Psychotherapy In The City

Psychotherapy In The City Making Sense Together: Individual & Couple Psychotherapist. Registered Psychotherapist, Relationship Expert & Life Coach. Everyone’s story is different.

Making Sense Together: Individual Counselling
I work with people on understanding themselves, being more self aware and their relationship with others. I do this by working with my clients in discovering patterns, understanding their organizing principals and themselves with others. People come to see me for many reasons. Some might be feeling stuck, dealing with a tough moment in their life and n

eed someone to listen to them and help make sense of what is happening for them. Everyone's story is different. I can help. Some of the areas of my work:
Depression & Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship Counseling
Unresolved Childhood Issues
Self Worth Issues (inner and outer self image)
Mental Health Concerns
Career and/or Big life Changes
First Time Partent Anxieties
Infertility Issues
LGBT Issues
Loss & Grief

Working With Couples to Building a Stronger Connection: Working with couples is about understanding both individuals and how they come together. My job is to help you navigate through your relationship and help you both feel more connected throughout communication and intimacy. Parent Counselling: A deeper self-understanding can help you raise children to thrive. Parent Therapy is a good practice to understand your own experiences and feelings around life and parenting and how this may impact your child. For expecting parents as well.

This Pride Month, we honour the strength, resilience, and diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Pride is not only a cel...
06/02/2026

This Pride Month, we honour the strength, resilience, and diversity of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Pride is not only a celebration of identity and love, it is also a reminder of the importance of safety, acceptance, and mental wellbeing.

At our clinic, we believe everyone deserves a space where they can feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. Mental health care should be inclusive, affirming, and accessible to all.

Pride is about authenticity, belonging, and community and we stand proudly alongside the 2SLGBTQIA+ community this month and every month.

🏳️‍🌈 You deserve support. You deserve affirmation. You deserve to be yourself.

Behind every successful group practice is emotional work that rarely gets discussed.Leadership in therapy can involve na...
05/31/2026

Behind every successful group practice is emotional work that rarely gets discussed.
Leadership in therapy can involve navigating responsibility, conflict, uncertainty, care for others, and care for ourselves, all while holding the needs of a team and clients.

This event creates a thoughtful space for group practice owners and leaders to explore the emotional realities of practice leadership, share perspectives, and reflect together.

Last days to secure your place.
Find out more and register here:
https://www.psychotherapyinthecity.com/events-1/the-emotional-reality-of-running-a-group-practice

There’s so much happening at PITC, and we couldn’t be more grateful and excited. We’re welcoming new team members, plann...
05/28/2026

There’s so much happening at PITC, and we couldn’t be more grateful and excited.

We’re welcoming new team members, planning meaningful events, and continuing to grow in ways that feel so aligned with our community and values.

We’re so happy to share this journey with you and can’t wait for all that’s still to come. Stay tuned for more exciting updates ahead! ✨

Are you dating a narcissist or noticing traits that feel concerning?The word “narcissist” gets used a lot, but there’s a...
05/24/2026

Are you dating a narcissist or noticing traits that feel concerning?

The word “narcissist” gets used a lot, but there’s an important difference between occasional narcissistic traits, repeated relationship patterns, and a diagnosable personality disorder.

Understanding those differences can help you move beyond labels and look more closely at what truly matters: how the relationship impacts your emotional well-being, boundaries, and sense of self. 💭

If you’ve been questioning certain behaviours or trying to make sense of relationship dynamics, this blog offers a thoughtful, balanced perspective.

📖 Read the full article here: https://www.psychotherapyinthecity.com/post/are-you-dating-a-narcissist-here-s-how-to-tell-the-difference-between-traits-patterns-and-persona

Meet the newest member of our team!We are delighted to welcome Ayushi Gandhi to Psychotherapy in the City as our Career ...
05/22/2026

Meet the newest member of our team!

We are delighted to welcome Ayushi Gandhi to Psychotherapy in the City as our Career Development & Workplace Wellness Coach.

With extensive experience in career counselling, leadership transitions, burnout support, and workplace wellness, Ayushi brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed approach to helping clients create meaningful change.

Welcome, Ayushi!

Relationships don’t come with a manual and many of the things we believe about couples therapy simply aren’t true.We’re ...
05/18/2026

Relationships don’t come with a manual and many of the things we believe about couples therapy simply aren’t true.

We’re breaking down common myths and replacing them with facts that can help couples better understand what therapy really looks like. 💬
Couples therapy isn’t just for relationships in crisis. It can be a space to improve communication, rebuild connection, navigate conflict, and strengthen emotional intimacy before issues grow deeper.

Whether you’ve been together for months or decades, support can help create healthier patterns and more meaningful conversations.

Swipe through to learn:
✨ What couples therapy actually involves
✨ Common misconceptions that hold couples back
✨ How therapy can support connection, trust, and growth

If you’re considering couples therapy, our team at Psychotherapy in the City is here to help. 🤍

📍In-person & virtual sessions available
🔗 www.psychotherapyinthecity.com

05/13/2026

Some days, running a group practice means being a therapist.

Other days, it means being a leader, mentor, marketer, accountant, recruiter, administrator… and somehow still finding space to be human.

The emotional reality of running a practice is rarely talked about openly, the pressure, the responsibility, the loneliness, the constant balancing act between caring for others and sustaining the business itself. As many practice owners discover, leadership in this field requires far more than clinical skills alone.

If you’ve ever felt stretched between all the hats you wear, you’re not alone.

Join us for The Emotional Reality of Running a Group Practice, an honest conversation about the unseen emotional labour behind building and leading a practice.

Register here: https://www.psychotherapyinthecity.com/events-1/the-emotional-reality-of-running-a-group-practice

Mental health conversations at home don't require perfect words, they require presence. A genuine check-in. A quiet mome...
05/12/2026

Mental health conversations at home don't require perfect words, they require presence. A genuine check-in. A quiet moment where someone feels truly heard. That's often where healing begins.

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is: "I'm here. Take your time."

And if you or someone you love needs more than a conversation, professional support is available. Our therapists in Toronto specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. No waitlists. Compassionate care.

👉 Book your session at psychotherapyinthecity.com

We’re back with another feature in our Spotlight series highlighting the thoughtful, compassionate clinicians who make o...
05/03/2026

We’re back with another feature in our Spotlight series highlighting the thoughtful, compassionate clinicians who make our community what it is.

This time, we’re featuring Clarinda S. Brandão, our Founder & Managing Partner, Registered Psychotherapist, ​with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and couples. Her work is rooted in deep self-awareness, emotional healing, and building meaningful, lasting connections.

Clarinda shares her insights, approach, and reflections on the therapeutic process, offering a glimpse into the care and intention she brings to her work every day.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about her perspective and what guides her practice.

Address

2296 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
M6P1B2

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+14162307606

Website

http://www.clarindabrandao.com/

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