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5 Best Psychologists in Toronto (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Elara Kestrel
By Elara Kestrel, Health and Medical Expert · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Finding a therapist you actually click with can take longer than the problem you came in with. Toronto's mental health practices range from a single culturally focused practitioner to larger clinics running group programs in several languages. We compared every Toronto psychologist and therapy practice with a real Google track record and narrowed it to five worth calling first.

Short answer: The top overall pick is Hedefa Psychology Clinic (5.0 stars across 46 Google reviews), a Carlton Street practice built around culturally responsive, identity-affirming therapy in English or Arabic. The Mindfulness Clinic has the widest group-program menu and a longer track record, and True Balance Psychotherapy holds a perfect 5.0 for individual and couples work on King Street West. None of the five practices here publish flat session prices, so budget for a range depending on the therapist's credential.
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How Toronto's Top Therapy Practices Compare

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Hedefa Psychology Clinic 5.0 46 Culturally responsive individual therapy View ›
2 The Mindfulness Clinic 3.8 64 Group programs and mindfulness-based therapy View ›
3 PathWell 4.7 26 Family, couples, and executive coaching View ›
4 TRUE BALANCE PSYCHOTHERAPY 5.0 17 Couples and family psychotherapy, downtown View ›
5 Toronto Psychology Clinic 4.1 30 Culturally matched therapist pairing View ›
5 Best Psychologists in Toronto (2026)

Our five picks, reviewed

Hedefa Psychology Clinic logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Hedefa Psychology Clinic

5.046 Google reviews

Hedefa Psychology Clinic is a Carlton Street psychotherapy practice offering evidence-based, identity-affirming therapy in English or Arabic. Founder Rawan Hedefa works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and questions of culture and identity, both in person downtown and online across Ontario. The clinic frames its work around culturally aware, BIPOC-affirming care, with evening and weekend appointments for people who cannot make daytime slots.

What people praise

  • Rawan Hedefa praised repeatedly for creating a safe, non-judgmental space
  • Clients describe feeling understood without over-explaining their cultural background
  • Evening and weekend appointments available for people with daytime jobs
  • Every review on file gives the clinic a full five stars
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating5 / 5
Review volume46 · 92th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 rating tops the list, though its 46-review count is the smallest here, an early signal rather than a long track record. A strong first call if culturally responsive, identity-aware therapy is what you're looking for.

2 Carlton St. #1803, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3

The Mindfulness Clinic logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk

The Mindfulness Clinic

3.864 Google reviews

The Mindfulness Clinic is a University Avenue psychotherapy practice founded by Dr. Kelly, offering individual counselling and several formats of group therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, and stress. Therapy blends Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Emotion Focused Therapy with mindfulness, delivered online or by phone across Ontario in several languages, including Russian, Farsi, and Urdu. It is one of the larger practices on this list by session volume, with therapist profiles and videos posted so clients can pick a fit.

What people praise

  • Dr. Kelly personally responsive to prospective clients, including quick email replies
  • Wide range of group programs, from social anxiety groups to sleep-focused talks
  • Multiple languages offered across the therapist roster
  • Flexible online and phone sessions across Ontario

Worth knowing

  • A handful of reviewers describe billing mix-ups, including a charge for a missed appointment they say was never confirmed
  • One reviewer felt sessions became rushed and less consistent between visits
  • The clinic's larger scale means you may not see the exact therapist profile you researched
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating3.8 / 5
Review volume64 · 97th
Confidenceearly
Recencyabout a year ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown66% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 3.8 rating on 64 reviews is the most mixed on this list, landing it at #2 on review volume rather than a top average. Worth it for the group program breadth, but read the specific therapist's reviews before booking.

425 University Ave Ste 801, Toronto, ON M5G 1T6

PathWell logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

PathWell

4.726 Google reviews

PathWell is a University Avenue mental health clinic offering therapy, counselling, and diagnostic assessments for adults, couples, and children, plus a separate executive coaching practice for workplace leadership and communication. Its team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, and family counsellors covering ADHD assessment, marriage counselling, depression and anxiety therapy, and corporate wellness workshops for employers. The clinic runs six days a week, closing only on Sunday.

What people praise

  • Pam Francis named repeatedly for warm, insightful executive coaching and personal therapy
  • Family and couples counselling credited with specific, lasting improvement
  • Broad service list covering assessments, coaching, and traditional therapy in one place
  • Six-day weekly availability

Worth knowing

  • Its smaller 26-review base means less track record per individual therapist than the larger clinics here
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume26 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency12 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.7 rating is strong, but a 26-review base keeps its confidence score lower, placing it at #3. A good fit if you want executive coaching and family therapy from the same practice.

40 University Ave Ste 603, Toronto, ON M5J 1T1

TRUE BALANCE PSYCHOTHERAPY logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

TRUE BALANCE PSYCHOTHERAPY

5.017 Google reviews

True Balance Psychotherapy is a King Street West practice offering individual, couples, and family therapy grounded in a biopsychosocial model that considers emotional, physical, and relational factors together. Therapist Reta works with clients through anxiety, trauma, burnout, and major life transitions using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches. The practice runs both in-person sessions in Toronto and online therapy across Ontario, with evening and weekend hours.

What people praise

  • Reta named in every review for calm, professional, and compassionate sessions
  • Clients describe feeling heard quickly, without a lengthy warm-up period
  • Evening and weekend appointments, including Saturday and Sunday
  • Every review on file gives the practice a full five stars
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating5 / 5
Review volume17 · 66th
Confidenceearly
Recency9 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 rating is genuine, but its 17-review count is the smallest here, so it ranks #4 on proven volume rather than quality. A solid option if a smaller, single-therapist practice suits you better than a larger clinic.

The 48 Offices, Hotel & Residence, One, 1 King St W 48th floor, Toronto, ON M5H 1A1

Toronto Psychology Clinic logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Toronto Psychology Clinic

4.130 Google reviews

Toronto Psychology Clinic operates out of Carlton Street, offering individual and couples counselling with a team that includes psychologists, social workers, and registered psychotherapists. The clinic matches clients with therapists from BIPOC and other marginalized backgrounds without requiring extra context about personal background. Services cover anxiety, relationship counselling, and general talk therapy, with evening hours most weeknights.

What people praise

  • Clients report feeling matched with a therapist who shares relevant cultural context
  • Dr. Saunia named repeatedly for consistent, dependable care over time
  • Front desk staff described as polite and responsive to scheduling questions
  • Confidentiality practices called out specifically as reassuring by one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer felt their couples counselling session did not go the direction they expected and would have preferred a different focus
  • A handful of one-star reviews bring down an otherwise strong average, worth reading the specific therapist's reviews before booking
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume30 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.1 rating on 30 reviews is the most mixed here, which is why it ranks #5. Its therapist-matching approach is a real differentiator if that specific fit matters to you.

2 Carlton St. #1803, Toronto, ON M5B 1J3

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Health information disclaimer: This directory is informational only and not medical advice. Rankings reflect publicly available Google ratings and review volume, not clinical outcomes. Verify any practitioner’s credentials and registration with the relevant medical board before booking.

How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of July 2026, not from opinion or payment. Rating is each practice’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many clients have rated them, ranked against the others here. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a strong average built on many reviews counts for more than the same average on a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does therapy cost in Toronto? (2026)

Session fees in Ontario vary by the practitioner’s credential (psychologist, registered psychotherapist, or social worker) and by session length. Many extended health plans cover at least part of the cost, and some practices offer sliding-scale or reduced fees, so ask directly before booking since none of the practices above publish a flat rate.

Serving all of Toronto

These five practices sit within a short walk of each other in the downtown core, around Carlton, University Avenue, and King Street West, with most also offering online sessions across Ontario. Searching for a psychologist near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number, so you can call ahead and ask about the next available slot.

What to ask before you book a therapist

  • What credential does my therapist hold (psychologist, psychotherapist, or social worker)?
  • Do you offer sliding-scale fees or direct insurance billing?
  • What therapy approach do you use, and does it fit what I’m dealing with?
  • Can I switch therapists within the practice if the fit isn’t right?
  • Do you offer evening, weekend, or online sessions?
  • How soon can I get a first appointment?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another practice’s score or position.

How did you choose these psychologists?

We started from Toronto mental health practices with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, and recency. See How we score above.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date of July 2026. We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychotherapist in Ontario?

Both are regulated, but psychologists complete doctoral-level training and can administer certain assessments, while registered psychotherapists and social workers focus on talk therapy. The practices above employ a mix, so ask which credential your specific therapist holds.

Can I do therapy online instead of in person?

Yes. Every practice on this list offers virtual sessions across Ontario alongside in-person appointments in Toronto.

The bottom line

Hedefa Psychology Clinic is the safe default for culturally responsive, identity-aware therapy on a perfect rating, though its track record is still young. Want a longer-established practice with a wider menu of group programs instead? The Mindfulness Clinic has the deeper bench.

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