Resources
THERAPIST REFERRAL DIRECTORIES
By Governing body
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) https://my.crpo.ca/publicregister
Ontario Psychological Association (OPA): https://www.psych.on.ca/Public/Find-a-Psychologist
Canadian Certified Counsellors (CCC): https://www.ccpa-accp.ca/find-a-ccc-ccc-s-directory/
By modality
Deep Brain Reorienting: https://deepbrainreorienting.com/dbr-therapist-directory/
EMDR: https://www.emdria.org/find-an-emdr-therapist/
CPT: https://cptforptsd.com/cpt-provider-roster/
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: https://sensorimotorpsychotherapy.org/therapist-directory/
Somatic Experiencing: https://directory.traumahealing.org/practitioners-listing/
Psychodynamic Therapy : https://psychodynamiccanada.org/find-a-therapist-directory/
Psychoanalysis: https://www.en.psychoanalysis.ca/find-a-psychoanalyst/
Jungian Therapy: https://oaja.ca/find-a-therapist/
Adlerian Therapy: https://www.adlercentre.ca/adler-centre-counsellors
Relational Therapy:https://www.tirp.ca/findatherapist
Expressive Arts Therapy: https://oeata.ca/directory/
Art Therapy: https://tati.on.ca/art-therapist-directory/
IFS: https://ifs-ontario.com/for-individuals/
CBT: https://www.cacbt.ca/find-a-cacbt-certified-therapist
DBT: https://sfdbt.org/directory/
By Specialty
Grief: https://grief.com/grief-counselor-directory/?cn-cat=&cn-country=Canada&cn-s=
Prolonged Grief:https://prolongedgrief.columbia.edu/find-a-therapist-contact-us/
Couples & Family therapy: https://camft.ca/
Eating Disorders: https://nedic.ca/find-a-provider/
OCD: https://www.treatmyocd.com/therapists
Addiction/ Substance Use: https://connexontario.ca/search/
Trauma and Dissociation:https://isstdworld.isst-d.org/network/network-find-a-professional
Trauma: https://traumaresourcedirectory.com/
Veteran: https://woundedwarriors.ca/
First responders: https://badgeoflifecanada.org/therapists/
By Identity
Inclusive therapists * : https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
Noojimo Health Indigenous Providers Directory: https://www.noojimohealth.ca/our-circle
Healing in Colour: https://healingincolour.com/therapist-directory/
Therapists of Color Collaborative: https://www.therapistofcolor.com/
Asian Mental Health Collective: https://www.asianmhc.org/
Latinx Therapy: https://latinxtherapy.com/
South Asian Therapists: https://southasiantherapists.org/therapist-region/ontario/
Neurodivergent Therapists: https://ndtherapists.com/ontario/
General Directories
Psychology Today Canada: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/
Counselling Connections: https://counsellingconnections.ca/
Find My Therapist: A directory connecting clients with various mental health professionals
Theravive: https://www.theravive.com/cities/on
Theralist: https://theralist.ca/
First Session:https://www.firstsession.com/
TherapyTribe:https://www.therapytribe.com/therapist/ontario-on-toronto
Toronto Psychotherapists.ca https://torontopsychotherapists.ca/therapist-directory/
TherapyRoute: https://www.therapyroute.com/
Therapy Owl: https://therapyowl.ca/
GoodTherapy: https://www.goodtherapy.org/therapists/on
Low Cost Therapy
Affordable therapy network
https://affordabletherapynetwork.com/
Hard Feelings
Ontario Psychotherapy and Counselling Clinic *
Student therapist clinic
https://referrals.psychotherapyandcounseling.ca/
The Create Clinic – Expressive Arts Therapy *
Student therapist clinic
http://www.thecreateinstitute.org/create-clinic.html
Centre for Training in Psychotherapy Referral Service *
Student therapist clinic
https://ctp.net/ctp-referral-service/
The Gestalt Institute Student Clinic *
Student therapist clinic
* indicates therapist matching service
FREE OR LOW COST COMMUNITY SUPPORTS
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy ProgramFree structured therapy – doctor referral required https://www.ontarioshores.ca/services/ontario-structured-psychotherapy-program
Now Matters Now - Free training and peer support groups (DBT focus)
https://nowmattersnow.org/join-a-meeting/
Jacs Support groups - Free mental health and addictions support groups
https://jacstoronto.org/groups/
Jean Tweed Centre - Free Programs for resilience building, parenting through trauma and trauma recovery http://jeantweed.com
Hope + Me - Free counselling and supports for people with mood disorders and family
https://hopeandme.org/
DBT Free course - Free self-directed structured therapy
https://dialecticalbehaviortherapy.com/
Toronto Distress Centre – Survivor Support Programs (Suicide and homicide loss) Free 1-1 and group sessions
www.torontodistresscentre.com/suicide-loss
www.torontodistresscentre.com/homicide-loss
St. Joseph’s Healthcare – Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic - Free treatment for PTSD
www.stjoes.ca/health-services
GPPsychotherapy Locations across Ontario - directory of available GP psychotherapists (OHIP covered)
www.mdpac.ca/cgi/page.cgi/Public/fin d-a-psychotherapist.html
Fred Victor – Seeking Safety Group - Free skill-building group for people with traumatic experiences
www.fredvictor.org
CAMH - Many services and support options, may need doctor referral (OHIP covered)
WoodGreen Community Services - Free & low cost counselling and supports
Circle of Care - Services for both seniors and caregivers
Assessment & Diagnosis Resources:
FRIDA ADHD diagnosis
https://www.talkwithfrida.com/adult-adhd-diagnosis/
Springboard
https://springboardclinic.com/springboard-clinic-alternatives/
Psychotheapy Matters
https://psychotherapymatters.com/
LGBTQS+ Resources
Rainbow Heath - Providers and programs for LGBTQS+ community
https://www.rainbowhealthontario.ca/2slgbtq-health/service-provider-directory/
The Trans Lifeline
https://translifeline.org/resource_category/directories/
Addiction/ Substance Use Resources:
CAMH - Addiction treatment and support, information and services
AMHO - Addictions support nonprofit organization
Connex Ontario - Addiction and gambling information and services
Al AnonFree in person & Online meetings for people who have been impacted by alcoholism
https://al-anon.alateen.on.ca/meetings/?region=toronto
Children & Family Resources:
YWCA Parenting after abuse - Free 12-week parenting program
https://www.ywcatoronto.org/OurPrograms/supportservices/parentingafterabuse
Family Services - Single session drop-in + Workshops & groups
https://familyservicetoronto.org/our-services/workshops-groups-and-events/
Women's Resources:
North York Women’s Centre - Free 10 wk support group for reclaiming yourself after abuse
http://nywc.org/support-groups-workshops/support-groups/
CAMH Women and Trauma Service - Integrated Day Treatment Service for women who have experienced trauma
www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/women-and-trauma-service-integrated-day-treatment-service
Barbara Schlifer - Free counselling and legal support for women who have survived violence https://www.schliferclinic.com/counselling-services/
Women’s College Hospital - Trauma Therapy Program Free program (doctor referral required)
www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/mental-health/trauma-therapy-program/
Women’s College Hospital - Women Recovering from Abuse Program Intensive group & individual therapy
https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/mental-health/trauma-therapy-program/wrap
Women’s Health in Women’s Hands - Counselling and health care for racialized women
http://www.whiwh.com/mental-health-services
Mens Resources:
Canadian Men's Mental Health Foundation
https://menshealthfoundation.ca/mindfit-toolkit/
Canadian Centre for Men and Families – York Region
HeadsUpGuys: Men's Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
SA Resources
The Gatehouse
Free or low cost supports and groups for child sexual abuse survivors
https://thegatehouse.org/
Indigenous Resources:
Anishnawbe Health Centre - Counselling & 20 week mental health & addictions treatment for Aboriginal peoples
www.aht.ca Jarvis/Gerrard
Shkaabe Makwa - First Indigenous-led hospital-based Centre in Canada
https://www.camh.ca/en/driving-change/shkaabe-makwa
Noojimo Health - Indigenous-owned providing virtual, culturally safe counselling to people across Ontario
First Nations Health Authority
https://www.fnha.ca/what-we-do/mental-wellness-and-substance-use/residential-schools
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program - Support for survivors and their families
https://chiefs-of-ontario.org/indian-residential-schools-resolution-health-support-program/
Immigration Services:
Settlement.org - Provides newcomers with information and resources to settle in Ontario
YWCA - Newcomer Information Centre
COSTI Immigrant Services - 1-1 & family counselling *Sliding scale (Spanish, English, Italian)
https://costi.org/programs/family.php
CRISIS RESOURCES
○ Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
○ Distress Centres of Greater Toronto: Toronto: 416-408-4357, Peel: 905-459-7777
○ Gerstein Centre: 416-929-5200
○ Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
○ The Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural
○ Women Against Rape: 416-597-8808
○ Trans Lifeline: 1-877-330-6366
○ Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416-863-0511
○ Progress Place Warm Line: (non crisis emotional support): 12pm-8pm: 416-323-3721 8pm-12am: 416-960-9276
○ BeSafe App (find local resources and create a safety plan)
DISCLAIMER
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