Therapists Beginning With D in Ontario
Sometimes life can be challenging, and making changes feels daunting, and for young people it can be even harder. I specialize in helping children and youth cope with stressors and live their lives to the fullest. I can help parents and children navigate mental health diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, depression and ODD. I also support adult clients experiencing low self-esteem, child behavioural issues, trauma, family conflicts and parenting difficulties. I draw on modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).
Sometimes life can be challenging, and making changes feels daunting, and for young people it can be even harder. I specialize in helping children and youth cope with stressors and live their lives to the fullest. I can help parents and children navigate mental health diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, depression and ODD. I also support adult clients experiencing low self-esteem, child behavioural issues, trauma, family conflicts and parenting difficulties. I draw on modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).
As my mentors have helped me in my life, and as they have guided me through difficult points of self-growth and reflection, I have come to learn the value of being there for others to progress through our own difficult times. We need each other. I do believe it is far less problematic to overcome challenges with guidance and direction. Even more so when that guidance is refined through education, experience, and a standardized expectation of practice. I am capable of direct billing for ICBC and CVAP and can be accepted through other insurance agencies (i.e. Sunlife, BlueCross, GreenShield)
As my mentors have helped me in my life, and as they have guided me through difficult points of self-growth and reflection, I have come to learn the value of being there for others to progress through our own difficult times. We need each other. I do believe it is far less problematic to overcome challenges with guidance and direction. Even more so when that guidance is refined through education, experience, and a standardized expectation of practice. I am capable of direct billing for ICBC and CVAP and can be accepted through other insurance agencies (i.e. Sunlife, BlueCross, GreenShield)
Has your current ever changing lifestyle got you feeling confused, lacking in social skills and identity challenges, a feeling of hopelessness and lack of direction and frustration? The goal in therapy is to help you improve your emotional wellbeing, build healthier relationships, find different meaning and purpose in life and develop inner strength. The benefits are: greater emotional resilience, decrease negative emotions, more stable moods, and a deeper sense of knowing yourself and others. Looking for a change in your emotional wellbeing? Call 416.769.6810 for a complimentary 15 minute consultation.
Has your current ever changing lifestyle got you feeling confused, lacking in social skills and identity challenges, a feeling of hopelessness and lack of direction and frustration? The goal in therapy is to help you improve your emotional wellbeing, build healthier relationships, find different meaning and purpose in life and develop inner strength. The benefits are: greater emotional resilience, decrease negative emotions, more stable moods, and a deeper sense of knowing yourself and others. Looking for a change in your emotional wellbeing? Call 416.769.6810 for a complimentary 15 minute consultation.
I work with adults experiencing social and general anxiety, depression, questions of gender and sexuality, single event and childhood trauma. I am queer, and particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and supporters of individuals questioning or transitioning gender. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through compassionate listening, empathy, and genuine connection, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover their strengths, develop coping skills, and cultivate self-compassion.
I work with adults experiencing social and general anxiety, depression, questions of gender and sexuality, single event and childhood trauma. I am queer, and particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ individuals and supporters of individuals questioning or transitioning gender. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through compassionate listening, empathy, and genuine connection, I work collaboratively with clients to uncover their strengths, develop coping skills, and cultivate self-compassion.
I am accepting new clients! Life often unfolds with unexpected moments that can feel overwhelming, leaving us wondering how to navigate them. The daily habits we fall into can become burdens, weighing us down. If you've ever found yourself saying things like, "I'm stuck, and I don't know what to do" or, "I don't know how I can make it through this," I want you to know that you are not alone. I know first-hand that therapy can be intimidating. Opening up and sharing your experiences and beliefs with someone you've just met can feel like a daunting task. I want to encourage you, even if therapy feels challenging, it will be worth it.
I am accepting new clients! Life often unfolds with unexpected moments that can feel overwhelming, leaving us wondering how to navigate them. The daily habits we fall into can become burdens, weighing us down. If you've ever found yourself saying things like, "I'm stuck, and I don't know what to do" or, "I don't know how I can make it through this," I want you to know that you are not alone. I know first-hand that therapy can be intimidating. Opening up and sharing your experiences and beliefs with someone you've just met can feel like a daunting task. I want to encourage you, even if therapy feels challenging, it will be worth it.
Archita Dasagari
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO(Q), CCPA
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Burlington, ON L7M (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Are you feeling overwhelmed with stress and don’t know where to turn? Reaching out to someone who listens with an open mind and open heart can be the key to unlocking your ability to heal. It’s through this compassionate lens that Archita Dasagari has built her practice. She believes in empowering people through simple acts of kindness that have the potential to profoundly impact their lives in positive ways.
Are you struggling with depression and anxiety? Are you feeling overwhelmed with stress and don’t know where to turn? Reaching out to someone who listens with an open mind and open heart can be the key to unlocking your ability to heal. It’s through this compassionate lens that Archita Dasagari has built her practice. She believes in empowering people through simple acts of kindness that have the potential to profoundly impact their lives in positive ways.
Kristy DaSilva
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, CRPO, BSc
Verified Verified
Oakville, ON L6K
I work with children, teens and adults who present with various mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, behavioural problems, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. I aim to provide you with a safe and confidential space where you can speak freely about your experience without any fear of judgement. I am here to listen and will follow your lead, moving at whatever pace feels comfortable for you.
I work with children, teens and adults who present with various mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, behavioural problems, self-harm, and suicidal ideations. I aim to provide you with a safe and confidential space where you can speak freely about your experience without any fear of judgement. I am here to listen and will follow your lead, moving at whatever pace feels comfortable for you.
Sofia da Silva
Pre-Licensed Professional, RN, BScN, MHSc
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ancaster, ON L9G (Online Only)
I believe that each person is unique, with their own set of values, strengths, and stories. My aim is to truly see and hear you—working together to explore your strengths and help you navigate the complexities of life, whether you’re dealing with stress, relationships, grief and loss, anxiety or self-esteem challenges. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions, and work towards greater clarity and balance.
I believe that each person is unique, with their own set of values, strengths, and stories. My aim is to truly see and hear you—working together to explore your strengths and help you navigate the complexities of life, whether you’re dealing with stress, relationships, grief and loss, anxiety or self-esteem challenges. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to explore your thoughts and emotions, and work towards greater clarity and balance.
Heloisa da Silva Porto
Registered Psychotherapist, RP , ISPp
Verified Verified
Roseneath, ON K0K (Online Only)
My passion is to help people to create change, becoming more conscious of them selves, their patterns, their gifts and what stop them from living their lives fully and lovingly. I strongly believe that every person has an inner knowing that needs a safe and loving container to explore and find solutions to their personal, interpersonal and transpersonal conflicts. My commitment to you is to lovingly foster the necessary environment to encourage the changes you want to make. Together we will uncover your path towards healing, self-discovery, self-empowerment and spiritual growth.
My passion is to help people to create change, becoming more conscious of them selves, their patterns, their gifts and what stop them from living their lives fully and lovingly. I strongly believe that every person has an inner knowing that needs a safe and loving container to explore and find solutions to their personal, interpersonal and transpersonal conflicts. My commitment to you is to lovingly foster the necessary environment to encourage the changes you want to make. Together we will uncover your path towards healing, self-discovery, self-empowerment and spiritual growth.
Sam helps a wide range of children and adolescents who are experiencing a variety of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, body image issues, and others.
Sam helps a wide range of children and adolescents who are experiencing a variety of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, body image issues, and others.
Shivani Dass
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MA, MSW, RSW, CRC-rtd
Verified Verified
Whitby, ON L1R (Online Only)
Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.
Problems are inevitable and normal in life, some can be small and some bigger than one can handle. At that time an extra set of hands surely help. I can be that extra set of hands to pick you up when you are down by listening to you without judging, guiding you to get back to the rhythm of life, and cheering you from side lines, using some time tested techniques that have helped many to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger issues, addictions and grief, to name a few. I have helped many people in my 25 years of professional life in USA and Canada. I invite you to join me to explore your unending possibilities in life.
As a therapist, I help clients coping with anxiety, depression, chronic stress & relationship/co-dependency issues. If your mind is all over the place, full of negative thoughts, your emotions are intense & stick around too long, you are coping ineffectively, you are unable to assert yourself & have lost a sense of your self, I can help. As a coach, I work with women bosses who remain in hopeless relationships and repeatedly attract the wrong partner and with women bosses who have lost their way, lost control & lost touch with their true selves & inner power which is preventing them from moving forward on their life goals.
As a therapist, I help clients coping with anxiety, depression, chronic stress & relationship/co-dependency issues. If your mind is all over the place, full of negative thoughts, your emotions are intense & stick around too long, you are coping ineffectively, you are unable to assert yourself & have lost a sense of your self, I can help. As a coach, I work with women bosses who remain in hopeless relationships and repeatedly attract the wrong partner and with women bosses who have lost their way, lost control & lost touch with their true selves & inner power which is preventing them from moving forward on their life goals.
It all feels too familiar: knowing we are struggling but feeling overwhelmed with where to start with finding help. Congrats on taking the first step and welcome! I am so glad you are here. I am a registered social worker with over 10 years of experience specializing in working with adolescents and young adults (14-40) through the transitions and unique experiences that are part of this time of life. I emphasize the importance of collaboration, and focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. My approach is rooted in logic, and focused on helping you draw meaningful connections between the different pieces of your own life.
It all feels too familiar: knowing we are struggling but feeling overwhelmed with where to start with finding help. Congrats on taking the first step and welcome! I am so glad you are here. I am a registered social worker with over 10 years of experience specializing in working with adolescents and young adults (14-40) through the transitions and unique experiences that are part of this time of life. I emphasize the importance of collaboration, and focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. My approach is rooted in logic, and focused on helping you draw meaningful connections between the different pieces of your own life.
As a registered psychotherapist, my intention is to provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you will discover what is keeping you stuck or overwhelmed in your life. We will build a trusting relationship allowing you to explore and connect to yourself mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Taking the time to get curious about yourself on a deeper level can lead to greater awareness and acceptance of your true authentic self. From this comes the clarity and confidence needed to feel good, the power to make more conscious choices and to live a life with fewer struggles.
As a registered psychotherapist, my intention is to provide a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you will discover what is keeping you stuck or overwhelmed in your life. We will build a trusting relationship allowing you to explore and connect to yourself mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Taking the time to get curious about yourself on a deeper level can lead to greater awareness and acceptance of your true authentic self. From this comes the clarity and confidence needed to feel good, the power to make more conscious choices and to live a life with fewer struggles.
Amanda D'Avanzo; Anxiety Depression And Trauma Therapist
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mississauga, ON L5B
Are you living with constant worries, a lack of concentration, or panic attacks? Are you avoiding people or activities you used to enjoy, creating changes in your relationships? Or perhaps you're really hard on yourself and aiming for perfection you feel unable to achieve. Living with any of these things would be exhausting. Are you looking for some relief?
Are you living with constant worries, a lack of concentration, or panic attacks? Are you avoiding people or activities you used to enjoy, creating changes in your relationships? Or perhaps you're really hard on yourself and aiming for perfection you feel unable to achieve. Living with any of these things would be exhausting. Are you looking for some relief?
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
I am a registered social worker who has 10 + years of experience in human services supporting community with my empathic nature and understanding of diverse social dynamics. As a Social Worker with a strong foundation in social work principles and a passion for fostering healthy connections in supporting clients with finance, housing, abuse, concerns with mental health, care giver stress, advocacy/system navigation, bereavement, end of life planning, family/relationship conflict, coping/adjustment, crisis intervention and referring to community resources.
Dave Neary Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MEd
Verified Verified
Kingston, ON K7M
Accepting New Clients - As Available: I am a caring and empathic psychotherapist who works from a strengths-based approach and help people to resolve troubling issues in their lives. My services are tailored to your needs. My goal is for you to live a more peaceful and balanced life and to learn coping strategies to carry with you after counselling is completed. As in all counselling, we will work together to find solutions to the issues you bring to the counselling session. Visit my website at nearycounsellingkingston.ca
Accepting New Clients - As Available: I am a caring and empathic psychotherapist who works from a strengths-based approach and help people to resolve troubling issues in their lives. My services are tailored to your needs. My goal is for you to live a more peaceful and balanced life and to learn coping strategies to carry with you after counselling is completed. As in all counselling, we will work together to find solutions to the issues you bring to the counselling session. Visit my website at nearycounsellingkingston.ca
With over 20 years' experience in working with a variety of clients and concerns regarding mental health and problems in living, I have learned that it is most important to provide a space in which clients can feel safe and able to reflect upon and evaluate their circumstances. I will work with you to determine the best treatment approach and together we will walk toward understanding and healing. I have found deep joy in walking with clients through the struggles of life.
With over 20 years' experience in working with a variety of clients and concerns regarding mental health and problems in living, I have learned that it is most important to provide a space in which clients can feel safe and able to reflect upon and evaluate their circumstances. I will work with you to determine the best treatment approach and together we will walk toward understanding and healing. I have found deep joy in walking with clients through the struggles of life.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? Are you ready for a thoughtful and wise guide to support you as you commit to your life? I know that life can be challenging, but let's work together to improve your well-being today. I feel confident that we will make positive changes together as you discover and redesign your life. Marrying the science of Positive Psychology, Design Thinking, Habit, and Behavioral Change, I will help you move thinking into action in your life. As an experienced positive psychology expert and life design coach, I would love to support your personal transformations.
Are you ready to make positive changes in your life? Are you ready for a thoughtful and wise guide to support you as you commit to your life? I know that life can be challenging, but let's work together to improve your well-being today. I feel confident that we will make positive changes together as you discover and redesign your life. Marrying the science of Positive Psychology, Design Thinking, Habit, and Behavioral Change, I will help you move thinking into action in your life. As an experienced positive psychology expert and life design coach, I would love to support your personal transformations.
Dave @ Shift Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BComm, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Guelph, ON N1H
My name is Dave Robinson. I am known to many as the “Go-to-Guy for Helping Guys” and I have been coaching and counselling men for nearly 2 decades. I offer individual therapeutic counselling for men, 18 years and older. I wholeheartedly believe that my clients are experts in their lives. That stated, I focus on helping men of all stages, ages, orientations and cultures awaken to their highest potential (to become the best partner, father, son, friend, and brother) by helping them discover and develop the mature masculine aspects of their character that have either stalled, or have yet to be discovered.
My name is Dave Robinson. I am known to many as the “Go-to-Guy for Helping Guys” and I have been coaching and counselling men for nearly 2 decades. I offer individual therapeutic counselling for men, 18 years and older. I wholeheartedly believe that my clients are experts in their lives. That stated, I focus on helping men of all stages, ages, orientations and cultures awaken to their highest potential (to become the best partner, father, son, friend, and brother) by helping them discover and develop the mature masculine aspects of their character that have either stalled, or have yet to be discovered.