Toyah

Ms Toyah Israelstam, MEd

Psychotherapist (Registered)

“I am an experienced, compassionate, and empathic registered psychotherapist. I work with individuals aged 14+ on a variety of issues including anxiety, mood disorders, stress, relationship issues, and trauma. I offer strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapy services.”

About Me

I offer a compassionate and empathetic space for individuals aged 14 and over. We can explore issues like anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or the impact of trauma. My trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach focuses on your unique strengths. We will work together to navigate difficulties, creating a safe environment where you can find new ways forward.

Approach

Are you navigating a challenging life transition or struggling with anxiety? In Markham, Ontario, I provide empathetic psychotherapy to help you manage such issues. With an MEd from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, I focus on strengths and resilience, using mindfulness and CBT techniques. Whether you're dealing with chronic illness or body image concerns, we can explore these in a supportive environment?both in-person and online. Let's work together to find clarity and balance in your life journey
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

    Learn more about Stress Management

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Body Image

    How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem
  • Sleep Problems

    Persistent difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or achieving restful sleep, including insomnia, nightmares, and disrupted sleep patterns.

Professional Title:

  • Psychotherapist (Registered)

    A psychotherapist who is formally registered with a regulatory or professional body in their jurisdiction.

Credentials

Registrations

Toyah Israelstam Registered Psychotherapist

Psychotherapist

Qualifications

Master of Education (MEd)

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Service Areas

Toyah Israelstam Registered Psychotherapist

In-person & Online

Markham, Ontario

Canada

Markham, Canada