This therapist provides mental health counselling under their own license, as well as practices under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist or Registered Psychological Associate. If you are seeking supervised psychological services, an initial appointment must first be made with the supervisor to confirm appropriateness of fit.

Nancy Priftis is a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist providing counselling and psychotherapy services, as well as supervised psychological counselling under the supervision of a Registered Psychologist or Psychological Associate. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology and is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP), and the Canadian Addiction Counsellors’ Certification Federation (CACCF). With over 20 years of clinical experience, Nancy has worked with adults and adolescents in community mental health, Employee Assistance Programs, and private practice settings.

Nancy specializes in trauma, addictions, and mental health support for first responders and their families. She understands the unique stressors faced by police, fire, paramedic, and emergency personnel and provides a safe and confidential environment to process trauma exposure, operational stress, and family challenges. Nancy also supports spouses and family members in understanding and coping with the secondary effects of trauma, shift work, and high-demand careers. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, addiction recovery, relationship dynamics, and life transitions.

Her therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered, integrating Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Solution-Focused, and Art Therapy techniques to help clients build insight, resilience, and healthy coping strategies. Fluent in English and Greek, Nancy offers flexible day and evening appointments in her Scarborough office, as well as secure telephone and video sessions to accommodate the demanding schedules of first responders and their families.