Michael Brienza
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
984 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON M6H
Let's Connect (647) 697-4719
I work with children, adolescents, and adults. In my work with children we play, because for a child play is a way of making sense of his/her world and expressing what is of vital importance to them. The elements of play are clues that communicate what the child feels, what they hope for, and where the conflict is in their world that is troubling them. My work with adolescents leans more towards talk therapy. I engage with adolescent with the aim of helping them reflect on their own mind, the minds of others, helping them grasp what is stable during a time of shifting self image.
In my work with parents, I provide a supportive space to contain anxieties about the difficulties they and their child are having. We work together to make sense of their child’s feelings and behaviours, discuss what their developmental needs are, and what could help reduce suffering and facilitate a change for the better.
In my work with adults, I provide a space for reflection regarding personal history, trauma, and immediate tensions. The aim is to understand immediate problems as coherently linked to past experiences and relationships. This exploration doesn’t unfold according to a set program, it unfolds as I meet the client where they are at that moment.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer
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Michael Brienza
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 13508 Michael Brienza
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University BA Psychology / 2012
- Degree/Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University MA Philosophy / 2014
- Attended Canadian Institute for Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Diploma, Graduated 2022
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (647) 697-4719
Michael Brienza
Registered Psychotherapist, MA