Samantha Woolven

Sam comes to us from the University of Toronto, where she pursued a Master of Education degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Sam recognizes the significant impact counselling has on individuals and the importance of creating a safe environment for clients.

Sam has a passion for working with young adults through life transitions to help them get to know themselves better and navigate the intricacies of this stage of life. Early adulthood is often a time of growing independence, exploring self-identity, developing and navigating relationships, and entering the workforce.  While this is can be an exciting time, Sam recognizes that it can also be overwhelming and can include struggle along the way.  Sam strives to cultivate a safe space where clients can be their genuine selves and explore their wants and needs. She utilizes humour and compassion to cultivate this space. She takes an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach to her practice and believes that individuals are the experts on themselves. She strives to utilize a collaborative approach in sessions to empower those she works with.

Sam has experience working with those experiencing body image concerns and difficulties with eating, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and anger. The modalities that inform Sam’s therapeutic approach include Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based therapies, Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, cognitive-based therapies, and Family-Based Therapy. She believes in finding the best fit for each client.

Samantha sees individual teens & adults, as well as families.

Samantha practises both at our Runnymede & Bloor and Danforth & Chester locations.