Suzanne B Siskind
M.Ed., Registered Psychotherapist, She/Her
I offer therapeutic support to adults (age 18+) looking to deepen self- awareness, identify and transform outdated patterns and heal emotional pain. I work with a range of presenting issues with a particular focus on anxiety, depression, emotion regulation, stress management, relationship issues, attentional issues, low self-concept, parenting issues and spirituality (including integration of psychedelic journeys).
I offer in-person and virtual sessions for individual client work and I also offer supervision for novice therapists. My office is conveniently located in Toronto's West end near Ossington subway station.
***Not currently accepting new clients for individual work. Please reach out for information regarding availability for therapist supervision.
My Approach
Compassionate, Caring, Collaborative & Client-Centered Psychotherapy
My intention as your therapist is to facilitate your self-inquiry process often using meditative processes to help uncover new insights. Our work together includes looking at what's unfolding in your present life and relevant past experiences that impact the present. The "goal" of therapy is to deepen self-understanding and to process and update any thoughts, emotions and belief systems that inhibit your vitality, aliveness and authenticity. Applying a caring and compassionate perspective, I draw upon a range of therapeutic modalities to explore lived experience through the body, mind and spiritual domains.
My therapeutic approach is deeply Influenced and enhanced by my training and interest in Yogic Philosophy and Buddhist Psychology. I use a trauma-informed and mindfulness-oriented lens for all therapeutic work and I have completed specific training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), The Hakomi Method and Compassionate Inquiry* (Gabor Mate) (see description below). I have also completed training in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (University Health Network) and I am experienced i using plant medicine for personal healing. I am passionate about sharing new learning and insights with my clients; our work together is customized to fit the needs and interests of each individual.
*Compassionate Inquiry is a somatic-based psychotherapeutic approach that gently uncovers and releases layers of childhood trauma, constriction and suppressed emotion embedded in the body, that are at the root of physical and mental illness and addiction.
Contact Me
It's important to work with someone who you feel safe and comfortable with. I offer a free phone or video consultation (approx.15 minutes) to assess whether my background and expertise fits your needs. Please contact me by using the form below. Therapy appointments are available Tuesday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm (latest booking).
Full fee $175; sliding scale fees start at $135. Virtual sessions outside of regular office hours may be available upon request. Receipts for insurance are provided for the services of a Registered Psychotherapist (RP).
*Please contact below for information about current availability and waitlist options.