Services

What is Integrative Psychotherapy?

Integrative psychotherapy uses multiple approaches to tailor the therapeutic process to each individual’s unique needs and personal history. As a holistic model, integrative psychotherapy will address the emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of an individual’s well-being. In my practice, I will use a combination of the following approaches:

Client-Centered
Is an non-directive approach that aims to create an atmosphere where the client can communicate their present thoughts and feelings without judgement. Empathic understanding, reflective listening, and unconditional positive regard are employed to assist clients find their own solutions and reach their full potential.

Psychodynamic
Is an approach that seeks to bring the client’s unconscious content into awareness. This form of psychotherapy seeks to understand the client’s childhood, family relationships and past experiences and their influence on present behaviour and concerns.

Somatic
Is an approach that examines the relationship between the client’s thoughts, feelings and beliefs and their impact on the body. Emotional trauma can become trapped within the body reflected in facial expressions, posture, muscle tension and physical illness. Through therapeutic body techniques, clients can receive healing and relief from the physical manifestations of emotional stress.

Transpersonal
Is a holistic form of psychotherapy that seeks to integrate the spiritual aspects of the human experience into the therapeutic process. Techniques such as meditation, guided visualization, energy healing, ritual and spiritual traditions will be used to help address mental health and spiritual development.

Parts Work
Is an approach that seeks to bring awareness to the different parts of the mind and psyche(soul). By giving voice to the different parts, clients can gain a better understanding of their emotions, needs, beliefs, and triggers, which leads to greater integration and sense of wholeness.

Mindfulness
Is a practice that focuses on paying attention to the present moment without judgement. Techniques such mindfulness meditation of thoughts, feelings or breath, mindful walking, mindful eating, mindful listening and body scan can help enhance awareness of the present moment. Mindfulness can help alleviate stress, improve focus, emotional regulation, creativity and physical well-being.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Is a goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify, challenge, and transform negative thoughts and behaviours to improve emotional regulation and more effectively manage challenging situations.

Attachment-Based
Is an approach based on attachment theory that examines how the relationships formed in childhood with primary caregivers influence interactions with others in adulthood.

Areas of Focus:

  • Anxiety & Stress
  • Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Physical Abuse
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Separation & Divorce
  • Self-Esteem
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Shame
  • Spirituality
  • Lost of Meaning & Purpose
  • Chronic Illness
  • Assertiveness
  • Healthy Boundaries
  • Family Conflict
  • Codependency

Do you offer in-person or virtual sessions?

I am currently offering in-person and virtual sessions.

Is Integrative Psychotherapy covered?

As a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), my services are covered by most insurance providers. Currently psychotherapy is not covered by OHIP.

What is your session fee?

My standard fee is $130.00 (tax exempt) for a 60 minute session, however I do offer a sliding scale for those in financial difficulty. Payment can be made by e-transfer immediately following the session.

What is your cancellation policy?

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to cancel a session with no financial penalty.  Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice are subject to the full session fee, except in the case of an emergency or serious illness.

“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.”

– Sigmund Freud