Robbyn Zwaigenbaum

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(she/her) PhD, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Ages: 3+

Location: Toronto, Virtual

Fees: $170

At Blueprint Counselling, I offer a gentle, nurturing space where you are welcomed just as you are. I understand you may arrive with feelings of shame, confusion, or self-blame that can feel heavy to carry. My role is to walk alongside you, gently helping to untangle those emotions with compassion and care. Together, we can hold understanding for how you navigated difficult times with the tools you had, and I will support you in letting go of self-blame so you can move toward wholeness and self-acceptance.

The stories we carry about ourselves, others, and our futures shape our lives in profound ways. Sometimes, these stories are tender places, woven from pain or misunderstanding. Healing means gently rewriting these stories to reflect your truth, your strengths, and your hope. Healing does not follow a straight line; we may circle back and revisit old wounds as often as needed, always with patience and kindness, until you feel ready to live the life you long for and deserve.

My approach is deeply rooted in relationships, recognizing that our closest bonds can be both the source of our greatest joy and our deepest vulnerability. We learn love by being loved, and we nurture ourselves as we have been nurtured. Many of our earliest attachment challenges begin when we are small, especially in the presence of trauma or substance use within the family. I cherish working with children and families to help lay a gentle foundation for the future, as well as supporting adults as they navigate trauma, substance use, gender-based violence and exploitation, anxiety, depression, and anger.

My therapeutic practice is informed by a range of evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Sand tray therapy and play therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Attachment-based work

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Somatic therapy

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Narrative therapy

  • Polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation

I gently support clients in understanding and tending to their triggers, so those moments feel less overwhelming and more manageable. I am a warm ally to the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and I hold special care for supporting Two-Spirit clients.

As an Indigenous woman, I bring both my professional experience and my lived understanding of the impacts of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, and gender-based violence. I welcome and honour clients from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous backgrounds, respecting the sacredness of each person’s unique path.

I offer in-person and online sessions, with flexible evening and weekend times to fit your needs. Wherever you are on your journey, I am here to walk beside you, offering gentle support and guidance as you find your way forward.

(she/her) PhD, MA, RP (Qualifying)

Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

Ages: 3+

Location: Toronto, Virtual

Fees: $170

At Blueprint Counselling, I offer a gentle, nurturing space where you are welcomed just as you are. I understand you may arrive with feelings of shame, confusion, or self-blame that can feel heavy to carry. My role is to walk alongside you, gently helping to untangle those emotions with compassion and care. Together, we can hold understanding for how you navigated difficult times with the tools you had, and I will support you in letting go of self-blame so you can move toward wholeness and self-acceptance.

The stories we carry about ourselves, others, and our futures shape our lives in profound ways. Sometimes, these stories are tender places, woven from pain or misunderstanding. Healing means gently rewriting these stories to reflect your truth, your strengths, and your hope. Healing does not follow a straight line; we may circle back and revisit old wounds as often as needed, always with patience and kindness, until you feel ready to live the life you long for and deserve.

My approach is deeply rooted in relationships, recognizing that our closest bonds can be both the source of our greatest joy and our deepest vulnerability. We learn love by being loved, and we nurture ourselves as we have been nurtured. Many of our earliest attachment challenges begin when we are small, especially in the presence of trauma or substance use within the family. I cherish working with children and families to help lay a gentle foundation for the future, as well as supporting adults as they navigate trauma, substance use, gender-based violence and exploitation, anxiety, depression, and anger.

My therapeutic practice is informed by a range of evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Sand tray therapy and play therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Attachment-based work

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Somatic therapy

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Narrative therapy

  • Polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation

I gently support clients in understanding and tending to their triggers, so those moments feel less overwhelming and more manageable. I am a warm ally to the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and I hold special care for supporting Two-Spirit clients.

As an Indigenous woman, I bring both my professional experience and my lived understanding of the impacts of colonialism, intergenerational trauma, and gender-based violence. I welcome and honour clients from both Indigenous and non-Indigenous backgrounds, respecting the sacredness of each person’s unique path.

I offer in-person and online sessions, with flexible evening and weekend times to fit your needs. Wherever you are on your journey, I am here to walk beside you, offering gentle support and guidance as you find your way forward.

Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Somatic

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Expressive Arts

Play Therapy

Gestalt Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Anishnawbe Healing Practices of the 7 Stages of Life

Medicine Wheel and Ceremony

Areas of Focus

Intergenerational Trauma

Addictions

Acute and Chronic Trauma

Human Trafficking

Gang Membership

Indigenous Experiences

Refugees

Children, Families, and Couples

Additional Team Members

“Intergenerational and colonial trauma have specific fingerprints on all our experiences. We must learn to recognize how these experiences have shaped our worldview and our ability to feel safe in the world we have been given. Our emancipation comes when we recognize that many of our childhood experiences stem from a fear of the world our loved ones knew. Every generation does it better. In this respect, we realize the mistakes were made out of love and protection, not apathy or hatred. Through this realization, we get to disrupt this cycle, and we can be free.”