Kapwa Counselling &
Psychotherapy
Services

Kapwa (noun): Neighbor; fellow human. A concept in Filipino psychology representing our interconnected identity and shared humanity.

Our approach

We are a group of mental health practitioners, registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. At Kapwa, we believe that healing happens through human connection, and that is why, we practice person-centered therapy as the foundation of our work. As a mental health collective, we strive to help clients by providing specialized, trauma-informed care, that is inclusive and equitable. Check out our therapist bios and areas of specialties, and book a free 15-minute consult with a therapist who might fit your needs and is available to see you, online or in-person.

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Meet our team

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    Joanna Gorres, RP

    Founder and Lead Psychotherapist

    FOCUS AREAS:
    • Relationship Repair
    • Couples and Families
    • Diverse family & relationships (queer, polyamorous, coparenting)
    • Mood, Personality & Concurrent Disorders (BPD, OCD, etc.)
    • Life Transition Support
    • Identity Exploration & Personal Growth


    MODALITIES:
    • Person-Centred Therapy
    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Gottman Method
    • General Psychiatric Management (GPM)
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

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    Ashley D Whylly, RP

    Associate Therapist

    FOCUS AREAS:
    • Perinatal & Postpartum Support
    • Fertility Journey Support
    • Family Dynamics
    • Parenting Challenges
    • Cultural Adjustment & Identity
    • Life Transitions
    • Relationship Counselling
    • Immigration & Cultural Stress

    MODALITIES:
    • Attachment-Focused Therapy
    • Trauma-Informed Care
    • Anti-Oppressive Framework
    • Creative Arts Integration
    • Movement-Based Therapy
    • Mindfulness Practices
    • Somatic (Body-Based) Approaches
    • Strength-Based Therapy

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    Cynthia Marhue, MT-BC, RP (Qualifying)

    Associate Music Therapist

    FOCUS AREAS:
    • Grief and Bereavement Support
    • Palliative and End-of-Life Care
    • Adult Mental Health
    • Youth Mental Health
    • Cognitive Complex Care
    • Stroke Recovery Support
    • Family Systems Support
    • Group Therapy

    MODALITIES:
    • Music Therapy
    • Music Psychotherapy
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Grief Therapy
    • Individual and Group Interventions
    • Interdisciplinary Collaborative Care

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    Shagoon Sharma, RP (Qualifying)

    Associate Therapist

    FOCUS AREAS:
    • Individual Counselling
    • Couples Therapy
    • Self-Awareness Development
    • Relationship Challenges
    • Pattern Recognition & Change
    • Communication Enhancement
    • Emotional Processing
    • Personal Growth & Development

    MODALITIES:
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Attachment-Based Approaches
    • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
    • Client-Centered Therapy
    • Collaborative Therapy

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  • Andrea Zapata, RP (Qualifying), DTATI Candidate

    Student Art Therapist

    FOCUS AREAS:
    • Youth Mental Health
    • Adult Mental Health
    • Self Exploration and Expression
    • Emotion Release and Regulation
    • Trauma and Grief Processing
    • Stress Reduction
    • Improving Hand-Eye Coordination and Fine Motor Skills

    MODALITIES:
    • Art Therapy (Visual Arts Focus)
    • Grief Therapy
    • Narrative Therapy
    • Recovery Support
    • Person-Centered Therapy
    • Meaning-Making

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Our services

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    Evidence-Based Psythotherapy

    More than just talking, we integrate evidence-based treatment pathways, utilizing CBT, DBT, ERP, etc.

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    Collaborative Care

    We are happy to collaborate with your family doctor or psychiatrist as needed

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    Goal Setting

    We use goal setting to measure progress and providing a roadmap for change

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    Couples / Group Therapy

    We help people thrive in relationship - couples, throuples, families, groups are welcome!

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Come As You Are

You don’t have to perform in front of us. Our hope is that you would feel safe enough to come as you are, without a mask, whether or not you’re feeling regulated, or activated, we are here to help you. There is no dress code - we want you to feel comfortable. Come in sweats, glam, or work uniform. You are welcome here, now.

 

In-person and remote options

You can schedule a virtual appointment that you can attend from the comfort of your home, or you can book an in-person session. All in-person appointments will take place at 30 Powerhouse Street, Room 201, Toronto (Landsdowne & Dupont).

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

—CARL ROGERS

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