Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Associate Therapist

I want you to know that you’re not alone and I hope to create a space that feels comforting and safe to you. I welcome folks from all walks of life and promise to meet you without judgment or expectation. I’m passionate about supporting clients who have been stigmatised, marginalized, or misunderstood.

I have direct experience with the challenges associated with invisible disabilities, parenthood, and membership in a minority culture. While these experiences have shaped who I am, I honour that all of our experiences are unique. I’ll invite and encourage you to explore and self-reflect without acting as an expert in your experience. I’ll show up with empathy, patience, curiosity, and authenticity and together we’ll create a rhythm for therapy that honours your individual experiences, values, and needs.

I so appreciate the opportunity to continue to create space for folks who’ve felt ostracised from traditional therapy. Reaching out for mental health support is the most important first step, so anyone who shows up and is willing to be present–even if they’re hesitant or unsure–is already on the right path.

HI, I’M Samantha (SHE/HER)

i’m passionate about working with…

✷ Anyone looking for support in navigating the complexity of new parenthood

✷ Fathers and non-birthing parents looking for support specific to their unique vantage point

✷ Parents who feel burnt out, exhausted, overwhelmed, or are struggling to hold it all together

✷ Individuals and couples struggling to communicate their needs and to set boundaries in relationships

✷ Folks looking to explore their sexuality and gender identity

✷ Anyone who is curious about therapy but has felt hesitant or ostracised from traditional therapy

✷ Anyone who’s looking for a safe and non-judgmental space to process their experiences & feel less alone

The Logistics

Rate.

Standard 50 minute sessions are $135

Sliding Scale.

$80 - 100

Eligibility determined by client need + circumstances

Availability.

Monday mornings

Wednesday + Thursday afternoon + evenings

Saturday mornings

InSUrance.

While many extended health insurance plans cover psychotherapy services, Tend Psychotherapy is not able to bill insurance companies directly. It is important that you speak with your insurance provider ahead of time in order to understand your specific plan and eligibility for coverage with a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us”

— j.r.r tolkien