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Building Bridges Psychotherapy Offers High Quality Therapy For All
That’s why we’ve made it our mission to provide a stress-free approach to accessing diverse and inclusive therapy for all Canadians.
Our mission is to make finding and seeing a therapist feel comfortable, safe, and secure.
Offices in Southern Ontario
Areas of Focus & Specialties
Therapists available
Your Journey
1. Book Your Intake Call
2. Share Your Goals and Preferences with Our Trained Intake Specialists
3. Get Matched with Your Ideal Specialist
4. Start Working With A Licensed and Compassionate Therapist Tailored To Your Needs!
Get Started On Your Therapy Journey!
Why Work with Building Bridges?
Diversity is our Strength
We appreciate and celebrate the diversity of our clients in all forms: race, culture, language, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and relationship orientation. As such, we have cultivated a diverse team of therapists that match the wide diversity of our clients. No practice should have therapists that all look alike!
Focused on Relationships
We believe that healing happens through connection. Relationships are often at the center of mental health, and so our therapists aim to heal the relationships that matter most to our clients: the relationships with romantic partners and loved ones, but also the relationships we have with our symptoms, the past/present/future, and the relationships we have with ourselves. Our therapists foster this by having a kind, compassionate, and safe relationship with our clients.
Therapy Approaches backed by Science
Our therapists are trained in cutting edge therapy models that are evidence-based. When you work with a BB therapist, you are working with someone who is using techniques and theories that are supported by research; whether you’re hoping to boost your mental health, heal from trauma, or improve your romantic or family relationships.
Happy Therapists = Great Therapy
We believe that investing in our therapists leads to high quality therapy. That’s why our therapists are not only highly-trained, but we offer several perks for our team, including continuing education, clinical supervision, work flexibility, health benefits, and opportunities for growth. You wouldn’t want to see an unhappy therapist!
Meet Our Therapists
Justin Michel, MA, MSc, RP, RMFT
Marlen Iskander, MACP, RP
Lorna Anderson, MA, RP
Ginelle Foskin, MA, RP
Jon Lewis, MDiv, RP
Krystina Di Matteo, MACP, RP
Ainur Alipkaliyeva, MD, RP
Debra Barran, MDiv, RP
Zohreh Sojoudi, MSc, RP
Andrew Youssef, MTS, MPS, PhD, RP (Qualifying)
Mahdiyeh (Dia) Meratian, MSc, RP
Desiree Brown, MACP, RP
Kathleen McLean, BSW, RSW
Abi Awotunde, MSW, RSW
Dorothy Lee, MDiv, RP
Victoria Huang, MSW, RSW
Nadine Carey-Hill, RP
Nidhi Gandhi, PhD, MA, RP
Richie Han, MS, RP
Jasmine Spurrell, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Sonely Bulchandani, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Christine Park, MDiv, RP (Qualifying)
Nidhi Sharma, MEd, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Michael Hooghiem, MA, RP
Krysta Andrews, MSW, PhD, RSW
Josset Johnson, MSW, RSW
Marian Shinuda, MDiv, RP (Qualifying)
Farah Memon, MA, RP
Kanwaljit Kaur, MA, RP
Shoban Jeyamuraly, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Ping San Chi, MSocSc, RSW
Nic lachance, MSW, RSW
Samir Durrani, MA, RP (Qualifying)
Erin Hatton, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Vrushalee Nachar, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Magie Abdelmalek, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Julia Bruto, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Emily Galloway, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Dina Dawod, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Jasmine Panesar, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Melanie Williamson, RP (Qualifying)
Daniel Elias, RP (Qualifying)
Michael Franceschetti, RP (Qualifying)
Marina Sadik, RP (Qualifying)
Jessica Anastasi, RP (Qualifying)
Tammy Marsh, BSW, MACP, RSW, RP (Qualifying)
Malik Smith, MSW, RSSW
Marena Gileini Fam, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Individuals, Couples, and Families
We are a diverse and inclusive therapy practice that acknowledges the unique and personal needs of all persons looking to embark on their self-improvement journey, That is why:
INDIVIDUALS
Anxiety
Depression
Relationships
Stress, Overwhelm, and Burnout
Grief/Loss Therapy
Trauma and Abuse
Life Transitions
Emotion Regulation
Motivation
Anger Management
Obsessions and Compulsions
Culture, Race, and Immigration
Sexuality, and Attraction
Gender
Work Related Concerns
ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS
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Communication
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Issues of Trust
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Issues relating to Infidelity
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Separation, Divorce, and Remarriage
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Sex Therapy and Intimacy
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Healthy Boundaries
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Control and Abuse
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Gender Norms
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Division of Labour
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Compromise Brokering
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Consensual Non-Monogamy (CNM) and Poly Relationships
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Attachment and Co-Dependency
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Pre-marital/co-habitation preparation
FAMILIES AND PARENTING
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Parenting Strategies
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Co-Parenting (e.g. separated/divorced parents)
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Parent-Child Relationships
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Teen Challenges
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Problems at School
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Young Parents
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Child Behaviour and Conduct Problems
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Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & other Developmental Disorders
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Problems at School
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Bullying
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Sibling Relationships
FAQ's
Our highly-trained intake team is available for a call to discuss your unique needs and help match you with a therapist. They will ask you just a few simple questions, and suggest several ideal matches based on your goals and preferences.
Yes - you can go to our intake booking page to book a free 15-minute phone call with our friendly intake team, who will ask you a few questions about your goals and preferences, and help match you with a therapist that fits you.
Yes, as long as your insurance policy covers “Registered Psychotherapist” (RP) or “Social Workers”. It may also fall under “Psychotherapy”, “Mental Health”, “Counselling”, or even “Marriage Counselling”.
Our hourly (50 minutes) rate is $180/hr for all our therapists and types of therapy. Psychotherapy is also tax exempt, so there is no HST added, and there are no additional fees. If this rate makes therapy inaccessible for you, please let us know, and we may be able to offer a reduced rate. Our goal is that money is never a barrier to accessing therapy.
Given our highly tailored approach to therapy, there is no “one size fits all” answer to that question. The answer may depend on how deep the client wants to go, as well as how many issues they’d like to work on. It also depends on how much work the client is willing to put into making changes in their life. Also, a single session could be life-changing, and at the same time it can be helpful to go to therapy for the entirety of one’s life. However, most clients report noticing some level of improvement or benefit after around 3-10 sessions.
Yes, we have multiple in-person locations throughout Ontario. We currently have offices in Mississauga, Vaughan, Toronto and Guelph. We are always expanding into new cities, so make sure to check back for a location coming to you soon.
With several therapists all trained in a wide variety of approaches, our practice is well equipped to work with almost any mental health concern. For a more thorough list of the types of issues with which we work, check out our areas of focus page.
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By focusing on strengths, paying particular attention to the impact of our relationships, and accessing deeper emotions, we will work together to gain deeper insight and to achieve your therapeutic goals.
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Monday 8AM – 11PM
Tuesday 8AM – 11PM
Wednesday 8AM – 11PM
Thursday 8AM – 11PM
Friday 8AM – 11PM
Saturday 8AM – 11PM
Sunday 8AM – 11PM
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