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Meet the Team 
Here to help you grow
 

The Therapists

We are a diverse team of passionate and creative individuals who see ourselves as humans first, therapists second. While our specializations and approaches differ, what unites us is our dedication to anti-oppressive/anti-racist practices and our commitment to self-reflection, learning and unlearning. 

We at Work in Progress aim to provide culturally sensitive services to all of our clients. All our therapists strive to work from an anti-oppressive, anti-racist lens. For clients preferring to work with a therapist who has lived experience in the BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, we have created a list to help you navigate which therapist might be a good fit for you: Click here.

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

MA Candidate

 

Supports adults with topics related to anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, family dynamics, life transitions, self-worth/self-love, acculturation and identity. 

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RP, MA 

Psychotherapist

 Supports adults with  topics relating to stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and adoption. 

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MACP, RP

Psychotherapist

Supports adults, adolescents, and children (age 17) experiencindepression, anxiety, occupational and personal stress, and life transitions. Supports couples with communication and relationship issues. Works with military veterans, active military, first responders, and athletes. 

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MSc, RP

Psychotherapist

Supports teens and adults with topics related to depression, work and school stress, anxiety, self-harm, relationship issues (intimate partner, peer, family of origin, parent-child), life transitions, immigrant experience, self-esteem emotional dysregulation, and LGBTQ+ identity.

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MEd, RP, CCC

Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Supervisor 

 

Supports adults with topics related to anxiety/anxiety disorders, trauma, relationships, self-worth, emotional distress, postpartum, and immigration experience.

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MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Supports adults and adolescents with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, self-love, confidence, isolation, relationships, motivation, 2SLGBTQ+ identities, negative racialized experiences, and depression

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MA, RP

Psychotherapist, Supervisor 

Supports adults with topics relating to stress, anxiety, depression, self-worth/self-esteem, emotional disturbance, domestic abuse, trauma, racial trauma.

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Talía Noya
(she/her)

MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) 

Supports adults with topics related to stress, anxiety and mood, emotional regulation, relationships, life transitions, parenting, burnout, self-worth, acculturation, identity, and grief.

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RP, MACP
Psychotherapist

Supports individuals with relationship issues (people pleasing,

co-dependency, enmeshment, etc.), emotional & narcissistic abuse, self-worth/self-criticism, & identity formation.

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MEd, MD, RP, CCC
Psychotherapist,

Clinical Counsellor

Supports individuals and couples with topics relating to self-esteem, parenting, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, relationship concerns and identity. 

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MSW, RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist

 

Supports adults with topics related to disordered eating & exercise, body image, and self-esteem.​

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MA, RP

Psychotherapist, Supervisor

Supports adults, teens and children with topics relating to behavioural difficulties, anxiety, stress, trauma, depression and self-esteem. 

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Kate Burtis
(she/her)

MEd, RN, RP

Psychotherapist

Supports adults, including younger and older adults, with topics related to mood and anxiety, addictions, life-transitions, parenting, career burnout, sexuality, body-image, and self-esteem.

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RP (Qualifying), MA

Psychotherapist

Supports neurodivergent adults with topics related to depression, anxiety, grief, shame, and healing.

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MEd, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist 

Supports adults with topics related to anxiety, depression, addiction, stress, and relationship issues.​

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MA, RP (Qualifying)

 Psychotherapist, Child and Youth Counsellor

Supports children, teens and adults with anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationships, people-pleasing, perfectionism, finding purpose/self growth, and the immigrant/acculturation experience.

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MSW, RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist 

 

Supports couples and individuals with issues related to relationship conflict and connection, intimacy, life transitions, infidelity, 2SLGBTQ+ identity, anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma.

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MSW, RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Supports young adults and adults with topics related to problematic behaviour patterns, emotional dysregulation, judgemental thinking, relationships, mood, anxiety, and the development of coping skills.

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

MA, PhD

Supports adults with anxiety, depression, and/or stress, with concerns about life and career transitions, relationships, parenting and/or the challenges of academia.

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MSW, RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Supports teens and adults with topics related to anxiety, depression, self-criticism, shame, relationship concerns, life transitions, grief and trauma.

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MA, RP, CCC

Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Supervisor, Founder

Supports adults with topics related to self-criticism, anxiety, perfectionism, disordered eating and relationship concerns. 

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MSW, RSW

Psychotherapist

Supports couples and relationships of all kinds with topics relating to communication, conflict, disconnection, parenting, and postpartum challenges. 
 

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Dipl. Psych,

Registered Psychotherapist

(Qualifying)

 

Supports adults with topics like identity exploration, loneliness and isolation, anger, relationship struggles, grief, shame, chronic illness, life transitions, navigating alternative relationship models, sex and sexlessness, and aging, death & dying. 

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MC, RP

Psychotherapist

Supports adults with topics relating to anxiety, self-esteem issues, life transitions, coping skills, parenting and stress.

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JD, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Psychotherapist 

Supports adults with topics related to perfectionism, overwhelm, depression, work-related stress, parenting, 2SLGBTQ+ identities, and living a meaningful life.

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RP, MA

Psychotherapist

Supports adults with topics related to self-worth, lack of confidence/motivation, stress, anxiety, 2SLGBTQ+ identity and the immigrant experience through a cultural and religious lens.

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MA, RP

Psychotherapist 

Supports adults with topics relating to depression, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, and life transitions.

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MSW, RSW

Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Supports adults with topics related to trauma and violence (CPTSD), trans/queer identities and gender dysphoria, neurodivergence, dissociation, suicidal ideation and self harm, anxiety, chronic illness and stress, and navigating interpersonal dynamics (including polyamory).

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MA, RP (Qualifying) 

Supports individuals with topics related to life transitions, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, 2SLGBTQ+ identity, and self-esteem.

The Training Therapists (Spring 2025)

Our talented group of practicum students offer reduced-cost therapy while they complete their studies in the field. All students are supervised by Rebecca, Yordanka and/or Fumi and bring their own unique skills and expertise to the team. Book today! 

 

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Registered Psychotherapist 

(Qualifying), 

Therapist in Training

MA Candidate

Supports adults, young adults, and helping professionals with anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, people-pleasing, identity exploration, grief, life transitions, low mood, and relationship concerns

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Therapist in Training

MA Candidate

Supports adults with topics related to negative self-talk, anxiety, identity exploration, grief & loss, life transitions, and relationship concerns. 

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Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) 

Therapist in Training, ​MA Candidate

Supports teens, adults, and couples facing a wide range of personal and relational challenges, often using

somatic-centred therapy to explore how experiences are held in the body and how they shape emotions, thoughts, and behaviours.

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Registered Psychotherapist 

(Qualifying), 

Therapist in Training

MA Candidate

Supports adults with identity-based challenges or explorations, intergenerational trauma, immigration and acculturation, relationship difficulties, and experiences of isolation/loneliness

Intake & Administrative Team 
The integral support that makes Work in Progress tick. 

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Intake Coordinator,

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

MA candidate 

Specializes in finding you the right fit in your therapeutic journey. 

Jennifer Kingston
(she/her)

Accounting & Bookkeeping

BHRD, Accounting cert (student)

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Work in Progress

1304 Dundas St. West 

Toronto ON M6J1Y1

Intake: intake@workinprogressto.ca

General: info@workinprogressto.ca

T: 647-417-7294

In-person and online available 

Book Now 

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We acknowledge that our office is situated on the traditional lands of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ and the Wendat, and the treaty territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit.

 

 

©2024 Rebecca Barrett-Wallis Psychotherapy Professional Corporation Operating as Work in Progress: A Mental Health Collective 

Urgent support

If you are in a crisis or need immediate assistance please call 416-408-4357 (Toronto crisis line) or your local support line

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