Life can be stressful. I'm here to help you with compassionate care.
Enhance self-awareness, improve coping skills, reduce symptoms, increase confidence, and gain a better overall quality of life.
Develop a deeper understanding of the connection between your thoughts, emotions, physical symptoms, and response to challenging situations.
Integrating self-compassion & building on your strengths, I will help you reframe negative thought patterns, regulate emotions, and develop effective coping strategies.
Who I Work With
I primarily work with women and men in their late 20s to early 60s. Many have a strong sense of responsibility and a tendency to set high standards for themselves. They have great qualities, but don't always recognize them. While many see them as confident, calm and composed, the reality is that they tend to overthink and worry, often focusing on pleasing others rather than themselves. Sometimes they wonder if they are "good enough." They are feeling stressed and anxious and are in need of support to help with coping, self-compassion, setting boundaries and tending to their own needs and self-care.
I can help in the following areas:
coping with life changes/transitions
coping with general life challenges
issues related to aging
improving self-esteem
boosting confidence
addiction healing aftercare
Do I Need to be Good at Art?
Do I Have to Make Art?
You don't need to be good at art to benefit from art therapy as the focus is on self-expression and emotional exploration rather than artistic skill.
Whether or not you engage in art making during our therapy sessions will always be up to you. Some of my clients engage in art making all of the time; some engage in art making some of the time; and some prefer traditional talk therapy and never engage in art making at all. Whatever your preference - it works for me. :)
Low Cost Trial Session for New Clients
Finding the right therapist can be a challenging journey, and even after a FREE 15-minute consultation, it’s not always easy to determine if you’re a good fit. To help you make an informed decision, I offer a one-time trial therapy session at a significantly reduced rate—75% off the standard price. This session allows you to experience my approach and get a better sense of whether we’re a good match for your therapeutic needs. Your comfort and connection are essential, and I’m here to support you in this important step toward healing.
I'm Karen. Welcome!
Based in North York/Toronto, I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience in both traditional talk therapy and art therapy. Offering online therapy across Ontario, I specialize in helping adults find relief from anxiety.
My Approach
Curious, patient, open, reflective, and supportive
My practice is centred on creating a comfortable, atmosphere that doesn't feel "clinical" where clients can express their thoughts and concerns freely and openly. Many of my clients describe our sessions as informal yet purposeful leading to profound insights and personal growth.
Through talking and/or art making, together, we uncover the roots of your struggles, develop strategies tailored to individual needs, and foster skills to manage your life more effectively.
Steps to Getting the Support You Need
1) INITIAL CONTACT
2) MAKE A PLAN
3) YOUR PATH TO WELLNESS
Reach out Today!
I'm happy to help
Online Therapy Clinic
Servicing all of Ontario including:
Ajax, Aurora, Barrie, Belleville, Bradford, Brampton, Brantford, Brock, Brockville, Caledon, Chatham, Clarington, Cornwall, Dryden, Georgina, Georgina Island, Goderich, Guelph, Gwillimbury, Halton Hills, Hamilton, Ingersoll, Kenora, King, Kingston, Kirkland Lake, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Muskoka, Newmarket, Niagara, North Bay, North York, Oakville, Orangeville, Oshawa, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Petawawa, Peterborough, Pickering, Richmond Hill, St. Catharines, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, Scugog, Stratford, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Toronto, Uxbridge, Vaughan, Whitby, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Windsor (and more).