for. You are unique, and others can learn from you by letting your light shine.

-Life is understood backwards but it must be lived forewords - Soren Kierkegaard

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