Meet Joan: Individual, Couple / Marriage & Sex Counseling in Toronto & Oakville

I bring over 20 years of clinical experience to my therapy and counseling practice. I am a clinical member of the Ontario Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and a Registered Sex Therapist by the Board of Examiners in Sex Therapy and Counselling in Ontario.

I create a compassionate, respectful environment for my clients to discuss their concerns and difficulties. I bring sensitivity to cultural differences and openness to sexual diversity. I am comfortable speaking about sexual issues with people who are distressed with their relationships or their sexual functioning. I believe that this provides a unique opportunity to be heard and treated in a professional manner.

I believe that effective therapy is practical, solution focused and client driven. In each therapeutic session, I encourage active participation of clients in process, goals and outcomes. This means that clients set therapy goals and outcomes and I support those goals.

I hold a Master of Science Degree from the University of Guelph, where I specialized in studies related to Human Sexuality and Family Planning. With over 20 years of experience, I have training in sexual health, sexual trauma, the different models of brief therapy and couple therapy.

I have presented training courses and workshops for educators and counsellors across Ontario at the Annual Guelph Sexuality Conference and the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Education.

Often I am invited to comment on relationship and sexual issues by the media. I have been interviewed on CBC radio, Canada AM, the Life Network and TVO. I have been quoted in articles in the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun and Globe and Mail.

Testimonials

Thank you for helping me to face the challenges in my life with intelligence and confidence. I feel that I have grown tremendously over the past months from your suggestions and support.

— Oakville, E.G

Thank you for the wonderful workshop series. Your sincerity, and warmth and encouragement have helped me to take risks and make a commitment to sexual fulfillment.

 — Toronto, J.N.

Joan has a wonderful energy and obviously, a wealth of knowledge.

— Student from Guelph University

Joan – you have a lovely style that makes it easy to ask questions.

— Student from Guelph University