Person-Centered Therapists in Whitby, ON
Alysha Bernstein
Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & Traumatologist
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
Allison Mundle
Registered Psychotherapist, Sandalwood Psychotherapy
Online therapy for women in Ontario navigating anxiety, relationships, and emotional overwhelm. You may look like you are holding everything together, while inside you feel anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself. Maybe you are used to keeping the peace, carrying too much, or saying yes when something inside you is saying no.
Erika Szabo
Registered Social Service Worker, Psychotherapist
My name is Erika. I'm a white, cis-gender queer woman with lived experience of complex trauma. I work from a person-centered, relational, and anti-oppressive lens and embody this in the work I do! Whether you're interested in meditation, art making, somatics, or simply an empathic ear, I will hold space for you in whatever way you need. BOOKING OPEN in-person and online across Ontario.
Maya Awad
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), ADHD-SP, HBSc (she, her)
Accepting NEW clients - Are you feeling overwhelmed or like you’re carrying a lot on your own? Feel like you're doing everything you’re “supposed to do,” but something still doesn’t feel right? Have a desire to better understand your thoughts, emotions, or patterns, work on building confidence or self-esteem, or find support for your relationship?
Serena Welsh
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi, I'm Serena! I'm a Masters-level therapist in Ottawa working with teens, adults, and couples. I specialize in relationship concerns, emotion regulation, trauma, BPD, and Bipolar Disorder. My approach is warm, flexible, and judgment-free. Reach out for a free, 15-minute consult to see if we could be a good fit.
Lylla Goheen
Registered Psychotherapist RP (Qualifying), Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)
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.
Tanja Ivic
Registered Social Worker
*Accepting new virtual clients across Ontario, supporting teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, addiction patterns, identity and life transitions.
Li Li
Registered Psychotherapist
Li offers relational psychoanalytic and trauma-informed somatic/EMDR/IFS/EFT therapy, to support individual, couples and families 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 express freely and rediscover their authentic self.
Shannon McNally
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
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.
Lisa O’Donovan
Registered Psychotherapist
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.
Sophie Marie McPherson
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) B.A., M.A.
I offer psychotherapy services to teens and adults struggling with a wide range of presenting concerns. I have experience working with ADHD, anxiety, life transitions, stress, self-esteem and body image issues, chronic illness/pain, gender dysphoria, sexuality exploration, and non-monogamous relationships.
Savannah Dasilva
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Expressive Arts Therapist at Savannah Dasilva Psychotherapy
Savannah Dasilva Psychotherapy is a queer-owned practice providing virtual and in-person psychotherapy services in Toronto, ON. We work wth 2SLGBTQI+ neurodivergent 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.
Victoria Brassard Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Hi, I'm Victoria Brassard-Monahan, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Counselling Psychology and an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (with Distinction). I am currently practising 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.
Alli Ewacha
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Mackenzie Howard
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I provide psychotherapy to adults across Ontario who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and individualized, with sessions focused on understanding your experiences and working toward goals that are meaningful to you.
Cierra DoCouto
Registered Psychotherapist
Helping adults in Burlington, Ontario navigate anxiety, self-esteem challenges, relationship concerns, and attachment patterns. Offering in-person and virtual psychotherapy that is collaborative, evidence-informed, and tailored to support personal growth, emotional well-being, and resilience.
Bethany Richer
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who works with individuals navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, emotional regulation, school stress, sleep difficulties, relationship concerns and more. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe, respected, and understood, and where therapy moves at a pace that feels right for them.
Laura Shaw
Registered Psychotherapist
Do you have high expectations or a brain that won’t shut off? I specialize in supporting women (20s-40s) navigating anxiety, life transitions, and suspected (or confirmed) neurodivergence (ADHD or AuDHD). My approach is neuro-affirming, mind-body centered, and specifically tailored to help you stop overthinking and start living authentically. Let's build a life that actually feels like you!
Chantelle Vaz
Registered Psychotherapist
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.
Michael Peddle
Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Certified IFS Therapist
Since 2011, I’ve supported clients through trauma and attachment wounds using IFS as my core approach. I integrate EMDR, SFBT, and evidence-based techniques to help people heal burdens, strengthen inner safety, and reconnect with their most grounded, empowered selves.
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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.