Sonia Baker, M.Ed.
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Psychotherapist
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider information
Description
I grew up on the beautiful coast of Victoria, BC, where nature and the water became my lifelong companions. As the middle child, much of my childhood was spent exploring the wilderness and camping with my family. We spent weekends hiking, feeding squirrels, visiting waterfalls, watching salmon spawn, and collecting oysters on the beach, which my mom would fry for us. My sister’s brain tumor diagnosis at age three brought challenges and taught me resilience. Watching my mother fight tirelessly for my sister’s right to equal opportunities inspired me to question systems and advocate for change.
Conditions
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adjustment disorder
- Adoption
- Aging
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Binge eating disorder (eating disorders)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bullying
- Chronic Pain or Illness
- Codependency
- Communication
- Compulsive gambling
- Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating disorders
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Family planning
- Fears / Phobias
- Gambling Addiction
- Geriatric Counselling
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility or Adoption
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Internet Addiction
- Learning Disabilities
- Loneliness
- Mental Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
- Panic disorder
- Parenting
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
- Personality Disorders
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Sex, sexuality, intimacy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Somatic symptom disorder
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
- Workplace stress
Provider's hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
12:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Tuesday
12:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Wednesday
12:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Thursday
12:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Services
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Applied behavior analysis
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Forgiveness therapy
- Group counselling
- Integrative therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Marriage and family therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Positive psychology
- Psychoanalytic therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Relational therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- The Gottman method
- Therapeutic intervention
- Trauma informed care
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- Couples
- Families
- LGBTQ2+
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Master of Counselling Psychology (M.Ed.)
Education
- I am a licensed psychotherapist based in Toronto in Leslieville. With over fifteen years of
- experience, I specialize in helping couples, individuals, children and families overcome
- challenges in life such as stress, depression, anxiety, and the residual effects of trauma. I
- hold a master’s in counselling psychology from Athabasca University and an
- undergraduate degree from the University of Victoria. I am a registered psychotherapist
- with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. In my practice, I use an
- inclusive and client-centered approach, incorporating CBT, Gottman, IFS etc..
Professional associations
- In good standing with CRPO, licensed Psychotherapist.
Facility: Healing Centered Counselling
Summary
At Healing Centered Counselling, we are all registered with our colleges and in good standings. With almost twenty years of experience working with youth, individuals, couples and families. We understand that life's challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, so our goal is to provide a compassionate, supportive, and confidential environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply seeking personal growth, Healing Centered Counselling is here to guide you through your journey.
Business hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
12:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Tuesday
12:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Wednesday
12:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Thursday
12:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Services & supplies
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Applied behavior analysis
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Forgiveness therapy
- Group counselling
- Integrative therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Marriage and family therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Positive psychology
- Psychoanalytic therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Relational therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- The Gottman method
- Therapeutic intervention
- Trauma informed care
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible
