OUR THERAPISTS
Tobian Penner - Psychotherapist & Couples Counsellor
Tobian works with couples and individuals ages 12 and up. Evening and Saturday appointments are available.
Tobian has a Masters of Arts in Counselling through Providence University College and Seminary with and is registered with PACCP. Understanding that the therapy process evolves and changes, Tobian approaches therapy from an integrated lens, recognizing that no one tool or modality works for everyone all the time.
Tobian works from a holistic person-centered approach to meet the needs of his clients. He believes an authentic and validating space empowers individuals to make changes within their own lives.
Through a collaborative, and trusting, relationship Tobian believes that the client can gain deeper awareness of the social, environmental, biological, and spiritual dynamics within one’s life. This awareness allows the client to engage more authentically with their relationships and approach problems from a new perspective.
Tobian enjoys working with people of all beliefs and spiritualities. He understands that we all are spiritual in our own way, as it is how we relate to the universe around us as we make meaning in our life. Primarily employing the concept that everyone deserves love, and no one is better than another, the idea of bringing any concept of faith, spirituality or religion is at the clients request.
Some of Tobian's areas of practice include, but are not limited to:
- Relationship Challenges
- Anxiety, Stress & Depression
- ADHD
- Life Transitions
- Workspace Stress & Difficulties
- Spiritual Exploration & Distress
- Family Conflict
- Men's Issues
In Tobian's practice, he incorporates various modalities including, but not limited to:
- Gottman for Couples Level 1 & 2
- Applied Behavioural Analysis
- Attachment Based
- Christian Counselling
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy