What is Psychotherapy?
Our psychotherapy services are confidential, supportive spaces where you can explore your thoughts and emotions with someone who listens carefully and helps you make sense of what you are experiencing.
Psychotherapy can be helpful for many reasons, such as if you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, if you are navigating grief, if you feel stuck or if you want a healthier way to move forward.
Through this healing process, many people develop greater self-understanding and better coping strategies.
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creativity to express your thoughts and feelings.
Just like psychotherapy, it can help you understand and manage difficult behaviours and feelings, and improve your self-esteem and awareness.
You don’t need to be an artist to try art therapy – you just need to be willing to explore your creativity.
Greetings From Me, Talia Singer!
I’m a registered psychotherapist and nurse at Acutoronto. I’m pleased to invite you to visit if you are curious about psychotherapy or art therapy to improve your mental health and psychological well-being.
Sometimes we need a helping hand. You may be experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges or a transition that is negatively affecting your life. When these happen, speaking with someone can provide you with the support you need.
Together, we’ll help to create meaningful change in your life.
Please feel free to call or email with any questions you have about my services. I’m here to help, and look forward to meeting you soon.
Learn more about my psychotherapy services below or visit Taliasinger.com.
Talia Singer, PhD, RN, RP
What Can You Expect in Your First Therapy Session?
Beginning therapy can be a really big step. Many people feel uncertain about what the process will involve or whether it will be helpful.
I’m very conversational and create a space where you feel comfortable going at your own pace and sharing what feels right for you. Talking about personal matters isn’t always easy, and my role is to help make those conversations feel a little more natural and manageable.
The first session, whether via video or phone, is a 15-minute discussion that focuses on understanding what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to gain from the experience.
The first session is also an opportunity for you to ask me about my approaches and determine if this will be helpful to you. Think of it like you’re interviewing me for the job of being your therapist.
Maybe coming up with questions is difficult, so here are some common questions people ask:
- “What type of therapy is best for me?”
- “What can therapy do for me?”
- “What is the length of each therapy session?”
- “How many therapy sessions will I need?”
- “How will I know if it’s working?”
After this first session, psychotherapy works best if we meet fairly frequently to address your concerns with your thoughts and feelings as they arise.
What Happens During a Psychotherapy Session?
Because psychotherapy sometimes involves intense emotional discussions, you may find yourself crying, upset or even having an angry outburst during a session.
Some people may feel physically exhausted after a session. I’m here to help you cope with such feelings and emotions, and you may even want to email me after a session is over.
Don’t worry if you find it hard to open up about your feelings at first. Together, we build a relationship that helps you gain greater comfort over time.
Student-Led Psychotherapy Services
Are you a teen or young adult who identifies as autistic, or wondering if autism might be part of your experience?
Therapist Kerry Segal offers a warm, accepting space where older teens and young adults can explore their identity, build self-understanding and gain tools to thrive.
Kerry specializes in neurodiversity-affirming care and takes a strengths-based approach to therapy. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges or life transitions, you don’t have to do it alone.
Calling All Art Therapy Students, Psychotherapy Students, Registered Psychotherapists and Art Therapists!
Are you looking for a clinical supervisor to help you be the best mental health provider you can be?
Clinical supervision is a requirement for therapists beginning their practice and is considered an ethical practice for more experienced counsellors as well. Supervision can bring a new perspective to your work with clients, helping you identify dilemmas, find new approaches, problem-solve, or simply serve as an outlet in a high-stress profession.
Currently, I am supervising Master’s of Counselling students as well as art therapy students and am happy to expand my services to new and experienced therapists.
Confidentiality: Except in very specific circumstances, conversations with me are confidential. However, a therapist may break confidentiality if there is an immediate threat to safety or when required by provincial or federal law to report concerns to authorities.