Faith Balshin
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) -
I work together with my clients to help them effectively address the individualized concerns they bring to the therapeutic process. I am very passionate about addressing my clients’ unique perspectives and experiences, to provide client-centred therapy that helps clients reach their goals. My kind and warm demeanour ensures clients feel safe as they work through any presenting concerns together, as I strive to understand my clients’ needs. My ability to elicit empathy and compassion in my non-judgemental approach helps clients feel attended to, as they feel empowered to heal and implement lasting changes into their lives.
I have had considerable experience working with clients in rehabilitation settings, treating adolescents, young adults, and their families who have had anxiety and/or other mental health challenges. I have also worked with adults and older adults and their families as they have progressed through rehabilitation programs, supporting clients throughout treatment, as my positivity and active listening help clients tackle their concerns.I have worked with clients who have had wide ranges of concerns, including anxiety, self-esteem and self-confidence, depression, academic stresses/concerns, relationship issues, family/couple conflicts, friendship conflict, emotion regulation, COVID-19 related stressors and anger.
I use an integrative approach with an array of psychotherapeutic modalities, including (but not limited to) cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, interpersonal, and narrative therapies, as I ultimately aim to fit my clients’ needs in the best way possible.
Skills and Expertise
Academic Underachievement
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Adult
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Anxiety
Attention Deficit (ADHD)
Behavioral Issues
Blended Family Issues
Body Image
body dysmorphia
Borderline Personality
Bullying
Career Counseling
Child or Adolescent
college age
Commitment Issues
Communication Problems
Control Issues
Coping Mechanisms
Couple Counseling
Couples therapy
Depression
Dissociation
Dissociative Disorders
Divorce and Divorce Adjustment
Dual Diagnosis
Emotional Abuse
Emotional Disturbance
Emotional Intelligence
Emptiness
Family Conflict
Family of Origin Issues
Guilt
Marital Therapy
Mindfulness based therapy
Multicultural Concerns
Navigating Identity in Relationships
Peer Relationships
Perfectionism
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Single Parenting Issues
Stress
Teens
Veteran Issues
Women's issue
Treatment Orientation
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Humanistic
Health/Wellness-based
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Narrative
Person Centered Therapy
Psychological Testing and Evaluation
psychotherapy
Relational Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Therapy unique to each client
Modality
Individuals
Group
Children
Couples