Sandra Cesario
Registered Psychotherapist
Let my creativity meet yours! I am a Registered Psychotherapist who has been incorporating Expressive Arts Therapy, mindfulness and evidence-based techniques into my practice for over 20 years. I have 15 years experience providing Clinical Supervision to Expressive Arts Therapists in a clinical setting. I have been active in making psychotherapy and community artmaking accessible and inclusive in and outside of Toronto with various communities using a Person Centred and trauma-informed approach.

Credentials:
  • RP, College of Registered Psychotherpists of Ontario
  • EXAT Diploma – The Create Institute, 1998

Additional training:
  • York university, Bachelor of Arts 1989
  • LGBT2SQ Foundations Certificate, Rainbow Health, 2021
  • Arts-Based and Positive Supervision Certificate, Ontario Art Therapy Association, 2018
  • Indigenous Cultural Competency Training, Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, 2017
  • Diversity and Equity in Mental Health and Addictions Certificate, University of Toronto/Hong Fook Mental Health Association, 2017
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate, Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2016
 
Professional affiliations:
OEATA (Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association)

Areas of expertise & experience:
Trauma and resiliency, Grief and loss, Anxiety, Relationships, Autism, Complex mental health challenges.  Experience with children, youth and adults.

Arts Practice:
  • Visual Arts: painting, drawing, felt, sculpture
  • Poetry and writing
  • Improv exercises
  • Mindful and Somatic exercises
  • Music and Movement.

Qualified for supervision: yes

Location & Contact information:  I offer virtual appointments and in-person sessions at:
Church and Wellesley Counselling and Psychotherapy
200- 941 Church St., 2nd fl
(647) 358-5815
[email protected]
(in-person Wednesday and Thursday)