Individual therapy for the part of you that's tired of carrying it alone.
The anxiety, the old patterns, the thing you've never told anyone — we can work on it. Slowly, carefully, and toward something real.
You don't have to be in crisis to come to therapy.
Most of the people who walk into my office are high-functioning. They're doing the job, showing up for the people they love, holding things together from the outside. And quietly, inside, something is not okay.
"Everyone thinks I'm fine. I'm not sure I remember what 'fine' actually feels like."
The person who's always been the strong one"I keep ending up in the same dynamic with different people. I'm starting to think it's me."
The person noticing a pattern"Something happened years ago and I thought I was over it. I don't think I'm over it."
The person with an old thing resurfacing
Evidence-based, not formulaic.
I'm trained in a handful of approaches — EMDR, Internal Family Systems, CBT, psychodynamic work, mindfulness — and I pull from whichever one the moment in front of us actually needs. I won't throw a modality at you for its own sake.
What that tends to look like in practice: we start by slowing down. We get a real picture of what's going on, what's been going on for a while, and what the part of you that came to therapy is actually asking for. Then we work — sometimes with talk, sometimes with something deeper like IFS or EMDR when talk alone isn't enough.
I'm warm, I'm direct, and I will tell you what I'm seeing. You don't have to guess what I'm thinking.
Specific, not abstract.
- Anxiety that won't turn off The racing thoughts, the tight chest, the 3 a.m. what-ifs, the hypervigilance that kept you safe once and won't let go now.
- Depression and the flat grey version of yourself Not just sadness. The version where nothing tastes like anything, and you can't remember why you used to care.
- Old patterns in relationships The same dynamic, different faces. The way you end up over-functioning, or pulling away, or choosing the unavailable one again.
- Trauma — including the kind you were told wasn't "bad enough" It doesn't have to be a single catastrophic event. Chronic childhood stress, emotional neglect, religious harm, medical trauma — these all count, and they're treatable.
- Life transitions that knock you sideways A breakup, a career shift, a loss, a move, a diagnosis. The moments when the version of your life you'd been building stops fitting.
- Identity, self-worth, and the inner critic The voice that says you're not enough, too much, failing. We can work with that voice instead of against it.
- Intergenerational and cultural patterns The things you inherited that aren't yours, and the quiet work of figuring out what to put down.
You don't have to prepare anything.
We slow down
The first session is about getting a real picture. I'll ask questions, listen more than I talk, and we'll find out together what's actually going on.
We name the work
By the end of the first or second session, I'll share what I'm noticing and what I think we could work on. You tell me what resonates.
We start
Weekly or biweekly, in person in Toronto or online anywhere in Ontario. We'll adjust the pace as we go.
The practical details.
- Session length 50 minutes. Your first session is slightly longer so we can take our time.
- In person or online In person in Toronto, or online across Ontario on a secure, PHIPA-compliant platform.
- Frequency Weekly is typical to start. Many clients move to biweekly once the work is settled in.
- Fees & insurance Fees listed on the Fees & FAQ page. Receipts provided for any extended health plan that covers a Registered Psychotherapist.
What people usually ask first.
I've never done therapy before. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Most of my new clients haven't. There's nothing to prepare, and I'll walk you through everything as we go.
How do I know if what I'm going through is "enough" for therapy?
If it's hard, it's enough. You don't have to earn a diagnosis or justify your suffering to get support.
How long will I be in therapy?
It depends. Some people come for a focused three months around a specific issue. Others stay longer for deeper work. I'll give you an honest read after a few sessions and we'll decide together.
What if I cry / don't cry / don't know what to say?
All of that is okay. There's no right way to do therapy. I'll help you find the words when you can't, and sit with you quietly when you need that instead.
Can I bring up anything, even if it feels shameful?
Yes. Very little shocks me, and nothing in this room is judged. The things you think you can't say out loud are often the exact things worth saying.
Do you prescribe medication?
No — Registered Psychotherapists in Ontario don't prescribe. If medication seems worth exploring, I'll help you think about it and can coordinate with your family doctor or a psychiatrist.
If this sounds like the kind of room you've been looking for.
Start with a free 30-minute call. No session booked. No commitment. Just a conversation about what you're looking for.
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