Hi, I’m naomi yano.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) and EFT Supervisor. I specialize in relationship dynamics, working with intimate partner relationships, whether you are dating, cohabiting, married, some form of “it’s complicated!” or navigating a non-conventional relationship. I am also passionate about how relationship dynamics influence your relationship with your self.
about me
I studied psychology and sociology at the University of Toronto, theology at several seminaries, and completed my Master of Science in Couple and Family Therapy in California.
I believe that our early experiences shape many relational patterns that we engage in today (have you ever said, I will never act like my mother, and then found yourself doing the same thing)? Sometimes we rationally know what to do differently, yet we have a hard time actually doing it in the heat of the moment. I want to help you integrate your head and your heart or body.
You are an expert in our own experience, no one knows you like you do. I am here to facilitate the discovery of your own wisdom, especially when you are having difficulty connecting with it.
THEORETICAL TRAINING
Beyond my Masters degree and Certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy, I continue to engage in learning on a regular basis to develop my skills.
PERSONAL lived experience
I value living with integrity and walking the talk. I use the strategies I teach. I go to therapy myself and am in a continual process of personal self development.
Team members
Hi, I’m Éva Norris.
I am an Intern Therapist pursuing an MDiv in Clinical Counselling at Tyndale University. Before my career as a therapist, I worked as an elementary school teacher and studied history and languages. At my core, I am an educator passionate about helping others and dedicated to lifelong learning. My approach is relational, systemic, and strength-based. I am primarily informed by Emotionally Focused Therapy and Family Systems theories and hold an empathic and non-judgmental stance. I work collaboratively and relationally, recognizing that you are the expert of your unique story.
I believe our relationships with ourselves, partners, family, and friends can often be the source of our greatest joys and deepest pains and frustrations – I’ve been there. Through my own growth journey, I have learned that our families of origin, environments, and societal contexts have a real impact on us. I offer my expertise and experience to help you look at the past, to better understand the present, and to work with you to move toward positive and lasting change. I help you identify and draw on your strengths to increase your resiliency and meet your goals.
Whether you are experiencing relational issues, family tension, a life transition, stress and anxiety, unresolved trauma, low self-esteem, loneliness, depression, or just need someone to talk to, it would be an honour and joy to walk with you as your therapist in your healing journey. I look forward to connecting with you soon.