Samantha Gordon is a warm and highly devoted Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a holistic approach to therapy. Sam showcases genuine interest and curiosity in the emotions, feelings, and concerns of her clients.  Samantha is the Founder and primary service provider at Judy’s, a psychotherapy clinic located in Yorkville Toronto. 

Her educational background and professional experience are rooted in anti-oppressive, feminist, and culturally informed theoretical frameworks. Sam typically works with clients who have experienced past and ongoing traumas. Sam’s areas of interest include relationship concerns, confidence, trauma, sexual violence, anxiety, depression, and more. With a background working in sexual assault crisis counselling, she understands the importance of placing clients as the experts on their own lives. Although Sam uses an integrative and holistic approach for every client, she often uses trauma based approaches and modalities for treatment such as, parts work, EMDR, EFT, and attachment theory.

Sam has earned her master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and is qualified to practice under clinical supervision of an approved supervisor. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. Sam is also working on her certification for EMDR and seeks consistent consultation for EMDR treatment with clients who are interested. 

As someone who has benefited from therapy herself, Sam understands the trials and tribulations of finding a therapist who is right for you and the difficulties associated with personal growth. She believes that regardless of where you are on your journey, she can contribute by providing a listening ear, resources, and the commitment necessary to meet your unique needs.