Creative Transitions - Shirley Katz, Ph.D., RP

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Hi there. I welcome you to my practice, Creative Transitions. My name is Shirley Katz. I have a Ph.D. in Counselling, I'm a Certified Clinical Counsellor with the Canadian Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. I have taught in the graduate program at UBC and supervised graduate students in Counselling Psychology and worked in many settings.
I welcome you to have a look at my website to get more information about who I am and how I work. I'm very direct and honest, and believe in a collaborative approach with respect for diversity of all kinds, and measurable goals - so you know you are getting what you need out of sessions. I work under the supervision of two Psychologists for clients who need that for insurance purposes. Briefly, I integrate Emotion Focused, Humanistic and Cognitive Behavioral. When suitable, I help people make use of tools from Mindfulness Based practices as well. A good connection with a therapist who you feel understands you is necessary for anyone to benefit. Research supports that. I tend to do very well with dynamic, diverse, creative, culturally different and others who often feel misunderstood or mismatched in therapy. In addition to working as a therapist I'm a published author, and an expert in the area of people's relationship to the body, food, and each other. I've worked in film and television, fitness and dance. I heavily self educate on the role of nature and nutrition in well-being and believe in a body/mind/lifestyle combination approach to living an optimal life. If you connect with these things, we are likely to connect as well. My rates are in line with recommendations for Ph.D. level therapists in Ontario. I am sometimes able to reduce rates for students or those with demonstrated financial need, especially if they are able to attend day time sessions - please ask.