Sarah Graham
Registered Psychotherapist · Master's (Yorkville University, 2023)
Member of College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Psychotherapy Provider (Registered Psychotherapist)
I am a Registered Psychotherapist and I am currently working towards my Play Therapy Certification through CAPT. I am passionate about helping clients reach their full potential by finding their inner strength, building their self-esteem, and strengthening their coping and regulation abilities. I believe that everyone has a story to tell, and everyone needs to be heard, valued and supported using a non-judgmental approach. Since talk therapy is not for everyone, I use creative therapies (play, art, movement) to meet client needs and help each individual on their journey.
Primary Practice Location
The Foundation Station
1415 Highway 2 4
Courtice, Ontario L1E2J6
Phone: (289) 301-8313
Extended office hours: evenings
Website: https://www.thefoundationstation.ca/ (opens in new tab)
Success Story
Last year, an Anorexic teenage client was referred to me after dropping a large amount of weight in a short time period. This client had worked with other therapists in the past, but struggled to build a connection with them and did not look forward to their sessions. The client was restricting their caloric intake and exercising excessively in an attempt to lose weight. Therapy started with rapport and trust building because the client needed to know that I care about them and they can trust me to help them get better. In sessions, we sculpted the client's eating disorder brain and wrote to it so the client would start to feel some control back in their life. We spoke about diet culture, the pressures of social media and worked on building confidence and improving their self-esteem and body image. We used art to express their feelings in ways that words could not. In one of our last weekly scheduled sessions, the client created a collage of positive things in their life and added positive affirmations as reminders of their growth. This client still comes in for monthly check-ins but they are happy, weight restored, and enjoying life as a high school student.
Years of Experience
2
Certifications
Therapeutic Play Practitioner (working towards Certified Play Therapist designation)
AutPlay Certified
Ontario Certified Teacher