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Find a therapist or psychotherapist in Canada and the US
Start with a practice or platform you can book with today — Inkblot, BetterHelp, KMA Therapy and others below — or use an official register to check that anyone you find is licensed before you pay.
Psychotherapy practices & platforms
10 options
Inkblot Therapy
National
Canadian video counselling platform matching you with a registered therapist, often covered in full through workplace or student benefit plans.
Online · From ~$67.50/session, often benefit-covered
BetterHelp
North America
Large subscription platform pairing you with a licensed therapist for weekly video, phone or messaging sessions. Not suitable for crisis care or formal diagnosis.
Online · Weekly subscription
KMA Therapy
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto private practice with clinics downtown, Yorkville and Liberty Village offering individual, couples and youth psychotherapy with registered psychotherapists.
Online & in person · Private pay, receipts for insurance
First Session
National
Canadian directory where every registered therapist records a video introduction, so you can see how someone works before booking a first session.
Online & in person · Private pay
MindBeacon
National
Therapist-guided digital CBT programs plus live virtual sessions, with employer and some provincial coverage available.
Online · Varies, often covered
Shift Collab
Ontario
Toronto-based group practice of registered psychotherapists and social workers with quick intake and sliding-scale spots.
Online & in person · Sliding scale available
Talkspace
National
US teletherapy service that takes many insurance plans and can include psychiatry and medication management alongside therapy.
Online · Insurance or subscription
Alma
National
Network of independent therapists who take insurance, with filters for specialty, identity and availability within days.
Online & in person · In-network with major insurers
Grow Therapy
National
Booking platform for licensed therapists and psychiatric providers, showing insurance coverage and next available appointment up front.
Online & in person · In-network with major insurers
Two Chairs
California, New York, Washington & more
Practice built around a matching consultation, then weekly therapy with a clinician chosen for your presenting concern.
Online & in person · Insurance or private pay
Individual & solo practitioners
23 therapists
Private-practice therapists with their own websites, gathered from public listings. Check their registration on an official register below before you book.
Stacian (Staci) Watts
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Toronto, Ontario
Solo practice offering compassionate, insight-oriented individual psychotherapy for adults working through anxiety, self-worth and life transitions.
Online & in person
Amy Appelle
MA, RP
Toronto, Ontario
Individual, teen and family psychotherapy focused on helping people sustain positive change, offered virtually and in person.
Online & in person
Karen Wreford
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Toronto, Ontario
Depth-oriented talk therapy for anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, working slowly through feelings that feel stuck.
Online & in person
Sean Meggeson
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Toronto, Ontario
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy for individuals, groups and families who want a longer-term process of making sense of themselves.
In person
Philip Greer
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Toronto, Ontario
Psychodynamic therapy for individuals and couples navigating anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship challenges.
Online & in person
Naçif Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Toronto & Ontario-wide (online)
Online therapy for people who look fine on the outside but feel overwhelmed underneath — grounded, unhurried conversations rather than quick fixes.
Online
Megan Janzen
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Toronto, Ontario
Solo practice with a special interest in caregiving, chronic illness, burnout and grief, shaped by lived caregiving experience.
Online & in person
James Brown Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Toronto, Ontario
Individual psychotherapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, identity and relationship concerns.
Online & in person
Yena Bi
M.Ed., RP
Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa-based counselling and psychotherapy for anxiety, trauma and relationship patterns.
Online & in person
Esther Oh
RCC, CCC
Vancouver, British Columbia
Registered Clinical Counsellor and Canadian Certified Counsellor offering individual counselling in Vancouver and online.
Online & in person
Erin Malki
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Counselling for emotional overwhelm, anxiety and burnout, with a free intro consultation before you commit.
Online & in person
Serena Ewe — Soleiya Counselling
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Solo counselling practice supporting adults with anxiety, identity, culture and life transitions.
Online & in person
Rachel Keyzer Counselling
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Relational, attachment-informed counselling offered in Vancouver and online across BC.
Online & in person
Anna MacGillivray Counselling
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Holistic, trauma-informed therapy supporting growth and resilience through major life changes.
Online & in person
Jacqueline Allen Counselling
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Counselling for individuals, couples and families, in person in Vancouver or online.
Online & in person
Counselling with Lo
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
Vancouver, British Columbia
Individual and couples psychotherapy for people navigating messy, complex seasons of life.
Online & in person
Laura Perelman
LCSW, PLLC
Chicago, Illinois
Private practice dedicated to individual psychotherapy with a licensed clinical social worker.
Online & in person
James Vining Psychotherapy
LCSW
Manhattan, New York
Collaborative, relational and depth-oriented psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families; in person and telehealth.
Online & in person
John Lingner
LCSW
Los Angeles, CA & Chicago, IL
Insight-focused individual therapy licensed in both California and Illinois, offered in person and by video.
Online & in person
Jessica Zur-Linden
LCSW
New York
Evidence-based therapy for overwhelm, anxiety, imposter syndrome and creative-career blocks.
Online & in person
Judith Sason
LCSW
New York
Psychotherapy and clinical supervision in a compassionate, exploratory frame for adults.
Online & in person
Jaclyn Sirulnik
LCSW
New York (teletherapy)
Thoughtful, evidence-based teletherapy for adults and couples navigating anxiety, mood and relationships.
Online
Fran Weiss
LCSW-R, BCD, DCSW, CGP
New York City, Westchester, CT & NJ
Long-established psychotherapy practice for individuals, couples and groups across the New York metro area.
Online & in person
Directories & official registers
20 listings
CRPO public register
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
The official register of every Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario. Search by name, city or practice area, and confirm someone is in good standing before you book.
Find a psychologist
College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario
Public register of licensed psychologists and psychological associates in Ontario, including who can provide a formal diagnosis.
Find a social worker
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Registered Social Workers often provide the same talk therapy as psychotherapists and are the title most workplace benefit plans cover.
Affordable Therapy Network
Therapists in the GTA and across Ontario offering reduced or sliding-scale fees, searchable by concern and identity.
ConnexOntario
Free 24/7 phone, chat and email service that finds publicly funded mental health, addiction and problem gambling services near you.
Ordre des psychologues du Québec
Referral service for licensed psychologists and psychotherapists across Quebec, in French and English.
BC psychologists directory
BC Psychological Association
Search registered psychologists in BC by city, specialty and language, with fee information.
Psychologists' Association of Alberta referral service
Free matching service connecting Albertans with registered psychologists.
Find a Canadian Certified Counsellor
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
National directory of certified counsellors and psychotherapists, useful in provinces where psychotherapy is not separately regulated.
Wellness Together Canada
Government-funded free counselling by phone, text and video, plus self-guided programs — no referral, no cost.
Psychology Today — Canada
The largest searchable listing of Canadian therapists, filterable by insurance, fee, approach, identity and virtual availability.
Psychology Today — United States
Search therapists by ZIP code, insurance accepted, approach, specialty and telehealth availability.
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA
Official federal locator for mental health and substance use treatment, including free and low-cost programs.
Psychologist Locator
American Psychological Association
APA's directory of licensed psychologists, searchable by specialty, insurance and population served.
Find a CBT therapist
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Therapists specifically trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and exposure-based treatments.
IOCDF resource directory
International OCD Foundation
Clinicians, clinics and intensive programs trained in ERP for OCD and related disorders, worldwide.
EMDRIA therapist directory
Certified EMDR therapists for PTSD and trauma, searchable worldwide.
Open Path Collective
Nonprofit network offering therapy sessions at a reduced flat rate for people without adequate insurance.
Inclusive Therapists
Directory centring culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodivergent-affirming care.
ADAA find a therapist
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
Specialists in anxiety disorders, depression, OCD and PTSD, with evidence-based training listed.
Not sure where to start?
Ask Lili which approach tends to fit your situation, then use a register above to find someone trained in it near you.
Mental Health Library does not endorse individual practitioners and receives no payment for listings. Always confirm registration with the relevant regulator. In a crisis, call or text 9-8-8 (Canada & US) or your local emergency number.