Kizee is deeply committed to the field of psychology, bringing a rich blend of knowledge
and practical experience to her practice. With a Master’s degree in counseling and
psychology, her professional background includes extensive experience in mental
health research, which has significantly enhanced her understanding of therapeutic
techniques and client needs. Her clinical expertise is further bolstered by her tenure at
Canada’s leading mental health research hospital, CAMH.
Kizee prioritizes creating a supportive, empathetic and non-judgemental environment
where clients feel heard, understood and supported. One of her key goals in therapy is
to ensure clients feel, safe, comfortable, free to expression and validated throughout the
process. She provides an empathic, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive space,
helping individuals and couples share their stories and achieve meaningful healing and
personal growth.
Kizee’s approach is integrative and dynamic, blending various
therapeutic modalities to tailor her practice to each client’s needs. She employs person-centered therapy to foster a non-judgmental and empathetic environment, psychodynamic therapy to explore unconscious processes and their influence on
behavior, and solution-focused brief therapy to leverage client strengths for achieving
goals. Her humanistic therapy emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization, while
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) addresses trauma-specific
needs. Additionally, Kizee incorporates the Gottman Method to enhance relationship
dynamics.
Her extensive background in mental health research and clinical practice enriches her skills and commitment, ensuring a nuanced and impactful approach to therapy.
Languages-English, Spanish
Kizee is deeply committed to the field of psychology, bringing a rich blend of knowledge
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Samuel is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario. He was conferred two degrees: a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at York University and a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University.
Samuel is a Certified Trauma-Informed Therapist who emphasizes helping clients explore and understand how traumatic experiences lead to the development of adaptive responses that help them cope and survive through difficulties in life but may no longer be adaptive in tackling their day-to-day challenges in the present moment. Samuel also assists clients with a better understanding of how previous adverse experiences contribute to the development of issues related to anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationships, emotion regulation, trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Samuel prioritizes a pluralistic approach. He has an extensive background in the application of Applied Behavioural Analysis to assist individuals of any age with Autism Spectrum Disorder in acquiring foundational social and emotion regulation skills through the modality of play therapy. Moreover, he specializes in and has completed certification in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and integrates techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing Therapy. Lastly, he incorporates psychoeducation based on the Neuroscience behind the brain’s neuroplasticity and neurocircuitry to equip clients with knowledge that helps them understand why they think, feel, and behave as they do.
Samuel recognizes the uniqueness of each client he works with and, as such, emphasizes creating an individualized treatment plan to address the clients goals. He aims to ensure the clients are physically, emotionally, and psychologically stabilized through the provision of a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive therapeutic space that sets up both him and his clients for success. He works with children (ages 4+), adolescents, adults (ages 18 - 64) and older adults (65+).
Sam is fluent in English and Tagalog.
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