Therapist in Scarborough Village
South Scarborough · Near the Bluffs · Andrew Garnet MSW, RSW · Direct Billing · Free Consultation
South Scarborough Has Some of the City's Best Views. Its Mental Health Services Shouldn't Require a Drive to Downtown.
Scarborough Village sits where south Scarborough meets the lake — a diverse, established community near the Scarborough Bluffs with a strong local identity and a mix of families who've been here for decades and newer residents drawn by the neighbourhood's character. It's a part of the city that doesn't always get the services it deserves, particularly when it comes to mental health care that's accessible, affordable, and close.
Andrew Garnet MSW, RSW has practiced in Scarborough for 18 years. His office is right here — Scarborough Village residents arrive in under 20 minutes, without the stress of a downtown commute. He is an RSW registered with the OCSWSSW, EMDR-trained, and experienced with the full range of challenges that bring south Scarborough residents to therapy. Virtual sessions are available province-wide for those who prefer to stay home.
Therapy for the Real Range of What People Face Here
Anxiety & Stress
Whether it's the pressure of work and finances, the worry that never fully shuts off, or anxiety that has started limiting what you can do — evidence-based therapy creates real and lasting change, not just symptom management.
Trauma & PTSD
Andrew is EMDR-trained. Trauma from any source — childhood, relationships, community, occupation — responds well to the right approach. EMDR helps the brain process what it's been stuck on, without requiring you to narrate the experience in exhausting detail.
Depression
Persistent low mood, loss of meaning, going through the motions. Depression is real and treatable. Andrew works to understand what is driving yours — not just manage the surface experience.
Relationship & Couples Counselling
Communication breakdown, conflict that escalates, trust issues, the slow drift that happens when two people stop connecting. Individual or couples sessions. Confidential. Results-focused.
Family Stress
The pressure of raising children in an expensive city, managing ageing parents, navigating extended family dynamics — Scarborough Village families carry a lot. Therapy provides perspective and practical tools, not just a place to vent.
First Responders
Scarborough has a significant first responder community. Andrew works with police, paramedics, fire, and military — understanding the culture, respecting the code, and offering clinical support that actually fits the person receiving it.
Right Here in Scarborough
In-Person Sessions
Scarborough office, approximately 15–20 minutes from Scarborough Village. Ample parking. Accessible. Address provided at booking.
Virtual Sessions
Secure video from anywhere in Ontario. PHIPA-compliant. No special software. Equal clinical quality to in-person sessions.
Extended Health Benefits
RSW services covered by most plans. Direct billing available. Many clients pay little to nothing out of pocket.