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Karen Shay
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2525, Toronto, ON M5G
Let's Connect (437) 747-5430
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Hi there. The focus of my practice is helping adults who are facing difficult transitions or other mental health challenges by using talk therapy. My unique background in art therapy (M.A. from New York University) influences my creative approach. I specialize in working with adults of all ages experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, addictions, ADHD, grief, job dissatisfaction and more. We will use a variety of approaches to help you gain skills and insight into what's going on.
I want to help you set goals and regulate emotions as you integrate your experiences into personal narratives that will uncover more positivity and meaning in your day-to-day life. In our sessions we will seek out the underlying causes of your distress in order to build resilience, foster growth and improve self-esteem.
I ultimately want you to be able to confront any issue with confidence and self-reliance, and I will work to do whatever it takes to get you there. Let's talk and see how my approach could work for you.
Call or Email Karen Shay now for a free 15 minute consultation - (437) 747-5430
Let's Connect (437) 747-5430
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Meridian
- SunLife
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (437) 747-5430
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Karen Shay
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 006304 Karen Shay
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Certificate from College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario 006304 / 2017
- Certificate from SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Cognitive Behavoural Therapy & Trauma Counselling / 2023
- Attended New York University, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Toronto, ON M5T
(437) 747-5430Call for a free consultation now - (437) 747-5430
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Karen Shay
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP