I offer arts therapy and talk therapy including psychotherapy and counselling.
I also offer supervision for practicing arts therapists or psychotherapists
I facilitate a step mother’s support group
From time to time I offer Expressive Arts Therapy groups in my own office or in partnership with an agency.
I have a wide variety of office hours available and am located on the Bloor Subway line between Christie and Ossington Station
I offer a sliding scale for students and under-employed
Credentials:
Expressive Arts Therapy Diploma (The Create Institue, formerly ISIS Canada)
Bachelor Of Fine Arts (NSCAD)
Certified in Counselling & Psychotherapy (OACCPP)
Non Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Member of NEDIC
8 Years in Private Practice
10 Years in working in mental health with children, youth & adults
18 years as a working potter & arts facilitator.
Collaborated with agencies; Sheena's Place, Danielle’s Place, Women & Trans People's agencies & Family Service Toronto.
Delivered a wide scope of International Development projects in Latin America & Asia.
Additional Training:
Ongoing training in arts therapy and psychotherapy modalities
Non Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
Anti-Oppression training
Professional Affiliations: OACCPP, NEDIC, Potters for Peace
Population served: I currently offer arts therapy, talk therapy, counseling to Women, Men, Trans People, Children & Youth in one-on-one, couples and groups. Areas of expertise & experience: Clients seek my help in exploring issues such as low self-esteem, depression, social anxiety, anger, anxiety, perfectionism and eating disorders. I work with clients to develop more holistic Emotional Life Skills in order to feel better prepared for future crisis or difficulties. My work with Emotional Mindfulness; blending Mindfulness Meditation techniques with DBT and Arts Therapy is particularly helpful for those diagnosed with Personality Disorders ("Borderlines" welcome!) PTSD, Trauma and Eating Disorders. I also work collaboratively with families, going through a Separation or Divorce. I can help all family members experiencing the separation to cope with grief and loss. I also offer counselling support for parents to develop a successful co-parenting relationship.
Languages: English + limited Hebrew, Spanish, French and Indonesian Arts practice:Visual art; pottery, metal work, Writing Qualified for supervision: Yes
