Sara Kamin, Psychotherapist in Toronto, M5R3P4

Sara Kamin, MSc

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Counseling
License Status:
Other (see below)
Licensing Info:
Psychotherapy is not a licensable profession in Ontario
Primary License:
Psychotherapy is not a licensable profession in Ontario

My Approach to Helping

Everyone experiences life differently, but we can make sense of it together.

I provide a space in which you can talk through the challenges of life in the context of an empathic, caring, and safe relationship.

I approach my work as a therapist with relational and empathic listening, nonjudgmental exploration, interactive engagement, respectful challenge, and mutual participation in the therapeutic process.

My work is informed by a holistic approach that respects the relational, interconnected nature of human experience. Together, we will explore the physical, psychological, sociocultural, historical, and spiritual factors impacting your life.

More Info About My Practice

---Fees, Insurance and Administrative Policies---

I work in association with a registered clinical psychologist and my clients can access workplace benefits and/or extended health care benefits for my services. The cost for clients using workplace benefits or extended health benefits is $150/session (including HST).

For those without benefits (or when coverage runs out), I offer a reduced fee of $100/session (including HST).

Psychotherapy sessions are 50 minutes in duration. I charge full fee for less than 24 hours notice of cancellation of a session.

Relational psychotherapy is most effective when sessions are held on a weekly basis. Alternative scheduling requests should be discussed prior to the first session.

I accept payments by cash, cheque, Visa, Mastercard and Interac E-mail money transfer.

---About Me---

I am a relational psychotherapist trained at the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, an intensive three-year theoretical and clinical program in psychodynamic, intersubjective, relational psychotherapy. I am also an Executive Board Member and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists and a member of the American Psychological Association, Division of Psychotherapy.
I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of Edinburgh. I am also a professional musician and published writer, and have many years of experience as a consultant and college/university instructor.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

Anxiety has been a major focus of my previous educational and professional experience.

My View on the Purpose of Psychotherapy

There are many different reasons why people seek psychotherapy. Some want help with specific emotional problems such as depression, loneliness or anxiety, while others may wish to increase vitality, energy, and overall quality of life. Some may have difficulty coming to terms with past trauma or a painful personal history, while others feel stuck in patterns that prevent them from feeling fulfilled, experiencing authentic connection with others, or finding meaning in their lives. Many people also seek therapy in times of crisis (grief, bereavement, the end of a relationship, rape, abortion, assault, job loss). Seeing a therapist can be a very rewarding experience. By having a safe, nonjudgmental, private space in which to talk things through, clients can experience improvements in relationships, release from painful emotional/physical symptoms, a greater sense of control and empowerment, a deeper understanding of behaviours and feelings, and an overall improved sense of health and wellbeing.