Welcome to Dr. Silvia Tenenbaum & Associates
Do you ever wonder how your life would be without your present problems? Do you feel ready to engage in positive changes with consistent and reliable guidance?
Our experienced therapists provide a safe and compassionate place to heal and grow. We help clients resolve emotional issues of the past and the present, to open the door to a brighter and more confident future.
Are you ready to work towards a fuller, more meaningful life? If so, get in touch to book an appointment. Evening and weekend appointments available.
Professional Affiliations
- College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO)
- College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
- Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)
- Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)
- Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists (OACCPP)
- Ontario College of Teachers (Guidance Counsellor)
- CA/CBT Association (founding member)
- International Forum for Psychoanalytic Education (IFPE)
- Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
About Dr. Silvia Tenenbaum
I am a Registered Clinical Psychologist in the province of Ontario that honours the process of well-being as both my vocation and my profession. I studied at the University of Toronto, where I completed my Doctorate (2014) in Applied Psychology & Human Development at OISE (EdD, MEd, BEd) as well as graduate training in the field of Spanish literature and medieval studies (MA, PhD (BD). I hold an institutional research position as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto.
I have more than 20 years’ experience as a mental health provider in hospital, university, and community settings. I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and am Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) in the area of Adults.
As a therapist, I treat a wide range of life transitions and incorporate many trauma-informed techniques. I assume a rich cultural context in you, and do not judge the texture of your past or present choices, which translates into an incipient sense of hope and self-acceptance. Collaboratively, we will identify sources of problems and potential solutions. To me, the aim of therapy is to be able to live without therapy.
I tend to be practical and provide tips and tools to manage sources of conflict with grace and sensitivity. I help my clients move from anxiety, confusion, and despair to greater peace, clarity, and optimism. I am actively involved in my profession; I routinely teach, provide budding psychologists with clinical supervision, conduct research, publish manuscripts, and present at various international venues. I keep up to date with current therapeutic practices in order to provide the very best service for my patients. I enjoy my work, and if the time is right for you to engage in a process of change, I would love to work with you. Remember: change is good!
Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a collaborative process used to explore and challenge the issues that stand between you and a fuller, more meaningful life. The ultimate goal of psychotherapy is to help clients address and change the problems that brought them into therapy. I work with individuals, children, adolescents, couples, and families to identify areas for improvement and develop the coping mechanisms necessary for their resolution. I am trained and experienced in using a variety of different approaches to therapy and I adapt many techniques according to your needs. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for issues such as perfectionism, rumination, and interpersonal conflict, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for emotional regulation and anger management, and I use mindfulness-based approaches to therapy such as diaphragmatic breathing and journaling to decrease both anxiety and panic attacks. My job is to work with you to determine the best approach to address your particular concerns within a relaxed, trusting, and collaborative process.
Below are a few of the common issues that I work on with clients.
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief and loss
- Family conflict
- Mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder)
- Anxiety-related disorders (e.g. phobias, panic attacks)
- ADHD
- Academic underachievement
- Codependency
- Problems managing life transitions
- Relationship difficulties
- Developing coping skills/finding balance
Psychological Assessments
Our practice specializes in, but is not limited to, the assessment of Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as Depression and Anxiety.
A thorough psychological assessment is used to measure and observe a client’s behaviour in order to arrive at a diagnosis (if applicable) and guide treatment. An assessment can be helpful to you by providing you with:
- a better understanding of your current concerns
- tools and strategies to help resolve problems
- identification of personal strengths and areas of resiliency
- additional resources to assist you
Appointments & Fees
Initial Consultation & Ongoing Psychotherapy
The first appointment is an opportunity for me to learn about you and your needs, and for you to experience what it is like to work with me. I see clients in person in my office. Online videoconferencing or telephone sessions can be provided as necessary for those clients that reside outside Toronto in Ontario.
A typical counselling session is 60 minutes in length. The total duration of psychotherapy is something we determine together, through ongoing discussion and review. I take a collaborative approach to therapy and work with my clients to set goals and develop an effective treatment plan.
Cancelled or Missed Appointments
Clients will assume responsibility for the full fee of an appointment that is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
Insurance
Psychological services are not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). However, our fees are covered (either fully or partially) through most extended health care plans. Payment is made directly to the Psychologist and receipts can be submitted to the insurance company for reimbursement.
Our services are covered under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NHIB) Program for eligible First Nations and Inuit individuals and under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) through Medavie Blue Cross for Syrian refugees.
Fees
Fees for services are consistent with the Ontario Psychological Association’s recommended fee schedule.
My fee is $300 for the initial consultation and $250 for any subsequent appointments. Payment is to be completed at the end of each session. We accept cash, cheque, or e-transfer. Most psychological services are HST exempt in Ontario and are considered a tax-deductible medical expense. A receipt will be issued for all payments.
Sliding Scale
Every year, we reserve a few therapy sessions for individuals who are unable to afford the full fee. If you need consideration for a sliding scale, we can discuss your situation.
207 - 27 Carlton Street, Toronto, Ontario. M5B 1L2.
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Dr Silvia Tenenbaum & Associates
207 – 27 Carlton Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 1L2
My office is accessible to individuals who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices.