Available for virtual appointments.

Welcome! Minna is a registered social worker with a wide range of experience in community mental health settings, often focused on 2SLGBTQ+ youth and disordered eating. Minna has particular expertise with panic and anxiety disorders, depression, trauma and vicarious trauma, concerns related to gender and sexuality (such as questioning gender and/or sexuality, navigating homophobia and transphobia), and eating disorders. When supporting people with eating disorders she takes a health at every size approach.

In her psychotherapy practice, Minna draws upon narrative therapy, relational/psychodynamic therapy, and is informed by DBT and somatic therapies. Minna’s approach is collaborative and focused on supporting you to build more stability and deeper self-understanding. This approach is experiential and less focused on teaching specific skills (although this is something we can do). Instead, therapy will focus on developing and reflecting upon a relationship you build together. You may have skills already but struggle to use them. You may have felt rushed in previous therapies. We will begin where you are, at the pace you need.

Minna is neurodivergent-affirming, grounded in anti-racism and anti-oppression, and informed by disability justice. You will have space to explore the ways that your context (identity, community, social systems) impacts your health and well-being. She enjoys supporting youth and feels comfortable with neurodivergent communication styles. When not working in private practice, Minna works at Sheena’s Place as their Program Manager, facilitating free support groups focused on eating disorders.

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Charlena is a holistically minded, trauma informed, and sex-informed psychotherapist with a passion for exploring and working with the mind-body connection. She works using a combination of somatic-based modalities, Internal Family Systems (IFS, otherwise known as “parts work”), Emotions Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness and compassion-focused therapies. She is relationally-oriented and aims to create a safe space to restore a sense of ease and vitality where there was previously fear, tension, numbness, and overwhelm.

She enjoys working with both individuals and couples, and has experience in working with PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, chronic pain, chronic health issues, body image issues, pleasure disorders, gender-specific issues, relationship issues and infidelity, and traditional as well as alternative-style relationships.

She has a background in tantra, yoga, and holistic health, and enjoys addressing the energetic and spiritual dimensions of life. She cares deeply about her practice as an LGBTQ+ and BIPOC ally, and seeks to honor the intersectionality and oppressive experiences of each unique client.

She looks forward to showing up for you exactly where you are, and walking alongside you on your journey home to yourself.

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Welcome to my online booking site!

I’m a Registered Social Worker who offers in-person psychotherapy in the city of Toronto/Tkaronto. While I’m open to different modalities, my preference is to work with clients in-person, as I believe this allows us to connect and engage on a deeper, more meaningful level.

My approach to therapy is psychodynamic, meaning that we would explore the unconscious parts of your life together—things like physical sensations, body memories, dream images, feelings, urges, and impulses. I believe this deeper exploration helps uncover patterns that may be influencing your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships.

As a Trauma-Informed therapist, I draw from a variety of modalities, including Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Focused Therapy, Active Dreamwork, and Family Constellations. These practices help guide you towards a more profound connection with your inner world, while also addressing relational wounds and experiences from your past.

My work centers on a holistic wellness approach, while maintaining a strong focus on anti-oppressive, client-centred, and trauma-informed care. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, grounded in mutual respect, empathy, and non-judgmental listening.

If you’re ready to look inward and challenge beliefs and patterns that are no longer serving you, psychotherapy may be a good fit. I work with both adolescents and adults, and I also offer Clinical Supervision for practicing and qualifying psychotherapists.

Please reach out via email to book a complimentary consultation. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you on your journey towards better health.

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Registered Psychotherapist Vaishali Patel has waged a personal and professional battle against Superwoman Syndrome, where one depletes themselves by spending most of their time, energy, and effort taking care of others. She received her Master’s Degree in Community Counseling at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro (UNCG), and currently holds certification with The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

She has been counselling since 2003, and worked in the field of Employee Assistance Programming (EAP) for more than six of those years, gaining experience and a greater understanding of the importance of work life balance, and overall wellness of individuals. In addition to individual therapy in her private practice, Vaishali runs RAW (Revealing Authentic Women) Support Circles- where women meet to discuss issues relevant to their lives, support each other, and practice living authentically; and good for you Ladies Night Outs- evening social events with activities, discussion, food, and wine that will send you home happier and healthier.

For more information about Vaishali’s practice go to www.servinghumanwellbeing.com

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