Dr Sarah Houazene

Clinical Psychologist

“I use a collaborative approach to empower my clients to overcome the barriers that stop them from achieving their potential. My clients often describe me as warm, authentic and empowering, all the while maintaining a good sense of humour.”

About Me

I work collaboratively to help you uncover the barriers holding you back from your true potential. Many clients find my approach warm, authentic, and empowering. They appreciate that we navigate challenges with a good sense of humour. Together, we can explore practical strategies to build confidence and move forward. This space is ideal for those seeking a genuine partnership to achieve their goals.

Approach

We turn insight into manageable steps, balancing curiosity with a straightforward, human pace so change feels doable rather than overwhelming. In Toronto or online, in English or French, sessions mix gentle exploration of repeating patterns with concrete experiments you can try between meetings; I keep the tone light but focused so you notice progress. You'll leave with clearer choices and tools that fit your life. This way of working tends to suit people who want compassionate honesty and practical momentum.

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Basic Information

Toronto, Canada

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.
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Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Psychodynamic Therapy
A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.
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Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Children
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Behaviour or Conduct Issues
Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.
Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

Professional Title:

Clinical Psychologist
An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.