North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber (She/Her)
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Online in
Ontario (Online Only)
Welcome! At North Star Therapy, empathy and understanding is central to our practice. We know reaching out for help is a courageous step, and we approach every client with respect, compassion, and an open mind. We strive to create a non-judgmental environment where you will feel heard and validated, fostering a sense of trust that is essential for the therapeutic journey. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore, understand, and navigate the complexities of your life and work towards meaningful change. We are here to help. Let's talk about how to get started living the life you want.
Our clients bring a range of concerns to therapy, including relationship issues, parenting, sexual and gender identity, trauma, grief, anger, depression, anxiety, racism and other inequalities, intergenerational trauma, body image, work/career goals, feeling "stuck," and finding meaning in life. If any of these concerns feel familiar, or if you have any other issues you'd like to unpack, don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to exploring how we might work together.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Focuses on strengthening emotional bonds in couples or families. It helps people identify negative cycles and create more secure connections.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Feminist Therapy Addresses how gender roles, power, and social inequality affect mental health. It empowers clients to challenge limiting beliefs and systems.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Integrative Therapy Combines techniques from multiple approaches into a customized plan. It adapts to each client’s unique situation and needs.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) Emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and authenticity. It provides a safe space for self-discovery and growth.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
- Schema Therapy Identifies deep-rooted negative patterns formed in childhood. It combines CBT, attachment theory, and experiential methods for change.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $185
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- We have a limited number of sliding scale spots available in our practice.
- Accepts Insurance
- Registered Social Work services are covered under many insurance benefit plans. You are responsible for paying for your therapy session and can submit your receipts for reimbursement to your insurance company.
Education & Credentials
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber BSW, MSW, RSW
- Female
- License # 800958
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2001
Education: BSW McGill University, School of Social Work 2001
MSW Hunter College School of Social Work 2005
North Star Therapy-- Cleo Haber Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Ontario
- Online Therapy Details: encrypted video platform
I'm Cleo Haber and I am the founder and clinical director of North Star Therapy, a virtual private practice serving individuals and organizations in Ontario. If you are looking for support in making important changes in your life, building self-confidence, dealing with difficult emotions, navigating relationship struggles, grief and loss or need help in unhooking from patterns that are no longer serving you, we can help.
Our style is empathetic and collaborative. We approach psychotherapy with non-judgement, curiosity, and transparency in order to create a space that can hold the complexities that may be uncovered in our work together.
We practice from a collaborative, strengths-based framework that is trauma and attachment informed. We use an integrative approach to therapy, finding the modalities that best meet your needs, including Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness based approaches, to name a few.
Our practice is currently accepting new clients and welcomes diversity of all kinds and is 2SLGBTQIA+ positive.