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 CRPO (the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario). I am working in the mental health field with adults and adolescents for over 12 years providing individual and group therapy.
My approach is theoretically integrative; collaborative, strength-based, Trauma informed and embedded in the Attachment Theory. 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 provide EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy. As a Child -and Family Therapist in the past I have worked with many families, parents and their children and led Circle of Security Parenting groups.
On a therapy session we create goals, set the pace of change and tailor strategies together. Some issues that we typically address: Relationships and Understanding Family Dynamics -Partner Relationship; Attachment Wound in parent-child relationship; Trauma, Symptoms of PTSD; Complex Trauma; Stress, Depression; Anxiety; Grief, Loss; Transition challenge-adjusting to a new life phase ; managing adult (and child) ADHD, Parenting.

Therapy & Me

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