Posts tagged Hormone Readiness Assessment
Lau Mehes, RSW
Lau Mehes, RSW

In-Person & Virtual
No availability at this time.

Bio

Lau (she/her) is a queer, white, settler and Registered Social Worker. She believes in working collaboratively, and her practice is relationship-focused and grounded in empathy, curiosity, and encouragement. She strives to offer an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed approach, guided by an intersectional social justice lens.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Aromanticism
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Pregnancy and Postpartum
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Fat-Specific Issues/ Impacts of Sizeism
+ Identity Issues
+ Perinatal

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English, Queer Identified, Associate Counsellor, Available in the Evening, Spanish, Registered Social Worker, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Waitlist Available, System Nav (Social Work), Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Family Counselling, Relationship Counselling
Rachelle Wilmot, RSW
Rachelle Wilmot, RSW

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Rachelle (she/they) is a Biracial, Queer, Neurodivergent Registered Social Worker eager to work alongside folks, co-creating safety within their healing journey. Their practice is trauma-informed, so you can expect a welcoming and empowering therapeutic space.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

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English, Queer Identified, BIPoC Identified, Available in the Evening, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Registered Social Worker, Associate Counsellor, Available on Weekends, Accepting New Clients, Sex Therapy, System Nav (Social Work), PWD Paperwork(Social Work), Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Walk and Talk
Bryanna Cassidy
Bryanna Cassidy

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Bryanna (she/they) is a queer, neurodivergent, sex-positive, pre-licenced counsellor. They primarily focus on supporting clients navigating
neurodivergence, 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, disability, non-monogamy, kink/BDSM, parenting, and childbirth.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Aromanticism
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Pregnancy and Postpartum
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues
+ Perinatal
+ Shame

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English, Sliding Scale Available, Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Individual Counselling, Hormone Readiness Assessment
Harmony Sonder
Harmony Sonder

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Harmony (she/her) is a transfem, neurodivergent pre-licensed, associate counsellor who lives with chronic pain. Her areas of interest and life experience include gender affirmation/exploration, transphobia, transmisogyny, religious trauma, disordered eating, disability, and social anxiety. Harmony strives to be flexible, creative, and ultimately
responsive to the client’s needs.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Chronic Pain
+ Grief and Loss
+ ADHD
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Religious Trauma
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues

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English, Queer Identified, Sliding Scale Available, Neurodivergent, Available in the Evening, Available on Weekends, Associate Counsellor, Pre-Licensed Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Accepting New Clients, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling
Olivander Day, RCC
Olivander Day, RCC

Virtual
Not accepting new clients

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues

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English, Associate Counsellor, EMDR, Queer Identified, Neurodivergent, CVAP Provider, Waitlist Available, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Registered Social Worker, Hormone Readiness Assessment, PWD Paperwork(Social Work), Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Individual Counselling, Relationship Counselling, Family Counselling, Consultation/Supervision
Gurvaan Mann, RCC
Gurvaan Mann, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio


Gurvaan (she/they) is a Registered Clinical Counsellor that works with people navigating anxiety, life transitions, issues of identity, and experiences of trauma. You can expect sessions to be inviting, validating, and attentive to structural barriers.   She works from an IFS, EMDR, somatic, and trauma informed lens.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Fat-Specific Issues/ Impacts of Sizeism
+ Identity Issues

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English, Queer Identified, BIPoC & Queer Identified, BIPoC Identified, Punjabi, Sliding Scale Available, Associate Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Hormone Readiness Assessment, EMDR, Registered Clinical Counsellor, CVAP Provider, Available on Weekends, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Relationship Counselling, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Family Counselling, Individual Counselling, Walk and Talk
Lea Hutcheon, RCC
Lea Hutcheon, RCC

Virtual
Accepting New Clients

Bio

As a registered clinical counsellor, my style so far has been described as warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative. I am honoured to accompany people on their chosen path of growth and change, and to co-create safe-enough zones in a world that imposes disconnection. I welcome all folks who want to work with me, and providing an affirming, accessible, and COVID-conscious space for 2SLGBTQ+ and disabled people is my focus.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Substance-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ COVID-Conscious

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English, Queer Identified, Non-Binary Identified, Neurodivergent, Available in the Evening, Associate Counsellor, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Accepting New Clients, Somatic Practice, Sliding Scale AvailableLuisa OspinaVirtual, Relationship Counselling, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Individual Counselling
Sam Kaplan, RCC
Sam Kaplan, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Available for HRT and Consultation/ Supervision

Bio

Sam is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and RCC- Approved Clinical Supervisor, who works alongside folks navigating identity, traumas and relationships.  Currently with space for Hormone Readiness assessments and clinical consultation.   
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Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Aromanticism
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Psychosis
+ Substance-related issues
+ Hypersexuality/ Compulsive Sexual Behaviors
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ Identity Issues

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Queer Identified, English, Supervision, Clinical Supervisor, Waitlist Available, EMDR, Accepting New Clients, Associate Counsellor, FNHA Provider, Non-Binary Identified, CVAP Provider, Art Therapy, Neurodivergent, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Autism Funding Unit, RHAP Provider, Hormone Readiness AssessmentLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hybrid, Relationship Counselling, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Family Counselling, Consultation/Supervision
Mich Norkowski, RCC
Mich Norkowski, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Mich is a Registered Clinical Counsellor. They offer relationship, family and individual counselling to all folks, with experience working with/in the 2SLGBTQIA+, poly, sex work, neurodivergent and veterinary communities.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues

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English, Associate Counsellor, Queer Identified, Available in the Evening, Non-Binary Identified, Neurodivergent, Available on Weekends, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Autism Funding Unit, FNHA Provider, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Hybrid, Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling
Laura Guenzel, RCC
Laura Guenzel, RCC

Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

Laura is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor. Their counselling style is warm and nonjudgmental, creating space for you to share your story at your own pace. Laura’s focus is on providing affirming counselling for fellow ace, aro, queer, non-binary, disabled, COVID-conscious, neurodivergent, and fat people.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Aromanticism
+ Chronic Pain
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ BPD/ CPTSD
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ OCD
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ Fat-Specific Issues/ Impacts of Sizeism
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues

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English, Available in the Evening, Non-Binary Identified, Queer Identified, Associate Counsellor, Available on Weekends, Sliding Scale Available, Neurodivergent, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Certified Canadian Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Autism Funding Unit, ASL - Conversational, Accepting New Clients, EMDR, FNHA ProviderLuisa OspinaVirtual, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Individual Counselling, Consultation/Supervision
Beth d’Aoust, RCC
Beth d’Aoust, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

​Beth centres offering a collaborative, client-centred, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed approach. Her practice is heavily informed by systems thinking, intersectional feminism, harm reduction, non-binary values, queer theory, attachment theory, and somatics.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ Aromanticism
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Infidelity
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ Fat-Specific Issues/ Impacts of Sizeism
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

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Queer Identified, English, Available in the Evening, Associate Counsellor, Neurodivergent, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Accepting New Clients, Somatic PracticeLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Relationship Counselling, Family Counselling, Individual Counselling, Consultation/Supervision, Walk and Talk
Ljudmila Petrovic, RCC
Ljudmila Petrovic, RCC

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Ljudmila Petrovic is a Registered Clinical Counsellor who does individual and relationship counselling around trauma, sexuality, and identity. Her approach is collaborative, anti-oppressive, playful, trauma-informed, and strengths based.

Areas of Focus:

+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Low Sexual Desire
+ Sexualized and Gender-Based Violence
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Erectile Dysfuction
+ Orgasm Difficulties
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ Religious Trauma
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Relationship Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues

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English, Associate Counsellor, Queer Identified, CVAP Provider, FNHA Provider, Available on Weekends, EMDR, Available in the Evening, Waitlist Available, Registered Clinical Counsellor, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Autism Funding Unit, Sex TherapyLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Hybrid, Relationship Counselling, Individual Counselling, Consultation/Supervision
Maryanne Wong, RSW
Maryanne Wong, RSW

In-Person & Virtual
Accepting Clients

Bio

​Maryanne is a queer, bicultural Associate Counsellor and Registered Social Worker with both lived and professional experience. Their perspective is informed by an intersectional social justice lens. She approaches her counselling work with a collaborative, inquisitive spirit and trauma-aware, harm-reduction approach.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Chronic Pain
+ Immigration and Life Transitions
+ Grief and Loss
+ Neurodiversity
+ ADHD
+ Self-Esteem
+ Trauma/Oppression
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ Relationship Issues
+ Persons with Disabilities-related issues
+ Communication and Boundaries
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Disordered Eating
+ Fat-Specific Issues/ Impacts of Sizeism
+ COVID-Conscious
+ Identity Issues
+ Global Majority- Specific Issues

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Queer Identified, English, BIPoC Identified, Available on Weekends, BIPoC & Queer Identified, Associate Counsellor, Non-Binary Identified, Available in the Evening, FNHA Provider, EMDR, Neurodivergent, Accepting New Clients, Registered Social Worker, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Autism Funding Unit, System Nav (Social Work), PWD Paperwork(Social Work)Luisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Hybrid, Individual Counselling, Consultation/Supervision, Walk and Talk
Elise Barber, RSW
Elise Barber, RSW

In-Person & Virtual
Waitlist Available

Bio

Elise seeks to create a trusting space that supports your insights, growth and wellbeing. You may be sitting with grief, anxiety, hurt or uncertainty. Elise supports you to uncover your capacity to navigate stressors, communicate effectively, and establish boundaries to care compassionately for yourself and others.

Areas of Focus:

+ Anxiety
+ Depression
+ Consensual Non-Monogamy/ Polyamory
+ Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance
+ Impacts of racism and xenophobia
+ 2SLGBTQIA+ issues
+ Asexuality
+ BDSM and Kink
+ Grief and Loss
+ Self-Esteem
+ Sexual Identity  Concerns
+ Sexual Self-Esteem and Self- Confidence
+ Relationship Issues
+ Trans and Non-binary-Specific Issues
+ Identity Issues
+ Communication and Boundaries

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Queer Identified, English, Associate Counsellor, Available in the Evening, Sliding Scale Available, CVAP Provider, FNHA Provider, Registered Social Worker, Autism Funding Unit, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Waitlist AvailableLuisa OspinaVirtual, In-Person, Hormone Readiness Assessment, Hybrid, Relationship Counselling, Family Counselling, Individual Counselling