Ahsen Ayan is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Ontario and a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). With a Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from York University, Ahsen specializes in supporting individuals with a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, chronic pain, and relationship issues. Her expertise extends to working with individuals navigating significant life changes, emotional struggles, and a variety of personal or situational challenges that require therapeutic support.

In her practice, Ahsen utilizes an integrative approach that combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other trauma-informed modalities. Ahsen works collaboratively with people to set goals and develop personalized treatment plans, offering holistic support that addresses both mental health and life’s challenges.

She works with individuals of all ages, offering therapy that is tailored to each client’s unique needs, including those navigating neurodivergence, self-esteem challenges, workplace stress, and major life transitions. As a compassionate and flexible therapist, Ahsen is dedicated to empowering her clients to navigate their journeys toward well-being and fulfillment.

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Currently on maternity leave - please add yourself to my wait list.

En licencia de maternidad - puedes añadirte a mi lista de espera y te contactaré cuando regrese en el verano.

Navigating life challenges can sometimes feel lonely, frustrating and invalidating, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Maria understands the different barriers people encounter when seeking the support they need, and this is why she is deeply committed to providing you with the safe and non-judgmental space you need to work on your mental health goals and connect with your best self. With Maria, you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, increase your self-awareness, connect with your strengths and acquire new skills and tools to achieve your goals.

Maria is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a passion for supporting individuals and families in their self-growth and healing journey. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology. As your therapist, Maria aims to collaboratively create with you a supportive, respectful and empathic space where you feel heard, validated and understood. She has experience working with children, youth and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, immigrants, individuals and families in vulnerable conditions, and individuals with a cancer diagnosis.

Maria utilizes a biopsychosocial approach in therapy and integrates different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, IFS, Polyvagal Theory for Trauma, among others, based on your unique needs and preferences. Maria understands that finding a therapist you connect with is critical for the success of the therapeutic process. She offers a 15-minute free consultation to get to know her better, ask questions and see if you can be a good fit!

Maria provides therapy in English and Spanish. She also knows that financial concerns can be a barrier to seeking support, which is why she offers a sliding scale for those in need.

Please feel free to reach out to discuss how she can make therapy more accessible for you.

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Tara Fiodorowicz is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, bringing over a decade of experience in the mental health field and six years of clinical practice. She works from a trauma and antagonistic-nformed, client-centered perspective and combines evidence-based therapeutic approaches with a holistic understanding of each client’s unique experiences. Tara integrates a variety of evidence-based and holistic modalities into her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and polyvagal-informed practices. Her approach is both structured and relational—balancing clinical expertise with warmth, curiosity, and authenticity. Her areas of focus include PTSD and relational trauma, substance use and addiction recovery, men’s mental health, grief and bereavement, reproductive trauma, eating disorders, life transitions, and interpersonal and relationship challenges. Tara has particular experience working with individuals impacted by antagonistic and narcissistic dynamics, both in intimate relationships and within professional or workplace environments. She supports clients in understanding these patterns and boundaries in these unique contexts, and restoring their sense of safety, autonomy, and self-trust.

Tara also works with individuals navigating substance use and addiction recovery, with experience in relapse prevention and multiple recovery pathways, including SMART Recovery approaches. Her work in this area is informed by both professional experience and meaningful personal insight, which fuels her deep commitment to supporting individuals and families affected by addiction. Prior to private practice, Tara worked with diverse and vulnerable populations in homeless shelters, youth programs, and residential rehabilitation settings focused on mental health and addiction recovery. These experiences provided her with a strong understanding of the complex social, relational, and systemic factors that can impact mental health and wellbeing. Clients often describe Tara as engaging, genuine, and easy to talk to. She prioritizes building strong therapeutic rapport and creating an environment where clients feel safe, respected, and comfortable being themselves. While her approach is compassionate and supportive (and occasionally includes a bit of well-timed humor), she is also thoughtfully direct—believing that meaningful growth often requires both encouragement and gentle challenge. Tara holds both bachelor’s and master’s level education and is currently pursuing a second master’s degree in Mental Health Administration. Her long-term goal is to establish a recovery house that supports individuals and families impacted by addiction. She is deeply committed to ongoing professional development and continuously expanding her clinical capacity to support clients in holistic and meaningful ways. Tara believes that healing and growth look different for everyone and works collaboratively with clients to define and pursue what progress means to them.

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Nathalie is a passionate and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist who wholeheartedly believes in guiding individuals towards living a more meaningful life. Her mission is to empower her clients with the tangible tools and strategies to deal with life’s challenges more effectively. Nathalie holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Guelph, a Master of Science in Neuroscience from Western University, and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.

Drawing from her background in neuroscience, Nathalie understands the complex interplay between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. She believes in a strength-based and integrative approach to therapy, drawing from a wide range of therapeutic modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), tailoring the interventions based on the specific needs of each unique client. Nathalie supports clients dealing with a variety of different challenges including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, body image, burnout and work/academic issues, among others. By combining her expertise in psychology and neuroscience, paired with a thorough understanding of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, Nathalie crafts holistic and individualized treatment plans that address the whole, unique individual.

Regardless of which therapeutic framework Nathalie operates from, she embodies the core values of empathy, compassion, genuineness, and authenticity in her therapeutic practice, creating a warm, non-judgmental, and nurturing environment for her clients. With a profound passion for supporting individuals on their transformative journey, Nathalie is committed to fostering personal growth, resilience, and self-discovery in every one of her clients. Together with Nathalie, you will embark on an empowering and meaningful experience as you uncover your inherent potential and embrace a brighter tomorrow!

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“Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tip Toe if you must but take the step.” My name is Pratima Pathak, and I am a client- centered therapist with diverse life experiences and more than 10 years of extensive clinical & multi- cultural counselling experience working with families, youth & adults, to help them explore their inner self, their challenges, relationships and goals. I take a Holistic approach to therapy, with Mindfulness and Cognitive Behaviour therapy as my area of expertise. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario in good standing and an active member of Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.   With extensive experience in evidence-based Mindfulness practices and Cognitive behavior therapy, I guide clients to navigate life’s challenges with greater presence and inner calm. I help clients create a safe space, where mindfulness meets cognition, and clients learn to cultivate heightened awareness of one’s thoughts and emotions, identify unhelpful patterns without judging them or getting stuck in the reactive patterns, and empowering individuals to cultivate greater self-awareness and emotional resilience. I provide Individual & couple therapy through a non-judgmental, empathetic and a safe environment, where I work in collaboration with the client to understand their challenges, fears, anxieties and inner conflicts that they bring into the session and together we navigate their inner landscape and try to understand what is helping them and what is not. Every client brings into the session their uniqueness and their own personal quest, and my effort is to work with them and help them, using ways and techniques that best suits their personal needs. Together, we work on strategies that allow clients to address the root causes of their difficulties and build meaningful connections.

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From a very young age, I’ve been deeply interested in human behavior and perspectives. As I grew older, I realized that psychology was the right path for me. I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in psychology, but my learning never stops. As I trained in different psychotherapy approaches, I continuously explored different psychotherapy approaches because every individual has unique needs. I strongly believe that psychotherapy is my passion, it’s a journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. In therapy, feeling safe and building trust are essential. You cannot fully embark on this journey unless you feel secure. I have extensive experience leading group therapy sessions for various age groups, including individuals facing illnesses such as cancer, MS, and diabetes. Witnessing people grow, moment by moment, is truly inspiring. My experience also extends to working with community-based organizations, supporting diverse groups in different settings. In our sessions, I am committed to creating a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported. I am always learning, always growing, just like you.

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Kayla Schofield is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Psychotherapist specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and Parts Work. With a post graduate diploma specializing in psychotherapy and training in trauma-focused modalities, Kayla brings a holistic approach to healing and transformation. Kayla incorporates Parts Work, also known as Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, to explore and integrate different aspects of the self. By understanding and reconciling conflicting inner parts, clients can achieve greater harmony and self-awareness. While she uses many lenses, Kayla works with each client in finding which approach works best for them. She provides a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experiences, emotions, and goals. She believes in empowering clients to tap into their innate strengths and resources to navigate life’s challenges. Drawing from evidence-based practices and a client-centered approach, Kayla tailors therapy to meet the unique needs of each individual. Committed to ongoing learning and growth, Kayla stays abreast of the latest research and developments in psychotherapy. She values collaboration and transparency, working collaboratively with clients to co-create meaningful and sustainable change.

Get in Touch: To embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery with Kayla, reach out to schedule a complimentary 15 minute consultation. Take the first step towards a brighter and more fulfilling future today.

​”What is not brought to conscious, comes to us in fate.” ~ Carl Jung​​

“In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” ~Dalai Lama

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Brooke Zwiebel is an experienced registered psychotherapist (qualifying). She guide clients through understanding how their unique emotions, relationships and life circumstances are all interconnected - and then how to take all of that and create lasting change. She believes therapeutic change is an incredibly personal and individualized process and will work with you to craft a unique therapeutic journey that will maximize your wellbeing and help you reach your goals. Brooke is passionate about working with clients struggling with difficult life transitions, relationship concerns, body image, depression and anxiety.

Brooke integrates acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), relational, narrative and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approaches into the therapeutic space. She guides clients through understanding how their unique emotions, past and present relationships, and life circumstances are all interconnected - and then how to take all of that and create lasting change rooted in her clients’ values.

Brooke holds a master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University Toronto, and is a qualifying member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. When she is not working, Brooke can be found experimenting with new recipes, watching a movie with a cat on her lap, or hiking in the great outdoors.

Just thinking about therapy is an incredibly brave step in the process of healing. Thank you for being here. If you think Brooke may be able to help you further, please do not hesitate to reach out.

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