Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, especially for students trying to balance academics, friendships, and growing independence. At the Cognitive & Interpersonal Therapy Centre (CITC), located right across from Eglinton Station in midtown Toronto, we specialize in supporting children, teens, and young adults through these important developmental years.
Why Students Seek Therapy
Whether transitioning to high school, navigating university pressures, or adjusting to life away from home, many students experience stress, anxiety, or changes in mood. Therapy can help students:
- Build coping skills for stress, perfectionism, and exam anxiety
- Strengthen communication and relationships with family or peers
- Improve focus and motivation
- Manage symptoms of ADHD, depression, or OCD
- Process grief, trauma, or chronic illness
- Adjust to major life transitions
Our Evidence-Based Approach to Student Therapy
At CITC, we use evidence-based therapies like:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build healthy coping strategies
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) to improve relationships and social functioning
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help students manage difficult emotions and align with personal values
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma and anxiety
We also offer comprehensive psychoeducational and psychodiagnostic assessments for students who may be struggling academically or need documentation for school accommodations (e.g., ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety disorders).
Meet Our Therapists Supporting Students Near Eglinton
Several CITC clinicians specialize in working with students and young adults. If you’re a student looking for a therapist, here is an introduction to each of them.
Dr. Leah Enns, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Enns enjoys working collaboratively with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and/or families. She specializes in issues concerning anxiety, depression, adjustment to illness, behaviour problems, stress management, relationship issues, enuresis/encopresis, feeding difficulties, chronic pain, and sleep.
Dr. Enns is also the supervisor of all student therapists who see children and adolescents at CITC. She works closely with students to ensure clients receive evidence-based, compassionate care. If you are looking for an affordable therapy option, our practicum students & residents provide sliding scale therapy, making mental health support accessible for all students.
Mila Popovic, PhD Level Therapist
Mila is a doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at Lakehead University. In her therapeutic work, Mila supports adolescents and young adults navigating concerns related to mood, anxiety, self-concept, relationships, and executive functioning.
Aarti Gupta, M.Psy., Doctoral Resident
Aarti is currently enrolled in a Doctor of Clinical Psychology program at Adler Graduate Professional School. She has over four years of experience working in various private practice settings, providing psychotherapy and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, and young adults.
Carly Biderman, PhD Level Therapist
Carly is a Doctoral Student at the University of Windsor. She provides virtual therapy to students experiencing concerns related to stress, anxiety, mood, depression, behaviour, and sleep. Carly also provides in-person psycho-educational and psycho-diagnostic assessments for questions related to cognitive, learning, attention, and social-emotional difficulties.
Jazzmin Demy, Practicum Student
Jazzmin is a doctoral student in Clinical-Developmental Psychology at York University. She has experience working with diverse children, youth, young adults, and their families with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, behaviour problems, relationship challenges, difficulties with emotion regulation, and major life transitions.
How to Start Student Therapy Today
Our midtown office is easily accessible by TTC, just a short walk from Eglinton Station. We also provide virtual therapy across Ontario for busy students balancing school, work, and extracurriculars.
If you’re a student or parent of a student seeking caring, evidence-based therapy near Eglinton Station, CITC can help. Our team of experienced psychologists, PhD Level Therapists and practicum students are here to support you through every challenge, from stress management to emotional well-being and academic success.
Book a free consultation or learn more about our Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Therapy Services on our website.
