Rosedale Medical Building, 605-600 Sherbourne, at Bloor St. East
on subway;  paid outdoor parking at building

Danforth East Main St. / upper Beaches area
free covered parking; wheelchair accessible; one block from subway;
suitable for people with allergies & asthma

CURRENT AVAILABILITY, FEES, & HOW TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

Beth helps individuals and couples with:

 the art of communication--becoming a great communicator

overcoming shyness, being comfortable in different situations

adult children of alcoholics issues - other family of origin issues

childhood trauma: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, bullying, bigotry, racism, vicarious trauma, death of a parent, accident, painful medical condition, etc.

putting up with abuse from a controlling partner, friend, or boss (or parent or child even) due to being bullied in childhood

effects of disruptions in childhood - immigrating, culture shock, frequent moves, etc.

post traumatic stress disorder  (PTSD) - complex post traumatic stress disorder (resulting from multiple traumas)

nightmares and disturbing dreams

uncertainty about sexual orientation

coming out issues

 relationships and marital problems - see the couples counselling page

difficulty with making a loved-one happy

 sexual problems and dysfunctions - see psychotherapy for sexual problems

 treatment-resistant sexual problems - atypical sexual problems

addictions and obsessions--sex addictions, pornography addiction, internet pornography, other internet addictions - see psychotherapy for a sex addiction

unwanted habits - obsessions

habitual and/or pointless lying or deception - compulsive lying - relationships impacted by untruthfulness

family problems

parenting - blended families - parenting children of divorced parents - dealing with the ex

co-dependency

depression - bereavement - crises and life transitions - retirement

burnout, boredom and/or job stress when approaching retirement - deciding when to retire

break-up and divorce support; "sudden wife abandonment" and other traumatic break-ups

decision-making - existential questions - malaise - issues re goals and values - ethical dilemmas

help with practical decisions--whether to get married, have children, change jobs, etc.

stress - anxiety disorders - panic attacks - phobias - social phobia - social anxiety disorder

GAD (general anxiety disorder), otherwise known as excessive worrying

finding the meaning of thoughts, dreams or fantasies that are disturbing or that seem bizarre or alien

weight concerns - eating disorders

issues related to being single, widowed or divorced

conflicts due to involvement in two cultures

assertiveness - improving interpersonal boundaries - learning / developing resilience

anger management, road rage, etc.

job stress, abuse or manipulation on the job, office politics, bigotry

dealing with difficult people

psychotherapy for personality disorders,  borderline personality disorder (BPD) and dissociative disorders

ethical issues--like, how selfish is it OK to be? how do you deal with people (e.g., competitors) whose ethical standards are different from one's own?

Common questions about working with Beth Mares

What is your approach? I am an integrative psychotherapist, and I use all the main methods as required. I start by asking about the client's goals and then assess what method or combination of methods will be most effective to reach them. See Assessment, review, & information. I assist people with personal growth, self-awareness, coping skills, managing stress, human relations and personal problems. For more information about my approach, see below, and also see Beth's approach to psychotherapy,  psychotherapy FAQ,   more therapy FAQ,   psychotherapy for depression  and couple counselling. 

Do you just listen and not say much?  I adapt my approach to the requirements of the individual client. Most clients need me to engage with them.

Do you give practical advice? When I think it is appropriate. In some cases giving advice discourages the client from taking charge of his/her own decisions; and some clients already know all about the practical stuff, and require a different type of psychotherapy.

Do you refuse to estimate the number of sessions the client will need, like other therapists I have asked? No, but I understand their reticence. Even with all the experience I have, it is impossible to be sure, especially after just one session. Sometimes I have thought something would take several months and it took only a few sessions; and the other way around. But when it is important to the client to get an idea of the time frame I give an educated guess, and most of the time I am in the ballpark.

Have you done psychotherapy yourself? Yes. This is a requirement for clinical membership in the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists. In depth personal psychotherapy also forms an integral part of an analytical training, which I have done.

Do you find this type of work draining? Not at all. I find it very satisfying--and always interesting. Despite all the things human beings have in common, and all the similar patterns I see, every assignment is unique. I can understand that someone who works for an agency or who works long hours because of heavy expenses could be less enthusiastic due to overwork. I am fortunate to be able to take just the amount and type of work that I enjoy.

Do you work with people who are suicidal?  Many people have thoughts about suicide when they are depressed, and I work with them. However, I do not work with people who are seriously contemplating suicide or who make threats of suicide. I recommend that such people ask their doctor for a referral to a psychiatric facility which has the resources to look after them.

How long is your therapy "hour"?  55 minutes.

Do you charge for the session if the client is unable to give 24 hours notice of cancellation?  Yes.

If I cannot make a session but am available for a phone session at that time, can I do that instead? Yes, when phone sessions are not contra-indicated for the type of work you are doing, assuming there are no logistical problems.

Do you have a sliding scale? No. One of the purposes of the Resources section is to assist people who cannot afford my services.

Do you work weekends? No. If you need a weekend, see Ingrid Dresher's page, Couples counsellor, West Toronto and Etobicoke.

Are you married yourself? Yes, I am married to Mike Mares, without whose forethought and help I would not have this website.
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Beth Mares B.A. dip. Ed holds a clinical membership in the Ontario Society of Psychotherapists as an analytically-oriented psychotherapist, and has also trained in the use of the other major types of psychotherapy and counselling at the Transactional Analysis Institute of Toronto and the School for Addiction Studies (run by the A.R.F.). She has been in private practice in Toronto since 1987.

Beth works with adolescents and adults of all ages on a wide range of personal and interpersonal issues. She is equally at home with problems that can be resolved almost effortlessly and with difficulties that have resisted many attempts at change. As an integrative psychotherapist, she is a member of the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration, which is affiliated with the American Psychological Association. Her multidisciplinary approach enables her to use the best tool or combination of tools for the job.

Ontario Society of Psychotherapists - Code of Ethics

Beth Mares is a counsellor, psychotherapist and mental health therapist / counsellor

• Beth Mares does counselling by telephone across Canada

 Beth Mares, Clinical Member, Ontario Society of Psychotherapists, serving downtown Toronto, The Beaches,  & Scarborough

Copyright © 1998 Beth Mares since revised

Beth Mares Counselling, Rosedale Medical Building,
Suite 605, 600 Sherbourne St.,  Toronto  M4X 1W4

Beth Mares Counselling, 304-294 Main Street
Toronto, ON M4C 4X5

Telephone: 416-699-5515

Please do not send mail to these addresses

Voice mailbox for Beth's clients : 416-699-5515

New people please use email, beth.toronto (at) gmail.com, making sure to put counselling in subject line

This web page was created in Toronto by Mike Mares and Beth Mares.