Experiential Therapy in M5A

Hello! How may I support you? Deciding to find a therapist is such an important step! Perhaps you want help with a specific issue or concern, from past or present. I will meet you with compassion and where you are at in this moment. I see clients for a diverse array of issues, and/or a desire for personal growth. My clients tend to be ready for change, ready to explore new possibilities and want someone to help them get "unstuck" from old patterns, beliefs, and ideas that aren't working anymore. Clinical info: Weekday daytimes only. + Please note this is Not a crisis service, it may take me 24-48 hours to reply to any messages.+

I approach therapy by brainstorming life and it's complexities. by co-creating spaces where experiment offers perspective, art offers a bird's eye view, where dialogue leads to reflections, communication creates connection and movement allows for shifts. Together we can explore coping mechanisms; how do we look at intimacy; how we perceive our boundaries with another person or persons, among other curiosities and challenges that life presents. ​ I am a graduate of Gestalt Institute of Psychotherapy in Toronto, Canada and a registered member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Would you like to feel grounded and emotionally stable when faced with the overwhelm of life? Maybe you would like to explore better ways to cope? Or you would like to feel more confidence and clarity in expressing your needs or feelings without guilt or shame. Whether you are dealing with loss, self-esteem, identity, illness, or navigating difficult relationships or struggling to setting boundaries, I can support you. I offer a warm, compassionate, space where you can be fully yourself. Together, we shall work towards creating forward movement and opening up possibilities in your life.

Asking a mental health provider for help shows both courage and strength. Located in midtown Toronto, KN Therapy provides a safe and compassionate space where clients can be heard, heal, and make positive changes in their lives. If you find yourself wondering what your life would look like without some of your current problems, and you feel ready to engage in meaningful change, get in touch to book an appointment. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

Each of us are beautifully unique and it is my pleasure to support the unfolding and exploration of my clients’ ways of being. I’m curious about what is important to you and how you are experiencing your life. We can take note of and honour the patterns that have brought you this far in life and create more space for choice and freedom. Practicing Gestalt psychotherapy I work with a trauma-informed lens, experimentation, playfulness and reconnection to the body and spirit to cultivate support for your vitality and understanding of yourself.

My work with clients is informed by my creative work as an artist, as well as my ongoing learning of social justice and embodied anti-oppressive therapy practices. I am inspired by a non-hierarchical approach to therapy, which means that the therapy space is a collaborative space. Growth is relational-just like in nature. Therapy is a place in which to experiment, to play, to suffer with support, and to feel the impact of being witnessed as your full self.

I am a relational psychotherapist and trauma practitioner. I completed 5-year Psychotherapy training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto, 3-year Somatic Experiencing training for trauma resolution (Montreal), and I hold a MA in Women's and Gender Studies (Carleton University, Ottawa). I have worked deeply with people struggling with a range of emotions/experiences including grief, self-harm, suicidal ideation, anger, childhood abuse and psychosocial trauma (including war), post-immigration experiences, relationship difficulties and self-actualization issues. My practice is trans, queer, fat and sex worker affirming.

Healing is possible, especially for those feeling rejected, burdened, and alone. When we find ourselves feeling "stuck," it often has more to do with how we grew up and what we have learned, rather than who we are at our core. This belief has guided me in my work, and I have been honoured to collaborate with individuals, couples, and families in addressing past wounds, disconnection, fear, guilt, and shame. I value the uniqueness of each client, as it serves as a cornerstone in resolving their life's challenges. Therefore, my sessions aim to provide a space for one to come as they are so that they can leave better than they were.

Looking for support? Therapy offers an opportunity to express yourself, explore patterns of feeling and behaviour, talk through challenges, try different ways of being and relating, and navigate legacies of trauma. I integrate Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing, and Parts Work in a practice that is experiential, embodied, and relational. I am drawn to approaches that embrace an egalitarian relationship between client and therapist, take a non-pathologizing approach to mental health, and invite creativity. I emphasize the development of self and body awareness as a way to increase choice, flexibility, acceptance, and ultimately wellbeing.

I believe we are doing the best we can with the tools available. From my perspective, trauma can get locked in the body if there isn't enough safety to respond in the moment. I will support you in building on the wisdom you already have, and will creatively explore with you the places you feel stuck, shaky, or unmet. Through a relational and experiential process, I will bring attention and compassion to your suffering and untended needs. You can expect me to be warm, direct, steady, and responsive. Additionally, I am Queer & Trans affirming, kink-aware, and knowledgeable around polyamory/non monogamy.

Do you wish things were different? I work with diverse clients facing life's transitions and challenges. My theoretical framework is relational, using both talk therapy and/or creative/expressive arts modalities. Following your lead, I listen/witness and attune carefully in order to attend to your specific need. We start with where you are most comfortable, which means that talking, imagery, dreamwork and silence are all welcome. Although I work flexibly between short term talk therapy (psychodynamic psychotherapy) and expressive/creative arts, we safely build our relationship, while co-creating in our therapeutic studio space.

I am an individual and couple therapist who is dedicated to examining emotional wounds and creating meaningful connection. I support a variety of clients, but primarily focus on those wanting to explore anxiety, family dynamics, relational issues, attachment, boundaries, communication, emotional expression, personal growth, and stress. I strive to understand the interlocking factors that may be influencing and impacting your ability to be the best version of yourself.

Are you feeling like something isn't quite right or that you're ready for a change or maybe want an opportunity to explore what makes you, you? I work with individuals seeking support with stress, self esteem, depression, anxiety, creative blocks, relationship issues, existential angst, trauma, and more. I believe everyone has a unique magic inside and I support clients in finding, embracing and exploring it. I invite you to join me in an exploration of what it's like to be you, and simply noticing what comes up. There is no wrong way to show up - your whole self is welcome!

I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Co-Owner of Insight and Wellness Therapy Centre. My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in compassion, empathy, and collaboration. I believe that each individual is the expert of their own life, and my role is to provide support, guidance, and tools to help you tap into your innate resilience and wisdom. I believe that everyone is deserving of and has capacity for growth and fulfillment, but that sometimes our histories and patterns leave us feeling stuck.

Relationships should enrich your life—they should bring you more joy, depth, and safety than you’d experience without them. In my work, I know what’s at stake—I know about the comfort and vitality that secure relationships can bring us, and I know too about the fear and loneliness that we can fall into when by nature, we’ve stopped paying attention. These lows can leave us remembering our early days and wondering where we’ve gone wrong, or whether we’ve ever been right for each other from the start. I know the intense pain of losing hope.

I take on a wide variety of clients but I often focus on relational/relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and stress, among others. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other learning differences. I use a collaborative and empathic approach to explore each client's worldview and build strong therapeutic relationships. Being authentic with clients is of the utmost importance to me, so I strive to be present and genuine in each moment, allowing us to speak our minds freely and collaboratively.

If you are experiencing struggles and seeking support, you are not alone. Loss, trauma, conflict, life changes, emotional and mental suffering do not discriminate. Any one of us can go through periods full of difficulties - some more than others, but every person has personal knowledge of suffering in their lives. Therapy is not easy and there is no quick fix, but I am here to work with you, hear and understand you, and support your self-discovery process. I want to learn about your story, path and beliefs, and together with you identify areas where you have strengths and areas where you need to explore and try new ways of being.

Are you struggling with anxious thoughts that consume your daily life and affect your sense of self? Maybe you are navigating relationship issues or a breakup that feels difficult to manage. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship with your body and transform negative beliefs you hold about yourself? Are you a couple struggling with clear communication that hinders your ability to truly connect with one another? If you are interested in building stronger connections, both with yourself or your partner - I can help.

Hi! I'm so glad you're here. Seeking help can be a tedious and overwhelming task, but you already conquered the first step. You are worthy of living a fulfilling and purpose-driven life, and you don't have to deal with life's challenges alone. In our sessions, we will work collaboratively toward the outcomes you desire, developing tools to overcome distress and empowering you to be the driver of your own life. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive space for you to feel truly seen, heard, understood. By offering a warm and grounding presence, this is a space where you can be your authentic self to grow, learn, and thrive.