Edge of Growth Psychotherapy

Spécialités

Individuals, couples and groups.

Themes:

anxiety

depression

co-​dependency

misdirected anger

addictions

low self-​esteem

dealing with change

bereavement

longstanding issues of trauma or abuse

domestic abuse

coping with a psychiatric diagnosis or poor health

My practice is rooted on the principles of Gestalt therapy:

Paradoxical theory of change

Change occurs only when you allow yourself to be what you are, instead of trying to be what you would like to be. In sum, change occurs with supported awareness of what is.

Organismic self-​regulation

Human beings have the inherent capacity to satisfy their needs and live in balance. If, for some reason, this function is interrupted you, as an organism, will adjust creatively to the conditions of your environment to regain balance.

Existentialism

Human beings are totally free and responsible for their own actions. The purpose of all Gestalt is to allow the client to be fully aware of his or her choices of how to live moment by moment

Historique

Fondé en 2008.

In my practice of medicine, I experienced the struggle that takes place between life and death, hopelessness and courage, vulnerability and strength, dignity and fear in the face of the unknown. Renewed with compassion, tenderness and respect for the human experience, my interest in the biological aspects expanded to include psychological and spiritual aspects. I realized that I wasn’t finding my place in the medical field and sought a holistic, person-​centred approach to healing in Toronto where I facilitate clients’ connection with their existential selves, to define who they are and to work with what is available to them.

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Luisa A.

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I am a Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist and am registered with the College of Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have a private practice in Toronto since 2008 where I work with individuals, couples and groups. An International Medical Graduate registered with the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP), I have additional training in Art Therapy, Couples Therapy, Sensory Awareness (mindfulness-​based) and in Forum Theatre (otherwise known as Theatre of the Oppressed). I am currently faculty-​in-​training at the Gestalt Institute of Toronto.

An activist, community organizer, world traveller and wilderness explorer, I have a broad understanding of diverse cultures and issues of importance to my clients. I divide my time between my practice and promoting awareness for environmental and social justice issues.