Amy L. Lister
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With 15+ years of coaching experience, a background in education, along with psychotherapy and art therapy training, I integrate multiple modalities into our work together. I am here to navigate whatever challenges are arising for you -in your own way, at your own pace. Let's co-create a path forward that nourishes a deeper sense of wellbeing in your life, work and relationships.
I am so glad that you found your way here. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, or for your children or family- together we will support you to find steady ground in these challenging times. With care, creativity and connection, we’ll explore, process and express feelings, ideas and experiences to help you orient, develop your inner and outer support systems, and move forward with a strengthened sense of self & place in the world.
It would be a privilege to companion you in this season of your life….Let’s connect.
When engaging in psychotherapy I take a person-centred approach integrating conversation, silence, reflection, body-based, and mindfulness compassion-based practices. In art therapy sessions, we explore nature, art materials and found objects in playful creative process and artmaking as part of the wellness journey.
Education
Toronto Art Therapy Institute (TATI)
Royal Roads University – Executive Coaching Program, PCC (2011)
OISE- U of T, MA in Holistic Education, Curriculum, Teaching & Learning (2003)
Queen’s University, B.Ed, Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) (2000)
Queen’s University, B.A.(Honours) (1999)
Experience
Practice Start Date: 2020
Association
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists
Canadian Art Therapy Association – Member & Board Member
International Coach Federation, Professional Certified Coach (since 2011)
License
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Client Focus
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Couples
Families
Parents / Caregivers
Multi-Generational Families
Treatment Types
Emotion-focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Solution-focused Brief Therapy
Person-Centered Psychotherapy
Compassion-focused Psychotherapy
Somatic-based Psychotherapy
Polyvagal Theory Approach
Career Counselling
Grief Counselling
Art Therapy
Coaching
Climate Crisis Anxiety/ Eco-Grief
Clinical Issues
Relationship Challenges (Self, Couples, Family, Colleagues, Friends, Children)
Stress Management
Grief & Bereavement
Communication Skills
Parenting & Caregiving Challenges
Educational Issues – Giftedness, Learning Challenges, Peer Dynamics
Career / Job Issues
Mid-Life Transition
Chronic Illness / Adjusting to New Diagnosis / Palliative Care
Low Self Esteem / Self-Confidence
Anxiety (including eco-anxiety)
Services
Individual
Children & Youth (5-17 yrs)
Parents
Couples
Family
Online & In Person Art Therapy
Online & In Person Psychotherapy