Hello, I’m Zoë.

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Welcome to Therapy with Zoë.

I support children and teens with:

  • emotional regulation

  • digital dependence

  • low self-confidence & body image

  • anxiety and depression

  • living with an ADHD diagnosis

I help adults and seniors with:

  • work-related stress and burnout

  • relationships and loss

  • anxiety and depression

  • trauma

  • self-esteem issues

You’re in the right place. Let’s take the first step and connect.

Ossington & Dundas
Toronto
Danforth & Broadview
Toronto
Bloor & Bathurst
Toronto

Psychotherapy is my calling. The work begins with listening.

As a mother of two teens, at the head of a multi-generational household, forging healthy relationships is my reality.

Working for two decades with the Ontario Public Service, in education and children and youth services, has exposed me to cutting-edge data and real-world stories and solutions.

Two graduate degrees (MA, Political Science and MA, Counselling Psychology) have trained my ability to connect research and practice to positive outcomes.

My person-centred, non-judgmental, inclusive lens is shaped by my own history and exposure to different cultures and values. I am the child of a German refugee and an Irish-Scottish 3rd generation Canadian and have lived in Belgium, France, Taiwan, and Germany.

Safe and Effective Therapy.

Grounded in experience, in evidence and in empathy.

Individual therapy is a courageous act. You are here because you want something to change.

Incorporating Adlerian Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) strategies, you (your child/teen) will make positive change happen

What can therapy do for you? Some examples:

A teen goes deeper

Through our person-centred therapeutic relationship, a teen client sees his/her/their own value and takes a healthy risk.

A child stays present

Using mindfulness techniques, a child client rises above negative thought patterns and makes a friend.

An adult finds a new path

Exploring early childhood experiences, an adult client brings his/her/their worldview to bear on the present, finding their inner guide.

  • I help teens be themselves, navigate relationships, and channel their communication and self-awareness strengths.

  • I help young adults grow in to their lives and navigate complex relationships and their own autonomy.

  • I help children find a space to be calm, to express themselves, to practise how to deal with anxiety, day-to-day stressors, and loss (e.g. separation, losing a pet, etc.).

  • I help adults identify patterns, navigate big changes, and honour their values.

  • I help seniors work through life transitions, tell their story and find new ways to engage with themselves and their community.

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FAQs:

  • My current rate is $175 for a 50-minute session.

  • Yes! I offer flexible times from each of my locations in Toronto.

  • To make a positive difference, to be empathetic, to be inclusive. My practice is equity-conscious, neuroaffirming, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, 2SLGBTQ+, and sex- and body-positive.

  • I have worn many hats - as a professional, an international student and worker, a mother.

    I am a gifted listener and grateful, every day, for the opportunity to work with my clients.

    I have lived through my own mental health challenges.

  • My approach draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative, Solution-Focused, and Psychodynamic modalities. It is also described as person-centred, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed and culturally sensitive.

  • I know that this work is my calling after spending nearly 20 years working as an analyst and in management for the Ontario government.

  • Absolutely! If you, your teen or your child is struggling with focus, organization, emotional regulation, impulse control, for example, I can help.

  • Yes, I can. My empathic approach, my deep listening skills, and expertise, support clients to heal.

  • Life happens! I ask for 24 hours notice to avoid having to charge the full session fee.

  • Trust yourself to know if our therapeutic relationship feels right. If it doesn’t, you can tell me. I will do my best to make it right, to find you a better fit, and to respond to feedback. I respect your point of view.

  • At this time, no, I don’t offer direct billing services.

    Following every session, you will receive an invoice and all the information you need to submit a claim to your insurance provider.

  • Yes, all of my in-person locations are close to a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) stop.

    My Danforth and Annex locations are on Line 1 (Broadview Station and Bathurst Station are the closest, respective stations). My third location is less than a 5-minute walk from the College (#506) or Dundas (#505) streetcar lines.

    Can’t make it in-person? A virtual session is also an option!

  • A typical session is 50-60 minutes long.

  • I am near Ossington and Dundas, at 44 St. Annes Rd. (Landmarks = Trinity Bellwoods, Little Italy).

    I am at Bloor and Bathurst, at 556 Palmerston Ave. (Landmarks = Bathurst Subway Line 1).

    I am at Danforth and Broadview, at 270 Danforth Ave. (Landmarks = Don Valley, Danforth Music Hall).

  • Yes, great question! While therapy is very individual, there are some common pathways that therapy takes to be successful.

    1. I ask my client [and parent(s), where appropriate] to fill out a few forms, to collect important information on health history, issues, goals for therapy, etc. All data is kept secure and confidential.

    2. I build therapeutic rapport with my client, rooted in unconditional empathy, positive regard, and a quest to make therapy feel safe and chill.

    3. I develop and deliver a treatment plan which can include tailored strategies and tools for the client to learn and practise. 

    4. I ask for feedback, measure progress, and make adjustments to the plan, in consultation with my client [and parents and teachers, when relevant]. Every step is taken with client's consent.

  • No, my spaces all have stairs (either externally or internally).

    I am able to accommodate some barriers to access, in discussion with the individual client (e.g. I may travel to the client for an additional fee).

    In all cases, I can offer online/virtual/phone sessions.

  • I offer services to all peoples, regardless of culture, creed, gender expression, ethnicity, etc. I also hold as part of my own identity the fact that I live and work on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. My way of knowing, my spiritual, and ingrained beliefs might mean that I am not the right fit for someone. In this case, I am ready to assist in finding a therapist (or other form of support) which meets your needs.

  • My logo shows a plant and a sun. The sun represents light, energy, and a source of strength. The plant represents growth, life, and, equally, a nurturing source of strength. The sun and the plant are in an enduring relationship with one another. These themes of connected growth, strength, and change underpin Therapy with Zoë.