“Every human being - without distinction of sex, age, race, skin color, language, religion, political view, or national or social origin - possesses an inalienable and untouchable dignity.” Hans Kung
I am dedicated to helping you resolve issues in an environment of genuine care, warmth and respect. Everyone has a need to be heard and a right to be heard... everyone. Everyone struggles with coping with relationships, emotions, and general difficulties in life at some point or another and may need help in resolving issues. I provide a comfortable environment where clients can address personal and relational difficulties safely, and without judgement, where every human being is treated as having immense value. Confidentiality, validation and nurturing are the foundations of my Marriage and Family Therapy practice.
Susan Armitage, B.R.E., M.Div., C.A.M.F. has an undergrad Honours Degree in Religious Education, a Masters of Divinity Degree in Counselling from Tyndale University College and Seminary in Toronto, and is a Certified Anger Management Facilitator through Anderson & Anderson Psychological Services in California. She is also a member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT), and has completed the externship and core skills training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. She works with individual adults and youth, couples and families on building communication skills, assertiveness skills, parenting concerns, self-esteem issues, anxiety/panic disorder, depression and grief therapy, and also specializes in anger management counselling. She has a particular focus on abuse and trauma recovery, including spiritual abuse, as well as post-abortion counselling.
Susan also conducts psychological assessments in the post-MVA rehabilitation field, in association with clinical psychologist, Dr. Jon Mills, Psy.D., Ph.D., C. Psych., ABPP.
* a short-term approach
* empirically reliable
* expands & reorganizes emotional responses
* creates new interactions and new relational patterns
* fosters the creation of a secure bond between partners
Learn more at www.iceeft.com and www.vcfi.ca
* works well with emotions rather than suppressing them
* differentiates between constructive and unconstructive emotions
* uses the power of emotions for positive change
* helps allow more positive emotions
Learn more at www.emotionfocusedtherapy.org
For professional counselling services for individuals, couples and families, I can help you with:
SERVICES COVERED BY SOME EXTENDED HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS:
There is no OHIP coverage for psychotherapists in Ontario, but ALL extended healthcare coverage or workplace insurance is accepted. WSIB and MVA claims are also accepted.
If you are ready to make changes in your life, consider counselling. My office is in a pleasant, comfortable, central location. Please contact me for a consultation or to schedule a day, evening or weekend appointment.
| Address | 22 Richmond St., Ste.105
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 3Y1 |
| Phone | 416-802-4648 |
| rockofpeace@bell.net |
Therapy via webcam (Skype) is safe, confidential and convenient for clients unable to attend in person or for those who have a desire for a higher degree of anonymity. Sessions via webcam are very effective for anxiety/panic/phobias, as well as depression, anger management, relational issues and other concerns.
Serving individuals, couples and families of the GTA, Greater Toronto Area, including the Communities of Thornhill, Richmond Hill, King City, Toronto, North York, Markham, Maple, Woodbridge, Barrie, Newmarket, Vaughan, Durham and York Region.