
Michael Pollex
Psychotherapy
Toronto
647-527-6937
michael@michaelpollex.com

Talking Helps
How I Work
As your relational psychotherapist, I am interested in understanding what brings you to therapy and what has been weighing on you.
Some people come with a specific concern—a relationship that feels difficult, feelings of depression or anxiety, struggles with anger, low self-esteem, or challenges with substance use. Others arrive with a more difficult-to-name sense that something is not right: a feeling of being stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or dissatisfied with life.
Whatever brings you here, therapy begins with a relationship built on curiosity, empathy, and understanding. When we have the opportunity to speak openly with someone who is truly listening, we can begin to make sense of experiences that may have felt confusing or overwhelming.
I begin by listening—to your story, your experiences, and the ways you have learned to navigate the world. Together, we will explore your emotions, relationships, and patterns of responding, developing a deeper understanding of how they have shaped your life.
Through this process, greater clarity and self-awareness can emerge. With that understanding comes the possibility of creating new ways of relating to yourself and others, and moving toward meaningful change.