Women's Issues Therapists in Brampton, ON
Alison Kuiack
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
If you are here now, you recognize something in your life is not working and you need to try something different. My hope is to offer you a safe and compassionate place to explore your life from a new perspective. I am here to learn more about your journey and work collaboratively with you to find new and effective ways of addressing the challenges you face.
Caroline D Souza
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with over six years of experience supporting individuals across hospital, school, community, and outpatient mental health settings. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can slow down, feel genuinely heard, and explore your experiences without judgment.
Victoria Brassard-Monahan
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Counselling Psychology and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with Distinction). I am currently practising psychotherapy under the supervision of Kim Lawrence (BScH, MSW, RSW). I work best with folks seeking counselling for anxiety, ADHD support, burnout, grief, childhood trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues.
Christine Nichols
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
You deserve the peace that comes with living authentically. On your journey to finding your purpose, you may be experiencing stress, anxiety, low-mood, or challenges with your self-worth. These experiences can make life feel overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel disconnected from the person you truly are. A better, more connected life is possible. As your therapist, I provide a genuine, compassion…
Ariel Dasrath
Registered Psychotherapist
With so many elements that shape who we are and how we navigate the world, how can we expect mental health treatment to focus on only one at a time? Creating the space for nuanced conversations, MargINs Psychotherapy focuses on culturally responsive practices, primarily catering to intersectionally marginalized populations.
Laura Atkinson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I offer a warm, down-to-earth space to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. I support adults navigating anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, and life transitions (like pregnancy and parenthood). Together, we’ll make sense of your emotions and help you feel more connected to yourself and those around you — one step at a time.
Carla Barbosa
Registered Social Worker
I’m a bilingual psychotherapist (English | Portuguese) offering LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adults navigating autism, ADHD, burnout, and identity exploration. I integrate compassion, cultural awareness, and evidence-based care to help clients feel seen and empowered across life’s transitions.
Kelsie Kinsella
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Registered Psychotherapy (Qualifying) who offers a safe, nonjudgmental virtual space where we can explore your concerns, deepen self-awareness, and work toward meaningful change all from the comfort of your own home. I work with those aged 16+ and believe therapy is about understanding your story, reclaiming your strengths, and creating a life that aligns with your values.
Janice Lyons
Registered Social Service Worker
Are you feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or exhausted? Are you tired of searching through profiles to find the right therapist? I'm Janice. Let's work together; I am now accepting new clients. Typically, sessions focus on how anxiety, neurodivergence, beliefs, relationship issues, and self-esteem affect us. You will learn to understand yourself and develop effective management skills.
Shraddha Shukla
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
A multi-cultural therapist offering sessions in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, focusing on help for anxiety, ASD/autism, ADHD, PMDD, anger issues, life transitions, and new to Canadian challenges.
Fran Isaacs
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I enjoy working with individuals from all ages and backgrounds, whatever challenges have arisen. I have experience working with anxious and depressed feelings, difficulty with control over emotions, problems arising from past experiences, current crises over relationship, career and motivation, coming to terms with grief, and LGBTQ+ issues.
Ashley Toogood
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA (she, her)
I enjoy holding space for my clients and engaging in individual therapy sessions with people aged 14+ of all genders and sexualities. I offer a place for individuals to discuss their emotions and grow from surviving to thriving. I take pride in walking with you down whatever path you are on. I have particular experience in working with stress, anxiety, and burnout, offering a listening ear.
Meredith Bailey
Registered Psychotherapist
I believe that as a therapist, it is a privilege to be invited into another person’s life & one I never take lightly. Reaching out for support may feel overwhelming, & the task of finding the right person for you can be daunting. I want to assure you this is a safe space, & my primary objective is YOU finding the right person for YOU. Your confidence in that decision is extremely important to me.
Christine McCarthy
Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying, MACP, MScEd, R.N.MH.
As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), I offer compassionate support emphasizing resilience. My background in Healthcare, Education, and life transitions helps clients navigate change and growth. I use person-centered methods like compassion-focused therapy, mindfulness, CBT, and more, tailoring approaches to individual needs. Contact me to start your healing journey.
Stacy Recalla
Nurse Practitioner
Now offering trauma-informed and neuro-affirming ADHD Assessments, medication management, and general psychiatric appointments and support.
Erin Gilmour
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor
I offer depth-oriented therapy to help you understand the why behind your struggles—not just manage symptoms. Together, we explore patterns, emotions, and protective parts to support lasting change, self-trust, and meaningful relief. This is a space for curiosity, compassion, and true transformation.
Rae Jardine
MA, RSSW, CC-PMH
I'm currently accepting new virtual clients in Ontario as well as in-person clients in Toronto with immediate availability and no waitlist, including limited sliding scale spaces. Trauma, Perinatal, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Neurodivergence
Miranda Tilley
Registered Psychotherapist
An experienced therapist with a background in childcare (former ECE) with a focus on helping children, teens, youth, adults, and families navigate mental health challenges. Specializing in ADHD and related issues, including PMDD, menstrual issues, anxiety, and executive functioning struggles.
Carolyn Holmes
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offering affordable virtual sessions for infertility, ADHD, PMDD, grief/loss, stress, anxiety, and depression. Trained in DBT, CBT, humanistic/client led, solution focused, narrative therapy approaches. A warm, open counsellor to help with immediate availability.
Laila Crawford
Registered Psychotherapist
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Frequently Asked Questions About Women's Issues
What does "women's issues" mean in a therapy context?
Therapy for women's issues addresses the mental health challenges and life experiences that are particularly relevant to women's lives — including reproductive health (pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, fertility), body image, trauma and sexual violence, relationship and caregiving roles, workplace gender dynamics, identity across life stages, and the intersection of gender with race, culture, and sexuality. These are not "smaller" issues — they reflect real experiences shaped by both biology and social context.
When should a woman consider seeing a therapist who specializes in women's issues?
A women's issues specialist may be particularly valuable when you are navigating postpartum depression or anxiety, perimenopause or menopause, infertility grief, sexual trauma, body image or eating concerns, the mental load of caregiving, gender-based workplace stress, or a life transition tied to gender and identity. Many women also simply feel more comfortable processing certain experiences with a therapist who they feel will understand the gendered dimensions of their lives without needing to explain the context.
What is feminist therapy and how is it relevant to women?
Feminist therapy is an approach that explicitly considers the impact of gender, power, and social context on mental health. It challenges traditional therapy models that may pathologize responses to structural inequity and instead validates women's experiences as shaped partly by the social environment they live in. Feminist therapy promotes empowerment, authentic voice, and equality within the therapeutic relationship. It is relevant for any woman — not only those who identify as feminist.
How does postpartum depression differ from "baby blues"?
Baby blues — mild mood fluctuations, tearfulness, and fatigue in the first week or two after birth — affect up to 80% of new mothers and typically resolve on their own. Postpartum depression is more persistent, intense, and disabling, lasting beyond two weeks and significantly interfering with the ability to care for the baby or oneself. It affects approximately 10–20% of Canadian new mothers and is highly treatable with therapy, support, and sometimes medication. Postpartum anxiety, OCD, and psychosis are also recognized postpartum conditions.
Do I need to identify with a specific political or social viewpoint to benefit from women's therapy?
Not at all. Therapy for women's issues is simply therapy that acknowledges the specific experiences, pressures, and life events that are particularly relevant to women — it is not ideologically prescriptive. Women of any political view, cultural background, or religious tradition benefit from a therapist who understands these dimensions. What matters most is that you feel seen, understood, and supported in the context of your actual life.