In-person and virtual therapy in Toronto

 You may come to seek out therapy to get help with a variety of challenges, including struggles with mood, anxiety, anger, sense of self, relationships, addiction, loss, or the impact of trauma. You may also come to explore challenges related to different developmental life-stages, such as: leaving home for the first time, going to university/college, dating, getting married, having children, divorce, work stress, retirement, death of a loved one, etc.

Individual psychotherapy is a collaborative relationship where the therapist attends to the client, inviting the client to look at themselves with curiosity and compassion. This process ameliorates shame, brings comfort, and allows for space to explore and unpack one's experiences that have led to unhelpful cycles of distress.    

 Couples need to know from their partner - will you be there for me when I need you the most? Reactive patterns of defensive interactions that involve blaming, attacking, placating, withdrawal, or shutdown can erode a sense of safety in the couple's relationship and trust between one another. Couples can be assisted to soothe their own nervous systems in times of stress, and to become connected to and authentically communicate their underlying feelings and needs to each other, while staying curious about the other’s feelings and needs. Couples can begin to move away from their positions and start to develop healthier ways of connecting with themselves and each other. Past trauma can contribute to unhealthy ways of coping and interacting in the couple relationship. Helping the couple understand their past histories and how they contribute to the present-day conflict can empower couples to move forward in healthier ways.  

 Group therapy can be a place to receive mutual support, combat feelings of isolation, and get a sense that you are not alone in your struggles. You will have the opportunity to learn skills and do therapeutic work with a small intimate group of individuals who are struggling with similar challenges. We keep groups small (5-8 participants), in order to build a sense of safety in the group.

We facilitate the following groups:

• Mindfulness for stress
• Meditation groups for addiction 
• Building resilience and internal resources
• Parenting stress
• Navigating grief after a recent significant loss

Please be in touch to inquire about and register for a group, and we will let you know when the next group will start. If you don’t see the group you are looking for on this list, please be in touch, as we are developing other groups as well.