About Arlene
My passion has always been to empower my clients as they achieve their goals for physical and emotional healing. Whether you're looking for a Toronto psychotherapist, training in EFT and energy psychology, or other holistic approaches to total wellness, my practice is here to witness your process and provide whatever support you need.
I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist in Toronto since 1977, specializing in trauma and trauma impacts including self-esteem, violence against women, and conflict resolution. Since 1996, I've added new tools that have helped my counselling practice to evolve and grow: energy psychology, EMDR and therapeutic grade essential oils.
I offer therapy for individuals, families and groups, as well as practical workshops on a variety of therapeutic and healing modalities. I have presented at professional conferences on trauma, sexual assault, panic attacks, and energy psychology. I also provide conflict resolution with Toronto social services agencies and organizations in Southern Ontario.
My training in psychotherapy includes Redecision Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Gestalt and Bodywork, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Advanced Energy Psychology (AEP), also known as Energy Diagnostic & Treatment Methods - and other energy models such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Thought Field Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Touch for Health.
Professional Credentials & Memberships
- M.Ed. in Counselling Psychology and Adult Education
- Clinical member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP)
- Certified Practitioner and Level 4 Trainer in Advanced Energy Psychology™ (AEP) aka Energy Diagnostic & Treatment Methods (EDxTM) developed by Dr. Fred Gallo
- Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).
- Certified Clinical Aromatherapist Training
- Practitioner Member of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP)
- Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology (DCEP)
- Raindrop Technique Practitioner Training
- Additional training in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Clinical Hypnosis, Touch for Health and Thought Field Therapy
- Certified EMDR Therapist
- Certified Soul Detective® Practitioner, developed by Dr. Barbara Stone
Presenter at the Canadian Energy Psychology Conference
2019 Vancouver, B.C.
Breakout Session, Sunday October 20, 2019
Sip and Sniff: Self Care Using Essential Oils & Energy Psychology
2018 Toronto, ON
Breakout Session, Friday, October 19, 2018
Enhancing the Mental Health of Children and Teens with Energy Psychology and Essential Oils
2019 Vancouver, B.C.
Breakout Session, Sunday October 20, 2019
Sip and Sniff: Self Care Using Essential Oils & Energy Psychology
2018 Toronto, ON
Breakout Session, Friday, October 19, 2018
Enhancing the Mental Health of Children and Teens with Energy Psychology and Essential Oils
Practitioner Member, Canadian Association of
Integrated Energy Therapies (CAIET)