You matter. Your needs matter. Let's start there.

Hi, I'm Andrea

I'm a therapist in Toronto

I help big-hearted people find more balance in life

Do you have a big-heart?

  • You put others first, and worry if you're a "people-pleaser"

  • You feel the weight of the world on your shoulders

  • You agonize over decisions and their impact

  • Rejection feels life-altering

  • You can't shake seeing people not do the right thing

  • Tears come easily

  • You wish everyone could just get along, but can also relate to snapping when the pressure gets too much

We can agree it's not all sunshine and rainbows being a caring person?Let's work on making your big-heart shine brighter

Andrea Rowell, MSW, RSW

In PersonLittle Italy (College/Bathurst) &The Danforth (Danforth/Broadview)

OnlineOntario&Manitoba

Evening Appointments
are available for in-person & online

Therapy That Gets You

Especially If You’re Used to Feeling Misunderstood

No fixing, No judgement - just a time to be curious about yourself and consider what would make you feel "more you"

Bring Your Whole Self

Messy Parts Included

My approach is "relational", which means that creating a relationship with you comes first. I integrate the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach; also called "parts work". It's somewhat easy to pick up because we often already use the language: "a part of me feels this way, but another part of me feels that way".Come to therapy as you are - a nuanced and complicated human being with many parts of you

Big Hearts Burn Out Too

Sensitive people are more likely to burn out—but you probably know that firsthand.Yes, I’m the smiley gal in the photos, and yes, I do love what I do NOW. I’ve also been stressed while in high-pressure worlds: marketing, law firms, Type A teams—and I know how painful it is to give your all to work that just doesn’t fit.If you're feeling the weight of burnout (or trying to avoid it), let’s explore where it comes from—and how we can shift things together.

Schedule a Session

Fees & FAQ

Standard sessions are 50 minutes in length for $180. I also provide prorated sessions, as needed, for 75 minutes or 100 minutes in length.


I am dedicated to equity when it comes to affording therapy. A few of my sessions each week have a therapy fee of $140 for those who need it. Book a consultation here with me to inquire further.


As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) all of my services are exempt from HST. There is no additional tax on top of the numbers you see here.

Yes, a receipt is provided after the session when the transaction is processed online through the secure Jane App system. You may submit the receipt from each appointment to be reimbursed through your extended health benefits.


Insurance plans can cover much of the fees for therapy and sliding scale options may be provided for a select amount of time slots to support your ability to access services. Please ask me for support if you are having trouble submitting a claim.


Checking with your health insurance provider can be a good way to make sure they cover my services as a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist with a Masters of Social Work (MSW, RSW).

Please cancel with at least 48 hours notice. You will be charged the full fee if you cancel or reschedule with less than 48 hours notice.

Whether you have been to therapy or not, it is normal to feel nervous, especially about a first session. I understand that it takes courage to reach out, and my priority is building your trust by providing a safe atmosphere.


This means, while I ask questions to get to know you, it will always be your choice whether or not to talk about a certain topic. My aim is to help you feel comfortable so that you can get the most out of our time together.

Yes, all of our sessions will be fully confidential, unless I have written permission from you to share information. The only exceptions to confidentiality are:


  1. If I have reason to believe you are in immediate risk to harm yourself or someone else
  2. If a child under 16 years old or someone in a Long Term Care Home is at risk of abuse or neglect
  3. If you report sexual abuse by a Regulated Health Care Professional
  4. If your file or therapist is subpoenaed by court

We can determine this together when we meet for our first session. I am trained to provide both longer-term therapy approaches and short-term approaches.


After a chance to assess your needs and preferences, we can determine if you may prefer short-term sessions in order to complete a goal, or if you may like support for a longer time to work on longstanding challenges.


While I will provide my professional opinion, the frequency and length of time we work together is up to you.

Let's set up a time to chat.

Areas of Focus

My areas of specialty come from 6 years of post-MSW experience, along with my love of reading and going down rabbit holes to develop keen interests. I attended University of Toronto for a Masters of Social Work. If you're looking for a specialist in these areas, we may be a great fit:

  • Trauma (IFS, Internal Family Systems, tends to work well with developmental, relational trauma)

  • Anxiety

  • Relationships (keeping love alive, transitions, and break-ups)

  • Depression

  • ADHD*

  • Neurodiversity-affirming

  • Queer-affirming

  • Burnout from work and/or from being misunderstood

  • Sex therapy (currently in progress of training with ASTO)

  • Grief and Loss

*the commonly known term, but it's not an ideal term, so you may have your own term to describe your uniqueness

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Email: [email protected]Phone: 647-699-3700