Meet Our Team of Therapists & Counsellors in Toronto

Are you looking for effective change strategies to feel more in control of your life, improve the quality of your relationships and navigate the ups and downs of life with more ease?

That’s where we come in!

Our understanding, compassionate and talented Associates use their clinical expertise to find the best therapeutic solutions for your needs.

Lorena Koenig, MSW, RSW

Clinical Therapist

(practice directly supervised by Susan Blackburn, C.Psych., Registered Psychologist)

 

Since my practice is directly supervised by a Registered Psychologist, the cost for therapy (also known as psychological services) will often be reimbursed by your extended health benefits and workplace insurance requiring clients be seen by a Registered Psychologist. Please check your policy to see what coverage you have.

 

Hello, I’m Lorena. I am deeply passionate about a whole-self approach to wellness, where I integrate mental, physical, and emotional health to support lasting change. My work focuses on building a strong therapeutic relationship and fostering a meaningful connection with my clients.

 

I specialize in working with individual adults, and couples, addressing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, chronic illness and pain, ADHD, trauma, body image or eating concerns and relationship issues. My goal is to empower clients to take charge of their well-being, nurturing self-awareness, balance, and growth.

With a client-centred, humanistic philosophy, I tailor my approach using evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). I adapt to the unique needs of each client to help them achieve their goals and build agency in their lives.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, including my two miniature dachshunds, Nala and Winnie. I’m also an avid reader, especially of non-fiction on topics like health, culture, and history, as well as classic literature. I find joy in lifelong learning and exploring new ideas.

If you’re ready to take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life, I’d love to support you on your journey. Let’s connect to see if we’re the right fit for each other.

Lauren Vaupshas, MACP, RP

Clinical Therapist

                      

(practice directly supervised by Susan Blackburn, C.Psych., Registered Psychologist)

Since my practice is directly supervised by a Registered Psychologist, the cost for therapy (also known as psychological services) will often be reimbursed by your extended health benefits and workplace insurance requiring clients be seen by a Registered Psychologist. Please check your policy to see what coverage you have.

 

As a registered Psychotherapist with the CRPO, I work with individuals and couples who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, and their relationships. My approach blends evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), within a compassionate and collaborative space.

 

Many of the people I work with appear to have it together on the outside but feel disconnected or overwhelmed internally. They’re often caught in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or self-doubt, unsure how to slow down or feel at ease. Together, we make sense of these patterns, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools to create balance and lasting emotional change.

My experience includes providing therapy with people from all walks of life; and leading workshops on stress management, communication, and emotion regulation. These experiences have shaped my belief that therapy should not only help clients understand themselves but also equip them with concrete strategies they can use day to day.

I see therapy as a space to reconnect with your values, strengthen emotional resilience, and move toward a life that feels more grounded and authentic. My goal is to help clients feel both supported and empowered as they work toward meaningful and sustainable change. Let’s connect to see if we’re the right fit for each other.

 

 

Susan Blackburn, M.A., C.Psych.

Registered Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor, Practice Founder

                      

(practice is currently closed to new clients)

Hi there, I’m Susan… a Registered Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, an Individual Therapist, Couples Counsellor & Marriage Therapist, a Published Author and a guest Relationship Expert on radio and television with a counselling, psychology and psychotherapy private practice in midtown Toronto at Yonge and Eglinton. Media credentials include appearances as an expert counsellor and guest psychotherapist on That Channel’s ‘Extraordinary Women TV’, Roger’s award-winning TV show, ‘The Talking Cure with Dr. Jon Mills‘, the W Network’s, ‘Style by Jury’ and Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s (of ‘Til Debt Do Us Part) show, ‘Princess’.

As a Registered Psychologist, the cost for counselling, psychotherapy and psychological services will often be reimbursed in whole or in part by your extended health benefits and workplace insurance requiring clients be seen by a Registered Psychologist. Please check your policy to see what coverage you have.

I’m a member of the Ontario Psychological Association with a registration certificate from the College of Psychologists of Ontario as a Psychologist authorized to practice in the areas of Counselling Psychology and Clinical Psychology with adults and couples. I also holds an M.A. Counselling Psychology (Adler School of Professional Psychology), an Honours B.A. Psychology (York University) and a B.Sc. Business (University of Phoenix).

I enjoy working with both individuals and couples to achieve a sense of overall fulfillment. Warm and encouraging support is a prominent aspect of the work I do and I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to rediscover their confidence, find life balance, enhance their relationships and attain more happiness in all aspects of their lives. This is rewarding and meaningful work and I am honoured to have the opportunity to allowed into the lives of my clients in such important and sacred ways.

As a mother, therapist and former director of a graduate-level private school to name just a few of my many roles, I understand the challenges facing career-committed professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs, family-oriented individuals and those seeking change for personal development and success.

When I’m not working with clients, I spend my leisure time doing yoga (PYC YTT), hiking in the forest, chasing sunsets, watercolour painting, singing and listening to music, reading, cooking plant-based meals, and spending time with horses.