Larry Borins

Larry Borins, Toronto Psychotherapist.

Do you want to move beyond your fears, bad habits and past negative experiences? Not sure where to begin? Every day I help individuals and couples achieve meaningful change and build strong bonds in their most important relationships. This may involve reducing stressful emotions like depression and anxiety, or perhaps improving communication skills and resolving arguments that have left you feeling lonely and isolated. Together we can build a healthier relationship with your loved ones. Counselling is effective and can help you discover new possibilities for yourself and your future.

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Upcoming Workshops

Growing Yourself Up

Adulting isn’t just about responsibilities like paying bills or holding down a job—it’s about emotional maturity. Terrance Real highlights the importance of “growing yourself up,” which means transitioning from emotional reactivity to emotional responsibility. While we may carry wounds or patterns from our past, Real emphasizes that as adults, we have the power and duty…Read more

The Psychology of Pushing Beyond Your Comfort Zone: Playing Big, Not Small

In the realm of personal growth and self-improvement, there’s a fundamental concept that often gets discussed: pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. It’s a term thrown around in many contexts, from business to sports to everyday life, but it holds a special place in the field of psychology. When we talk about venturing beyond our…Read more

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Recent Journal Entries

Growing Yourself Up

Adulting isn’t just about responsibilities like paying bills or holding down a job—it’s about emotional maturity. Terrance Real highlights the importance of “growing yourself up,” which means transitioning from emotional reactivity to emotional responsibility. While we may carry wounds or patterns from our past, Real emphasizes that as adults, we have the power and duty…Read more

By larry on October 22, 2024

Breaking the Chains: Addressing Toxic Masculinity, Generational Trauma, and Men’s Mental Health

In recent years, conversations about toxic masculinity, generational trauma, and men’s mental health have gained traction, shedding light on issues that have long been in the shadows. As a psychotherapist, I’ve seen firsthand the profound impact these factors have on men’s emotional well-being. This blog post aims to explore these themes and offer insights into…Read more

By larry in , on June 11, 2024

Building Stronger Relationships: The Power of John Gottman’s 5-to-1 Ratio

Conflict is an inevitable part of every marriage, but understanding how couples navigate it can be the key to a lasting and fulfilling relationship. Dr. John Gottman’s groundbreaking research, particularly the 5-to-1 ratio, offers valuable insights into what distinguishes happy couples from those facing turmoil. The 5-to-1 Ratio Explained: Dr. Gottman and Robert Levenson’s longitudinal…Read more

By larry in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 11, 2023

The Psychology of Pushing Beyond Your Comfort Zone: Playing Big, Not Small

In the realm of personal growth and self-improvement, there’s a fundamental concept that often gets discussed: pushing yourself beyond your comfort zone. It’s a term thrown around in many contexts, from business to sports to everyday life, but it holds a special place in the field of psychology. When we talk about venturing beyond our…Read more

By larry in , , , , , , , , on October 30, 2023

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