Dan Leshman, M.A. · Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Sometimes words alone aren't enough.
Warm, collaborative psychotherapy for children, teens, adults, and families — blending traditional talk therapy with drama therapy, psychodrama, and play. Online, and in person in Richmond Hill and North York.
Therapy available in English and Hebrew.
Because you don't have to figure everything out alone.
Life can be overwhelming. Sometimes we find ourselves repeating the same patterns, struggling with emotions we don't fully understand, or feeling disconnected from ourselves and the people around us.
Psychotherapy offers more than a place to talk. It's an opportunity to slow down, explore what's happening beneath the surface, and discover new ways of navigating life's challenges.
Understand yourself better
Explore your emotions, thoughts, behaviours, and patterns. Gain insight into what drives your reactions and discover new possibilities for change.
Manage difficult emotions
Develop healthier ways to cope with anxiety, stress, sadness, anger, and overwhelming feelings.
Build stronger relationships
Improve communication, recognize relationship patterns, establish healthy boundaries, and create more meaningful connections.
Break unhelpful patterns
Identify behaviours and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, and explore different ways of responding to challenges.
Strengthen confidence and resilience
Build self-awareness, self-compassion, and the ability to navigate uncertainty, setbacks, and life transitions.
Support children and teens
Help young people express emotions, develop coping skills, build confidence, and navigate social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
Traditional psychotherapy, with room to play.
Individual and group psychotherapy, parent coaching, psychoeducation, and experiential workshops for children, teenagers, adults, and families. Evidence-informed therapy combined with psychodrama, drama therapy, and play therapy. Therapy available in English and Hebrew.
Individual Psychotherapy (Adults & Teens)
Personalized therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, emotional regulation, relationships, identity, self-esteem, and life transitions. Sessions integrate talk therapy with creative and experiential techniques when appropriate.
Child Psychotherapy & Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate therapy for children experiencing anxiety, ADHD, ASD, impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, behavioural challenges, and social difficulties — using child-centred play therapy, drama therapy, storytelling, and creative expression.
Parent Coaching & Family Support
Compassionate, practical guidance helping parents understand their children's emotional and behavioural needs, strengthen relationships, improve communication, and develop effective parenting strategies.
Group Therapy
Interactive therapeutic groups for children, adolescents, and adults focusing on social anxiety, emotional regulation, self-confidence, interpersonal relationships, communication, and personal growth.
Drama Therapy & Psychodrama
Creative, action-based approaches using role-play, storytelling, improvisation, and experiential exercises to explore emotions, develop new perspectives, and facilitate meaningful change.
Experiential Workshops
Engaging workshops for schools, community organizations, professional teams, and private groups on emotional resilience, stress management, communication, self-esteem, parenting, and more — tailored to different ages and needs.
Psychoeducation
Educational sessions for parents, educators, caregivers, and community groups on mental health, anxiety, ADHD, emotional regulation, child development, parenting strategies, and behavioural challenges.
Not sure which is the right fit?
We can figure it out together in a free 15-minute consultation.
Creativity can open doors that words can't.
Through creative and experiential approaches such as psychodrama, drama therapy, and play therapy, we can explore experiences in new ways — making difficult emotions more accessible and creating opportunities for insight, connection, and growth.
Book a free consultation
A relaxed 15-minute conversation, booked online in a couple of clicks.
Talk about what brings you
You don't need to have everything figured out. We'll start with what's on your mind and what you're hoping for.
Choose how we meet
Online sessions for adults and teens, or in-person child therapy in Richmond Hill or North York.
Begin, at your pace
Talk, play, role-play, or story — we find the approach that helps you feel understood and move forward.
You don't need to be in crisis. Sometimes, simply wanting to understand yourself better or make a meaningful change is reason enough to begin.
Online or in person — whatever fits your life.
Online sessions
Secure online psychotherapy for adults and teens, from wherever you feel most comfortable.
In person
In-person child therapy available through clinics in Richmond Hill and North York.
English & Hebrew
Therapy available in English and Hebrew — whichever feels most natural to you or your child.
Hi, I'm Dan Leshman
I'm a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a background in psychodrama therapy, child and adolescent psychotherapy, and over 20 years of experience in theatre, acting, and creative group facilitation.
What makes my approach unique is the combination of traditional talk therapy with creative, experiential methods such as drama therapy, psychodrama, and play therapy. Creativity, imagination, movement, and play can open doors to emotions and experiences that are difficult to express verbally — especially for children and teenagers.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, helping them navigate anxiety, emotional regulation, behavioural challenges, ADHD, ASD, relationships, and life transitions. I have particular experience working with boys who struggle with impulsivity, emotional expression, and behavioural difficulties.
My clinical background includes psychiatric hospital settings, educational psychological services, community mental health, and private practice in both Israel and Canada. I also offer parent coaching and group therapy, recognizing that meaningful change often happens through relationships and family dynamics.
“My goal is to create a space where people feel understood, accepted, and empowered to discover new ways of relating to themselves and others.”
Book a free 15-minute consultation.
15-Minute Consultation
FreeYou don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can start with a conversation about what brings you here and what you're hoping for.
- Share what brings you here — for yourself, your teen, or your child.
- Ask any questions about how therapy and creative approaches work.
- Talk through online or in-person options.
- Decide together whether working with me feels like a good fit.
Let's start with a conversation.
Have a question before booking? Send me a note, call, or book a free 15-minute consultation directly online.