Samantha Woolven

Sam recognizes how much of a difference therapy can make, especially during the teenage years. She enjoys working with teens as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence, build coping skills, and figure out who they are along the way. Her goal is for sessions to feel like a space where teens can show up as their genuine selves, without judgement or pressure to have everything figured out.

Sam has experience supporting teens navigating disordered eating, body image concerns, anxiety, perfectionism, social challenges, ADHD, and athletes experiencing anxiety and pressure related to sport. She understands that adolescence can bring a lot of change, uncertainty, and pressure. She works collaboratively with clients to find strategies that feel realistic and help build confidence in their ability to handle challenges as they come.

Her therapeutic approach is relational and person-centred, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Sam recognizes that every client is different and works alongside each person to find an approach that feels right for them. She brings warmth, humour, and compassion into her sessions and takes an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed approach. She is committed to making sure teens feel heard, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.

Outside of sessions, Sam loves getting lost in a good book, taking a dance class, and spending time in nature. A fun fact about Sam is that she is also a certified Pilates teacher!

Samantha sees individual teens & adults, as well as families.

Samantha practises both at our Runnymede & Bloor Location and our Danforth & Chester Location.

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