Shirley Katz Leon, Psychotherapist in Toronto, M2N 1M8

Shirley Katz Leon, Ph.D., C.C.C.

Profession(s):
Psychotherapy, Counselling, Marriage & Family Therapy
License Status:
I'm a certified professional.
Primary License:
Certified Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist

My Approach to Helping

I believe in a direct, genuine and honest approach to helping people. If you choose to work with me, the process of change will be a collaborative one. I believe in helping you in a way that will strengthen the skills you will need to navigate through other struggles you may face in the future. In other words, I work to facilitate long-term changes. I believe we should decide together not just what the "problem" might be that you are struggling with, but what your goals are, how things will look when that problem is not an issue anymore. Because I am clear on what my role is in helping you reach those goals, you are likely to feel safe and supported in moving towards your goals. My desire is to help you be as independent as possible in creating and maintaining desired changes.

As a former university counselling instructor and supervisor, I'm well aware of the research on what is effective in psychotherapy, regardless of a therapists' style. I know what facilitates real change and I endeavour to make effective use of your therapy time. I believe everyone grows and changes, and we all face struggles in our lives. In order to help you develop to your full potential and to get through tricky times, I will draw on a wide range of traditional and creative methods to help.

Finally, I'm open minded and easy going. My own background has been quite colourful and my path has been a winding one. I've grown to understand and accept people from all walks of life. I connect really well with people who feel they have been often misunderstood, especially creative and gifted people (some of whom may not know they are such). My clients, regardless of their issue or their background, usually find it really easy to talk to me and appreciate the combination of genuine caring and results-oriented approach.

More Info About My Practice

My services are covered by extended health plans through a supervisory relationship I have with another psychologist. Please inquire. This includes phone services for clients in other cities. I offer phone counselling through skype.