Stephanie MacFarlane, MCP, RP

Hi, I’m Stephanie (she/her). I am a Registered Psychotherapist with a decade of experience in the mental health field. Throughout my career, I have worked in corporate, community, and hospital settings – providing support to individuals, groups and organizations. In addition to therapy, I also offer supervision services to other therapists. I am a member and in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). 

I work with youth (16+) and adults as they navigate the complexities of life. While I see clients with a wide variety of concerns, my areas of practice generally include the following: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, self-criticism/ perfectionism, emotional dysregulation, stress/burnout and transition to parenthood. Whatever brings you to therapy – I will meet you with care and support you in cultivating greater awareness, connection and compassion.

My approach is integrative, drawing from a number of different therapeutic modalities that I tailor to your unique needs and goals. Some of the modalities that I practice include Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and Trauma-Informed Therapy, in addition to other mindfulness and compassion based approaches. I view the relationship we form together as the most important part of the therapeutic process, so it’s my top priority to create a space where you feel safe, seen and supported.

When working together, you can expect a warm, relaxed, non-judgmental and authentic approach, someone who will be in your corner throughout our time together. I approach my clients with genuine curiosity, humour, and a gentle challenge when needed. I balance support and validation with explorations of areas for change, and sessions will feel both exploratory (exploring your past, thoughts, feelings and behaviours) and skills based (to increase coping and support movement towards your goals). 

It’s my goal to create a space where you feel comfortable, safe and supported. My hope is that throughout our time together, you will deepen your understanding of yourself, identify patterns and ways of being that are no longer serving you, and make lasting changes in line with your values. 

I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to book an initial consult to see if I’m the right therapist for you.