Selena Claesson she/her
M.A.C.P., R.P. (Qualifying)
REgistered Psychotherapist
Selena brings a gentle and understanding approach to her therapy sessions with clients. Her non-judgemental and encouraging presence allows clients to explore their feelings in a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. While she uses an integrative approach, Selena’s work as a therapist is enhanced by her specific training in Emotion Focused Therapy-an evidence-based treatment designed to help people enhance their emotional connections with themselves and others. In addition to her work as an individual and couple’s therapist, Selena is particularly passionate about working with persons seeking support for postpartum and parenting challenges.
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When she is not dedicating time to her work as a therapist, Selena prioritizes her own relationships, especially with her family. She also focuses on regular self-care practices like meditation, yoga, weight training, journaling, reading, and immersing herself in new cultures through travel.
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Selena provides Emotionally Focussed Therapy to Couples, Parents and individuals experiencing Postpartum issues. She also provides Individual Therapy to Youth (13+) and Individual Therapy to Adults.
Selena’s therapy is available in an online (Audio/Visual) format only.
Background
Selena brings diversity of life experiences to her work that have deepened her empathy and understanding for other’s situations. Prior to her work as a psychotherapist, Selena worked for six years as an elementary school teacher where she honed her communication, listening, collaboration, adaptability, empathy and patience skills. While engaged in her initial career as a teacher; she was drawn to counselling and supporting others in the school community beyond her pupils, leading her to find her niche as a psychotherapist.
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Selena completed a Master of the Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She also holds certificates in Special Education and Guidance and Career Education from the Ontario College of Teachers. Selena naturally aligns herself with those fighting against the odds and through her work, endeavours to promote a sense of hope and help others overcome adversity.
Areas of Focus
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​Relationships
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Postpartum
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Parenting
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Self-Esteem
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Grief
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Anxiety
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Stress
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Depression
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Life Transitions
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Life Challenges
Therapeutic Style
Selena’s therapeutic style is gentle and affirming. She approaches therapy clients in a caring and non-judgmental manner, striving to help them feel understood, secure and connected with themselves and others. Selena’s work is grounded in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and integrates elements of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). During therapy with Selena, clients can expect a collaborative and empathetically responsive experience in which they are guided to work with their emotional history in a new way that can ultimately lead to feeling better and positive change. Selena’s practice is trauma informed and culturally competent.