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# Toronto Psychological Services: Psycho-diagnostic assessment and treatment for children, adolescents and adults

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- [Couples Therapy in Toronto: Rebuilding Connection and Communication](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/couples-therapy-in-toronto/): Couples therapy is not just for those on the edge of separation. Many couples choose therapy when they notice small cracks forming in their relationship. Addressing concerns early can prevent bigger problems from developing over time.
- [Parental Alienation and Reunification Therapy: An Evidence-Based Review](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/parental-alienation-and-reunification-therapy-an-evidence-based-review/): Parental alienation is a complex and often controversial phenomenon that arises in high-conflict custody disputes, characterized by a child’s unwarranted rejection of one parent, typically following divorce or separation. As awareness of the emotional and developmental consequences of parental alienation has grown, reunification therapy has emerged as a clinical response aimed at repairing damaged parent-child relationships. This article synthesizes findings from peer-reviewed literature published within the last decade, focusing on the most recent contributions, to present a balanced overview of the issues, controversies, and treatment approaches related to parental alienation and reunification therapy.
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Children](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-with-children/): Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an empirically based approach to anxiety-related challenges with children. In the context of play therapy for younger children and talk therapy for older ones, the CBT model helps children consider alternate ways of processing their thoughts. In an age where automaticity and immediacy are the norm, CBT provides an opportunity to slow down, question and counter thoughts in a systematic approach that guides children to think differently.  By guiding clients through strategies such as thought records and guided imagery children learn to challenge themselves and explore alternate ways of processing otherwise automatic, maladaptive thoughts (e.g., black and white thinking, catastrophizing and generalizing, all-or-nothing thinking, etc.), and counter these thoughts with more adaptive ones. 
- [Understanding Psychoeducational Assessment for Learning Disabilities](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/understanding-psychoeducational-assessments-for-learning-disabilities/): Understanding Psychoeducational Assessment for Learning Disabilities
- [What to Do When Your Partner is Emotionally Cheating](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/what-to-do-when-your-partner-is-emotionally-cheating/): Emotional cheating can feel just as hurtful as physical infidelity. It shakes the foundation of trust and connection in a relationship. 
- [Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Exercises and Techniques](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-exercises-and-techniques/): Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a proven approach to improving mental health. It challenges negative thought patterns and fosters positive behavioural changes. 
- [Trauma Counselling in Toronto: Expert Care for Emotional Healing](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/trauma-counselling-in-toronto-expert-care-for-emotional-healing/): Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre offers trauma counselling in a safe, supportive space. We truly help people start the healing process. 
- [Counsellor vs Therapist: Understanding the Key Differences in Toronto](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/counsellor-vs-therapist-understanding-the-key-differences-in-toronto/): When seeking mental health support, you might encounter the terms "counsellor" and "therapist." While they may seem the same, each plays a role in supporting mental and emotional well-being.
- [Sliding Scale Therapy Explained: A Flexible Approach to Mental Health Care](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/sliding-scale-therapy-explained/): Finding affordable mental health care can be challenging. However, sliding-scale therapy offers a flexible solution. 
- [Can Psychologists Prescribe Medication? Understanding Their Role in Canada](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/can-psychologists-prescribe-medication/): In Canada, psychologists do not have the authority to prescribe medication. 
- [How Sleep Therapy Can Help Find Tranquility](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/how-sleep-therapy-can-help-find-tranquility/): If you're tired of feeling tired, it's time to explore how sleep therapy can help.
- [Mental Health Services in Toronto: Overcoming Barriers](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/overcoming-barriers-to-mental-health-services-in-toronto/): Despite the importance of mental health diagnoses, individuals in Ontario may encounter various barriers when seeking help. Common barriers include stigma, cost, and accessibility. However, there are steps individuals can take to overcome these barriers:
- [Psychiatric Evaluation vs. Psychological Assessments: What’s the Difference?](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/psychiatric-vs-psychological-assessments/): In Ontario, individuals seeking mental health diagnoses may access a psychiatric evaluation or psychological assessment. While both types of evaluations aim to evaluate an individual's mental health, they differ in terms of the professionals who conduct them and the focus and depth of the evaluation.
- [Your Guide to Accessing Mental Health Diagnosis in Ontario](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/mental-health-diagnoses-in-ontario/): However, navigating the process of obtaining a mental health diagnosis in Ontario can be overwhelming and confusing. This article walks you through the necessary steps for accessing mental health diagnoses in Ontario. 
- [Who Should Seek Couples Counselling and its Benefits](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/who-should-seek-couples-counselling/): Even though it's called "marriage counselling," as we've established, counselling isn't just for people who've already tied the knot. There aren't major differences in the techniques used with couples therapy vs. marriage counselling. Anyone can seek therapy, regardless of the status of their relationship.
- [Exploring Types of Couples Counselling](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/types-of-couples-counselling/): Couples counselling aims to give couples the tools to understand each other and resolve conflicts. While couples often turn to relationship counselling during turmoil, different types of counselling are beneficial at any relationship stage.
- [Understanding Couples Counselling in Toronto](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/understanding-couples-counselling-in-toronto/): Contact Toronto Psychological Services today to book your couples counselling appointment.
- [Should I See a Therapist? 10 Signs You Need to Go to Therapy](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/should-i-see-a-therapist/): Selecting the right therapist is crucial for a positive therapeutic experience. 
- [How Much Does a Therapy Cost in Ontario?](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/how-much-does-a-therapy-cost-in-ontario/): We’ll explore and answer the question, ‘How much does therapy cost in Ontario?. Therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counseling, is a form of treatment that helps individuals address and manage mental health concerns, emotional difficulties, and personal challenges. 
- [Stop Lying to Me](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/stop-lying-to-me/): I know, I know, you’re saying, Wait, hold on just a minute here… Say what??  Stop Lying to Me
- [Five things You Need to Know About Anxiety](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-anxiety/): We hear the word ‘anxiety’ used a lot more frequently and in a wider variety of contexts in North American culture today, than we have in pervious decades. We hear the word used generally, as well as in reference to social, political, vocational, familial, environmental and relational settings. As such, “anxiety” is more ubiquitous, and to a certain extent, more normalized, than in previous generations. Moreover, it has become more pervasive as we experience increased social disconnectedness, trauma, and environmental dangers.i
- [Coping with COVID-19 ](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/coping-with-covid-19/): Am I losing my mind? How long is this going to last? Am I safe? Will we have enough food? What about rent or mortgage payments? What about my business?  
- [Change is possible](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/change-is-possible/): Joe's story 
- [Key Signs That a Marriage May Be Better Off Separated](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/marital-separation/): Most wedding vows end with the line “till death do us part,” but you and your spouse might be one out of several married couples who suddenly find themselves unable to hold on to that promise, well until their own respective deaths any longer.
- [The Truth About Punishment](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/punishment/): Lets set something straight. Punishment involves deliberately depriving a child for a set period of time or inflicting pain upon him/her in order to teach a lesson. Physical punishment is the most extreme type, as it encompasses the most disadvantages. While some claim that spanking and teaching their child a lesson through the use of physical force works, it must be remembered that at best, there are only minimal short-term gains from this, and in nearly every case, enormous long-term ramifications. Many children who are punished in such a manner often grow up questioning their self-worth, have difficulty trusting others, resort to violence to solve problems, and generally lack essential conflict resolution skills.
- [Loneliness & Depression | Understanding Today’s Teens in a Virtual World](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/depression-loneliness/): Ironically, there is an overwhelming amount of research suggesting that an increase in social media use is correlated with an increase in depression, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness.
- [Heartbreak Hotel: Finding meaning through loss or grief](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/meaning-loss-grief/): I had the unfortunate displeasure of going through two fairly significant losses at the beginning of the year. The first loss I experienced was the loss of my grandmother (Nanny) and the second loss was the ending of a five-year romantic relationship.  Because of the proximity of these two losses, I was, to be honest, a blubbering train wreck most days of the week. On one hand there was someone who I wanted to reach out to so badly but their voice was no longer present, and the other, I knew I could reach out but in the end, that would cause even more heartbreak. I felt silenced. I felt lonely. I felt angry. I felt lost.
- [How to find happiness](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/find-happiness/): A common question, or rather direction, I receive is some variation of “I just want to be happy, give me the tools to get there.” Alas I present you,
- [How to be Perfect All the Time……..NOT](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/perfectionism/): Mothers, brothers, daughters, employees, employers, co-workers, husbands, wives……Yes, that’s right –just about everyone at one time or another has the unreasonable expectation that we (or someone we know) should be perfect. I don’t know about you but I confess that I have found myself on both sides of that unattainable fence at one time or another. But how does this ridiculous notion come about? How do we come to expect that as a normal human being, we should be perfect? Perhaps worse, how did we get the idea that another person should be meeting our needs, wants and frequently, beyond human expectations?
- [When To See A Couple’s Counsellor](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/when-couples-counsellor/): You are hanging out at the bar after a long day of work. You look around and a beautiful woman catches your eye. Your heart starts racing, your palms get sweaty, and you feel butterflies in your stomach. It is almost as if time stood still, and every single fiber in your body is telling you that she is the ONE. You finally work up the courage to walk up to her and start a conversation. Fast forward a few years, you get married and live happily for the rest of your lives…
- [Childhood Onset of OCD](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/childhood-onset-ocd/): When it comes to childhood-onset of OCD the case of Johnny is illustrative of a number of things, many of which relate to these five words---The Power of the Mind. The brain has many functions, one that is particularly relevant and important is that of helping to protect us from harm. Things can take a turning point, much like the case of Johnny, when the thoughts that are intended to be protective, self-serving, and full of goodness become obsessional.
- [Parenting children: when “NO” doesn’t work](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/parenting-no-doesnt-work/): I am expecting a little bundle of joy to finally call my own---a dog that is. In light of this very exciting event, I have been endlessly reading books about what to do/ not do when training a puppy.  My most recent literature endeavor has been about the power of positive dog training. The premise of this book is to set your puppy up for success rather than failure. Now, before you leave me because you did not come here to learn how to train a puppy, I urge you to continue as this premise can inevitably relate to parenting. *
- [How can I help my child stop worrying?](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/worrying/): Without first jumping to the worst-case scenario, let it be clear that worrying can be very beneficial, as it can serve a number of important, life-preserving functions.
- [Are You There Time? It’s me, Busy.](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/busyness-time/): A budding assumption of there not being enough time, that we are running out of time, and we are altogether too busy to, I suppose, enjoy life, has been taking over the airways in and out of my office. When asking friends, family, colleagues, and clients the (not so) simple question of “How are you?” I am often responded with some variation of “Good. Busy, but good”. Busyness has somehow created an enemy of time and an all-encompassing notion that when it come to busy and time, you can only have one.
- [Confused Parenting | How do I parent?](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/how-do-i-parent/): As I counsel children and adolescents, I am frequently in contact with parents. This contact is usually encompassed by some variation of questions such as:  “How do I help my child?” “How can I make my child happy?” And, my favorite; “Everything  I Google (read) is telling me different things, HOW DO I PARENT?”
- [“Kids are Ruthless”, says Society: Let’s Take Ownership](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/bullied-ruthless/): Kids will be kids, Kids can be mean, ruthless, horrifying, to one another. How many times have we heard variations of these statements, or have stated them ourselves?
- [The Hot Topic: “The Collapse of Parenting”](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/parental-leadership/): In a recent Maclean’s article entitled, “The Collapse of Parenting”, writer Cathy Gulli argues how kids today are suffering because parents are no longer in charge. She identifies how many parents of today’s generation are deferring to their kids because, in essence, they have lost confidence in themselves and have relinquished parental authority.
- [Motivating Teens – 5 tips](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/5-tips-motivation/): Motivating Teens is a topic that concerns a lot of parents. When I was a teen, I struggled with finding the motivation to do homework, study for tests and exams, go to school, go to soccer practice, do chores around the house; really anything.
- [Is it ADHD or Something Else?](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/is-it-adhd/): There is no doubt that skilled diagnosticians have determined that some individuals were misdiagnosed with ADHD when their symptoms were essential features of other neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, behavioural disorders like oppositional defiant disorder, specific learning disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder or executive dysfunction. It is the latter, executive dysfunction, which is the focus of this post.
- [How to Understand Your Child’s World](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/understand-childs-play/): Have you ever found yourself trying to understand what in the world your child is saying? Or immediately, without thought, told them they are wrong? Or further, found yourself questioning how to handle their behaviours? Or what to make of their outlandish beliefs?
- [How many hours does it take to complete an Educational Assessment?](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/complete-edu-assessment/): This is one of the most common questions that clients and parents ask when they call to inquire about a comprehensive educational assessment that they can give to elementary schools, high schools, colleges, universities and graduate admission facilities.
- [Sexting: It’s Just Not Worth It!](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/sexting/): If you are a teen you know that sexting is quite common. Has someone asked you, at least once, to send naked or partially naked pictures of yourself by text or email? If you are sexting maybe it’s time to stop and think about the possible consequences.
- [Catch it — Challenge it — Change it](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/cbt-change/): Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies really work. In this post we provide you with one strategy that you can work through on your own.
- [Confusion, Fragile Self-Esteem & Emotional Turmoil: The Adolescent Years](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/confusion-fragile-self-esteem-emotional-turmoil-adolescent-years/): Adolescence has long been documented as a difficult period due to conflicts with parents and other authority figures, increased risk-taking behaviors and fluctuations in mood. Common adolescent challenges around conflicts with friends, academic pressure, poor body image, sexual confusion, family discord and a variety of other life domains often produce stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and apathy. These hallmark adolescent challenges, in conjunction with a slew of others, such as disturbance in self-image that includes decreased self-esteem and increased self-consciousness, suggest that a large portion of teens are vulnerable to emotional states and behaviours that produce significant negative consequences.
- [The Early Bird Gets the Worm ~ Early Psychoeducational Assessment](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/early-psychological-assessment/): One cannot downplay the importance of timing, especially when referring to having an early psychoeducational assessment completed. The EARLIER a child receives a psychoeducational assessment, the earlier insights can be gleaned about your child’s learning style to help ensure that they develop to their full potential.
- [Transitioning Toddlers: From Home to Daycare to Junior Kindergarten](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/transitioning-kindergarten/): Children need to be able to embrace transitions and change. For many an inability to do so may limit the choices they make in future endeavours. They may avoid embracing new challenges and/or refuse to change even when it might be in their best interest. Transitioning from one environment, adventure or challenge, is something many people struggle with and this refusal often begins when children are very young.
- [Can an Affair be Helpful to a Marriage?](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/affair-helpful-marriage/): The betrayed partner is trying to digest the information, make sense of it and figure out what to do. The betrayer is back pedaling, apologizing and trying to explain. He or she may or may not be relieved the information has come to light. He or she may not be ready to decide if they are in or out of their relationship OR the affair.
- [The Importance of an Early Educational Assessment](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/importance-early-educational/): Children who have a history of delays with early development are more likely to struggle with learning when they are school aged. Did your child exhibited early language delays, such as developing speech after the age of 3 years; or had fine motor delays, such as reluctant to colour, difficulty with using scissors, tying shoe laces or doing up buttons; or was always on the go or seemed to have difficulty paying attention even for short periods of time.
- [Why is school so hard for me?](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/prior-post-secondary-education/): Did you have an Educational Assessment (also known as a Psychoeducational Assessment) when you were a child? Possibly you or your parents suspected that you had some learning difficulties or a learning disability as a child but you never had an Educational Assessment when you were young.
- [Anger Management for Children](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/anger-management-children/): This reactive behaviour is anger and it may be obvious what has brought about the anger or it may appear to have arisen out of nowhere. This is often how anger manifests itself. A child’s anger is not always rooted in an obvious cause. The causes are many but perhaps the one behaviour most people recognize is when a child wants his own way and does not want to accept their parent’s structure and limit setting. This anger is situational, understood and explained quickly. However, to have the behaviour managed and then self-management not become a reoccurring event is much more complicated and difficult to find success with.

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- [Financing Opportunity](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/financing-opportunity/)
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/frequently-asked-questions/): Our clinic largest private mental health partnership, with a carefully selected nationwide team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Neurologists and Psychotherapists.There are no guarantees with psychotherapy or psychiatry. We work in this field because we have seen people achieve tremendous gains form this kind of work. That doesn't mean that we can guarantee that every person will be helped, but if what you need is something that we can help with then we will use the best available treatments to do our utmost to help. The length of session depends on the situation. A regular Psychotherapy session will last 50 minutes. For an initial assessment with a Psychiatrist of Psychologist this could last 90 minutes...  view allLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Pellentesque convallis fringilla massa, non malesuada orci commodo vitae. Praesent laoreet mi fermentum, elementum enim sit amet, semper dolor. Integer vulputate nec nisi ac maximus. Fusce condimentum magna volutpat urna commodo porttitor. Vestibulum at rhoncus erat, sit amet rhoncus ex. Nulla a porta neque. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit... view allDuis elementum nulla massa, eget ullamcorper lorem vehicula id. Curabitur malesuada sed dolor a ultricies. Nam sagittis dolor nec dapibus pretium. Vivamus quis dolor feugiat sapien scelerisque luctus nec quis tortor. Duis at accumsan quam. Donec dictum magna sem, ut sollicitudin ex tincidunt dignissim. Morbi dolor tellus, malesuada id mi at, fermentum faucibus nulla. Curabitur convallis condimentum ligula non scelerisque. Quisque pharetra eros neque, eu maximus risus gravida quis. Aliquam eget tincidunt nunc... view all In hac habitasse platea dictumst. Fusce luctus, nulla eget accumsan dapibus, nulla eros tempor risus, et pellentesque tortor neque rhoncus mi. Class aptent taciti sociosqu ad litora torquent per conubia nostra, per inceptos himenaeos. Pellentesque ligula felis, rhoncus vitae metus sed, feugiat placerat augue. Vivamus volutpat mollis gravida. In ornare efficitur lectus. Cras egestas tristique erat ac sodales. Vestibulum maximus, augue sit amet finibus semper, augue mauris eleifend magna, vitae molestie ligula eros sed diam. Suspendisse tincidunt leo ut faucibus viverra. In molestie felis a neque porta, id consequat lacus pharetra. Ut vitae quam orci.... view all Vivamus eu pharetra ligula. Ut non sagittis quam, non semper dolor. Suspendisse cursus a ipsum sit amet vestibulum. Nunc gravida, arcu sit amet pretium venenatis, massa ex dapibus leo, eu lobortis metus leo at ligula. Proin tortor massa, iaculis nec ipsum et, mollis convallis magna. Mauris molestie orci id risus ultricies dignissim. Etiam in libero pellentesque, congue nibh at, commodo dui. In et felis non eros placerat viverra. Vivamus facilisis dignissim efficitur. Proin auctor elementum condimentum. Nunc tincidunt ex ut convallis ultricies. Morbi faucibus dui ligula, sed efficitur sapien imperdiet sit amet. Sed ut odio a tellus elementum aliquet in quis erat... view all
- [Counselling Hours](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/counselling-hours/): Toronto Psychological Services is available for counselling hours and appointments 6 days a week:
- [Refund and Returns Policy](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/refunds-and-returns-policy/): Our refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, we can’t offer you a full refund or exchange.
- [Group Therapy Services at TPSRC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/group-therapy-services-at-tpsrc/): TPSRC offers Group Therapy across six developmental levels — preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, post-secondary or young adult, and adult life — allowing clients to engage in programming that is appropriate for their stage of development. Groups are available both in person and virtually, making it easier for clients to access consistent support regardless of schedule or location. Across every level and format, Group Therapy at TPSRC is designed to help clients build skills, deepen insight, and experience the strength that comes from healing and growing within a supportive community.
- [Therapy & Counselling Services at TPSRC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/therapy-counselling-services/): At Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre (TPSRC), Therapy & Counselling is a collaborative and evidence-based process that helps clients understand themselves with greater clarity and develop the skills they need for lasting change. Our clinical team works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, offering support across the lifespan using approaches that are both scientifically grounded and delivered with warmth and compassion.
- [Psychological Assessment Services at TPSRC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/psychological-assessment-services/): Psychological assessment services also determine eligibility for funding, disability supports, and community services — including early intervention, behaviour therapy, respite programs, specialized placements, and publicly funded clinical services. Most importantly, assessment guides the treatment plan. When clinicians understand the root causes of a client’s difficulties, therapy becomes more targeted, effective, and aligned with real needs.
- [Family Therapy at TPSRC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/family-therapy-3/): At TPSRC, Family Therapy provides a structured, supportive space for families to better understand one another, improve communication, and strengthen connection across generations.
- [Adolescent Therapy at TPSRC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/adolescent-therapy/): Every session is grounded in evidence-based practice and supervised by registered psychologists and psychological associates to ensure quality and clinical integrity.
- [Adult Therapy at TPSRC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/adult-therapy/): At TPSRC, adult therapy focuses on helping you understand patterns, navigate challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change.
- [Child Therapy at TPSRC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/child-therapy/): At TPSRC, child therapy is built around one guiding idea — children learn best when therapy fits how they naturally think, play, and grow.
- [Autism Group Therapy](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/autism-group-therapy/): Thriving Together: A Autism Group Therapy: Virtual Support Group for Autistic Young Adults (18–25)
- [RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/research-questionnaire/): NOTE: Select “Scientist” if you devote 30 or more hours per week to research or teaching; Select “Practitioner” if you dedicate at least 30 hours per week to providing counselling or assessment services to clients; Select “Scientist/Practitioner” if your time is split almost equally between research or teaching and counselling or psychological assessments; Select not applicable “N/A” if your professional roles during the past 12 months did not involve research, teaching, counselling, or psychological assessments.
- [Informed Consent For Study](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/research/): We are in the process of recruiting psychologists and psychological associates to participate in a doctoral research study. Are you a registered psychologist or psychological associate with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO)? Are you licensed to work with children? Are you licensed to work with adolescents? Are you registered in the area of school psychology? If yes, we would appreciate your insights. Participating in this study will require about 30 to 45 minutes and you would do so anonymously.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/faqs/): Welcome to our FAQ page. Here, you will find answers to common questions about our services, including therapy, assessments, appointments, insurance, and policies.
- [Coaching for Leaders](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/coaching-for-leaders/): At Toronto Psychological Services, we believe that effective leadership is a journey—one that requires insight, resilience, and a commitment to growth. Our coaching for leaders programs are designed to support leaders at every stage, offering the tools, strategies, and support needed to navigate challenges, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact.
- [Therapy](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/therapy/): Psychologists, psychological associates and child therapists at Toronto Psychological Services embrace both the philosophy behind child centered play therapy and...
- [Cognitive Behevioural Therapy (CBT Therapy) Toronto](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/cbt-therapy/): At Toronto Psychological Services, we specialize in offering CBT therapy tailored to your unique needs.
- [Anxiety Treatment](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/anxiety-treatment/): Psychotherapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapies is the cornerstone of anxiety treatment. Our experienced therapists in Toronto specialize in these evidence-based approaches, offering personalized care to help clients overcome anxiety.
- [Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT Therapy in Toronto)](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/emotion-focused-therapy-eft/): Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) is a collaborative and empathic approach that guides individuals in accessing and working with their emotions in a transformative way.
- [Addiction Counselling in Toronto](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/addiction-counselling-in-toronto/): Many individuals try to overcome addiction on their own, but few are successful. If you're experiencing difficulty controlling your behaviour or if addiction is causing problems in your life, seeking treatment can help. We offer addiction Counselling in Toronto
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- [Comprehensive Psychological Assessments](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/comprehensive-psychological-assessments/): Clients who complete comprehensive psychological assessments at TPSRC often describe the process as transformative — providing not only answers but a clear direction forward.
- [Individual and Couples Therapist](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/clinical-therapist-job-opportunities/individual-and-couples-therapist/): Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre is looking for a full-time Individual and Couples Therapist.
- [Job Opportunities](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/clinical-therapist-job-opportunities/): Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre is looking for a full-time Child and Adolescent Therapist.Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre is looking for a full-time Individual and Couples Therapist.
- [Child and Adolescent Clinical Therapist](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/clinical-therapist-job-opportunities/child-and-adolescent-clinical-therapist/): Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre is looking for a full-time Child and Adolescent Clinical Therapist.
- [Virtual Therapy](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/virtual-therapy-session-details/): Virtual therapy (or teletherapy) is mental health counselling provided online or over the phone. Due to the ongoing pandemic and the potential for exposure given increased cases of COVID-19, all in person counselling has been transitioned to virtual sessions for the time being. At Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre, our clinical therapists have experience providing virtual therapy and can help smooth the transition from in person to virtual, to ensure continued access to mental health services and ongoing care throughout the pandemic.
- [Contact Toronto Psychological Services](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/contact-toronto-psychological-services/): Toronto Psychological Services is located inside the Yonge Sheppard Centre, at the intersection of Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue.
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- [Sex Therapy](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/sex-therapy/): The idea of “sex therapy” can elicit a myriad of images, many of which may be misconceptions. Sex therapy is a form of talk therapy that brings topics related to sex and sexuality into prominence within a therapeutic context. Like most other forms of therapy, the hope is that by discussing your experiences with a therapist, you will enhance your insight, modify what you find distressing, and live a life that is authentic and rewarding to you.
- [Group Therapy](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/group-therapy/): Individuals who suffer from mental health concerns in their everyday lives may derive immense benefit from attending a group therapy program. During group therapy sessions, issues such as substance use, family dynamics, domestic violence, anxiety, eating disorders, communication problems, and sorrow over losing a loved one are addressed and navigated in a therapeutic context.
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- [Individual Therapy for 2 years & older](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/individual-therapy-2-years-older/): Individual therapy is one of the most popular forms of therapy. It is an approach in which the therapist works with the client on a one-on-one basis. The therapist works with a client to identify hurdles, help the client work through the problem, and create strategies to achieve their goals. We believe that by gaining insight into life challenges, people can overcome what is holding them back.
- [Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/emotion-focused-couples-therapy/): What is Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy? 
- [Therapy and Counselling Services](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/therapy-and-counselling/): At Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre (TPSRC), therapy is designed to meet clients where they are — developmentally, relationally, and emotionally.
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- [Specialists](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/specialists/): WHO WE AREAbout Our TeamOur clinic largest private mental health partnership, with a carefully selected nationwide team of Psychiatrists, Psychologists and Psychotherapists. We only work with highly experienced and capable partners who share our values.WE HAVE BEST TEAMMeet Our Spesialists
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- [Gifted Assessments at TPSRC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/psychological-assessments/psychoeducational-assessments/gifted-assessments/): Many school boards in Ontario do not start identifying children for gifted programs until second or third or fourth grade. For this reason, parents of exceptionally bright or gifted children may want to consider private testing or alternative academic placement options.
- [Individual Adult Counselling & Psychotherapy](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/psychotherapy/adult-counselling/): Individual adult counselling is a process by which the client takes an honest look at their behaviour and lifestyle then makes decisions to examine and modify the quality of their life.

## Team
- [Nannett Hayles, B.A. (Hons). M.Ed., ADMH](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/nannett-hayles-b-a-hons-m-ed-admh/): Nannett Hayles is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a broad base of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across diverse clinical and educational settings.
- [Sharon Anisman, MPsy., C. Psych. Assoc. (Sup. Prac.)](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/sharon-anisman-mpsy-psych-assoc-sup-prac/): Sharon completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at the University of Toronto (UofT), her Diploma in Child Studies at the Institute of Child Study (UofT), and her Master of Psychology degree at the Adler Graduate Professional School (AGPS).
- [Gabrielle Maynard, M.Sc.](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/gabrielle-maynard-m-sc/): Gabrielle graduated from the College of Science, Technology, and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. She also completed her Master of Science degree in Psychology at the University of South Wales in 2021.
- [Kirti Singh, MSc. PCC GPCC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/kirti-singh-msc-pcc-gpcc/): BiographyClinical Therapist & Professional Coach
- [Laura Kassymova, Ph.D., C. Psych (Sup. Prac.)](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/laura-kassymova/): Laura Kassymova is a thoughtful and dedicated psychologist in supervised practice who provides therapy to adults and couples seeking meaningful growth, improved relationships, and emotional wellness. With over seven years of experience in mental health, education, and psychological research, Laura brings both clinical depth and cultural richness to her work. Her style is calm, diplomatic, and emotionally present—qualities that help clients feel safe exploring even the most sensitive aspects of their lives.
- [Kyle Gardner, MA](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/kyle-gardner/): BiographyClinical Therapist & Assessment Consultant
- [Hanieh Salehian, Ph.D.](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/hanieh-salehian-ph-d/): Hanieh Salehian is currently eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario (CPBAO) and has over 12 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in both clinical and school-based settings. She holds a Ph.D. in General Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Her work is grounded in a deep respect for developmental needs, individual strengths, and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship.
- [Dan Gheorghiu, MSc., MA Candidate](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/dan-gheorghiu/): Dan is currently pursuing his master’s degree in School and Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Toronto/OISE and will transition into the doctoral program in September 2024.
- [Ghia Townsend, MSc. C. Psych. PsyD](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/ghia-townsend/): Dr Emma Scott is an experienced and highly empathetic psychologist who works with young people and adults with often complex mental health problems. She bases many of her interventions on the cognitive behavioural approach. 1 in 6 people are thought to suffer with an anxiety disorder at any one time.
- [Nethan Kulathiligan, BA](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/nethan-kulathiligan-ba/): Nethan Kulathilagan has a Bachelor of Applied Science Family and Community Social Services from the University of Guelph. He also has a Social Service Worker diploma from Humber College. His experience ranges from working as a teaching assistant for children with autism, adolescents with behavioural concerns and leading community outreach for non-profit organizations. 
- [Cressida Frey, MSW, RSW](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/cressida-frey-msw-rsw/): Cressida Frey, MSW, RSW, is a Clinical Therapist and Assessment Consultant at Toronto Psychological Services and Research Center. She specializes in trauma-informed therapeutic practice with children, adolescents and young adults with complex mental health needs. Cressida has experience working with clients who have received diagnoses of major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, body dysmorphia and disordered eating, autism, ODD, ADHD, and OCD, as well as with people who are living with complex trauma. Her therapeutic practice is strengths-based, trauma-informed, relational, and youth-positive, and she brings a strong understanding of the social determinants of health to her work. Cressida approaches her practice with an understanding of how our psychology and nervous systems are impacted by systemic exclusion and identity-based violence. Cressida brings both mindfulness and creative arts-based interventions to her work.  
- [Maryn Shanahan, MFT, RP](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/maryn-shanahan-mft-rp/): Maryn Shanahan is a Marriage and Family Therapist and a registered member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. At Toronto Psychological Services & Research Centre, Maryn provides skilled psychological assessment for Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioural and emotional dysregulation, and clinical syndromes. Maryn supports individuals, children, and families, from intake to feedback. She provides a detailed understanding of the nature, depth, and impact of symptoms on academic, social, interpersonal and other important areas of functioning.  
- [Dona Constantino-Nathan, MCC](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/dona-constantino-nathan/): BiographyDona has a Master’s degree in the Counselling field and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at California Southern University. Dona is a member of the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. She is seeking registration as a Psychotherapist in Ontario. She brings warmth and enthusiasm towards the therapeutic alliance, uniquely adapting every client’s experience to their individual needs. Her confidence and skills empower clients to increase their coping and potential through motivation, psychoeducation, and care. 
- [Sherreka Nunes](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/sherreka-nunes/): Sherreka is committed to providing exceptional customer service to all our clientele to ensure their needs are met appropriately. She manages the office efficiently by responding to inquiries promptly and by providing information necessary for a seamless transition. Sherreka is excited to be a part of a team whose passion is to provide socioemotional support to others as they work towards self-directed personal growth. She takes great pleasure in being the initial contact to clients seeking therapy and psychological services and she looks forward to serving you. 
- [Maryn Hanmer, MFT](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/maryn-hanmer/): One of the major driving factors to pursue my Master of Marriage and Family Therapy was inspired by my personal mantra of wanting to “make a difference.” Throughout my studies and work experience, I have had the privilege to interact with clients, ask questions, share ideas, and renew my commitment to learning. As an energetic, creative and dynamic individual, I have taken the initiative to further my skills in leadership, mental health, and therapy by completing various leadership conferences and development courses. I have also benefited from a number of placements in health care administration and family and child services. My involvement has resulted in an indisputable commitment to working with children, adolescents, and adults and a sincere interest in the promotion of mental health initiatives. My driven nature to live a committed, passionate, and dynamic life, with continued learning, curiosity, and self-improvement forms the core of my mantra and shapes my own story.
- [Jancy King, M.Ed., C. Psych. Assoc.](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/team/jancy-king/): My name is Jancy King. I am the Director of Toronto Psychological Services, a private psychology clinic in west Toronto and a member of the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) in good standing.

## Portfolio
- [Ghia Townsend](https://torontopsychologicalservices.com/portfolio/ghia-townsend/)