Person-Centered Therapists in Toronto, ON

Sharise Sealy-McCallum

Sharise Sealy-McCallum

Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Virtual

I am a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate, virtual therapy for youth and adults across Ontario. Specializing in CBT, Narrative Therapy, and School Navigation Counselling, I provide a safe, trauma-informed space to help you navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions, moving toward the clarity and peace you deserve.

Lylla Goheen

Lylla Goheen

Registered Psychotherapist RP (Qualifying), Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)

Virtual

Do you and your partner speak different languages? Whether it’s the silence of a "roommate phase," sexual dysfunction, or the weight of chronic illness, you don't have to navigate it alone. I provide inclusive Sex Therapy, Gottman Couples Counselling, and Chronic Pain support in Etobicoke & Toronto. My practice is judgment-free and not "one-size-fits-all." Let's start your new era.

Jessica DeMille

Jessica DeMille

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, B.Sc (Hons)

Virtual

I work with individuals, couples, families, and children (10+), providing a safe, supportive space for exploration and growth. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, relationships, and life transitions, fostering resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful change. Together, we explore tools and strategies to support emotional well-being.

Feel Your Way Therapy

Feel Your Way Therapy

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual In-Person

Feel Your Way Therapy is a Toronto-based psychotherapy clinic offering individual, couples, child, and family therapy. Our diverse team of therapists provides support for anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, stress, and relationship issues, using evidence-based approaches in a compassionate and client-centered way.

Mara Behan

Mara Behan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

I help couples and individuals find growth, healing, and stronger connections. Using evidence-based and individualized approaches, I support those struggling with women's health concerns (e.g., pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, menopause), relationship concerns (e.g., resentment, infidelity), and life transitions (e.g., separation/divorce, parenting). I offer a free 15-minute consultation!

Christine Nichols

Christine Nichols

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

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…

Victoria Brassard-Monahan

Victoria Brassard-Monahan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

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.

Martha Li

Martha Li

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I am a Registered Psychotherapist based in Oakville, Ontario. I help you feel understood and supported as we explore what's weighing on you. Together, we uncover patterns, build coping strategies, and nurture the skills you need to thrive. My goal is to create a safe space where you can grow, heal, and feel more connected.

Lisa O’Donovan

Lisa O’Donovan

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

I offer Psychodynamic, trauma-informed therapy for adults and couples in-person in Burlington and virtually. I support clients navigating complex trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and recovery, family dysfunction, and life transitions helping to uncover and understand emotional and relational patterns, process experiences, build greater self-awareness in a safe, compassionate space.

Alli Ewacha

Alli Ewacha

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Li Li

Li Li

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual In-Person

Li offers relational psychoanalytic and trauma-focused somatic/EMDR/IFS therapy, to support clients in communities such as immigrants, LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (ADHD), and professionals, whose experiences resonate with her own life journey the most. She holds a compassionate, culturally attuned space where clients can explore how early wounds, cultural expectations, and identity intersect.

Allison Clayton

Allison Clayton

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

Are you tired of the 'sunshine, butterflies and rainbows' idea of therapy? You aren't here for surface-level advice, trying to “just think positive,” or having to worry about judgment. I am here to provide you with tools that work individually for you and conversations that matter - on both a human level and from an evidence-based approach.

Maryfrances Garcia

Maryfrances Garcia

Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist

Virtual

Hey, if you’re looking for therapy without the clinical vibes and you’ve been feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted & disconnected, you’re in the right place. My 15+ years in social work & lived experience with trauma have shaped how I show up & why this work matters so much to me. No fake positivity, pressure, or judgment. Just real conversations. Swearing, snacks & comfy clothes welcome.

Christine  McCarthy

Christine McCarthy

Registered Psychotherapist-Qualifying, MACP, MScEd, R.N.MH.

Virtual

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.

Now + Next Psychotherapy & Neurofeedback

Now + Next Psychotherapy & Neurofeedback

Registered Psychotherapist

In-Person

Now + Next is a psychotherapy and neurofeedback clinic in Downtown Toronto offering personalized, neuroscience-informed care. We integrate evidence-based therapy, neurofeedback brain training, and practical strategies to help you better understand yourself, improve emotional well-being, and create lasting change. In person in Toronto and virtually across Ontario.

Shereen Ishag

Shereen Ishag

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

Virtual and In-person Psychotherapy in Burlington for teens (12+), adults, couples, and families. I work with clients experiencing relationship difficulties, emotional disconnection, anxiety, grief, and trauma-related concerns. I draw from emotion-focused and attachment-based perspectives, including EFCT-informed work, as well as other integrative approaches.

Ashley Toogood

Ashley Toogood

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, BA (she, her)

Virtual Waitlist for new clients

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.

Taylor Davis

Taylor Davis

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Virtual

If you constantly overthink, struggle to say no, or feel overwhelmed trying to keep everyone else happy, you’re not alone. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, and people-pleasing using IFS, somatic therapy, and attachment-based approaches to help you reconnect with yourself, regulate emotions, and build more authentic relationships. Reach out to schedule a free consultation.

Meredith Bailey

Meredith Bailey

Registered Psychotherapist

Virtual

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.

Janalyn Dodds MSW, BSW, RSW

Janalyn Dodds MSW, BSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist

Virtual

I am a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with The Support Station, a Canadian-based, woman-owned organization that believes cost shouldn't be a barrier to accessing quality mental health and wellness support. Each client's session fees are adjusted according to not only their monthly income, but also any bills and debts paid out regularly get considered as well.

How do therapists in Toronto, ON compare?

Number of therapists listed

91

Average years in practice

4.9 Years

Currently accepting new clients

99 %

Therapists in Toronto, ON who prioritize treating:

76% Anxiety
66% Relationship Issues
46% Trauma and PTSD
44% Depression
42% Self Esteem
30% Emotional Dysregulation
30% ADHD
24% Stress

How therapists see their clients

13% In Person & Online
85% Online Only
2% In Person Only

Top therapy approaches used in Toronto, ON:

100% Person-Centered
74% Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
70% Strength-Based
66% Trauma Focused
57% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
54% Attachment-based
48% Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
47% Culturally Sensitive

Frequently Asked Questions About Person-Centered

What is person-centred therapy?

Person-centred therapy (also called client-centred therapy) was developed by Carl Rogers and is built on the belief that people have an inherent capacity for growth and self-healing when given the right conditions. The therapist provides unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness — creating a non-judgmental space in which clients can explore their experiences, feelings, and sense of self without direction or pressure. The client, not the therapist, sets the pace and focus.

What does a person-centred therapy session look like?

Person-centred sessions are led by you rather than the therapist. There are no homework assignments, structured exercises, or predetermined topics — you bring what feels most important, and the therapist reflects, explores, and responds with empathy and care. The relationship itself is considered the primary vehicle for change. Many clients find this approach deeply accepting — it can be particularly powerful for people who have felt judged, unseen, or unheard in their lives.

What conditions is person-centred therapy suited for?

Person-centred therapy is appropriate for depression, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, identity concerns, relationship difficulties, and general distress. It is particularly well-suited for people who want to explore their inner world, who feel they lack a compassionate witness in their lives, or who have had negative experiences with more directive approaches. Research supports it as effective for mild to moderate depression and anxiety, and it is widely used as the foundation of many integrative therapeutic styles.

How is person-centred therapy different from CBT or DBT?

CBT and DBT are structured, skills-focused, and often therapist-led — sessions follow frameworks with specific techniques and between-session practice. Person-centred therapy is unstructured, exploratory, and client-led — the therapist provides conditions for growth rather than directing the content or teaching skills. Neither is universally better; they suit different people and goals. Some people thrive in the structure of CBT; others find the openness of person-centred therapy more healing. Many therapists integrate elements of both.

How long does person-centred therapy take?

Person-centred therapy is often open-ended rather than time-limited — it continues as long as it is beneficial, without a predefined number of sessions. Some people work briefly to process a specific situation; others engage in longer-term therapy over years as part of ongoing personal growth. This flexibility is one of the approach's strengths — it adapts to where you are and what you need, rather than fitting your experience into a pre-set treatment arc.