Psychotherapy is often also known as talk therapy. There are many methods used in psychotherapy to help people living with challenges in their life, may it be an emotional, psychological, or behavioral challenge. Therapy can help improve symptoms or in some cases people can learn strategies to cope with symptoms that don’t respond to treatment right away. Research shows that the benefits of therapy last longer than medication alone, because therapy teaches people skills to address symptoms and difficulties on their own providing a sense of control and stability. These newly built skills as well as the insight about one’s own purpose, goals, qualities and values continue to help people even after therapy ends.

My name is Susan, I am a Registered Psychotherapist authorized for independent practice by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have been working in the mental health field with adults, children and adolescents for over 12 years. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, Trauma informed and embedded Attachment Theory. In my work I use elements of Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EFT (Emotion Focused Therapy) and implement techniques from Somatic Therapy. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy). With this theoretically integrative approach we create goals, set the pace and tailor strategies together. Some issues that we typically address are Family Dynamics; Parent-Child Attachment; Trauma and PTSD; Stress, Depression; Anxiety; Grief and Loss; Immigration; the Management of adult ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder).

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