WHO I WORK WITH
Women
Girls (ages 10+)
LANGUAGES I SPEAK
English
Arabic (Egyptian dialect)
SOME OF THE ISSUES WE CAN EXPLORE TOGETHER
Abuse (Emotional/Verbal, Financial, Mental/Psychological, Abandonment/Neglect, Physical, Sexual, Spiritual etc.)
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment
Body Image
Boundaries
Chronic Pain
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Conflict Management
Depression
Disordered Eating
Dissociation
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Guilt, Shame, Self-Doubt
Identity Issues
Life Purpose & Direction
Life Transitions (Including Separation/Divorce)
Loneliness & Isolation
Loss & Grief
Marriage
Parenting
Personal/Spiritual Growth
Polygyny
Relationships
Resilience Building & Self-Care
Self-Harm
Sex Issues (Sex Addiction, Sexual Anxiety, Sexual Trauma, Shame Around Sex etc.)
Stress
Suicide
Trauma (PTSD & Complex PTSD)
Women’s Issues
SOME OF THE THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES I USE
Expressive Arts Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused
Culturally-Sensitive
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Polyvagal Theory
Relational
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Somatic Experiencing
Spiritually-Oriented Psychotherapy
Strengths & Resource-Based
Trauma Informed & Trauma Responsive
MODALITIES OF THERAPY I OFFER
Individual
Family (mothers, daughters, sisters etc.)
Group
THE STANDARDS OF PRACTICE I ADHERE TO
I am an Active member, in good standing, with the Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association (OEATA) which serves to uphold the highest of standards of competent and ethical practice in alignment with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). As an Expressive Arts Therapist in training, I maintain ethical, professional and quality standards including, but not limited to, general professionalism and conduct, such as conflict-of-interest, confidentiality of client information, consent and record-keeping. I follow the code of ethics outlined by the College of Registered Psychotherapists, The Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association, and the ethical conduct summary outlined at The Create Institute. To ensure I continue to provide my clients with the highest quality of therapy, I am committed to ongoing professional development, training and certification. For further information about my standards of practice, please review my Informed Consent and the Code of Ethics.
THE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE I HOLD
In accordance with the By-laws of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), my therapeutic work is covered by the required professional liability insurance through my membership with the Ontario Expressive Arts Therapy Association (OEATA).
MY PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
As of February 28, 2023, I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapist's of Ontario (CRPO). You can find more information on what a Registered Psychotherapist is here.
