Autism Therapists in Etobicoke, ON
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A safe space for real life. I'm a mom of two, with both professional and lived experience supporting neurodivergence through my own family's journey. At NeuroNest, you'll find a welcoming space to feel heard, seen and understood to explore your story at your own pace.
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Big feelings? We've got this. No feelings? No problem. Existential grief? Absolutely. If you are a high achieving, high pressure performer (I'm looking at you, actors, singers, musicians, dancers, academics, performers), and you need someone who understands the pressure put on you throughout your training and career, someone who has lived experience in these industries, let's connect!
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I work with adolescents and young adults to understand their inner worlds and navigate social anxiety and stress. My goal is not to push people into vulnerability but to create the conditions where it becomes possible. Our time together will be spent building insight, strengths, resiliency, and move toward a more connected way of being. Reach out to book a 15‑minute consultation today.
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
My therapy focuses include anxiety/ stress/ burnout, developmental and intergenerational trauma and family/relationship dynamics. I have a particular passion for supporting individuals who want to explore the impacts that their childhood experiences may have on their present day lives.
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I offer a warm and collaborative space where you can explore your experiences with curiosity and care. My approach is rooted in empathy and authenticity, supporting you in understanding your story, building self-compassion, and creating meaningful change. I draw from narrative, attachment, and emotion-focused therapies to meet your unique needs.
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How verification worksPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP-PHC, ADHD-SP, MScN
I provide assessments across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. My approach is thorough, collaborative, and neuroaffirming, helping clients gain clarity, understand their strengths, and identify practical next steps. Whether you've suspected ADHD for years or are just beginning to explore the possibility, I aim to make the assessment process supportive, informative, and empowering.
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I’m a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario offering trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy for teens and adults. I support clients navigating anxiety, OCD, disordered eating, emotional dysregulation, and neurodivergence (ADHD/autism). My style is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented, blending depth work with practical tools.
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I'm a queer-affirming, conversational, client-focused therapist. I work with all ages and all needs, but often work best with queer folk, single parents, first responders, and those seeking help managing neurodiversity. I use Respect-Focused Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, and eptuaptmumk. As a Settler Canadian, I live and work on the territory of the Anishinaabek Kaministiqueg.
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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.
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A neurodivergent, 2SLGBTQIA+ safe and inclusive space, with special understanding for those with barriers! Heart & Mind Psychotherapy....... where we can develop a relationship to support your mental, physical and spiritual well-being!
Registered Psychotherapist
The approach I use is trauma-focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), attachment-based Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for complex trauma. EMDR is an effective form of trauma therapy that has been extensively researched to help people who have experienced trauma resume the brain’s natural healing process.
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Anxiety, grief, trauma, and life transitions using a culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach. My specialties include EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness. I support neurodivergent youth, newcomers, refugees, caregivers, and individuals facing emotional distress. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and healing.
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How verification worksRegistered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, ADHD-CP, EMDR, BA
Are you hoping to feel less "stuck," anxious, or sad? Is there a part of you hoping to reconnect with yourself and build confidence, build better boundaries, or understand how your childhood impacts your present? Do you want to learn coping strategies or skills for daily life or ADHD? Have you experienced a loss that you're looking to work through, or find stress is too present in your day?
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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.
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Je suis Love Veronneau, psychothérapeute autorisée (qualification) et fondatrice de It Makes Sense Counselling et Psychothérapie. J’accompagne les adolescents, les adultes et les familles dans leurs défis liés à l’anxiété, au TDAH, à l’autisme, à la douance et aux difficultés d’apprentissage. Mon approche est chaleureuse, collaborative et adaptée aux besoins de chacun.
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Clinical director and psychotherapist of Impart Therapy, a practice focused on providing support for ADHD and PMDD, anxiety, grief, depression, stress, trauma, and Autism/ASD. We provide accessible and affordable care, using a variety of modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and humanistic therapy, offering couples counselling, and individual therapy.
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Brayden (she/her) obtained a Master’s in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. Diagnosed with ADHD as a young adult, Brayden is particularly attuned to the challenges faced by others with neurodivergence, especially recognizing symptoms often overlooked in youth identifying as female.
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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.
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How verification worksRegistered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Expressive Arts Therapist
Savannah Dasilva Psychotherapy is a queer-owned practice providing virtual and in-person psychotherapy services in Toronto, ON. We work wth 2SLGBTQI+ neurodivergent children, teens and adults who are looking to find balance and sustainability in their lives living with neurodivergence, anxiety, stress, chronic illness/pain, grief and loss, relationships, and identity challenges; by using the arts.
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I work with children (10+), teens, and adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted by the pressure to get everything “right.” You may be stuck in overthinking, people‑pleasing, panic symptoms, health anxiety, or relationship patterns that leave you doubting yourself. On the outside, you might appear high‑achieving and capable. Inside, you feel tense, self‑critical, or never quite enough.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Autism
What role does therapy play for autistic individuals?
Therapy for autistic children, adolescents, and adults can address a wide range of goals — from managing co-occurring mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, to building social communication skills, navigating sensory challenges, processing identity, and supporting life transitions. Importantly, good autism-informed therapy respects autistic identity and neurodiversity, aiming to improve quality of life and wellbeing rather than to make autistic people appear neurotypical.
What types of therapy are used with autistic individuals?
A range of therapeutic approaches is used, tailored to the individual's age, profile, and goals. For younger children, Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and play therapy are commonly involved. For adolescents and adults, CBT adapted for autism is well-researched for anxiety and depression; DBT skills can support emotional regulation; and supportive or identity-affirming therapy addresses the unique experience of being autistic in a neurotypical world.
Can adults be diagnosed with autism and access therapy?
Yes — autism is increasingly being diagnosed in adults, including many who went undiagnosed for decades, particularly women and non-binary people who may have learned to mask autistic traits. An adult diagnosis can be clarifying and validating, and opens the door to more targeted therapy and support. You do not need a formal diagnosis to work with a therapist who has autism expertise — many people access support based on self-identification or a working clinical understanding.
What should I look for in a therapist for autism?
Look for a therapist with experience working with autistic clients and who takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach — one that views autism as a different neurological profile rather than a deficit to be corrected. Ask about their familiarity with autism-specific challenges (sensory sensitivities, social communication differences, executive functioning) and whether they have experience adapting therapy to meet autistic clients' needs. Direct communication style and predictable session structure are often helpful.
Does therapy for autism focus on "fixing" autistic traits?
Ethical, neurodiversity-affirming therapy does not aim to eliminate autistic traits or make autistic people appear more neurotypical. Instead, it focuses on reducing genuine distress, supporting the development of skills the individual actually wants to develop, and building self-understanding and self-acceptance. The autistic community has increasingly called for therapy models that centre autistic wellbeing and identity, and many therapists in Canada have embraced this approach.