Hello, my name is Linda Chapman, and I am a psychotherapist with more than 24 years of experience in providing therapy to adult clients struggling with: anxiety; problems with personal relationships and work concerns; grappling with the impact of childhood trauma; eating disorders and other eating problems; weight and shape preoccupations; physical illness and change; stress; depression; bereavement; and parenting and family concerns.
I feel that each person who works with me is the expert on him or herself: I want to know about what is troubling or concerning you. I’ll ask questions, make observations, and talk about feelings that I hope will be helpful to you and to our work together.
In the mid-80’s I started out in hospital and community mental health and grassroots agencies where I offered both individual as well as group therapy – primarily art therapy but some “talk” psychotherapy too. The experience of working in larger settings and private practice has connected me to people from many backgrounds with diverse kinds of problems. My work experience is a true reflection of my deep and genuine interest in people, and what makes each of us “tick”.
Education
My master’s degree (M.C.A.T.) is from Hahnemann University, in Philadelphia, PA, where I graduated in 1984. In addition, I am a graduate of the Institute for the Advancement of Self Psychology’s two-year psychoanalytic psychotherapy program. I have continued my ongoing education by attending psychotherapy workshops and conferences across North America.
Professional Affiliations
Ontario Society of Psychotherapists:
Clinical Member
Art Therapy Credentials Board,
ATR-BC
R.C.A.T.: Canadian Art Therapy Association
