I work with individuals who feel stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, emotionally overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and others. Many struggle with insecure attachment, emotional reactivity, anger, communication difficulties, or unresolved trauma that continues to impact their relationships, self-worth, and overall sense of fulfillment. Often, they know something needs to change but feel unsure how to break the cycle on their own.

I use an attachment-focused, solution-oriented approach to help clients better understand their emotional patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Therapy is tailored to each client’s unique experiences, goals, and challenges while providing practical tools that support meaningful and lasting change.

Clients gain deeper self-awareness, improve communication, and learn how to create healthier, more secure relationships. They begin to respond to life with greater confidence and emotional balance, feel more connected in their relationships, and develop the skills needed to move forward with clarity, purpose, and self-trust.

Experience Pablo is a Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Anger Management Professional, Domestic Violence Specialist, Certified Mindfulness Teacher, and holds a certification in Attachment-Focused Adult Psychotherapy.

His work is deeply rooted in both professional training and lived experience. Through his own struggles with emotional pain, unhealthy relationship patterns, and feelings of isolation, Pablo came to understand how transformative self-awareness, healing, and personal growth can be. His personal journey inspired a deep passion for helping others create meaningful and lasting change in their own lives.

Pablo approaches therapy with optimism, compassion, and honesty, creating a space where clients feel supported without judgment. He believes therapy should not only provide insight, but also practical strategies that help clients take action and move toward healthier relationships, greater emotional balance, and a more fulfilling life.

His work focuses on helping clients recognize insecure attachment patterns, regulate emotional reactivity, strengthen communication skills, and build deeper connections with themselves and others. Pablo believes that healing is possible for anyone willing to do the work, and he is committed to helping clients feel less alone as they navigate that journey.

Client Focus Couples, Individuals, Families

Types of Therapy Attachment-Focused Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Anger Management Coaching-Based Interventions Psychoeducation Relationship Therapy

Issues Anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, emotional regulation, and self-esteem

Specialties: Insecure attachment, relationship conflict, anger management, communication issues, unhealthy relationship patterns, emotional reactivity, domestic violence, and personal growth

More than just my work I’m passionate about personal growth, mindfulness, and helping people create healthier relationships. Outside of my work, I value meaningful connections, self-reflection, and spending quality time with the people I love. I strongly believe that healing and growth are lifelong journeys, and that even small changes can create powerful transformations over time.

“If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” — Thomas Jefferson

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You may be the person everyone else turns to… the dependable one, the caregiver, the one who keeps the peace and ensures that everyone else is taken care of. But beneath the surface, you feel exhausted, lonely, and constantly on alert. It feels like everyone else has it figured out, while you’re burning yourself out trying to keep up with life’s demands. You may find yourself wishing someone else would give you the energy that you constantly give out to other people. What can feel especially frustrating is that you may already recognize the pattern, and yet you still find yourself repeating it again and again in your relationships.

These experiences may feel especially familiar to members of the LGBTQ+ community. Perhaps you learned that staying safe meant keeping parts of yourself small, avoiding conflict, or prioritizing other people’s comfort at the expense of your own peace of mind.

In my work with clients, I aim to gently get to know you and understand how your experiences and relationship patterns continue to shape the way you see yourself, connect with others, and respond to stress. Together, we can work toward greater self-awareness, emotional safety, and compassion for the parts of you that learned to survive by pleasing others, keeping quiet, staying independent, or constantly anticipating what could go wrong.

My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed. I believe that meaningful change does not come from forcing new habits or ignoring the experiences that brought you to this point. Instead, therapy is meant to offer a safe space to better understand your patterns, reconnect with your needs, and build the self-trust to make decisions that reflect who you are today.

My goal is to help you build a stronger, more compassionate relationship with yourself. Over time, this may mean feeling less responsible for others’ emotions, communicating your needs without guilt, recognizing when a relationship is asking you to abandon yourself, and making choices with greater clarity. Ultimately, I hope to help you build a life in which you feel safe enough to be authentic, connected, and fully present.

Experience

Anthony Venditti is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) completing his Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.

Before beginning his clinical placement, Anthony worked for three years with the Distress Centres of Greater Toronto. His experience has included supporting people in emotional distress, mentoring trainee crisis responders, facilitating mental-health education, and developing compassionate and efficient processes for training new crisis responders.

These experiences strengthened his ability to remain present during difficult conversations, listen without judgment, and help people feel understood during moments of uncertainty or emotional overwhelm.

Clients served: Teenagers, young adults, couples.

Therapeutic Approach Uncertain - Support requested!

Issues Supported Primary areas of interest: ● anxiety and chronic overthinking; ● people-pleasing and difficulty setting boundaries; ● caregiver stress and emotional exhaustion; ● low self-worth and self-doubt; ● shame and self-criticism; ● relationship and attachment concerns; ● LGBTQ+ identity and minority stress; ● family-of-origin concerns; ● life transitions; and ● difficulties with emotional regulation.

Education, Certifications, and Training ● Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University — in progress (2027 completion) ● Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng.), Biomedical Engineering, University of Guelph, 2022 ● Additional training: [Insert relevant crisis-intervention, suicide-prevention, trauma-informed-care, counselling, or mental-health training]

Professional Memberships and Profiles ● College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario: [Public-register link] ● Canadian Counsellors & Psychotherapists’ Association

More Than Just My Work Outside of my work, I am an avid gamer, reader, gym-goer, and hot yoga enthusiast. These activities give me different ways to slow down, challenge myself, recharge, and reconnect with who I am beyond my professional role.

I am especially drawn to stories, whether they are found in books, games, music, or everyday conversation. I am always struck by how a meaningful piece of art can help us see ourselves more clearly by inviting us into other people’s perspectives.

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Maybe your mind always seems to be one step ahead, imagining what could go wrong. You replay conversations, worry about things that haven’t happened yet, struggle to make decisions, or feel your heart race over situations that other people seem to handle with ease. Even when you know logically that you’re safe, your body doesn’t always seem to get the message.

For some people, anxiety becomes especially intense around their health or medical care. Maybe you’ve been putting off a dental appointment for months because just thinking about sitting in the chair makes your stomach tighten. Perhaps needles, medical tests, procedures, unfamiliar sensations, or waiting for results leave you feeling panicked or out of control. You might even feel embarrassed about your fear or worry that healthcare providers won’t understand how overwhelming it feels.

Anxiety can also show up in relationships, school, parenting, social situations, major life changes, or seemingly out of nowhere. However it appears, constantly anticipating, worrying, and trying to keep everything under control can be exhausting.

I provide a warm, client-centred, non-judgmental space where you can slow things down and understand what is happening beneath your anxiety. Together, we can identify the thoughts, emotions, physical sensations, and patterns that keep anxiety going while developing practical strategies to help you feel calmer and more grounded when it shows up.

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a dental hygienist, where I regularly supported patients who felt nervous, fearful, or overwhelmed about dental treatment. I learned how powerful it can be to have someone remain calm beside you, listen without judgment, help you feel grounded, and give you the space you need to regain a sense of control. I bring that same patience and understanding to my work as a therapist.

My goal is not simply to help you avoid the things that make you anxious. It is to help you build confidence in your ability to cope with anxiety when it arises. Over time, you can begin to understand your anxiety rather than fear it, feel more grounded in your body, trust yourself in difficult moments, and approach situations you once avoided with greater confidence. Whether that means finally booking the dental appointment you’ve been dreading, feeling calmer before a medical procedure, worrying less about what others think, or simply getting through your day without your mind constantly jumping to the worst-case scenario, we can work toward helping anxiety take up less space in your life.

Experience Marsha is a Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist who has completed the course requirements for her Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychology and is completing the clinical hours required for psychotherapy licensing. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from the University of Toronto.

Before entering the psychotherapy field, Marsha worked as a dental hygienist, providing one-on-one, client-centred healthcare. During this time, she frequently worked with patients experiencing fear and anxiety surrounding dental appointments and procedures. She developed an ability to remain calm and supportive, helping anxious patients feel safer, more grounded, and more comfortable during their care. Her healthcare and science background also gives her a unique perspective when supporting clients experiencing anxiety related to dental treatment, medical procedures, health concerns, and healthcare environments.

Marsha also brings experience working with children, teens, and families. As a mother of two teenagers, she understands many of the pressures facing young people today as well as the challenges parents can experience while supporting them. Her volunteer experience as a children’s choir leader and program coordinator has given her additional experience supporting children with diverse emotional and behavioural needs, encouraging emotional expression and confidence while collaborating with their families.

Marsha believes in creating a therapeutic environment built on safety, compassion, confidence, and inclusivity. She values cultural awareness and identity affirmation and strives to create a space where clients from diverse backgrounds feel respected, heard, and comfortable being themselves.

Clients Served Individuals, teens, children, and families

Therapeutic Approach Client-Centred Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognative Behavioural Therapy, Attachment-Focused Therapy

Issues Supported Anxiety Depression, stress, emotional dysregulation Generalized anxiety Anxiety stemming from work/career related challenges health anxiety dental anxiety, medical and procedure-related anxiety, fears and phobias social anxiety, panic, anticipatory anxiety, parenting and youth concerns

Education and Certifications Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, University of Toronto Master of Arts in Counselling and Psychology, Yorkville University

More Than Just My Work I’m a proud mom of two teenagers, which means life is rarely boring! Being their mom has given me a firsthand appreciation for the joys, challenges, and constant changes that come with the teenage years. I love watching them grow into their own unique personalities and pursue the things that matter to them. Although parenting can be difficult at times, it has helped to shape me as an individual in my personal and professional life journey.

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Sometimes the hardest experiences are the ones you feel like you should be handling better. You may be lying awake worrying about your child, questioning whether you’re making the right decisions as a parent, or struggling with the emotions surrounding infertility or growing your family through adoption.

Or perhaps you were adopted yourself and find yourself wrestling with questions about identity, belonging, family, or where you fit. You may feel caught between different parts of your story, curious or conflicted about your birth family, or carrying feelings of grief, loss, rejection, or disconnection that can be difficult to explain to others. These questions can emerge in childhood, adolescence, or much later in adulthood, sometimes when you least expect them.

You might also be navigating complicated family relationships or a major life transition and feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply exhausted from carrying so much.

For children and teens, these feelings may be harder to put into words. Instead, parents might notice anxiety, big emotions, withdrawal, changes in behaviour, questions about identity or belonging, or difficulty coping with changes at home, school, or within the family.

I provide a warm, client-centred, non-judgmental space where children, adults, and families can feel heard and understood. Together, we explore the emotions and experiences underneath what is happening, including how relationships, attachment, and past experiences may be influencing the present.

I have a particular interest in supporting people navigating adoption-related experiences, parenting challenges, infertility, family relationships, anxiety, and significant life transitions.

My goal is to help you feel less overwhelmed and more confident in your ability to handle what comes next. For parents and families, this may mean feeling more connected, understanding one another better, and responding to challenges with greater confidence. For individuals, it may mean developing greater clarity, self-trust, and emotional resilience so that life feels more manageable again.

Experience Josie is a Qualifying Registered Psychotherapist completing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She brings nearly twenty years of experience counselling and mentoring children and youth in private and community settings.

As an adoptee, Josie brings personal insight and sensitivity to the complex experiences that can arise for adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents. She has a particular interest in adoption-related trauma, attachment, identity, belonging, and family relationships.

Josie also has a special interest in supporting individuals and families navigating infertility and parenting challenges. As a parent of three boys, she understands the joys, pressures, uncertainties, and changing needs that can accompany different stages of parenting.

Client’s Served Individuals, Families, and Children ages 6+

Therapeutic Approach Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Focused Therapy

Issues Supported Primary Areas of Interest: Anxiety Depression Trauma Adoption-related trauma Adoption and Attachment Identity and Belonging Parenting challenges Infertility Family and relationship challenges

Education and Certifications Bachelor of Arts Degree, Dalhousie University Career and Work Counsellor Diploma, George Brown College Master of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University

More Than Just My Work “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but people will not forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou

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Growing up adopted has shaped so much of who you are, even if it’s hard to explain why. You may struggle with questions about your identity, wonder where you truly belong, or carry feelings of rejection, abandonment, or not being “enough.” Relationships may feel complicated. You may fear being left, have difficulty trusting others, or find yourself constantly trying to earn love and acceptance. Even though you know your adoptive family loves you, or you have reconnected with your biological family, there may still be grief, loss, or unanswered questions that continue to affect your life. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore how your adoption experience has shaped your sense of self, your relationships, and your emotional well-being. Using an attachment-informed approach, along with other evidence-based therapeutic techniques, we’ll work together to better understand your experiences, process difficult emotions, strengthen your self-worth, and build healthier, more secure relationships.

My goal is to help you feel more confident in who you are, develop a stronger sense of belonging, and experience safer, more fulfilling relationships. Together, we’ll work toward helping you move forward with greater self-acceptance, emotional resilience, and a deeper sense of peace within yourself or with the important people within your adoption triad. Experience: Jennifer is a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) practicum student with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, minoring in Conflict Resolution Studies. She is also a certified trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness instructor. Jennifer is committed to an integrative approach that combines psychotherapy, mindfulness, and somatic practices to support clients in cultivating safety, self-awareness, and resilience. Her work is grounded in a compassionate, collaborative, and client-centred approach, with an emphasis on nervous system regulation, the mind-body connection, and whole-person healing. Client Focus: Adult Individuals Types of therapy: Client-centered, Experiential, CBT, Mindfulness

Issues: (Standard) Anxiety, depression, trauma, (Specialties): I recently took addictions counselling as my elective, and I am an adoptee who has gone through the reunion process.

Certifications & Advanced Training: List Degrees – University of Winnipeg, BA in Psychology (2024), 200-hour yoga and mindfulness instructor, 100-hour Yoga for Warriors (yoga specialty trauma-informed trainings for PTSD, mental and emotional health)

Professional Memberships: CCPA CRPO (pending)

Something Personal About Me: I feel the most at ease when I’m hiking in nature with my golden retriever or watching a sunset over the ocean.

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I work with clients who feel stuck and discouraged in their romantic lives. Some are single and find themselves repeating unhealthy dating patterns without understanding why, while others are in relationships that feel filled with conflict, disconnection, or uncertainty. In both cases, they often feel overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward on their own.

I use an attachment-based approach to help clients understand their unique relationship patterns, emotional needs, and relational dynamics. Therapy is tailored to each individual so we can explore their experiences in a way that feels relevant, supportive, and actionable.

Clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the patterns shaping their relationships. They begin to recognize who they are drawn to and why, learn how to balance their own needs with those of their partner, and develop the ability to create relationships that feel secure, mutual, and emotionally fulfilling.

Experience: Rebecca is a counsellor with a diploma in Psychotherapy from The Living Institute and holds a BFA (Honours) from York University. She has additional certifications in Attachment-Focused Adult Psychotherapy, Anger Management, and Domestic Violence.

Rebecca’s work is deeply informed by both her professional training and her lived experience. Having experienced childhood trauma that led to an insecure attachment style, she spent years struggling with friendships and romantic relationships. Through her own therapeutic journey, she developed a secure attachment style and built a strong, lasting partnership with her husband.

Their relationship, while deeply committed, went through significant challenges that required individual growth on both sides. Rebecca’s personal healing created meaningful change, and over time, her partner also pursued therapy and his own transformation. Together, they cultivated a relationship that is now secure, connected, and deeply fulfilling.

Rebecca believes that this combination of clinical training and lived experience allows her to guide clients with both insight and authenticity as they work toward creating healthier relationships with themselves and others.

Client Focus: Adult Individuals and Couples

Types of therapy: Attachment-Focused Therapy, CBT, Guided Meditation

Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-esteem, Grief, Insecure Attachment, Dating Difficulties, Relationship Issues, Infidelity, Infertility, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse, Healthy Boundaries

“The quality of your life ultimately depends on the quality of your relationships.” - Esther Perel

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