our team

Naomi Levine, MSW RSW

As a Toronto-based social worker and psychotherapist I have practiced in a variety of settings for more than 15 years. I started out working with hard-to-serve youth, in youth corrections, both outpatient as well as inside a correctional institution. I quickly realized that underneath the acting-out behaviours, these youth struggled with the impact of trauma. This led me to my next chapter, working in a specialized outpatient clinic with children and teens who had been sexually abused in their families and teens who had sexually offended, providing assessment and treatment. Following this chapter, I moved to working primarily with adults, providing trauma-informed psychotherapy. I have also been an intersession lecturer at McMaster University teaching CBT and Mindfulness to undergraduate students, and have been supervising graduate-level students (MSW and MACP) completing their clinical internships for the past 7 years. I have additional training in mindfulness, CBT as well as trauma-based approaches such as EMDR.

Over the course of the years of my practice as a psychotherapist, and in my personal life, I have come to witness the great healing capacity of self-compassion, as it helps us to safely face all the parts of our experiences, even those painful parts we may have been avoiding or suppressing for some time.

Brian Moskowitz, MA, MACP, RP

My personal experiences with addiction and recovery, intensive meditation training, blended family-life, and psychotherapy help me appreciate the critical role a safe therapeutic environment plays in helping people effectively encounter the emotions and long-standing narratives keeping them stuck in disempowering cycles of behaviour and thought.

I have found that by helping clients build a deeper awareness of their mind-body connection, they develop greater self-regulation, a healthier sense of self and more satisfying interpersonal relationships. While I help clients connect with their present-moment experience, my approach is very much trauma-informed and psychodynamic. I seek to provide you with the room you need to explore how your past may be impacting, or even overwhelming your present.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). After receiving my MA in journalism, I worked in corporate and non-profit communications for 10 years before returning to complete a master’s in counselling psychology for a second career as a psychotherapist. I have also served in the military. I am married with four step-kids, a baby boy, and cocker spaniel.

Low-cost therapy: interns

Kira Rubin, RP (Qualifying)

Although many of us struggle to acknowledge the need for help, I believe we are all healing from something and can use a helping hand. I provide a safe space for individuals to freely express themselves without judgement, with the belief that expressing vulnerability is a courageous act. Insight into the root of your struggles not only enlightens, but also empowers, enabling you to become the best version of yourself.

Using a combination of psychodynamic modalities and CBT, my approach is honest, sensitive, and direct; I guide clients towards embracing the present while exploring the past. I have training and front-line counselling experience at an emergency mental health hospital, where I have supported individuals struggling with mental illness and addiction, crisis, and the impacts of trauma. As a child of an immigrant parent, I appreciate the unique challenges people from hybrid backgrounds face, both within their families and in the greater society. I offer therapy in English and Spanish.

I hold an Honours BA in psychology from York University, am currently completing a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology degree at Yorkville University and am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). My services may therefore be covered under your health benefits. Although the road to recovery is not an easy one, I am here to support you in your journey towards discovering your peace of mind.

Specialties: Depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, attachment, life transitions, and couples counselling.

To see if we are a good fit, please be in touch to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to working with you on your personal healing journey.

Debra Pawluk, M.Ed, M.Sc., DDS, RP (Qualifying)

For over the past 30 years, I served in the Canadian Armed Forces as both a search-and-rescue helicopter pilot, and as a dentist in charge of a specialty care centre. As I weathered the storms of those challenging and meaningful experiences, I became skilled at empathetically supporting my patients, their families, and staff, as they grappled with a wide array of crises, both domestically and abroad. Sitting and “holding space” for those who had recently suffered the loss of a child, a life-partner, or a life-long friend prepared me for my work as a psychotherapist. I believe that lasting change happens through collaborative effort, and am person-centered in my approach. I wish to extend to you the possibility of exploring your thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a safe, non-judgmental environment to help you unburden yourself from the wounds of the past, as you envision a more promising future. As allies in the therapeutic process, we will discover the most helpful ways to enhance your emotional well-being, support you through life’s diverse challenges, and promote your resilience.

I am currently completing the final part of a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology as a psychotherapy practicum intern. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and my services may therefore be covered under your health benefits.

Specialties: Anxiety, trauma, stress-management, perfectionism, self-esteem, career stress & burnout, people pleasing, student issues, relocation, depression, and personal growth.