About Gena

Gena has a background working with both body and mind, having spent 17 years as a Registered Massage Therapist and neurofunctional acupuncturist before pursuing her education and training in psychotherapy. She is experienced working with individuals, couples, and children over 12 on a variety of issues.

Some of the issues Gena focuses on with her clients include grief, loss, chronic disease, anxiety, life transitions, communication & intimacy for couples. She is a seasoned professional with a natural ability to connect with clients and she provides a safe and comfortable space for all.

She holds a Master of Counselling Psychology and a Bachelor of Health Science. Following her education, she also completed training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy, and Esther Perel’s Transformative Approach to Couples Communication.

Providing personal and unique treatment strategies that focus on the connection between mind, emotion, thought, behaviour, and spirit (self-perception)  Gena is a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.