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Kristen and Sabine provide an evidence-based delivery of therapy where the client is in control; they are the experts in their own lives. We provide both mental health diagnosis specific or general mental wellness counselling meeting the needs of all types of people.
Using a client-centered, strengths-based approach; we work to help build on the strengths people already hold and help them get moving forward. |
• Anger Management
• Anxiety • Behavioural Issues • Coping Skills • Depression • Life Coaching • Self Esteem • Relationship Issues • Self-Harming • Mental health diagnosis |
KRISTEN CONTE
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Kristen is a member of the OACYC and CRPO as a Registered Psychotherapist. Kristen holds a BSc in Psychology from the University of Toronto, an advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Work from Sheridan College and a Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
Having begun her career working in foster care she transitioned into working as a counsellor in mental health day treatment classrooms for young children and then adolescents. Kristen has been working with families focusing on family preservation for those living in high risk and conflictual situations. Kristen's experience also includes working with couples and adults experiencing various concerns. I believe in a client focused delivery of therapy where the client is in control; they are the experts in their own lives. Everyone deserves to have a person who is empathetic, non-judgmental, and understanding of where they are in their lives. This therapeutic setting allows people to work at their pace through a strength-based approach to reach their goals and feel a higher satisfaction within themselves and their lives. |
SABINE KUSSMANN
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Sabine is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as a Registered Psychotherapist as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists. She holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University.
I have always had a passion for counselling, but started off my career in business marketing. My first experience in a counselling role, was when I created and led a support group for new mothers for a local breastfeeding clinic. After becoming a professionally trained new parent mentor and support volunteer with the Down Syndrome Association of Toronto, it inspired me to transition my career into mental health counselling. My recent experience in the mental health field includes providing a wide range of professional counselling services, however, my core strengths lie in working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, suicidal ideations, post-partum mood disorders, occupational burnout and relationship challenges. In my role as a psychotherapist, I take a person-centered, non-judgmental and empathetic approach with my clients. One of my favourite mottos that I like to apply in therapy is “start where you are; use what you have; do what you can.” In a collaborative manner, I work with my clients to firstly establish a solid therapeutic relationship and empower them to work through their struggles in order to effect positive change. |