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Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus

Heather Saumer

Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus (she, her)

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3 Endorsed
Neustadt, ON N0G
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I am a psychotherapist, musician/artist and music teacher. I've been described as warm, creative, and easy to talk to. I offer a casual environment where we can explore life's challenges together with compassion and curiosity to understand what you're experiencing, bring awareness to habits, patterns and conditions, and offer/source appropriate supports and tools to accompany you towards your wellness and relationship goals. These may include more authenticity, ease, vitality, connection of mind and body, connection and understanding in relationships, confidence, presence, compassion and balance.
My approach is relational, embodied/experiential, creative, and attuned. My personal and professional life has offered me extensive experience in a wide range of somatic, expressive, arts based modalities which support my therapeutic practice. I have also worked 25+ years with kids and youth through arts, and in elder care.
I work with trauma, (performance) anxiety, grief/loss, transitions, marriage/divorce, (peri)menopause/infertility, creative blocks, authentic expression, ADHD, nature connection, rural living, identity, parts work, couples, sexuality, mindfulness, processing spiritual events, and non/low-verbal clients. Neurodiverse- and 2SLGBTQ+-affirming.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Neustadt, ON N0G

Village Healing Centre

240 Roncesvalles Avenue

Toronto, ON M6R map

My practice is primarily online with adults, couples, children & youth, or in-person in Neustadt and Toronto. My schedule is flexible.
I specialize in Grief, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$145 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Connect with Heather Saumer
Photo of Heather Saumer, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Neustadt, ON N0G

Village Healing Centre

240 Roncesvalles Avenue

Toronto, ON M6R map

My practice is primarily online with adults, couples, children & youth, or in-person in Neustadt and Toronto. My schedule is flexible.
I specialize in Grief, Anxiety and Life Transitions 
$145 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $145
  • Couple Sessions $150
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer
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Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
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Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 15039 Heather Saumer
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Gestalt Institute of Toronto, Graduated 2023
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from St. FXU B.Mus / 2006
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Toronto M.Mus / 2009
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Through my work and training as a Gestalt Therapist, performer/artist, music instructor, Tuning Fork Therapist, and Yoga Nidra instructor, I have developed skills and tools in the therapeutic and improvisational arts, which inform my holistic practice.
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Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Through my work and training as a Gestalt Therapist, performer/artist, music instructor, Tuning Fork Therapist, and Yoga Nidra instructor, I have developed skills and tools in the therapeutic and improvisational arts, which inform my holistic practice.
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Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Rural Living
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexuality
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
Do these issues align with your needs?

3 Endorsements

Janine Cole
Janine Cole
Registered PsychotherapistGIT Dip
I've witnessed her creativity, patience, and authentic presence come through every time we've connected as colleagues. Always creating a safe and non judgemental space for exploration.
Cynthia Peacock
Cynthia Peacock
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)RSSW
Heather is a wonderfully embodied Therapist. I'm very lucky to work alongside her using Gestalt techniques.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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If you have any questions, or want to get a sense of me, I'd be happy to talk with you to see if we might be a good fit to work together. I offer a 20 minute video consult free of charge.
Photo of Heather Saumer, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
If you have any questions, or want to get a sense of me, I'd be happy to talk with you to see if we might be a good fit to work together. I offer a 20 minute video consult free of charge.
Photo of Heather Saumer, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Neustadt, ON N0G

Additional Location

Village Healing Centre

240 Roncesvalles Avenue

Toronto, ON M6R

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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My practice is primarily online with adults, couples, children & youth, or in-person in Neustadt and Toronto. My schedule is flexible.
Photo of Heather Saumer, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
"
My practice is primarily online with adults, couples, children & youth, or in-person in Neustadt and Toronto. My schedule is flexible.
Photo of Heather Saumer, Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus
Heather Saumer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MMus