Taylor Doss, PACS, BSW, Registered Social Worker Psychotherapist, OCSWSSW Registration #837054
Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming. With so many approaches, it’s not always clear what kind of support will truly resonate. Opening up—even to a trained professional—can be intimidating. That’s why the first step in our work together is creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space. I see myself as an agent of change and believe strongly in the power of the therapeutic relationship—so does the research. Built on empathy, trust, and mutual respect, this connection forms the foundation for healing. I’ll relate to you not only as your therapist, but as a genuine human being.
I work well with most people, especially those ready for change but feeling stuck—whether due to anxiety, relationship issues, low self-worth, feeling overwhelmed by everyday life or past trauma. I work particularly well with men (in all forms: adolescents, teens, 2SLGBTQ+ and average dudes, as well as couples, and families.
My background includes a diploma and Bachelor's in Peace and Conflict Studies, a Bachelor of Social Work, and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Meditation, and Emotion Focused Therapy. I’m currently completing a Master of Social Work focused on ethics and clinician competence.
Prior to private practice, I spent 10 years as a case manager supporting youth, individuals, and families, many facing serious mental illness and housing precarity. In essence, my role was to assist people move from homelessness and the struggles that cause it an come with it, into a more healthy and adaptive functioning and housing stability.
Outside of work, I’m a dad, husband, son, and brother who loves family time, canoeing, biking, fishing, hiking, and anything outdoors.
Referring Partner
Kathleen Aikins, MACP, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Kathleen Aikins is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and the owner of Birchwell Psychotherapy & Counselling, where she works virtually and by phone across Ontario, Canada.
Drawing from a psychodynamic perspective, Kathleen creates a warm and safe space for clients to explore the deeper layers of their experiences, including the unconscious thoughts, emotions, and patterns that shape present-day struggles. Psychodynamic psychotherapy is rooted in the idea that much of what influences our feelings and behaviors lies outside of conscious awareness, often formed through early relationships and life experiences. By bringing these hidden dynamics into awareness, clients can gain insight into how the past shows up in their current relationships, choices, and challenges. Kathleen’s work focuses on helping clients integrate these aspects of their inner world to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their interactions with others. Through fostering authentic insight and self-reflection, she supports clients in making meaning of their experiences, working through what keeps them feeling stuck, and breaking old cycles that no longer serve them. She views the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative and transformative process—one that empowers clients to reclaim agency in their lives and move toward lasting growth and change.
Kathleen has deep roots in Barrie Ontario and a passion for serving her community with a history of working with vulnerable community membera and serving as a school board trustee.
If you’re looking for a therapist who excels at drawing out deeper challenges, Kathleen may be a good choice for you. She can be reached at hello@birchwelpc.ca and/or 705-220-6620.