Update: APRIL 2024

Tamar Gordon Stoesz received her undergraduate training in Psychology at Nyack College in New York and completed her Masters degree in Mental Health Counselling at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. 

Tamar has been practicing therapy post-grad for over 9 years. She is a Canadian Certified Counsellor, a certified Parent Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT), and holds a Masters degree in Mental Health Counselling. Her approach to therapy includes person-centered principles and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her experience includes working with issues such as stress management, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and behavioral concerns in children.

Tamar enjoys helping others heal and achieve wellness through the safety of a therapeutic relationship. She takes a holistic approach to wellness by examining clients’ needs through the 8 dimensions of wellness (Physical, Emotional, Environmental, Spiritual, Social, Occupational, Intellectual, Financial). She believes therapy is a collaborative process between the client and the therapist. Tamar works with all ages, and utilizes elements of mindfulness, relaxation techniques and coping skills to enhance the therapeutic process.

In various cultures, the palm tree represents freedom, triumphing over adversity, and peace. Growing up on the island of Jamaica, I have fond memories of towering palm trees with tasty coconut fruits. Every time I witnessed someone climb these tall, majestic

trees, my heart skipped a beat with both excitement and fear. Once their journey was over though, they would return with a delicious coconut and quenched by the life-giving water inside.

The Palm Tree has so many lessons to teach us about the therapeutic process. At first, embarking on the counselling process might feel overwhelming, and even a bit impossible. However, as we climb the tree together, the hope is you begin to see the beauty and healing this journey has to offer. Maybe you don’t feel like climbing, that’s okay too. Sitting under a palm tree can gives us shade and bring us a little slice of much needed calm. Whatever you choose, I can help you climb or learn to relax.