Counseling and Therapy
Counselor Space
Counselor Space
Sandra Lewis

  
Sandra Lewis, MA, EFT-Adv., SFBT, OSP, OACCPP

  Psychotherapist, coach
  126 Seaton Street
  Toronto, Ontario, M5A 2T3

  Phone: 416-368-5395
  Email: Contact Sandra

  Session Fees: 120 an hour, 150 for 90 minutes. There is a sliding scale.
  Website: www.artemistherapy.com

e-counselorThis member is also available for E-counseling

  E-counseling methods: Email, Phone, IM


"I have 15 years of experience in EFT, Cognitive-Behavioural and Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy. EFT works quickly to release strongly held negative emotions, often in the first session. I also offer free nutritional counselling as it relates to your mental health."

Counselor Space
Counselor Space

I'm a psychotherapist/coach in the Toronto area, specializing in relationships, depression, anxiety and phobias/addictions.

I have a Masters Degree, am a graduate of the Psycho-spiritual Therapy Program at the Transformational Arts College in Toronto and the Solution-Focussed Certificate Course at the University of Toronto. I have training in many modes of psychotherapy but my emphasis is on EFT and Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy. I have an advanced certificate in EFT and I am listed as an approved practitioner on the website run by the founder of EFT, Gary Craig.

In addition to my private practice, I am the Bereavement Co-ordinator at one of Toronto's largest hospices, Alliance, where I am responsible for intake, private and group counselling, training and case management.

While psychotherapy is currently an unregulated profession in Ontario (anyone can call themselves a psychotherapist), I have the highest credentials possible. I am a Certified Member of the OACCPP, as well as a Clinical member of the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists (see http://www.psychotherapyontario.com/clinical.html) which requires, in addition to a graduate degree from a recognized university, 3,000 hours of clinical experience and demonstrated learning in at least four (4) of the following areas as they relate to psychotherapy:

    • theory
    • methodology/clinical skills
    • research/literature review
    • assessment/testing
    • intellectual enquiry
    • writing skills

 

I work with clients suffering from depression, anxiety and panic attacks; addictions; relationship problems (including those in the gay/lesbian/transgendered community); loneliness; phobias and fears; and I am increasingly working with autistic children and their families.

I look at my clients holistically, i.e. taking into consideration all aspects of their lives including their physical health. There are many studies which show spiritual and nutritional factors directly bear on our mental health and I am well versed in diet as it relates to emotions. I often include coaching with the therapy, to help people formulate action plans to move forward with their goals, whether that's a new relationship, a more balanced life or job success. I also spend some time going over nutrition and lifestyle as these can sabotage efforts to feel better.

While I came to this profession late in life, having spent the first half of my career working as a journalist and broadcaster, I have arrived with the fervor and excitement of one who has at last found a true calling. I love helping people find their inner strength and the diverse qualities that have helped them get to this point in their lives; it is a privilege for me to be permitted to join their journey for a brief time in ways that change us both... and I am grateful for the way this work challenges me to grow and change. I have certainly learned as much about myself as my clients have learned about themselves, and I owe them all a great debt of gratitude.

If you would like more information or to arrange a complimentary phone consultation, please contact me at slewis@artemistherapy.com




Written Works by Sandra Lewis

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