Psychotherapy & Counselling Services
Are you tired of feeling unhappy, not good enough, and constantly worrying?
Do you feel stuck or constantly dragged down by past experiences?
Are you ready to start feeling better and work through your challenges?
Welcome, we would love to help.
Are you tired of feeling unhappy, not good enough, and constantly worrying?
Do you feel stuck or constantly dragged down by past experiences?
Are you ready to start feeling better and work through your challenges?
Welcome, we would love to help.
We understand. Life can be challenging and overwhelming. You might constantly strive for joy and peace, and nevertheless feel stuck, alone, and unwell. You might be doing all the right things and yet feel a void in your life. You may be doing your best to get ahead in your career and relationships and find that the past still drags you down. Perhaps you are successful in many regards, but still feel a deep inner sense of aloneness and shame.
What if there was another way? What if the stressors and pressures that life inevitably brings did not bring you completely down? What if instead you were able to emotionally navigate these times and situations with calm and a balanced outlook? What if, rather than be quick to criticize yourself, you could nurture a sense of self awareness, compassion and even self-love?
We believe that we all have the capacity to change and that change happens when we begin to explore our feelings and experiences in the safety of a warm and trusting relationship. In our psychotherapy practice, we strive to create that safe and trusting environment for you.
Psychotherapy may be right for you if:
If some of the above resonate with you, we invite you to take the time to look through our website, and the psychotherapy and counselling services we offer. We also invite you to contact us if you have further questions or to set up a complimentary introductory session.
What if there was another way? What if the stressors and pressures that life inevitably brings did not bring you completely down? What if instead you were able to emotionally navigate these times and situations with calm and a balanced outlook? What if, rather than be quick to criticize yourself, you could nurture a sense of self awareness, compassion and even self-love?
We believe that we all have the capacity to change and that change happens when we begin to explore our feelings and experiences in the safety of a warm and trusting relationship. In our psychotherapy practice, we strive to create that safe and trusting environment for you.
Psychotherapy may be right for you if:
- You experience low confidence or find you are easily discouraged
- You are an 'over-thinker' who ruminates about situations and worries about the future
- You had a difficult childhood and want to experience a happy adulthood
- You are tired of being what others expect and you want to be your authentic self
- You have difficulty connecting with others and being in relationships
- You are in a life transition or feel 'stuck' in some way
- You experience depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health challenges
- You simply want understand yourself better and experience personal growth
If some of the above resonate with you, we invite you to take the time to look through our website, and the psychotherapy and counselling services we offer. We also invite you to contact us if you have further questions or to set up a complimentary introductory session.
What can Psychotherapy do for you?
While everyone's journey is different, and there are no guarantees, psychotherapy has been proven to have a number of positive effects including:
While everyone's journey is different, and there are no guarantees, psychotherapy has been proven to have a number of positive effects including:
- Improving relationships
- Knowing and feeling good about who you are
- Improving emotional regulation
- Strengthening self-esteem
- Understanding feelings better and communicating them more effectively
- Feeling unafraid to follow and use your talents
- Understanding people in a more nuanced way
- Building resilience and tolerance of conflict in relationships
- Facing life’s challenges more effectively and with more calm
Client Concerns we Work With:
Anxiety & Stress
Trauma
BIPOC & Women's Mental Health
Anxiety & Stress
- Professionals with high functioning anxiety
- Entrepreneurs experiencing stress and burnout
- Career-driven individuals juggling the demands of work & family life
- Individuals experiencing health anxiety
Trauma
- Women with experience of trauma
- Individuals with difficult childhoods who are working at building healthy adulthoods
- Intergenerational trauma and challenging relationships with family of origin
BIPOC & Women's Mental Health
- Career/ Professional Issues
- Cultural & racial identity
- Individuals struggling with: self esteem & confidence, overthinking & people pleasing
- Body Image, sexuality & fertility
Services:
Initial Session
We offer a complimentary 30 minute introductory session. This session is for us to get to know one another and to determine if we are a good fit for working together. This is a time where we can answer questions you might have about psychotherapy. There is no obligation to book further sessions.
Psychotherapy Session(s)
Together we explore and process issues and concerns that may be troubling you. The sessions are conversational and we work at the pace that feels safe. We will work with you towards identifying and meeting your short and/or long-term goals. Our approach is client-centred and we work on the material you bring in. We work collaboratively and both bring in our insight and reflections.
Clinical Supervision & Consultation
Our site supervisor, Paula Ruiz (RP), provides clinical supervision to psychotherapy trainees and graduates. Paula’s approach is supportive and collaborative. She provides case consultation and support trainees to become safe and effective psychotherapists. She meets all the supervisory requirements set out by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and stay current on best practice standards.
Fees
Fees are discussed during our initial free consultation session. If you require sliding scale pricing please inquire about availability.
Insurance Coverage
At the moment, psychotherapy is not covered under OHIP. Some private insurance plans may cover psychotherapy services from a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). We strongly advise that you inquire with your insurance company about coverage before commencing any treatment.
Initial Session
We offer a complimentary 30 minute introductory session. This session is for us to get to know one another and to determine if we are a good fit for working together. This is a time where we can answer questions you might have about psychotherapy. There is no obligation to book further sessions.
Psychotherapy Session(s)
Together we explore and process issues and concerns that may be troubling you. The sessions are conversational and we work at the pace that feels safe. We will work with you towards identifying and meeting your short and/or long-term goals. Our approach is client-centred and we work on the material you bring in. We work collaboratively and both bring in our insight and reflections.
Clinical Supervision & Consultation
Our site supervisor, Paula Ruiz (RP), provides clinical supervision to psychotherapy trainees and graduates. Paula’s approach is supportive and collaborative. She provides case consultation and support trainees to become safe and effective psychotherapists. She meets all the supervisory requirements set out by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and stay current on best practice standards.
Fees
Fees are discussed during our initial free consultation session. If you require sliding scale pricing please inquire about availability.
Insurance Coverage
At the moment, psychotherapy is not covered under OHIP. Some private insurance plans may cover psychotherapy services from a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). We strongly advise that you inquire with your insurance company about coverage before commencing any treatment.