Valerie Tamiko Takeda
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Toronto, ON M5B
Let's Connect (437) 372-5166
You don't have to face life's difficulties alone. If you are struggling with trauma, shame, depression, anxiety, or low-self esteem, or have concerns about relationships, intimacy and setting healthy boundaries, my compassionate, intuitive and collaborative style will help you to become more aware of, and reconnect to your own strengths, develop greater self-compassion and self-acceptance, as well as connect to your potential and find new ways of approaching challenges. I've been a therapist for over 15 years and I offer both individual and couple therapy in downtown Toronto.
I am versed in working with issues resulting from violence (childhood and/or adulthood) and other oppression. As a queer woman of colour, I am experienced with sexual orientation, gender identity, and race/racism. My approach is sex-positive and applicable to monogamous, non-monogamous and polyamourous relationships.
My practice incorporates different modalities, such as Emotion focused therapy for couples, as well as mindfulness practice, and narrative therapy. I am also experienced in short-term approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Together, we will explore your inner world, bringing greater self-awareness to your own experience.
Call or Email Valerie Tamiko Takeda now for a free 15 minute consultation - (437) 372-5166
Let's Connect (437) 372-5166
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (437) 372-5166
Valerie Tamiko Takeda
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Valerie Tamiko Takeda
- Certificate from OCSWSS 81813676 / 2012
- Attended McGill University, Graduated 1993
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Emotion focused therapy
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- narrative therapy
- Neurofeedback
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (437) 372-5166
Valerie Tamiko Takeda
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW