Sandra Lewis, MA, EFT-Adv.

-Master of Arts in Conflict Management and Analysis
-Currently: Support and Bereavement Co-ordinator, Alliance Hospice
-Advanced Certificate, Emotional Freedom Technique
-Clinical Member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists 
-Certified Member, Ontario Association of Consultants, 
 Counsellors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists
-Psychotherapy Graduate, Toronto Transformational Arts College
-Television appearances on Style By Jury (guest therapist), CBC

I'm a psychotherapist/mediator in the Toronto area, specializing in relationships, depression, anxiety, and conflict, whether it's an internal conflict, or one you're having with key people in your life.

In addition to a Masters Degree, I am also a psychotherapy graduate of the Transformational Arts College in Toronto. I have training in many modes of psychotherapy but my emphasis is on EFT and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I have an advanced certificate in EFT and I am listed on the website run by the founder of EFT, Gary Craig (see http://www.emofree.com/a/?2668).

I am the Bereavement Co-ordinator at one of Toronto's largest hospices, Alliance, where I am responsible for intake, private sessions, group therapy, training of new bereavement volunteers and ongoing case management.

I am a Certified Member of the Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors,
Psychometrists and Psychotherapists, as well as a Clinical member of the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists (see http://www.psychotherapyontario.com/clinical.html) which requires, in addition to a graduate degree from a recognized university, 3,000 hours of clinical experience and demonstrated learning in at least four (4) of the following six (6) areas as they relate to psychotherapy:

• theory
• methodology/clinical skills
• research/literature review
• assessment/testing
• intellectual enquiry
• writing skills

I work with clients suffering from depression, anxiety and panic attacks; addictions; relationship problems (including those in the gay/lesbian community); loneliness; phobias and fears; and the emotional aspects of ailments such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I am also increasingly working with autistic children (see Articles on this website).

I look at my clients holistically, i.e. taking into consideration all aspects of their lives including their physical health. There are many studies which show spiritual and nutritional (see articles on nutrition and mood on this website) factors directly bear on our mental health. I often include coaching with the therapy, to help people formulate action plans to move forward with their goals, whether that's a new relationship, a more balanced life or job success. I also spend some time going over nutrition and lifestyle as these can sabotage efforts to feel better.

While I came to this profession late in life, having spent the first half of my career working as a journalist and broadcaster, I have arrived with the fervor and excitement of one who has at last found a true calling. I love helping people find their inner strength and the diverse qualities that have helped them get to this point in their lives; it is a privilege for me to be permitted to join their journey for a brief time in ways that change us both... and I am grateful for the way this work challenges me to grow and change. I have certainly learned as much about myself as my clients have learned about themselves, and I owe them all a great debt of gratitude.

If you would like more information or to arrange a complimentary phone consultation, please contact me at  info@artemistherapy.com