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Sofia Diaz
Sofia Diaz
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Emotional regulation, Relationships, Cultural Challenges, People pleasing, Transitioning into Adulthood, Attachment wounds, Identity and Self-Exploration
Mike Stroh
Mike Stroh
Registered Psychotherapist
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Meaning and purpose, Relationships
Jacob Damelin
Jacob Damelin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Relationships, Life transitions, Grief and Loss
Michael Chu
Michael Chu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Competitive anxiety, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Deep connections, Dissociation, Depression, Dreams, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Ethics, Familial and social relationships, Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Grief processing, Grief/Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Identity, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mental performance, Motivation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Performance anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Self-Development, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Social anxiety, Stress, Thought Restructuring, Transformative dream work, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Mindfulness
Hayley Hope
Hayley Hope
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Familial and social relationships, Trauma processing
Lydia Azaribe
Lydia Azaribe
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anger Management, Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Burnout, Overwhelm, Racism, Relationship anxiety, Mindfulness
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Alanna Jacobs
Alanna Jacobs
Registered Psychotherapist
Grief and Loss, Self-Development, Children/Teens, Dissociation, Family Conflict, Attachment, Parenting, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Life transitions, Borderline Personality Disorder, Cultural Challenges, Early childhood, Familial and social relationships, Grief/Loss, Panic attacks, Social anxiety, PTSD, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
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Dennis Keefe
Dennis Keefe
Registered Psychotherapist
Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Fears and phobia, ADHD, Life transitions, Chronic and acute illness, Depression coping skills, Pain management, Mindfulness
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Faraja Gaudin
Faraja Gaudin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Self-Development, Depression, Self-esteem, Life transitions, Assertiveness, Imposter syndrome, Negative thinking and ruminating, Overwhelm, Perfectionism, Productivity, Mindfulness
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Elena Maystruk
Elena Maystruk
Registered Psychotherapist
Grief and Loss, Stress, Trauma, Anxiety, Couples, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Adjusting to a diagnosis, Burnout, Conflict resolution
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Nayab Tahir
Nayab Tahir
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal), Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Building Meaningful Connections, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Career guidance, Depression, Deep Brain Reorienting, Deep connections, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, BIPOC, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Anger Management
Stephanie Neshcov
Stephanie Neshcov
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Anxiety, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Dating challenges, Depression, Life transitions, School challenges, Relationships, Workplace stress, Stress
Warren Elardo
Warren Elardo
Registered Social Worker
Grief and Loss, BIPOC, Depression, Anxiety, Couples, Cultural Challenges, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Family issues, Mind-body connection
Robert Phillips
Robert Phillips
Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Grief and Loss, Addiction, Men's issues, Depression, Life transitions, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Imposter syndrome, Relationship anxiety
Anastasia Sutulova
Anastasia Sutulova
Pre-Licensed Professional
Addiction, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Neurodiversity, ADHD Coaching, Attachment wounds, Childhood trauma, Depression coping skills, People pleasing, Psychedelic journeying

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Licensed counsellors based and insured in Ontario. All Counsellors on EST timezone unless otherwise noted.

Michael Chu

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Behaviour, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Career guidance, Childhood trauma, Competitive anxiety, Conflict resolution, Cultural Challenges, Dating challenges, Decision making, Deep connections, Dissociation, Depression, Dreams, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Ethics, Familial and social relationships, Goal Setting, Grief and Loss, Grief processing, Grief/Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Identity, Imposter syndrome, Interpersonal dynamics, Intergenerational trauma, Life transitions, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Meaning and purpose, Men's issues, Mental performance, Motivation, Negative thinking and ruminating, Performance anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Self-Development, Self-esteem, Self-Regulation, Social anxiety, Stress, Thought Restructuring, Transformative dream work, Transitioning into Adulthood, Trauma, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Vulnerability, Wellness Counselling, Workplace stress, Mindfulness

Jupiter Vaughan

Registered Psychotherapist
Addiction, ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Anger Management, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Burnout, Childhood trauma, Conflict resolution, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Men's issues, Negative body image, Panic attacks, PTSD, School challenges, Sexuality, Trauma, Workplace stress, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal)

Lisa Schwartz

Registered Social Worker
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Children/Teens, Dating challenges, Childhood trauma, Grief and Loss, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, Highly Sensitive Person, Navigating challenging relationships, Parental divorce, Parenting, Meaning and purpose, Identity, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Low mood, People pleasing, Self-esteem, Workplace stress, School challenges

Cayla Townes

Registered Psychotherapist
Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, Trauma, Life transitions, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-esteem, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce

Michael Kang

Registered Psychotherapist
Addiction, ADHD, ADHD Coaching, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anger Management, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Grief and Loss, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal)

Amy O'Coin

Registered Professional Counsellor - Candidate
Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment trauma, Attachment wounds, BIPOC, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Couples Therapy, Emotional regulation, Identity and Self-Exploration, Life transitions, Meaning and purpose, Mind-body connection, Navigating challenging relationships, Nervous system regulation, Relationship anxiety, Perfectionism, Relationships, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Stress, Self-Regulation, Overwhelm

Sofia Forman

Registered Psychotherapist
Grief and Loss, Stress, Depression, Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Attachment trauma, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Caregiver burnout, Creativity, Dating challenges, Existential questions, Highly Sensitive Person, Identity and Self-Exploration, Intergenerational trauma, Intimacy concerns, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mind-body connection, Mindfulness Practices, Postnatal Care, Prenatal care, Social anxiety, Understanding & Regulating Emotions

Cassandra Fezzuoglio

Registered Social Worker
ADHD, Attachment, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment wounds, Attachment trauma, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Self-Care Routines, Break-up recovery, Childhood trauma, Career guidance, Dating challenges, Couples, Competitive anxiety, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, Imposter syndrome, Negative thinking and ruminating, Health anxiety, Depression coping skills, Navigating challenging relationships, Infertility, Vulnerability, Separation and divorce

Viktoria Vigh

Registered Social Worker
ADHD, ADHD Coaching, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Asperger's, Assertiveness, Attention and impulsivity, Autism, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, College or University Coaching, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Dating challenges, Decision making, Effective communication, Giftedness Issues, Learning disabilities, Nervous system regulation, Self-Regulation, Sleeping difficulties

Online therapy for you in Toronto.

Out-of-province licensed counsellors insured to provide online therapy in Ontario. Timezone availability may vary.

Lincoln Stoller

Canadian Certified Counsellor
Aging, Anxiety, Attachment, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Childhood trauma, Building Meaningful Connections, Career guidance, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Creativity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Deep Brain Reorienting, Depression, Dreams, Early childhood, Emotional regulation, Empowerment, Existential questions, Family Conflict, Familial and social relationships, Fears and phobia, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration, Abuse (Sexual, Physical, Verbal)
Unsure if your insurance covers online or out-of-province counselling? Learn more.
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Compatibility is the most important factor when choosing a counsellor. But finding the right fit isn’t easy. First Session takes the time, guesswork, and emotional labour out of that process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Counsellors from First Session provide services in Toronto?

First Session Counsellors support individuals, couples, and families.

Every First Session Counsellor is accredited and insured to provide online and/or in-person therapy in Toronto, Ontario.

Designations of First Session therapists and counsellors include: 

  • Psychotherapists
  • Psychotherapists (qualifying)
  • Social Workers
  • Clinical Counsellors
  • Psychologists
  • Canadian Certified Counsellors
  • Provisional Psychologists
What areas or issues do First Session Counsellors specialize in?

Over 100 accredited and vetted Counsellors are available on the First Session platform. They possess a diverse range of expertise including but not limited to:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Trauma
  • Stress
  • Relationships
  • Parenting
  • PTSD

For a complete list of specialities covered by First Session Counsellors, visit our Counsellor directory.

How do I know if my insurance or benefits cover therapy?

Many employer/group benefits and extended insurance plans therapy, but there are some important factors to consider. Your coverage will generally depend on the designation or license of each professional (ex. Registered Social Worker, Registered Clinical Counsellor).

Make sure to check each Counsellor's profile page, under Insurance Coverage, to see what designations/coverage they fall under.

If you're unsure about coverage, you should ask your benefits provider whether they cover that specific designation of therapist or counsellor. You can also read this guide for more info.

How do I pick the right Counsellor?

At First Session, we believe finding the right fit in a Counsellor is the most important factor to feeling better and having a successful outcome from therapy.

Numerous research studies have proven that forming a strong client-Counsellor relationship is more important than the type of therapy used.

To help you assess fit, every Counsellor listed on First Session has a short introductory video you can watch to get a sense for who they are.

We've also put together a thorough guide to help you find the right Counsellor, determine what the different designations mean, and what you should be looking for when assessing fit. Find the guide here.

Does First Session offer in-person appointments in Toronto?
Yes! In-person appointments are available in Toronto. You can find Counsellor available for in-person appointments here.

Currently there are no in-person Counsellors available in Toronto.

However, it’s important to note that whether you pursue online or in-person therapy, the single most important factor is fit and long-term consistency.

Can I find a Counsellor according to my age, cultural background, sexuality or gender identity?

Absolutely. We understand that one’s cultural background, age, sexuality, or gender identity can bring unique elements to the process of therapy. 

To support every therapy seeker, we actively work to build a highly diverse and inclusive roster of therapists. 

For questions or feedback on how we can improve these element of the process, send us a message.

You deserve more from therapy.

You made the courageous decision to reach your full potential. Find the right counsellor to help get you there, and make the most of the time and money you’re investing in yourself.