Therapists Beginning With D in Ontario
Now Offering: Walk and Talk Therapy! You are ready to create change in your life. You may feel alone and not sure where to begin. I will walk along side you and teach you the skills to empower yourself, to explore how you can move forward and live more fully. I work from a culturally responsive, anti oppressive, strengths based focus. My focus is on providing you with tools that will allow you enhance your life.
Now Offering: Walk and Talk Therapy! You are ready to create change in your life. You may feel alone and not sure where to begin. I will walk along side you and teach you the skills to empower yourself, to explore how you can move forward and live more fully. I work from a culturally responsive, anti oppressive, strengths based focus. My focus is on providing you with tools that will allow you enhance your life.
I have been a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers since 2016 and have over 20 years of human service experience. My career has been spent working in both education and health care settings. I have experience in crisis counselling, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma as well as working with individuals with severe mental illness. I have trained and practiced in several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
I have been a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers since 2016 and have over 20 years of human service experience. My career has been spent working in both education and health care settings. I have experience in crisis counselling, addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma as well as working with individuals with severe mental illness. I have trained and practiced in several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of clinical, training and program development experience. In my practice, I use best-practice assessment and CBT treatments to help youth and adults overcome their personal obstacles and ultimately live the life that is most meaningful to them. My goal is to help my clients achieve their personal goals and to live a life that is both satisfying and rewarding. I work best with clients who have a desire to understand themselves and are motivated to make changes. I am passionate about helping youth find their personal voice and helping women to overcome challenges in unhealthy relationships.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years of clinical, training and program development experience. In my practice, I use best-practice assessment and CBT treatments to help youth and adults overcome their personal obstacles and ultimately live the life that is most meaningful to them. My goal is to help my clients achieve their personal goals and to live a life that is both satisfying and rewarding. I work best with clients who have a desire to understand themselves and are motivated to make changes. I am passionate about helping youth find their personal voice and helping women to overcome challenges in unhealthy relationships.
Right now our world is at a new level of unpredictability and may be triggering uncomfortable feelings. I am here to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences within transitions life presents. In our work together we practice and reflect on the integration of new strategies to meet your needs on a deeper level, often involving mindfulness and self-compassion, trauma informed somatic experiencing, and attachment and ego-state (i.e. inner child & critic) therapeutic approaches.
Right now our world is at a new level of unpredictability and may be triggering uncomfortable feelings. I am here to create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences within transitions life presents. In our work together we practice and reflect on the integration of new strategies to meet your needs on a deeper level, often involving mindfulness and self-compassion, trauma informed somatic experiencing, and attachment and ego-state (i.e. inner child & critic) therapeutic approaches.
Life can be challenging. Sometimes it’s a job we don't like, a relationship, or our past. As a therapist I can help to identify patterns in your life, in your behaviour and beliefs that keep you unfulfilled, frustrated, and unhealthy. Freedom can come from the ability to see those patterns with compassion and from choosing a different way forward for yourself. I am a caring, committed person with experience working with individuals and families.
Life can be challenging. Sometimes it’s a job we don't like, a relationship, or our past. As a therapist I can help to identify patterns in your life, in your behaviour and beliefs that keep you unfulfilled, frustrated, and unhealthy. Freedom can come from the ability to see those patterns with compassion and from choosing a different way forward for yourself. I am a caring, committed person with experience working with individuals and families.
Hi! I'm Mikael. I am here for individuals and couples from all walks of life. Your needs are my focus, so I like to work with many different approaches including finding ways to challenge automatic negative thoughts, tapping into your values and motivations, and exploring your sources of strength and control. As a therapist, I am very outcome focused, and my style is warm, empathetic, and not too formal. I support all ages, abilities, ethnicities, cultures, backgrounds, the 2SLGBTQ+ community and all relationships, and gender identities.
Hi! I'm Mikael. I am here for individuals and couples from all walks of life. Your needs are my focus, so I like to work with many different approaches including finding ways to challenge automatic negative thoughts, tapping into your values and motivations, and exploring your sources of strength and control. As a therapist, I am very outcome focused, and my style is warm, empathetic, and not too formal. I support all ages, abilities, ethnicities, cultures, backgrounds, the 2SLGBTQ+ community and all relationships, and gender identities.
Frances D'Amato
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, BA
Verified Verified
Woodbridge, ON L4L (Online Only)
Hello and welcome! I offer services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, sexual abuse, poor body image, eating disorders, addictions, low self-esteem, loss and grief and other mental health concerns. I believe that each person is a unique individual with their own personality, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In therapy, I view you as the expert of your life.
Hello and welcome! I offer services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families for a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, sexual abuse, poor body image, eating disorders, addictions, low self-esteem, loss and grief and other mental health concerns. I believe that each person is a unique individual with their own personality, thoughts, feelings, and experiences. In therapy, I view you as the expert of your life.
Are you a student or professional in the performing or visual arts? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome, career-related stress, or low artistic self-esteem? Have you lost passion for your art in the competitive nature of your industry? Perhaps you have taken a physical or emotional setback that is stalling your creative output. Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety about your future as an artist.
Are you a student or professional in the performing or visual arts? Do you struggle with imposter syndrome, career-related stress, or low artistic self-esteem? Have you lost passion for your art in the competitive nature of your industry? Perhaps you have taken a physical or emotional setback that is stalling your creative output. Or maybe you are experiencing anxiety about your future as an artist.
I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step personalized plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.
I am meeting each person exactly where they are in their journey with integrity, compassion, kindness, active listening and unconditional positive regard. We will work together to enable you to recognize and identify patterns of behavior or emotional pain that can pose problems in managing difficult situations and relating effectively to others. We can also work together in creating a step-by-step personalized plan to support you in getting from where you are to where you want to be, in embracing your unique qualities and strengths that you have, in addressing any challenges you are currently facing in your daily life.
Susanna Damiani di Vergada
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5S
Whether you want to come to therapy on your own, or with a spouse or family member, I strive to create a safe space for you to explore your concerns and collaboratively work towards meeting your needs and/or solving your concerns. We can meet either in the office or online, my focus will be on making you comfortable with the process, allowing you to decide what goals you want to establish for our work together and helping you through your journey.
Whether you want to come to therapy on your own, or with a spouse or family member, I strive to create a safe space for you to explore your concerns and collaboratively work towards meeting your needs and/or solving your concerns. We can meet either in the office or online, my focus will be on making you comfortable with the process, allowing you to decide what goals you want to establish for our work together and helping you through your journey.
Marlena Damone
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hamilton, ON L8P (Online Only)
My practice is grounded in self-exploration, relationships, and discovering personal meaning. I work with people who want to better understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. It’s hard to understand why we can’t break free from the patterns that keep us stuck. These patterns can make it hard to feel safe and connected to the people who matter most. It might leave you feeling overwhelmed and unable to make a move to change things. Or you might be feeling disconnected from your self. With awareness and compassion, we can better recognize what’s holding you back and explore strategies that lead to meaningful change.
My practice is grounded in self-exploration, relationships, and discovering personal meaning. I work with people who want to better understand themselves and make sense of their experiences. It’s hard to understand why we can’t break free from the patterns that keep us stuck. These patterns can make it hard to feel safe and connected to the people who matter most. It might leave you feeling overwhelmed and unable to make a move to change things. Or you might be feeling disconnected from your self. With awareness and compassion, we can better recognize what’s holding you back and explore strategies that lead to meaningful change.
Dana Cressman Mental Health Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
St Jacobs, ON N0B
Life can be hard and we all need companions on our journey. We are not meant to experience the tough parts of life alone. At various stages of our journey, we might need professional help and I would love to connect with you when you are looking for support. I have experience providing support for the following concerns: Relationship/Family Concerns, Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Disordered Eating/ Eating Disorders, Trauma, Childhood Experiences, Depression, Overwhelming Emotions, Grief and Loss, and Spiritually Integrated Therapy.
Life can be hard and we all need companions on our journey. We are not meant to experience the tough parts of life alone. At various stages of our journey, we might need professional help and I would love to connect with you when you are looking for support. I have experience providing support for the following concerns: Relationship/Family Concerns, Life Transitions, Stress, Anxiety, Disordered Eating/ Eating Disorders, Trauma, Childhood Experiences, Depression, Overwhelming Emotions, Grief and Loss, and Spiritually Integrated Therapy.
I support adults with ADHD who want to lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Adult ADHD can cause challenges with scheduling, time management, organization, relationships, and emotions. People can feel consistently behind, disorganized, overwhelmed, and easily frustrated. I help clients figure out what goals are most important to them, and we work together to organize the chaos so there is more time, energy, and patience for the things that really matter. You do not need an official ADHD diagnosis to work with me.
I support adults with ADHD who want to lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Adult ADHD can cause challenges with scheduling, time management, organization, relationships, and emotions. People can feel consistently behind, disorganized, overwhelmed, and easily frustrated. I help clients figure out what goals are most important to them, and we work together to organize the chaos so there is more time, energy, and patience for the things that really matter. You do not need an official ADHD diagnosis to work with me.
Dan Coburn Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stratford, ON N5A
I'm here to help you face emotional and relationship challenges so you can overcome what’s holding you back and find ways to move forward. I'm a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW) who offers counselling and therapy services to couples, families, individuals, men, and parents. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a primary therapeutic approach in my counselling practice. EFT is an evidence-based therapy used with couples, families, and individuals.
I'm here to help you face emotional and relationship challenges so you can overcome what’s holding you back and find ways to move forward. I'm a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW) who offers counselling and therapy services to couples, families, individuals, men, and parents. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a primary therapeutic approach in my counselling practice. EFT is an evidence-based therapy used with couples, families, and individuals.
Dan D'Alessandro Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, ICADC, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Windsor, ON N8W
Not accepting new clients
It takes great strength to start therapy, whether you are seeking tools to cope with a new stressor or support with life's challenges it would be my privilege to help you explore your needs and goals. I believe people are experts on their own lives, and emphasize the collaborative process between clinician and client.
It takes great strength to start therapy, whether you are seeking tools to cope with a new stressor or support with life's challenges it would be my privilege to help you explore your needs and goals. I believe people are experts on their own lives, and emphasize the collaborative process between clinician and client.
Dan De Figueiredo Psychotherapy Services
Registered Social Worker, BA, BAA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5C
How you connect with your therapist will be the most important factor in determining how you make progress in therapy. This bond and comfort to share personal information should start to build from the first meeting. With that in mind, I will provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment from which you can explore what is important to you. I have extensive training and experience (12 years counsellor; 9 years social worker, in hospitals, community settings and private practice) providing effective treatment for adult individuals, couples, groups, and supervising other therapists.
How you connect with your therapist will be the most important factor in determining how you make progress in therapy. This bond and comfort to share personal information should start to build from the first meeting. With that in mind, I will provide a supportive, non-judgemental environment from which you can explore what is important to you. I have extensive training and experience (12 years counsellor; 9 years social worker, in hospitals, community settings and private practice) providing effective treatment for adult individuals, couples, groups, and supervising other therapists.
My approach is strengths-based and I draw from diverse methods to create a personalized treatment plan specific to your needs. I am compassionate, open, encouraging with an emphasis on positive change and behavior modification. I use my life experiences, knowledge, education and humour to assure maximum outcomes for your overall health. You will receive a free phone consultation prior to booking a session. I look forward to working together with you to improve your overall mental health!
My approach is strengths-based and I draw from diverse methods to create a personalized treatment plan specific to your needs. I am compassionate, open, encouraging with an emphasis on positive change and behavior modification. I use my life experiences, knowledge, education and humour to assure maximum outcomes for your overall health. You will receive a free phone consultation prior to booking a session. I look forward to working together with you to improve your overall mental health!
My practice is dedicated to helping you move towards deepened self-understanding, integrate changes that hold the greatest meaning for you, and establish connections (to oneself, others, & life) that are most reflective of your values. I apply CBT principles within an integrative and strength-based approach to guide practical solutions, self-discovery and empowerment. I hope to bring a warm presence and genuine curiosity to help you build inner-resiliency that closes the gap between where you are and where you want to be (whether relational, personal growth, meaning, trauma healing, depression, anxiety, stressors, transitions).
My practice is dedicated to helping you move towards deepened self-understanding, integrate changes that hold the greatest meaning for you, and establish connections (to oneself, others, & life) that are most reflective of your values. I apply CBT principles within an integrative and strength-based approach to guide practical solutions, self-discovery and empowerment. I hope to bring a warm presence and genuine curiosity to help you build inner-resiliency that closes the gap between where you are and where you want to be (whether relational, personal growth, meaning, trauma healing, depression, anxiety, stressors, transitions).
Danenan Psychotherapy_ Halla M. Modeste Messou
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q), CCC
Verified Verified
Ottawa, ON K2P (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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« Je butte contre un mur…, j’étouffe…, je me sens prise dans des sables mouvants, je sens que je perds le contrôle…, je me noie…, les gens m’abandonnent toujours…, je ne sais pas ce qui se passe…, j’ai une colère noire en moi qui…, Je ne vaux rien..., j’ai peur…, je ne sais pas ce qui m’arrive…, c’est plus fort que moi…, je me sens perdu… etc. ». Voici autant de pensées, de sensations, d’émotions et de comportements qui peuvent être envahissants et exprimer une souffrance profonde souvent incompréhensible, incomparable et indicible. Votre expérience est vraie et vous êtes unique dans votre façon de la vivre et d’y faire face.
Mariam Daneshgar
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Richmond Hill, ON L4C (Online Only)
Specializing in SLEEP/Insomnia and/or ANXIETY: Struggling to fall and/or stay asleep can lead to unrestful nights and exhausting days and feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The mere thought of sleep may give you anxiety and feelings of dread. Your job performance, relationships, and sense of identity may also be suffering. Alternatively, if you are battling anxiety/stress, your sleep may also be impacted, making you feel worse. Regardless which came first, the struggles and impact of anxiety and insomnia can wreck your days, interfering with your life. If you want to end the struggle and to feel better, I can help!
Specializing in SLEEP/Insomnia and/or ANXIETY: Struggling to fall and/or stay asleep can lead to unrestful nights and exhausting days and feelings of frustration and hopelessness. The mere thought of sleep may give you anxiety and feelings of dread. Your job performance, relationships, and sense of identity may also be suffering. Alternatively, if you are battling anxiety/stress, your sleep may also be impacted, making you feel worse. Regardless which came first, the struggles and impact of anxiety and insomnia can wreck your days, interfering with your life. If you want to end the struggle and to feel better, I can help!