In-Person in Toronto, ON M6H 1L6
Online in
Multiple Canadian Provinces
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island
As an Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist, I will support you in your journey toward developing self-understanding and self-trust, building the capacity to cope amidst all the ups and downs of life. I provide warm, direct, energetic, compassionate counselling/psychotherapy to both adults and teens, in-person and online. My passion is supporting clients who are struggling with overwhelm/burnout, anxiety, ADHD, the challenges of being a new parent, and other life transitions. Let's talk to see how I can support you.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen
Demographic Expertise: Jewish, Men, Women clients.
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Compassion Focus Therapy
- Contemplative Psychotherapy
- Emotionally Focused (EFT)
- Experiential
- Internal Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychoeducational
- Relational Psychotherapy
- Somatic
Approach Description: My style is warm, direct, compassionate, and energetic.
My goal is to create a space where you can feel seen, understood, and supported, and can develop inner resources to meet the challenges of life with confidence and ease.
Education & Credentials
Ruby Knafo MScPsyt, MScOT
- Female
- License # G1409272
- Licensed in ON
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: Bachelor's of Psychology (McGill)
Master's of Psychiatry (McGill)
Master's of Occupational Therapy (University of Toronto)
Certificate in Applied Mindfulness Meditation (University of Toronto), and ongoing education in Psychotherapeutic interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee 160
- Out of Network
- I provide detailed receipts that clients may submit to their insurance companies
Ruby Knafo Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Toronto, ON M6H 1L6
- Available Online for residents of Multiple Canadian Provinces Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy is offered via Jane, a secure telehealth platform. You do not have to download any software to join online sessions.
I’m a Registered Occupational Therapist, Psychotherapist living in Toronto, Ontario. I’m also a trained meditation teacher and have attended over 15 silent retreats and completed numerous advanced level trainings in both meditation and mindfulness-based clinical interventions. I participate in ongoing supervision with a senior experienced Psychotherapist, and in facilitated group supervision with other therapists.
I own and operate an independent private practice and offer both in-person and online counselling sessions. My therapeutic style is eclectic, drawing on my training in Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems (parts work), Attachment issues, Cognitive Therapy, and meditation. If you are interested in learning more about working together, we can set up a time for a 15 minute call. I would be honoured to support you.