Vera Selitser

Welcome, and thank you for your trust. A little bit about me:
I am trained both in physical and in mental health. As a clinical pharmacist, I have been certified in management of depression and anxiety in cancer patients, in smoking cessation, geriatric care, and in management of diabetes. Throughout my near decade of hospital practice, I have learned to appreciate the immense power of the mind-body connection.

Training in Counselling Psychology has granted me a wide spectrum of knowledge, from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) – brief but efficient treatment models, to more analytical approaches. I am a Certified Anxiety Informed Professional (CAIP), and my practice is Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. I am skilled to support people experiencing grief and loss. My own fertility journey and motherhood had enriched my training in matters related to fertility and parenting.

I provide individual, couples & family and group therapy, and I work well with teenagers, adults and seniors.

The interdisciplinary perspective empowers my clients with a comprehensive view of their issues, which at times brings us stunning surprises. The girl with anxiety and anger outbursts does not need to waste years in effort to control it – she needs extended bloodwork, to have the thyroid disorder driving her mood diagnosed. The senior executive does not need to retire because of her worsening OCD and irritable bowel – she just needs to change some of her diet and lifestyle routine. The gentleman with recurrent ulcers can realize that his distressing work environment is fueling his disease. These are just a few snapshots of what gets missed when we only listen to one of the voices in the mind-body duo.

It is my mission to find those missing links, and help my clients aim their efforts well. Once you figure out the “what”, you will find your own way to the “how”, and I will support you on the path you choose.