Introduction

I’m Dianne, and I help individuals, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or stretched thin find clarity and relief. I offer a calm and supportive space where you can talk openly, explore what is weighing on you, and begin making sense of your experiences. Together, we work at your pace to understand what is happening beneath the surface and create meaningful, lasting change.

Services

  • Individual Psychotherapy

  • Couples Psychotherapy

  • Family Psychotherapy
  • Child and Youth Psychotherapy

Specialities

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women’s Issues

Support for

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Caregivers
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School-related Challenges
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation

Therapies

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Based
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family and Marital Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Sandplay Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength Based Therapy
  • Trauma Focused Therapy

Associations & Certifications

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Insurance Coverage

Most extended healthcare benefits cover psychotherapy. Check with your benefits provider to see if your plan covers psychotherapy.

  • Registered Social Worker (RSW, MSW)

Get to know Dianne

Many of the people I work with have been carrying their feelings on their own for a long time, sometimes unsure of where to begin or how to untangle what feels heavy. My role is to offer a calm, steady space where you can slow down, speak openly, and feel genuinely understood.

My approach blends person centered and psychodynamic perspectives. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I work collaboratively with you to explore the experiences, emotions, and patterns that shape how you feel and respond. I do not rush the process. Instead, I guide you in making sense of what is happening beneath the surface so you can move toward meaningful and lasting change.

In our early sessions, we take time to understand what brought you here and what feels most important to address. From there, we create a plan that feels manageable and supportive for you. Many clients begin noticing small but encouraging purposeful changes within the first few weeks, often describing a greater sense of clarity or steadiness as we continue our work together.

I care deeply about creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and able to show up exactly as you are. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship strain, or significant life transitions, I bring warmth, curiosity, and compassion to the work we do. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, understand your emotions more fully, and move toward a life that feels grounded and purposeful.

If you are considering therapy, I welcome you to reach out for a consultation so you can get a sense of what working together might feel like. I would be honoured to support you on your path forward. I offer virtual and in-person therapy appointments at our King City clinic.

Dianne Lotto, Registered Social Worker

Let’s arrange a free consultation for you.

Book a free consultation with me to  discuss your needs. Tell me what day and time works best. I’ll email you back within 1-2 days to confirm.

Introduction

I’m Dianne, and I help individuals, couples, and families who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or stretched thin find clarity and relief. I offer a calm and supportive space where you can talk openly, explore what is weighing on you, and begin making sense of your experiences. Together, we work at your pace to understand what is happening beneath the surface and create meaningful, lasting change.

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Caregivers
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School-related Challenges
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harming
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Individual Psychotherapy, $180
  • Couples Psychotherapy, $220
  • Family Psychotherapy, $270
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women’s Issues
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Based
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused Therapy
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family and Marital Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Relational Therapy
  • Sandplay Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Strength Based Therapy
  • Trauma Focused Therapy
  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Insurance Coverage

Most extended healthcare benefits cover Registered Psychotherapists. Check with your benefits provider to see if your plan covers psychotherapy.

  • Registered Social Worker (RSW, MSW)

Get to know Dianne Lotto

Many of the people I work with have been carrying their feelings on their own for a long time, sometimes unsure of where to begin or how to untangle what feels heavy. My role is to offer a calm, steady space where you can slow down, speak openly, and feel genuinely understood.

My approach blends person centered and psychodynamic perspectives. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and I work collaboratively with you to explore the experiences, emotions, and patterns that shape how you feel and respond. I do not rush the process. Instead, I guide you in making sense of what is happening beneath the surface so you can move toward meaningful and lasting change.

In our early sessions, we take time to understand what brought you here and what feels most important to address. From there, we create a plan that feels manageable and supportive for you. Many clients begin noticing small but encouraging purposeful changes within the first few weeks, often describing a greater sense of clarity or steadiness as we continue our work together.

I care deeply about creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and able to show up exactly as you are. Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship strain, or significant life transitions, I bring warmth, curiosity, and compassion to the work we do. My goal is to help you reconnect with yourself, understand your emotions more fully, and move toward a life that feels grounded and purposeful.

If you are considering therapy, I welcome you to reach out for a consultation so you can get a sense of what working together might feel like. I would be honoured to support you on your path forward. I offer virtual and in-person therapy appointments at our King City clinic.

Dianne Lotto, Registered Social Worker

Let’s arrange a free consultation for you.

Book a free consultation with me to  discuss your needs. Tell me what day and time works best. I’ll email you back within 1-2 days to confirm.