Yonge and St. Clair Therapist - Caitlin Black,
Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying
My Approach
Navigating the thin line between fact from fiction in the mind can be a disorienting task. We all have blind spots especially when it comes to our mental health. Together, we support your ability to disentangle the winding paths of different unconscious processes and behaviors that adversely influence your mental health.
This is partially accomplished by a non-biased therapeutic relationship that promotes your authentic self to become visible. Outside of therapy
automatic processes of self-censoring can camouflage our ability to locate these blind spots. However within a therapeutic relationship you are relieved from automatic processes of behaving to accommodate others and focus on your own processes of healing. Learning, growing and changing occurs when you feel safe and accepted no matter what you say or do.
I hope I have the privilege to meet you so that we can approach these possibilities together. Feel free to reach out when your ready to get started.
Willow the Therapy Pug
Upon request, Willow would also be honoured to be part of your journey! (if have allergies or do not specifically request her company she will respectfully clear her work day and stay at home to sleep). If her attendance is requested, she is happy to offer a comforting cuddle near your knee or white noise ambiance with undertones of gentle snoring.
My main specialties include complex mother-daughter relationships, workplace stress or burnout, body image concerns, and challenges with covert social microaggressions.
A broader range of experience, therapeutic treatment methods and expertise also includes topics listed.
Diagnostic Specializations
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Borderline Personality Disorder
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Bipolar Disorder
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Eating Disorders
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PMAD (Perinatal or Postpartum mood and anxiety disorder
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ADHD/ADD (Attention Deficit - Hyperactivity Disorder)
Couples
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LGBTQ + couples
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Polyamory
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Communication Patterns
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Emotional Intimacy
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Trust and Infidelity
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Betrayal Trauma
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Intimacy and Sexual Compatibility
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Conflict Resolution
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Life Transitions and Stressors
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Roles and Responsibilities
Treatment Approaches
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Psychoanalytic
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Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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Somatic
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Strength-Based
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Transpersonal
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Trauma Focused
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
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Emotionally Focused
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Existential
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Feminist
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Gestalt
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Integrative
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Interpersonal
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Narrative
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Person-Centered
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Art Therapy