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Alexandra Toste, RP(Q) — Therapist for Burnout, Relationships & Emotional Wellbeing in Vaughan

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) | BA.Sc. | MACP
Youth, Adults, Couples & Families | Burnout | Communication | Relationships
In Person in Vaughan & Virtually
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Alexandra Toste, RP(Q), therapist for burnout and relationships at Batool Psychotherapy & Wellness in Vaughan
Meet Alexandra
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to navigate those challenges on your own. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted for who you are. My approach is warm, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that there is no “right” way to be in therapy. I’ll meet you where you’re at, without judgment or pressure, and work alongside you at a pace that feels comfortable and meaningful for you.
I take a client-centered approach to therapy and work with youth, teens, and adults, as well as couples and families. I support clients navigating workplace burnout, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, family dynamics, and periods of feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I work with individuals who are looking to strengthen their relationships, develop healthier coping strategies, and create greater balance and connection in their lives.
In our work together, we’ll create space to better understand your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and patterns with curiosity and compassion. I believe meaningful change comes from taking the time to understand what’s underneath the surface. My goal is to help you develop greater self-awareness, build on your existing strengths, and find strategies that feel realistic and sustainable in your everyday life.
When working with couples and families, I place a strong emphasis on communication, connection, and understanding. Relationships can become strained when people feel unheard, misunderstood, or caught in familiar patterns. Therapy can provide a supportive space to slow things down, better understand one another, and work toward healthier ways of communicating and relating.
Outside of my clinical work, I value being actively involved in my community. I volunteer with a dog rescue, which has given me another meaningful way to contribute to the well-being of others and has deepened my appreciation for compassion, patience, advocacy, and connection.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, experiencing burnout, struggling in your relationships, having difficulty communicating, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, therapy can be a place to pause, reflect, and move forward. I’m here to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you work toward greater clarity, connection, and a life that feels more grounded and fulfilling.

Areas of focus/specialties

  • Child and Youth Mental Health
  • Neurodivergent youth
  • Life transitions
  • School-related stress
  • Emotional regulation
  • Self-esteem and identity
  • Parent-child support

Therapeutic approaches & modalities

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Strengths-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Culturally-Informed Practice
  • Psychoeducation
  • Empathy-led, non-judgmental approach

Training & Experience

  • M.A. in Counselling Psychology. Yorkville University
  • Honours B.A.Sc. in Psychology (With Distinction) University of Guelph-Humber
  • General Arts and Science Diploma Humber College
  • Research Skills and Analysis Certificate – Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
At a Glance
Alexandra Toste
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Children, Youth & Adults | Anxiety | Neurodivergence | Life Transitions
Children (3+), Teens & Adults | Trauma | Depression | Identity
Adults & Teens | Anxiety | Depression | Relationships
12 Clinicians. One Collaborative Practice.
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