Therapists Beginning With W in Ontario
Life comes with many hurdles, hurdles that often feel too tall and too long for us to jump. But I believe that every single one of us has an innate wisdom and strength to take on those hurdles. To take on anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and many other hardships we as humans experience. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space for you to process your unique experiences and build the skills you need to jump those hurdles and cope with life challenges.
Life comes with many hurdles, hurdles that often feel too tall and too long for us to jump. But I believe that every single one of us has an innate wisdom and strength to take on those hurdles. To take on anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and many other hardships we as humans experience. I provide a non-judgmental and safe space for you to process your unique experiences and build the skills you need to jump those hurdles and cope with life challenges.
Michelle Walsh
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Blind River, ON P0R (Online Only)
The children, youth and teens that I work with often identify many areas of their lives that they would like help navigating. Most of them describe that they like to have an independent neutral professional who knows Children's Mental Health, and how it presents in our every day lives. Sometimes it is hard going to friends and family members with things that feel really big, or too personal. These young people benefit from having an ally that helps them to work through the big stuff, while knowing that our work together is confidential.
The children, youth and teens that I work with often identify many areas of their lives that they would like help navigating. Most of them describe that they like to have an independent neutral professional who knows Children's Mental Health, and how it presents in our every day lives. Sometimes it is hard going to friends and family members with things that feel really big, or too personal. These young people benefit from having an ally that helps them to work through the big stuff, while knowing that our work together is confidential.
Carolyn Walsh - Grief Loss Bereavement
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BEd, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Huntsville, ON P1H (Online Only)
Grief is a deeply personal experience and a natural response to loss. If you are struggling with any form of loss, it can be a lonely and confusing time. The emotional suffering and physical reactions you feel when something or someone you love is taken away are normal reactions to loss. There is no right or wrong way to feel loss or grief. Loss is often accompanied by questions and feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can identify and unravel your grief and find a way to live after loss.
Grief is a deeply personal experience and a natural response to loss. If you are struggling with any form of loss, it can be a lonely and confusing time. The emotional suffering and physical reactions you feel when something or someone you love is taken away are normal reactions to loss. There is no right or wrong way to feel loss or grief. Loss is often accompanied by questions and feelings of anxiety, depression, and low self-worth. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Together, we can identify and unravel your grief and find a way to live after loss.
Everyone needs support at times. In my practice, I work with clients aged 16+ who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, ADHD, disordered eating, and/or substance use issues. I also support clients in improving communication, managing stress, and enhancing overall emotional wellbeing. Together we will help you understand your "stuck" points and shift out of old cycles that are no longer serving you, so you can live a life that feels authentic and meaningful for you.
Everyone needs support at times. In my practice, I work with clients aged 16+ who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, ADHD, disordered eating, and/or substance use issues. I also support clients in improving communication, managing stress, and enhancing overall emotional wellbeing. Together we will help you understand your "stuck" points and shift out of old cycles that are no longer serving you, so you can live a life that feels authentic and meaningful for you.
What brings you here today? Are you questioning your choices, your relationships, your career, or the meaning of life in general? Are you struggling with finding balance in your life? Have you experienced trauma, grief over a significant loss, or trying to deal with a major life transition? Is something keeping you awake at night? I work with individuals experiencing these types of challenges and more. Any of these might be creating stress, anxiety, or sadness for you and you may be having difficulty managing feelings, thoughts, or behaviours that come along. You've come to the right place.
What brings you here today? Are you questioning your choices, your relationships, your career, or the meaning of life in general? Are you struggling with finding balance in your life? Have you experienced trauma, grief over a significant loss, or trying to deal with a major life transition? Is something keeping you awake at night? I work with individuals experiencing these types of challenges and more. Any of these might be creating stress, anxiety, or sadness for you and you may be having difficulty managing feelings, thoughts, or behaviours that come along. You've come to the right place.
Julia Walter
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M6C (Online Only)
There are moments in our lives where we feel stuck or moments of crisis where we have done things that we don't feel ok about. We may be living with persistent fears, thoughts, and behaviours that frighten us, or no longer align with who we are. We may experience difficulties in our relationships or trouble managing the world. We may suffer from current experiences of harm and violence, the wounds from our past, or repeating patterns and behaviours that no longer serve us. In these moments, it’s important to have a space to process our fears, pain, and our hopes while building skills, self-compassion, and a vision for ourselves.
There are moments in our lives where we feel stuck or moments of crisis where we have done things that we don't feel ok about. We may be living with persistent fears, thoughts, and behaviours that frighten us, or no longer align with who we are. We may experience difficulties in our relationships or trouble managing the world. We may suffer from current experiences of harm and violence, the wounds from our past, or repeating patterns and behaviours that no longer serve us. In these moments, it’s important to have a space to process our fears, pain, and our hopes while building skills, self-compassion, and a vision for ourselves.
I specialize in helping hard-working professionals, who are struggling with not feeling good enough in their work and relationships, and want to understand and spend time working on the underlying causes, and - in turn - to feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach is in-depth therapy and it involves us understanding you holistically as a unique individual. In your therapy, we aim to go beyond psychological symptoms and to pay close attention to the specific internal and external factors that drive your symptoms (or areas of personal concern).
I specialize in helping hard-working professionals, who are struggling with not feeling good enough in their work and relationships, and want to understand and spend time working on the underlying causes, and - in turn - to feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach is in-depth therapy and it involves us understanding you holistically as a unique individual. In your therapy, we aim to go beyond psychological symptoms and to pay close attention to the specific internal and external factors that drive your symptoms (or areas of personal concern).
As a holistic psychotherapist I help individuals and couples achieve inner transformation through healing the core psychological issues. With over 10 years experience, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, obsessive thought patterns, and personal growth work. There are lots of psychoeducational videos of my approach at www.kenwalton.org We will use a tailored evidence based therapeutic approach. In a safe non-judgmental environment, we address the difficulties in your thought-belief systems, emotional complexes, and behavioural-patterns. www.kenwalton.org
As a holistic psychotherapist I help individuals and couples achieve inner transformation through healing the core psychological issues. With over 10 years experience, I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, obsessive thought patterns, and personal growth work. There are lots of psychoeducational videos of my approach at www.kenwalton.org We will use a tailored evidence based therapeutic approach. In a safe non-judgmental environment, we address the difficulties in your thought-belief systems, emotional complexes, and behavioural-patterns. www.kenwalton.org
For over 10 years, Ryan has sought to guide individuals in their journey to wellness by fostering an environment of acceptance and safety. During this time, Ryan has specialized in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, and other related issues including: social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and persistent worry. Ryan will seek to understand how these issues impact your life, and support you in identifying pathways to positive change by supporting your strengths, hopes and needs.
For over 10 years, Ryan has sought to guide individuals in their journey to wellness by fostering an environment of acceptance and safety. During this time, Ryan has specialized in the treatment of anxiety, mood disorders, and other related issues including: social anxiety, generalized anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts and persistent worry. Ryan will seek to understand how these issues impact your life, and support you in identifying pathways to positive change by supporting your strengths, hopes and needs.
Erin Walton
Registered Psychotherapist, LLB, MA, RP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hanmer, ON P3P (Online Only)
You want to feel better. You want to better manage your life, your work, your relationships, create balance and hold boundaries. You want to be the best version of yourself for your children and loved ones. You want anxiety to stop holding you back. You want to better understand yourself, why you feel, think, and do as you do. Something isn't working- but you don't quite know what it is, or how to create change. You need someone who can help. I hope that through our work, you can live more fully, with less fear, more confidence, healthier relationships, balance, and a better understanding of your needs, your values, and your self.
You want to feel better. You want to better manage your life, your work, your relationships, create balance and hold boundaries. You want to be the best version of yourself for your children and loved ones. You want anxiety to stop holding you back. You want to better understand yourself, why you feel, think, and do as you do. Something isn't working- but you don't quite know what it is, or how to create change. You need someone who can help. I hope that through our work, you can live more fully, with less fear, more confidence, healthier relationships, balance, and a better understanding of your needs, your values, and your self.
Mary Walton
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
London, ON N6C (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hey! Welcome! Just in looking at your options on Psychology today, you've taken the first step in figuring out... well, your next steps! Life can be really overwhelming sometimes, and even just sourcing where that overwhelm comes from can be a challenge. Whether its tough stuff you've had to go through, a person in your life causing pain, or worry about the future, I want to help you process these experiences and develop concrete strategies to step into tomorrow with hope, positivity, and purpose. Please note that I only work virtually at this time (phone or video services).
Hey! Welcome! Just in looking at your options on Psychology today, you've taken the first step in figuring out... well, your next steps! Life can be really overwhelming sometimes, and even just sourcing where that overwhelm comes from can be a challenge. Whether its tough stuff you've had to go through, a person in your life causing pain, or worry about the future, I want to help you process these experiences and develop concrete strategies to step into tomorrow with hope, positivity, and purpose. Please note that I only work virtually at this time (phone or video services).
Adversity is one thing that we can come to expect in an increasingly demanding and stressful world. When adversity overwhelms us, it can impact those parts of our lives that are most meaningful. Whether adversity presents as emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal conflict, addiction, anger or loss; the impact can be devastating, undermining our sense of self and confidence. These issues are at the core of my practice.
Adversity is one thing that we can come to expect in an increasingly demanding and stressful world. When adversity overwhelms us, it can impact those parts of our lives that are most meaningful. Whether adversity presents as emotion dysregulation, anxiety, depression, grief, interpersonal conflict, addiction, anger or loss; the impact can be devastating, undermining our sense of self and confidence. These issues are at the core of my practice.
As an open-minded and compassionate therapist, I deeply value the collaborative nature of our work together. My intention is to create a therapeutic alliance and cultivate a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your true self, personal values, emotions, and needs. By staying curious and present in the moment, we can gently uncover and explore the areas that need care and healing. I'm here to support you on your journey of self-discovery and growth.
As an open-minded and compassionate therapist, I deeply value the collaborative nature of our work together. My intention is to create a therapeutic alliance and cultivate a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your true self, personal values, emotions, and needs. By staying curious and present in the moment, we can gently uncover and explore the areas that need care and healing. I'm here to support you on your journey of self-discovery and growth.
Karina Waluk
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CRPO, CAPT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6R
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and client-centred. I strive to provide open, empathic and non-judgemental support using techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, and mindfulness-meditation based therapies. During therapy we will explore emotions, thoughts, behaviours, patterns and the relationships in your life, with the intention of providing you with tools to better understand yourself and making meaningful changes in your life. My practice is centred around authenticity, curiosity, meaning-making, as well as playfulness and joy.
My approach is collaborative, supportive, and client-centred. I strive to provide open, empathic and non-judgemental support using techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Gestalt, and mindfulness-meditation based therapies. During therapy we will explore emotions, thoughts, behaviours, patterns and the relationships in your life, with the intention of providing you with tools to better understand yourself and making meaningful changes in your life. My practice is centred around authenticity, curiosity, meaning-making, as well as playfulness and joy.
With over 30 years of experience in the field of trauma counselling, Anne has amassed a rare skill set. She has expertise in a number of therapeutic disciplines including CBT and DBT . She has studied Somatic Experiencing, Sand tray-Worldplay and Play Therapy. She has worked with clients struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety and trauma. Anne works closely with clients to determine a personalized plan to unlock their inner resources and to help them find agency.
With over 30 years of experience in the field of trauma counselling, Anne has amassed a rare skill set. She has expertise in a number of therapeutic disciplines including CBT and DBT . She has studied Somatic Experiencing, Sand tray-Worldplay and Play Therapy. She has worked with clients struggling with addiction, depression, anxiety and trauma. Anne works closely with clients to determine a personalized plan to unlock their inner resources and to help them find agency.
Nancy Rose Wambangwa
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pickering, ON L1V (Online Only)
I provide individual therapy and also support children and families. Would you like to overcome overwhelming emotions and thoughts? We can work on building self-awareness and creating strategies together. I trust that with a welcoming and encouraging environment, there is room for growth and goal achievement. I can support you on taking the next steps that will allow you to focus on your goals and personal journey. My approach uses a foundational client centered view, CBT, solution-focused and a narrative approach.
I provide individual therapy and also support children and families. Would you like to overcome overwhelming emotions and thoughts? We can work on building self-awareness and creating strategies together. I trust that with a welcoming and encouraging environment, there is room for growth and goal achievement. I can support you on taking the next steps that will allow you to focus on your goals and personal journey. My approach uses a foundational client centered view, CBT, solution-focused and a narrative approach.
I hold a clinical social work degree (MSW) and have worked in the mental health field in London, ON for 15 years. I offer individual therapy either in person, on-line or by phone using a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to each person’s individual needs. My practice offers an open-minded, non-judgemental space to address the things you feel may be keeping you from achieving your goals. I see individuals over the age of 16.
I hold a clinical social work degree (MSW) and have worked in the mental health field in London, ON for 15 years. I offer individual therapy either in person, on-line or by phone using a range of therapeutic interventions tailored to each person’s individual needs. My practice offers an open-minded, non-judgemental space to address the things you feel may be keeping you from achieving your goals. I see individuals over the age of 16.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who provides assessment, treatment, and consultation to children, teens and adults. My areas of practice Include; cognitive difficulties, ADHD, anxiety disorders, individual or family counselling, depression, trauma and learning disorders. I have offices in Port Elgin and Owen Sound. I accept referrals from physicans, and also from patients, insurance companies, health care providers, and related professionals. I enjoy working collaboratively with other health care providers.
I am a registered clinical psychologist who provides assessment, treatment, and consultation to children, teens and adults. My areas of practice Include; cognitive difficulties, ADHD, anxiety disorders, individual or family counselling, depression, trauma and learning disorders. I have offices in Port Elgin and Owen Sound. I accept referrals from physicans, and also from patients, insurance companies, health care providers, and related professionals. I enjoy working collaboratively with other health care providers.
Francy Fang Wang
Registered Psychotherapist, MD, RP, PA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M2N
I was originally trained as a medical doctor and practiced as a psychiatrist for 10+ years before coming to Canada for psychoanalysis training. In addition to my training in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I also had training in family therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy. I am currently practicing as a psychoanalyst and a registered psychotherapist in great Toronto area. However, my clients come from whole Ontario and around the Canada. I also provide online/telephone treatment for people overseas. In addition to clinical psychoanalysis and psychotherapy services, I also teach and provide supervision for therapists and in-training therapists/psychoanalyst.
I was originally trained as a medical doctor and practiced as a psychiatrist for 10+ years before coming to Canada for psychoanalysis training. In addition to my training in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, I also had training in family therapy and cognitive-behavior therapy. I am currently practicing as a psychoanalyst and a registered psychotherapist in great Toronto area. However, my clients come from whole Ontario and around the Canada. I also provide online/telephone treatment for people overseas. In addition to clinical psychoanalysis and psychotherapy services, I also teach and provide supervision for therapists and in-training therapists/psychoanalyst.
Lydia Wang
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, MPS
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6G (Online Only)
With a sensitivity to the unique challenges and issues of moving abroad, I bring diverse tools to help you adapt to the new environment. We can address emotional and relational issues and find ways to support your efforts to build your social network. I have practiced as a registered counselor in China and a registered psychotherapist (RP) in Canada. I completed a Master of Science in Psychology in China. I completed a Master of Pastoral Studies at the University of Toronto, adding a spiritual component to work with those who wish to seek consider problems in a spiritual framework.
With a sensitivity to the unique challenges and issues of moving abroad, I bring diverse tools to help you adapt to the new environment. We can address emotional and relational issues and find ways to support your efforts to build your social network. I have practiced as a registered counselor in China and a registered psychotherapist (RP) in Canada. I completed a Master of Science in Psychology in China. I completed a Master of Pastoral Studies at the University of Toronto, adding a spiritual component to work with those who wish to seek consider problems in a spiritual framework.