If you have a question that I haven’t addressed on this page, please get in touch.
What is Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS (also known as parts work) is a style of therapy that looks deeply at the various parts that make up the whole of us. Some of us might be used to thinking about an inner child or inner critic that can effect how we feel and act in the world. Others of us might have noticed that we still hear the voice of a caregiver, a teacher or some other person from our past influencing our actions and choices. Sometimes we’re left with the question of “Why on earth did I say/do that thing in that moment?” IFS sees all of these as parts of us that are trying to help. Sometimes these parts aren’t as helpful as they would like to be. Getting to know and understand our parts offers the opportunity for understanding, compassion and healing.
Could art therapy be helpful for me?
The field of art therapy is relatively young. However, I can offer that a growing body of research papers and studies over the last 15 years have pointed out the effectiveness of art therapy for people from diverse populations dealing with a wide variety symptoms, including anxiety, depression, stress, and pain-management.
No therapist can offer guarantees of effectiveness. Therapy and establishing a therapeutic connection is a very personal thing. Whether it’s with myself, or someone else, I encourage you to explore the arts and discover for yourself what they have to offer you.
Where are you located?
My office is located at 114 Maitland Street, Toronto ON
It is 3 blocks from the Wellesley subway station, 1 block from the 94 Harbord/Wellesley bus and 2 blocks from the Carleton/College streetcar.
My in person day is Tuesdays.
How much is personal therapy?
The cost of a one hour session is $160 (plus HST). My sliding scale is currently full. Rates go up in January of each year.
I accept payment by cash, e-transfer or credit cards. Credit cards payment is available with an extra 3% fee. I’m not able to accept debit cards.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Absolutely. We can arrange a phone consultation. A consultation is 15 to 20 minutes in length (depending on the amount of questions you might have). Please get in touch via my contact page to set up an appointment.
Are you covered by OHIP?
Sadly, no.
What about insurance?
I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as a Registered Psychotherapist (RP). You can enquire with your insurance company to see if they offer coverage for RPs.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made 24 or more hours in advance do not incur a charge. Unfortunately, for no shows and late cancellations (less that 24 hours notice), I will need to charge you for the full cost of the appointment.
Are online sessions available?
We can arrange video sessions via a private PHIPA compliant online platform.
Phone sessions are also available.
What about confidentiality?
All private and group therapies are confidential within the normal legal parameters. We will discuss confidentiality more fully during our first meeting.
Workshops and classes are therapeutic in nature, so I will always make every effort to respect wishes around personal privacy. We will discuss details as a group at the beginning of each workshop or class. If you have questions in advance, please enquire.