Parenting Therapists in Ontario

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Joanne Del Core

Joanne Del Core

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I am accepting new clients and offer services virtually. My approach to therapy is heavily influenced by my coach and leadership training - it's a results driven approach to therapy. I specialize in trauma and anxiety related disorders including PTSD, social anxiety and generalized anxiety. I offer supervision consultation for psychotherapists in training and workshops for educators.

Alysha Bernstein

Alysha Bernstein

Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & Traumatologist

Virtual In-Person

I am a registered psychotherapist with a decade of experience in mental healthcare. I have built an authentic, client-centred, and empathic space in my private practice since 2020. We provide care for a wide range of mental health issues and couples or family conflict. My team is as accessible and affordable as possible and we are constantly learning new and better ways to support our clients

Janice Lyons

Janice Lyons

Registered Social Service Worker

Virtual In-Person

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.

Eleni Anagnosti

Eleni Anagnosti

Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, HBA, BA

Virtual

My approach is compassionate, culturally attuned, and collaborative. I draw from CBT, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed approaches to support ADHD, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, life transitions, and relationship patterns. Together, we focus on building practical tools, emotional balance, and a stronger sense of self-trust.

Ashley Statham

Ashley Statham

Registered Social Worker

In-Person

I’m a therapist who believes healing happens when mind, body, and soul are cared for together. My approach is gentle, practical, and rooted in nervous system wisdom—helping you release what feels heavy, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with more ease, balance, and resilience.

Susan Merli

Susan Merli

Registered Psychotherapist and Executive Coach

Virtual

Feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck in patterns that no longer work? I help professionals and individuals navigate anxiety, stress, and life or career transitions. As a Registered Psychotherapist and Executive Coach, I offer a supportive, practical space to gain insight, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Rachelle Trudel, RP / PA, CCC - *Psychothérapeute bilingue*

Rachelle Trudel, RP / PA, CCC - *Psychothérapeute bilingue*

Registered Psychotherapist / Psychothérapeute autorisée

Virtual

Welcome! I support my clients in addressing the effects of their childhood wounds on their lives in order to improve their self-esteem and relationships. I use my knowledge in CBT, SFBT, attachment theory and mindfulness to support my clients in a collaborative, pragmatic, goal-oriented, compassionate and trauma-informed way. I look forward to meeting you!

Alli Ewacha

Alli Ewacha

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual In-Person

Rae Jardine

Rae Jardine

MA, RSSW, CC-PMH

Virtual In-Person

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

Katelyn Matias

Katelyn Matias

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual In-Person

Hi, I’m Katelyn Matias, a Registered Psychotherapist and the Founder of Anchor & Bloom Psychotherapy. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in attachment theory. I believe that our experiences, relationships, and nervous system responses shape how we understand ourselves, navigate emotions, and connect with others.

Mackenzie Broomfield (she/her)

Mackenzie Broomfield (she/her)

Registered Social Worker

Virtual

I believe that people are the experts in their own lives, and that we naturally possess everything we need to navigate this journey through life. Sometimes, though, we just need someone to walk alongside us - I can be that person.

The Journey Counselling and Psychotherapy

The Journey Counselling and Psychotherapy

Virtual Clinic, Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

The Journey Counselling and Psychotherapy is a virtual clinic of Registered Psychotherapists serving all of Ontario. Offering affordable therapy starting at $75 per session, our team of therapists specializes in working with individuals, relationships and family therapy. Parenting, pet loss, disordered eating, depression and life stress/ burnout are a few of our niche specialities.

Jen Chan

Jen Chan

RP (Qualifying), MACP (InP), BBA

Virtual In-Person

I’m Jen, a therapist-in-training offering a safe, client-centred space to navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, cultural identity, relationships, parenting, workplace stress, and youth challenges. My integrative approach blends Person-Centred, ACT, EFT, and mindfulness-based, yoga- and somatic-informed practices.

Emma Hartley

Emma Hartley

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA (she, her)

Virtual

Are you looking for a therapist that knows what it's like to feel lost or overwhelmed and how to find your footing again? Noticing yourself feeling more anxious, "just tired", and craving a space to slow down and reconnect with a sense of meaning or purpose? Trying to make sense of shifts in mood, questioning careers, exploring relationships, parenting and identity, or a major life transition?

Erin Gilmour

Erin Gilmour

Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Canadian Addiction Counsellor

Virtual

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.

Somayyeh Kamalou

Somayyeh Kamalou

Psychologist (Supervised Practice)

Virtual

By processing the nature of your psychological struggles and seeking adaptive strategies to cope with difficult situations, you can find relief from pain. You deserve to seek out the best possible psychological care as a crucial step towards self-care and self-advocacy. I value your courage, and I believe that together we can embark on a journey of self-exploration and insight.

Kanica Coshal, MSW RSW

Kanica Coshal, MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Virtual In-Person

Welcome! My name is Kanica and I am a registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens and adults. I work from a trauma informed lens and specialize in providing support to individuals experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, parenting, school-related stressors (i.e. academics, attendance, bullying), self-harm, suicide, and self-e…

Alison Kuiack

Alison Kuiack

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

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.

Maria Yaglovski

Maria Yaglovski

Registered Psychotherapist/ Canadian Certified Counsellor

Virtual In-Person

Hi, I’m Maria, a Registered Psychotherapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore patterns, beliefs, and challenges. Through mindfulness and evidence-based approaches, I help you gain clarity, shift perspective, and create meaningful, lasting change.

Shannon Deeley

Shannon Deeley

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual In-Person

My approach is integrative and conversational with a focus on intersectionality and the therapeutic relationship. I have specialized training in ACT for ADHD, CBT-I (for Insomnia) and have worked with young parents and women who have survived or are fleeing violence.

How do therapists in Ontario compare?

Number of therapists listed

39

Average years in practice

7.1 Years

Currently accepting new clients

100 %

Therapists in Ontario who prioritize treating:

100% Parenting
56% Anxiety
54% Trauma and PTSD
49% Relationship Issues
36% Depression
26% Family Conflict
23% ADHD
21% Grief

How therapists see their clients

38% In Person & Online
51% Online Only
10% In Person Only

Top therapy approaches used in Ontario:

44% Trauma Focused
41% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
41% Attachment-based
38% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
38% Person-Centered
38% Strength-Based
33% Couples Counselling
33% Narrative

Frequently Asked Questions About Parenting

What does parenting therapy involve?

Parenting therapy supports parents in developing effective, responsive approaches to raising children. It may involve learning specific parenting strategies, understanding child development and behaviour, improving communication with children of different ages, managing parenting stress, and exploring how your own upbringing shapes your parenting style. Therapy is appropriate for parents of children at any age — from toddlers to teenagers — and is not a sign of failure; it is a sign of commitment to your child's wellbeing.

What parenting challenges does therapy address?

Common reasons parents seek support include managing a child's behavioural issues, ADHD, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation; navigating a child's mental health crisis; supporting children through divorce or family change; co-parenting challenges; parenting a child with developmental differences; managing the exhaustion and loss of identity that can accompany parenthood; and healing reactive parenting patterns that trace back to a parent's own childhood experiences.

What therapy approaches are used for parenting support?

Evidence-based parenting programs include Parent Management Training (PMT), Triple P (Positive Parenting Program), and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Attachment-based approaches focus on strengthening the parent-child bond. Many therapists also work with parents on their own history and patterns using CBT or psychodynamic approaches — because how we were parented profoundly shapes how we parent, often in ways we do not consciously choose.

Should my child be in therapy too, or just me?

This depends on the situation. For younger children especially, parent-focused work is often at least as impactful as child-focused work — children's behaviour and emotional regulation are strongly influenced by the parenting environment. Both parent therapy and child therapy may be recommended simultaneously for more complex situations. A therapist experienced with children and families can assess whether individual child therapy, parent work, family therapy, or a combination is most appropriate.

Can parenting therapy help when I feel I am repeating patterns from my own childhood?

Yes — this is one of the most important things therapy can address. Research shows that unresolved trauma, loss, or attachment wounds from a parent's own childhood are among the strongest predictors of parenting difficulties. Therapy helps you understand the link between your history and your current reactions, process unresolved feelings, and make conscious choices about what to repeat and what to change. This kind of "earned security" in parents strongly predicts secure attachment in their children.