Shira Stern
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, BSW (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today
#202 - 258 Dupont St., Toronto, ON M5R
Let's Connect (437) 374-4629
Currently accepting new clients. I am a queer, non-binary, mixed-race, neurodivergent Student Therapist in my last year of a five-year training program at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto. I specialize in working with clients around issues relating to sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, body dysphoria, religious trauma, relationships (monogamous/polyamorous), kink, anxiety, depression, existential issues & life transitions. If you've been reluctant to approach a therapist for support fearing that you will be judged or shamed, I can empathize - and I can probably help.
The need or desire for support, healing, self-acceptance, clarity, or greater awareness is part of being human, and it can become especially important at times when we feel uncertain, anxious, doubtful or afraid. You don't have to figure it out alone.
Our sessions together will weave gentle curiosity and open-ended exploration of who you are as an embodied human in relation to your environment, understanding that what is in the present usually has roots anchored deep in our somatic awareness. Contact me today to schedule a free 30-minute consult and let's see if we might be a good fit.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email
Shira Stern
now - (437) 374-4629
Let's Connect (437) 374-4629
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Email me or call with questions - (437) 374-4629
Shira Stern
Pre-Licensed Professional,
BA,
BSW
Qualifications
- Supervised by Michael Cottrell Ontario / 001077
- Membership with Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy (CAPT) CAPT0000793 / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from Ryerson University Bachelor of Social Work with Honours / 2005
- Attended York University, BA Hons. in Sexuality Studies, Graduated 2009
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (437) 374-4629
Shira Stern
Pre-Licensed Professional,
BA,
BSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Kink/BDSM and Ethical Non-Monogamy
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Email me or call with questions - (437) 374-4629
Shira Stern
Pre-Licensed Professional,
BA,
BSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Intersex Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex Worker Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied
,
Body Positivity
,
Gay Allied
,
HIV / AIDS Allied
,
Intersex Allied
,
Lesbian Allied
,
Non-Binary Allied
,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
,
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
,
Sex Worker Allied
,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Relational
- Somatic
Email me or call with questions - (437) 374-4629
Shira Stern
Pre-Licensed Professional,
BA,
BSW
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (437) 374-4629
Shira Stern
Pre-Licensed Professional,
BA,
BSW
Last Modified: 22 Nov 2023