Sonomi Tanaka, MA., RP.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I am also an Art Therapist by training, graduating from Concordia University’s Creative Arts Therapies graduate program. Since graduating I have specialized further to work with children and teens using a play-based CBT approach to engage clients. In working with agencies and clinics I have expanded my ability to help children and their families process a variety of challenges such as grief, anxiety and trauma. In my experiences with agencies such as Armagh House and Family Services Toronto I have had the privilege of working with women and children while they work through the after-effects of physical abuse and towards their new changed lives. I believe in the inherent ability of people to make meaning of their lives and to grow even under the most difficult of contexts. Some of the work we might do together includes: - Building confidence and assertiveness - Setting and protecting healthy boundaries - Making sense of trauma and navigating triggers - Understanding and strengthening emotional regulation - Expanding your capacity to tolerate discomfort - Working with anxiety, depression, or overwhelm - Creating sustainable lifestyle shifts that support your growth My therapeutic approach is eclectic as I integrate creative approaches with CBT and Internal Family Systems, as well as trauma/attachment lenses. I enjoy working with people from all age ranges and with a large range of presenting issues. Each person is unique and so I prioritize creating safe spaces where our work together will be tailored to your needs and preferred style of treatment. Clinician competencies: • Adjustment Issues • Anger • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Autism Spectrum Disorder • Behavioural Management for Children • Burnout • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia • Emotion Regulation • Grief/Loss • Health Anxiety • Parental Coaching/Support • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Pre-natal and Post-partum related issues • Procrastination • Relationship issues • Self-Esteem • Separation Anxiety for Children • Stress • Test Anxiety • Trauma/PTSD • Women's health Populations served: • Adolescents • Adults • Caregivers • Children • Family Health Teams • LGBTQIAS2+ community • Older Adults (65+) Treatment modalities: • Attachment Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Compassion Therapy • Internal Family Systems • Play Therapy • Trauma Informed Treatment • BIPOC Treatment Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.