About our Therapists
Sarah Dale
MSc., RP, RSW, RMFT (she/her)
Co-Director (Owner)
Sarah is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She is also a Certified Sex Therapist and a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (CACFT). Her practice has a focus on relationship and sex therapy concerns with both individuals and couples, as well as trauma-informed care. Sarah obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology from Brock University, and her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from Niagara University. Sarah’s training included the completion of a 1000-hour clinical internship, which involved over 700 hours of direct client contact and over 100 hours of supervision. Sarah has extensive training in Couple Therapy. She has received over 200 hours of clinical supervision in relational and sex therapy post-graduation. Sarah has training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) approaches. Sarah also provides clinical supervision to Registered Psychotherapists, Sex Therapists, and students pursuing degrees in Psychotherapy.
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Couple Therapy Training
Sarah has completed the post-graduate Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Studies from the University of Guelph. She has pursued advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and has completed over 200 hours of clinical supervision in relational therapy since graduating. Sarah is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with the Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (CAMFT).
Sex Therapy Training
Sarah is a Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor (Qualifying) with The Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO) To become a Certified Sex Therapist with ASTO, Sarah undertook a process of rigorous training and passed two formal evaluations before earning the designation of Certified Sex Therapist. As a sex therapist, Sarah has helped individuals and couples experiencing sexual challenges including low desire, erectile difficulties, premature ejaculation, pelvic pain, penetration difficulties, and other sexual concerns that impact individuals and relationships. She has a particular interest in working with sexual trauma and clients experiencing vaginismus. As an ASTO Supervisor (Qualifying) she provides therapists with clinical supervision in the field of sex therapy.
Sarah's Experience
Sarah has provided counselling and therapy in a variety of settings, including at a crisis line and in an outpatient clinic at a hospital in the Niagara Falls, NY area. She has also worked in an inpatient addiction rehabilitation facility in the Toronto area, where she provided counselling and support to individuals receiving intensive treatment for substance abuse.
Sarah works with clients to identify barriers to maintaining emotional well-being, as well as on improving relationships and identifying dysfunctional patterns. She helps individuals with concerns such as anxiety, depression, difficult life transitions, post-traumatic stress, and relationships. Sarah supports couples experiencing challenges including communication, conflict resolution, emotional intimacy, sexual intimacy, and infidelity. To read more about Sarah’s approach to therapy with couples click here.
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (Registered Psychotherapist #007715)
- Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registered Social Worker #836423)
- Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with the Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (RMFT #2017939)
- Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor (Qualifying) with The Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO)
- Member: EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
- Member: Ontario Association Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
- Approved Supervisor for students in the Yorkville University MACP program
Stephanie Aniol
MSW, RSW (she/her)
Co-Director (Owner)
Stephanie has undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work and is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Her approach is informed by attachment theory and an understanding of trauma, supported by multiple trainings in both areas; she is additionally trained in EFT, The Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Neurobehavioural Therapy and Narrative Practice. While Stephanie tailors her therapeutic approach to individual client need, what is consistent is her focus on building collaborative and non-judgmental relationships with clients. Stephanie is passionate about supporting clients to better connect to themselves and others, and is known for bringing kindness, levity and care to this work that she loves.
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Couple Therapy Training
Stephanie loves working with couples and has trained in two evidence-based approaches to relationship therapy: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. She has completed the EFT externship + additional trainings in this modality. Stephanie supports people in relationships experiencing communication difficulties, disconnection and/or emotional and sexual intimacy concerns, infertility, people preparing for parenthood and consensual non-monogamy.
Sex Therapy Training
Stephanie is an Associate Member with the Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO). Stephanie’s training in sex therapy has been from a systemic approach, looking at the concern in the context of biological, social, psychological, and relational factors that may contribute to creating and maintaining the concern in an individual or couple’s life. As a sex therapist, Stephanie works with individuals and couples experiencing concerns related to mismatched desire, sexual identity, sexual communication, infertility, rapid/delayed ejaculation, erectile difficulties, pelvic pain, problems with penetration and navigating consensual non-monogamy and polyamory. She is experienced in working with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Seizures
Prior to moving into private practice full-time, Stephanie worked at Epilepsy Toronto, a community agency for people living with epilepsy. She provided counselling, facilitated support groups, delivered education sessions and planned community events for people living with epileptic seizures. Stephanie additionally developed a program for people living with functional seizures; she trained under Dr Curt LaFrance in neurobehavioural therapy, a therapeutic modality designed for people living with functional and epileptic seizures. She provided psychotherapy and developed an education session and support group for people living with functional seizures. It has been an absolute privilege to know so many people living with seizures, and to witness their resilience.
Through this experience Stephanie has developed an expertise in and passion for working with people living with seizures. Stephanie understands the impact seizures can have on a person’s self-esteem, identity, mental health, sense of well-being, safety and sometimes, the ability to function as they typically would in the day-to-day. In working with people living with seizures, she works from a trauma-informed perspective, seeking to understand a person’s unique experience and determine how our sessions can be of the most support to them.
Stephanie's Experience
Prior to joining the team at East Toronto Therapy, Stephanie completed 1150 hours of field placement, with a focus on mental health counselling. She additionally worked in post-secondary settings, supporting students in the general population as well as within a population identifying as experiencing barriers to education, related to mental health. Stephanie created a psychoeducation and support group for people living with chronic pelvic pain; it was this experience that ignited her interest in sex therapy.
Alongside her work at East Toronto Therapy, Stephanie works in the community with people living with chronic health challenges; she directed the development of a program for people experiencing functional seizures (also known as Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures.)
Stephanie is experienced in supporting clients to manage a myriad of challenges but especially relationship issues, identity, connection to self, self-esteem, anxiety, complex or difficult physical health symptoms, infertility and the impacts of trauma.
Stephanie is committed to supporting clients to forge their own path toward healing with kindness, empathy, non-judgement, and creativity.
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registered Social Worker #830688)
- Member: Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
- Associate Member with The Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO)
Amna Baig
MSW, RSW (she/her)
Associate
Amna is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She received her undergraduate degree in social work from McMaster University, and completed her Masters of Social Work (with advanced standing) at the University of Toronto. Her education included completion of several mental health based internships. Amna has received training invarious therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She draws upon these approaches in her work with clients, and is committed to providing anti-oppressive and culturally informed practice to individuals and couples.
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Couple Therapy Training
Amna has received graduate level training in couples therapy. Her training has included a focus on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She supports couples with communication, emotional, and attachment concerns. Amna is actively engaged in ongoing training in the field of couples therapy.
Sex Therapy Training
Amna is an Associate Member with the Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO). She aims to create a safe space for her clients to holistically explore their sexual challenges. Amna works with clients experiencing sexual challenges including low or mismatched desire, pelvic pain, inability to have penetration, erectile difficulties and working through unhelpful sexual narratives.
Amna's Experience
Amna has over seven years of experience working in the Greater Toronto Area with a diverse clientele from community mental health organizations and private practices. She has worked with students, adults and families to help them through intersecting issues through a client-centered and strengths-based approach. Her work is about understanding and improving her clients’ lives by focusing on the systems that influence their mental and emotional well-being. She has worked with clients experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression and others struggling with grief, life transitions, immigration issues and interpersonal relationships.
Amna provides therapy in English, and is conversational in Urdu, Hindi, and French. She firmly believes in applying an intersectional framework to fully capture relationship experiences, and she is dedicated to furthering her education to better support her clients. She has completed the following additional trainings:
● San’yas Anti-Racism Indigenous Cultural Safety
● Neurodiversity-Affirming practices
● Positive Space
● Culturally Informed CBT practices
● Working with Vulnerable Populations
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registered Social Worker # 837016)
- Member: Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
- Associate Member with The Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO)
Tanya Beach
MA, RP (Qualifying) (she/her)
Associate
Tanya Beach is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Her clinical training includes over 450 hours of client contact and ongoing clinical supervision. Tanya’s practice is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and centers on supporting individuals and couples navigating relational distress and emotional disconnection. She also supports neurodivergent clients, in particular those with ADHD. Tanya’s approach is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in the belief that safe relationships—both with others and with ourselves—are key to healing and growth. She brings a trauma-informed lens to her work and is committed to helping clients foster secure and meaningful connections.
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Couple Therapy Training
Tanya and has completed core training in Emotionally Focused Therapy including the Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship, EFIT Essentials (Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy), and EFFT Fundamentals (Emotionally Focused Family Therapy) as well as training in the Gottman method which helps couples build and reestablish love maps. In her work with couples, she supports partners in building deeper emotional connection, improving communication, and navigating conflict with greater understanding and care.
Sex Therapy Training
Tanya’s training in sex therapy is from a holistic lens; she considers the biological, social, psychological and relational factors that may be influencing the challenge a person or couple is facing in order to understand the problem and use this understanding to move forward with therapy. She works with people experiencing pelvic pain, erectile difficulties, mismatched desire, low sexual desire, sexual identity, sexual trauma and sexual communication.
Tanya's Experience
Tanya works with clients facing a range of challenges, including anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, relationship concerns, parenting struggles, and navigating major life transitions such as separation, divorce, career changes, and adjusting to stepfamily dynamics. Tanya has a particular interest in helping individuals explore questions of meaning, identity, and purpose—or simply the experience of feeling lost—and works to help clients foster a stronger connection to self.
In addition to Emotionally Focused Therapy, Tanya draws from a range of complementary modalities to support her clients, including Internal Family Systems (IFS)/parts work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, somatic awareness, attachment theory, and principles of trauma-informed care. She tailors her approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual and couple she works with.
Populations
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- • Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) – College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (#14911)
Laura Crawford
Associate - on parental leave
MSW, RSW, she/her
Laura is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Michigan, and her Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University. Her training included a year long clinical social work internship on a Level IV Neonatal ICU. Laura has extensive experience working with adults, couples, families, and youth in various settings, including in the community, private practice, and schools. Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed principals and client-centered care. Laura has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness approaches.
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Couple Therapy Training
Laura has received training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and her work with couples is strongly informed by attachment theory. This approach focuses on helping couples deepen trust and intimacy by strengthening a secure attachment bond. Understanding how each partner’s attachment style influences their behavior can help to strengthen the relationship’s foundation and ability to navigate challenges. This approach may be particularly beneficial for couples navigating concerns around trust, communication, and unresolved emotional wounds. Laura is dedicated to ongoing training and supervision focused on honing skills related to couples and family therapy.
Sex Therapy Training
Laura is actively pursuing training in sex therapy and is engaged in regular clinical supervision in sex therapy. She works with individuals and couples experiencing a range of sexual issues, including mismatched desire, sexual trauma, pelvic pain, and erectile difficulties. Laura strives to create a non-judgmental and validating space, where we can de-pathologize sexual difficulties and begin to understand and work through precipitating and underlying concerns.
Laura's Experience
Laura has practiced as a Clinical Social Worker in various settings, including healthcare, community mental health, individual and family therapy, and school settings. Her approach to therapy is attachment-based and grounded in trauma-informed and anti-oppressive practices. Laura works collaboratively with clients to identify therapeutic goals and develop a plan tailored to their individual needs and hopes for therapy. She specializes in working with adults, couples, parents/caregivers, and families. Laura supports clients experiencing a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relational concerns, family dynamics, sexual issues and life transitions. She is particularly passionate about working with clients around identifying attachment needs, working through trauma, and navigating parenting difficulties.
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registered Social Worker # 834710)
- Member: Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
Maureen Donlevy
MA, RP (she/her)
Associate
Life doesn’t always go as planned. Unexpected challenges arise, leaving us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about the path forward. Whether it’s personal struggles, relationship difficulties, or the weight of past experiences, it’s natural to seek clarity and a sense of peace. Finding the right support can make all the difference in rediscovering your strengths and regaining balance.
As your therapist, Maureen Donlevy provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions with deep support. Through a collaborative approach, she helps you identify and build on your inner resilience, develop strategies to move forward and reconnect with your sense of purpose. Her work is rooted in respect for your unique experiences, ensuring that therapy aligns with your values and goals.
Maureen is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She is has completed post-graduate training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for individuals, couples, and families. Maureen integrates a range of evidence-based approaches, including Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT).
With extensive experience providing therapy to individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, Maureen has supported clients dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, identity exploration, trauma, and relationship concerns. Her background in organizational consulting also gives her a unique understanding of workplace challenges, leadership dynamics, and the impact of change on individuals and teams.
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Couple Therapy Training
Relationships come with challenges and navigating them together can feel overwhelming. Maureen’s training has involved completion of an intensive externship program in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), a proven approach that helps partners understand and reshape the emotional patterns that create distance or conflict. By fostering deeper connection and communication, couples can build a more secure, fulfilling relationship.
As a member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT), Maureen works with couples facing issues such as conflict, intimacy struggles, disconnection, and the balance between independence and togetherness. She also supports couples navigating the unique dynamics of blended families, intergenerational differences, cultural complexities, and the challenges of loss or separation. No matter where you are in your relationship, Maureen helps you and your partner find meaningful ways to grow and support each other.
Maureen has completed the following training in couple therapy:
EFCT Externship: ICEEFT
Sex Therapy Training
Maureen is an Associate member of the Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO). Maureen’s approach to sex therapy is rooted in a relational and systemic lens, and she offers a non-judgmental space to help clients explore sexual concerns. She has a particular interest in how views and messaging on sex have evolved over time, and how these impact clients of all ages. Maureen is actively engaged in her professional development in sex therapy. She supports clients with concerns such as mismatched desire, low sexual desire, performance anxiety, and relational conflicts around intimacy.
Maureen's Experience
Maureen’s journey into psychotherapy is rooted in a deep desire to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges with greater understanding and resilience. She holds graduate degrees in Educational Counselling and Organizational Development. She has spent years working as a coach and consultant across public, private, and not-for-profit sectors throughout North America. In this role, she supported leaders and teams in fostering healthier, more productive environments.
Maureen’s true passion lies in connecting more deeply with individuals—helping them understand the emotions, patterns, and experiences that shape their well-being. This calling led her to further studies in psychotherapy and, ultimately, to her work at East Toronto Therapy, where she provides compassionate support to individuals, couples, and families seeking meaningful change in their lives.
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- • Registered Psychotherapist – College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (#15339)
- • Member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists
- • Member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
- Associate Member with The Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO)
Elisa Gores
MSW, RSW (she/her)
Associate
Elisa is a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Anthropology from Barnard College and her Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. Elisa’s graduate degree included 1100 hours of clinical internships focused on mental health counselling. During her graduate degree and post-graduation, Elisa has sought out specialized training in couple and relationship therapy, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. She also has training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Narrative Therapy.
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Couple Therapy Training
Elisa has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. She is dedicated to ongoing training and supervision focused on honing skills related to relationship therapy. Elisa supports relationships that may be experiencing difficulties with communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, infidelity, infertility, fertility treatments, consensual non-monogamy, and gender-affirming transition
Sex Therapy Training
Elisa is an Associate Member with the Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO). Elisa’s training in sex therapy considers the many negative and shameful narratives perpetuated in our society in addition to the biological, emotional, and relational factors that may contribute to an individual’s or relationship’s concerns. With a firm belief that every person is entitled to the intimacy they want, Elisa works with individuals and relationships experiencing low desire, pain during sex, gender or body dysphoria, premature ejaculation, and erectile difficulties. Elisa is experienced in working with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+, poly, and kink/BDSM communities.
Elisa's Experience
Prior to joining East Toronto Therapy, Elisa’s experience included providing therapy within a university setting and working as an advocate for survivors of sexual assault and gender-based violence. Elisa has also worked as a peer educator specializing in sexual health and healthy relationships.
Elisa is committed to empowering clients to forge their own path toward healing with kindness, empathy, non-judgement, and creativity. She is experienced in working with members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, navigating consensual non-monogamy and polyamory, and is committed to fostering an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and accessible practice and recognizes that this will be a lifelong and imperfect process.
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registered Social Worker #840666)
- Member: Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
- Associate Member with The Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO)
- Member: International Association of Social Work with Groups (IASWG)
Julia Houston
MC, RP (Q) (she/her)
Associate
Julia is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She holds a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Queen’s University, where she completed an honours thesis in sex therapy research. Julia has received training in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She has also completed a post-graduate externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Julia tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs, with a consistent focus on building collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental relationships. She is dedicated to fostering a strong therapeutic connection, believing that a safe and supportive space is crucial for clients to explore and process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Whether you’re navigating difficult emotions, relationships, or life transitions, Julia is here to support you on your journey of healing and empowerment.
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Couple Therapy Training
Julia has post-graduate training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which she utilizes in her work with couples. She has completed an immersive Externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy with the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT). Julia supports relationships that may be struggling with communication, emotional and sexual intimacy, infidelity, and navigating life transitions.
Sex Therapy Training
Julia has a strong research background in sex therapy, focusing on the intersection of sexual health and emotional well-being. She works with clients experiencing a range of sexual concerns including those related to sexual desire and arousal, pelvic pain, challenges with penetration, rapid/delayed ejaculation, erectile difficulties, sexual identity, and sexual trauma. Julia is actively engaged in ongoing professional development and regular clinical supervision in sex therapy. She is committed to providing a safe and affirmative therapeutic space where her clients can explore their sexual concerns.
Julia's Experience
Julia has had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients in both community mental health and private practice settings. She brings extensive experience in supporting individuals dealing with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family dynamics, and life transitions. Julia takes an integrative and eclectic approach, emphasizing collaboration to develop personalized treatment plans that reflect each client’s unique needs, values, and goals. She is experienced in working with members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, supporting individuals navigating consensual non-monogamy and polyamory, and is dedicated to fostering an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed practice.
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) #17075
Caroline Jones
MC, RP (she/her)
Associate
Caroline is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). She received her Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Family and Child Studies from the University of Nipissing and a university certificate in Counselling Women from the University of Athabasca. Caroline completed levels one and two in Advanced Clinical Trauma Skills from the Sick Kids Center for Community Mental Health and she completed the Power of Awareness for Mindfulness Meditation and Self-Compassion from the Awareness Training Institute. Caroline has also completed various training in therapeutic modalities including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Therapy. She is certified in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) which is an approach that helps individuals process difficult emotions, heal the impacts of trauma, strengthen their sense of self, and create more secure and fulfilling relationships. Caroline applies attachment theory as her foundation for understanding the human psyche. Caroline loves her work and views each client as a unique individual with the potential to flourish. She believes in collaboratively creating brave and compassionate spaces with her clients to heal and grow in therapy.
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Couple Therapy Training
Caroline has received graduate level training in couples therapy. Her training has included a focus on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as well as the Gottman Method. Caroline’s work is largely informed by attachment theory, and she aims to facilitate safety and balance when working with couples.
Caroline has completed the following post-graduate trainings in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy:
- EFCT Core Skills – ICEEFT
- EFCT Externship – ICEEFT
Sex Therapy Training
Caroline is committed to creating a safe space for her clients to work through sexual concerns. Caroline has experience working with folks from the LGBTQ2s+ community, as well as survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual trauma. Caroline works with clients experiencing challenges with sexual desire, pelvic pain, erectile difficulties, sexual trauma, and inability to have penetration. She is an Associate Member with the Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO).
Caroline's Experience
Caroline has worked in community mental health and social services for the past ten years in the Greater Toronto Area. She has worked with marginalized people who are under-resourced, under-housed, homeless, living with mental health and addiction challenges, and who are survivors of trauma, including childhood trauma, intimate partner violence, and sexual assault survivors. Caroline worked as
an addiction counsellor at a men’s treatment centre where she specialized in the connection between trauma and addiction and carried this knowledge forward into her work with vulnerable women at Elizabeth Fry Toronto. Caroline worked individually with these women and facilitated groups for anger management, healing from abuse and trauma, and parenting.
Caroline has experience working with a diverse group of children, youth, women, men, and folks from the LGBTQ2s+ community. She has worked with folks with various mental health challenges,
developmental and learning differences, and with people from an array of cultural backgrounds. She lived abroad for five years in South Korea and volunteered in Ghana as a teacher, which has greatly informed her cultural competency.
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) Registered Psychotherapist #13008
- Associate Member with The Association of Sex Therapy in Ontario (ASTO)
Amy McMillan
MC, RP (she/her)
Associate
Amy is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO.) She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Amy takes a warm, client-centered approach, and integrates evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, parts work, attachment theory, self-compassion, and mindfulness. She incorporates techniques from CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Narrative Therapy to support meaningful change. Amy is committed to creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, strengthen their relationships, and work towards healing. Amy has always felt comfortable talking about sex and extends this comfort into her work with clients. She has a special interest in working with couples, having trained in the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
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Couple Therapy Training
Amy recognizes the importance of relationships in our lives. She has pursued trainings in two evidence-based modalities for relationship therapy: the externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method.
Sex Therapy Training
Amy’s natural comfort in discussing sex has lead to an interest in supporting clients to navigate experiences such as mismatch or low desire, sexual identity, consensual non-monogamy, disability and sex, chronic pelvic pain and difficulties with ejaculation. She is committed to ongoing development in this area as she hones her skills. Amy approaches this work holistically, taking into consideration each client’s unique experiences and the myriad factors influencing the reason they seek support.
Amy's Experience
Recognizing the importance of understanding trauma in this work, Amy initially focused her professional development in this area, embracing attachment theory and training in EMDR, a trauma-focused modality. As such, she has provided psychotherapy to adults navigating trauma and PTSD, in addition to body image, anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and relational challenges. She highly values the use of mindfulness and self-compassion practices in this work. She is committed to evidence-based, trauma-informed and anti-oppressive care, creating a safe and affirming space for clients.
LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS
- Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) Registered Psychotherapist #15416
- Member: Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists
- Member: EMDR Canada & EMDRIA