Location
Offers online therapy
Ayana Spivak currently has a waitlist for new clients.
About
I work with children and adults who are experiencing conflict or distress associated with loss, transition or change; who may find some feelings or experiences too overwhelming or difficult to communicate using words alone, or for those who may avoid feelings or confuse issues in their use of words. The therapy I provide may suit for those who suffer from problems that stem from body related issues, concern about body image, or issues with trust. Some of my clients have impairment or trauma that may hinder the capacity for them or others to acknowledge and understand personal areas of strength and weakness.
I use experiential, somatic based and humanistic person-centered approach in my practice, in particular Dance/Movement Psychotherapy and Expressive Arts Therapy methods - both with individuals and groups. In therapeutic relationships, my role is to provide a safe environment and help my clients to get better coping and self-support skills.
The play is an essential tool for changing perspective and transformation. In therapy sessions, we can use any art tools that seem helpful for a certain person on a certain day. It could be drawing, collage, musical instruments or voice, movement or clay modeling - whatever inspires you in your journey to your true self. No artistic experience required.
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Call or Email Ayana Spivak for a free 15 minute consultation now - (844) 505-4927
Finances
Pay By:
Cash, Cheque, Paypal
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Covered under some insurance plans
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 12 Years
- Licence: Ontario / 007821
- School: The CREATE Institute (Centre for Expressive Arts Therapy Education Program)
- Year Graduated: 2017
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: The Create Institute / Expressive Arts Therapy
- Certificate Date: 2017
- Certificate: Moscow State University of Psychology&Education / MA in Psychology
- Certificate Date: 2002
- Certificate: OEATE / 026
- Certificate Date: 2011
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
Issues
- ADHD
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Developmental Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak:
Russian
Age
- Adults
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
Communities
- Body Positivity
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dance/Movement Therapy
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
- Group
Last Modified: 1 Nov 2021
(844) 505-4927