Psychotherapist

Tanya Blake

MA, CCC, CSTIP · Psychotherapist

Tanya Blake is a Certified Canadian Counsellor and Psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. She brings a warm, integrative and trauma-informed approach to every therapeutic relationship, grounded in a genuine belief in every person's capacity for healing and meaningful change.

She also holds credentials as a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional (CSTIP), offering affirming, non-judgmental support for intimacy and sexuality concerns.

Areas of Focus

Anxiety Trauma & PTSD Couples & Relationships Family Dynamics Intimacy & Sexuality Grief & Loss Identity & Self-Worth Emotional Overwhelm Burnout Executive & Professional Wellness Career & Workplace Stress Culturally Responsive 2SLGBTQIA+ Affirmative

Therapeutic Approaches

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — helps couples and individuals understand emotional patterns and build deeper connection
Gottman Method — evidence-based approach to strengthening relationships and navigating conflict
Internal Family Systems / Parts Work (IFS) — helps you understand different parts of yourself and heal inner conflict
Polyvagal-Informed Therapy — supports nervous system regulation and understanding how the body holds stress and trauma
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — practical tools for shifting unhelpful thought patterns
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) — builds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance and relationships
CSTIP-Informed Care — affirming support for intimacy, sexuality and relational concerns