In-person, virtual or telephone sessions are available
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Life is full of challenges.
You don’t have to navigate them by yourself.
I can support you.
You are not alone… Talk with T
Welcome to
Terri Van Exan, Psychotherapy
A safe, comfortable, supportive and confidential space where we can:
• explore, together, anything that limits joy in your life
• navigate life’s journeys
• uncover insight about what you have learned about who you are, how you feel and how and why this shows up in your relationships and your life experiences
• grow resilience and compassionate self esteem
• develop coping strategies to manage stress, worry, anxiety, depression, loss, grief, life and societal expectations and pressure
• feel more present and connected in your relationships… and more
Credentials
• Master of Social Work, Wilfrid Laurier University (1984) Bachelor of Social Work, University of Western Ontario (1983)
• Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
• Accredited Member, Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM)
• Therapeutic Family Mediator since 1999
• Member, Ontario Association of Social Workers
• Psychotherapist, Family Services Durham (30 years)
• Completed Training in the Development Model of Couples Therapy from The Couple’s Institute, California (2021)
• Completed Working with the Neurobiological Legacy of Trauma (September 2016-June 2017), Janina Fisher, PhD
• Treating Trauma Master Series, National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioural Medicine, 2019
• The Attachment and Trauma Mastery Training Program, 2019
• Collaborative Law Family Therapy Specialist
• Extensive Training in Elder Mediation
Meet Terri BSW, MSW, RSW, Acc.FM (OAFM)
My friends and family often call me T
I recently retired after 30 years with Family Services Durham and now I am excited to be able to continue to do this work with you in my own comfortable, private space in Whitby, or virtually, where you can work with me from the comfort of your own space.
I was so honoured and fortunate, when I retired, to receive abundant feedback from clients and colleagues about their experience of working with me. They described me as a calm, compassionate professional with extensive knowledge and skill and an ongoing thirst for learning; as a keen listener with a genuine interest in people radiating “warmth, grace and authentic presence” and who creates space for people to feel unconditionally safe, seen and heard.
It is a privilege for me to be invited into your life to help you explore what matters… what hurts… and what heals, from the inside out.
Let’s talk…
real talk…
about real life…
with T
Guiding Insights
Connection with others is central to our emotional well-being and our ability to create healthy and fulfilling connections is shaped by important relationships throughout our life.
When our attachment needs have not been sufficiently met and we have not felt seen enough, safe enough, soothed enough or connected enough, we learn coping patterns that can sustain pain and unhappiness in our lives.
Developing a secure, healthy and trusting connection with a therapist can provide an opportunity to heal the wounded parts of yourself and to mend and recover from fractured relationships that have produced suffering for you.
My Therapeutic Approach:
I work from a lens that incorporates Attachment-Based Theory, Compassionate Inquiry, Client-Centred Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Developmental Theory, Psychobiological Theory, Somatic Experiencing Theory, Strength-Based Theory, Trauma-Focused Theory and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Issues I Treat:
Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, Life Transitions, Grief and Loss, Stress Reduction, Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Illness, Separation and Divorce, Woman Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Parenting Support, Behavioural Issues, Coping Skills, Self Esteem and Self Compassion, Pre-Marital Education/ Exploration.
I Work With:
Individual Adults, Couples, Teens (16+), Families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy addresses the root cause and core issues of current problems so that lasting change and personal growth may occur.
When should I see a therapist and how can they help me?
How long will therapy take?
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
What can I expect at my first session?
Once your first session is booked, I will send you both an Intake Form and a Confidentiality/Consent for Therapy Form through my secure online Jane App. You can fill these out and submit them on your own time, in the privacy of your own space before your first session. We will review these briefly at your first appointment to ensure that you understand my policies that protect your confidentiality; to obtain your consent to receive counselling; to inform you of information about your rights with respect to the collection of personal information, fees, safety protocols, scheduling further appointments and to answer any other questions you may have.
We will then begin to explore the issues that have brought you to therapy and develop some goals and a plan for treatment. This may take more than more than one session.
How often do I attend therapy sessions?
How long are your sessions?
Is my information confidential?
People come to therapists with sensitive, personal information, and confidentiality is paramount in order to build trust in the therapeutic relationship. The Ontario Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004 (PHIPA) requires that all personal health information will not be released without your written consent except when required by law and it will be kept confidential and secure.
Fees & Coverage
Individuals
Couples
*Shorter or longer sessions may be negotiated at pro-rated rates
Extended Health Benefits:
Extended health insurance coverage often covers psychological services including service from Registered Social Workers and may range between $500 to $2000+ per year, per person, and usually covers spouses and children as well. Please refer to your policy or contact your insurance provider to determine what coverage you may have. I am unable to bill your insurance provider directly but I will provide a receipt with all relevant information for your submission.
Social Work and Psychotherapy Services are not covered by OHIP
E-transfer, cash, and credit card.
Schedule a free
HOURS OF SERVICE
Mondays 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (upon request)
Tuesdays 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Other times may be accommodated based on availability
905-493-0878
terri.vanexan@talkwitht.ca
101 Mary Street W., Unit B4B,
Whitby, Ontario L1N 2R4
Terri Van Exan
BSW, MSW, RSW, Acc.FM (OASW)
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Graduate of The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy Training under Ellyn Bader Ph.D. at The Couples Institute.Designed by Brand Ambition, 2021 ©