Therapy for people who think deeply, feel intensely and don't always fit the mould.
Joshua Erlick, MA
Psychotherapist
HCPC Certified
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
I work with thoughtful, sensitive and often highly capable adults who may appear to be managing life well while privately feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of themselves.
My approach brings genuine conversation together with psychological curiosity and creative exploration. We can begin with what's difficult right now and remain open to the deeper questions that might arise.
Psychotherapy for adults in Toronto and online across Ontario, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Who I Work With:
Beyond the Struggle
There is always more to your story than the immediate challenges you are facing.
My practice is designed for individuals who think deeply about the world, notice the subtle nuances others overlook and experience life with a distinct intensity. Many of my clients have spent years expertly adapting to the expectations of those around them.
While many people seek my support for anxiety, relationship difficulties, or systemic burnout, others utilize our space to better navigate their neurodivergence, unlock creative blocks, or redefine their core identity. You do not need a neatly defined crisis to begin this process. You might arrive with a clear, specific problem, or simply a persistent intuition that something in your life deserves closer, more meaningful attention.
I am invested in the actual person experiencing these complex difficulties, not just the clinical definitions of the difficulties themselves.
The work itself:
Expanding Beyond Traditional Talk Therapy
Analyzing a problem intellectually does not automatically shift how it feels in your body. My practice bridges this gap by combining traditional talk therapy with creative, relational depth to unpack the experiences that words alone struggle to capture.
Meet Joshua
I'm Joshua Erlick, a Toronto-based Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and an HCPC-registered Dramatherapist. I offer online therapy to adults in Ontario and the UK and in-person in Bloor/Yorkville, Toronto.
I hold a Master's degree in Drama and Movement Therapy from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. My practice draws upon clinical experience, Jungian psychology and creative psychotherapy, alongside further training in Core Process Psychotherapy and mindfulness.
I believe we can learn to make friends with our inner world, including the parts we'd rather avoid.
That isn't always comfortable. Difficult truths, painful memories and feelings we've struggled to understand may emerge. I'm not afraid to go there with you. I can stay with you through the uncertainty, ask difficult questions and help you make sense of what unfolds without rushing towards an answer.
I also believe that therapy isn't only about what hurts. Your strengths and ambitions deserve just as much attention.
I want to help you develop the understanding and confidence to stand more fully in your own life.
Meet in person or online
Sometimes stepping out of your everyday surroundings makes room for a different conversation.
In Bloor-Yorkville, we meet face to face and explore your experiences through conversation with opportunities for creative reflection when useful.
In-Person Therapy
A meaningful therapeutic relationship doesn't depend on being in the same room.
Available across Ontario and the UK, online sessions offer time to reflect and explore your experiences from a private place that works for you.
Virtual Therapy
Areas of Therapy
What might bring you here?
When your mind is occupied with what might happen, what has already happened or what other people might think.
Anxiety & Overthinking
Neurodivergence and Emotional Intensity
Exploring your particular way of experiencing the world and the demands of adapting to environments that don't always suit you.
Burnout and Overwhelm
When coping with responsibilities has begun to consume more of your life than you can comfortably give.
Relationships and Boundaries
Understanding the roles you take in relationships, the patterns that repeat and what makes it difficult to express your needs.
Questions about who you are, what matters to you and how much of your life is shaped by other people's expectations.
Identity and Self-Worth
Making sense of loss and the changes that affect not only your circumstances but your understanding of yourself.
Grief and Life Transitions
Not every human experience has a convenient label. Tell me a little about what brings you here and we can explore whether working together feels right.
Not sure where your experience fits?
The Practical Details
Appointments
Individual psychotherapy:
50 minutes | $160 CAD
75-minute session | $240
Initial consultation: 15 minutes | Free
Format: Online across Ontario and the UK, In-Person at Bloor/Yorkville
Who I work with: Adults aged 18 and over
I provide receipts for possible insurance reimbursement. Please confirm with your provider whether your plan covers services from a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).
Some questions you may have:
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That's completely fine. Some people come to therapy knowing precisely what they want to discuss. Others arrive with a collection of thoughts and feelings they haven't quite made sense of.
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Not at all.
My training offers us creative ways of working when they might be useful, but there is no expectation to act, move or participate in an exercise.
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We'll talk about what has brought you to therapy and what you're hoping might change.
I'll ask questions to understand more about your experience and we'll begin considering how we might work together.
There is no requirement to tell me your entire life story in one sitting.
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That's an important question and one we can explore together.
The introductory conversation gives you an opportunity to ask questions, hear more about how I work and get a sense of whether you'd feel comfortable continuing.
If I don't think my approach is appropriate for what you're looking for, I'll be open about that.
Joshua Erlick, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
2 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 3E2
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Sunday: Closed
We can begin with a conversation.
If you're considering therapy and would like to know more about working with me, I offer a free 15-minute introductory conversation.
You can tell me a little about what has brought you here, ask questions or simply get a sense of how I work.
I look forward to meeting you.
Joshua