Therapy for Jewish individuals and couples.
If you’re looking to work with a therapist who understands Jewish culture – including family dynamics, identity, values, and community context – you don’t have to translate or start from scratch. We can hold the whole picture, together, at your pace.
My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I’ll follow your lead, gently challenge you at times, and help you set meaningful goals that fit your life and values.
Book a free 15-minute discovery call to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and see if we’re a good fit – no pressure.
Therapy for Jewish individuals and couples.
If you’re looking to work with a therapist who understands Jewish culture – including family dynamics, identity, values, and community context – you don’t have to translate or start from scratch. We can hold the whole picture, together, at your pace.
My style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I’ll follow your lead, gently challenge you at times, and help you set meaningful goals that fit your life and values.
Book a free 15-minute discovery call to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and see if we’re a good fit – no pressure.
WHO I WORK WITH
I work with individuals and couples, and my clients range from adolescents to older adults.
MOTHER, ARTIST, ENTREPRENEUR
Hi, I’m Iris
I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who brings over 25 years of experience as a creative professional, entrepreneur, spouse, and parent to my therapy work.
Having balanced work-life demands and major career changes, I offer lived insight, compassion and a mature perspective.
I’m also Jewish, and I understand how culture, family stories, and community context can shape how we cope, connect, and make meaning – especially during periods of stress and transition.
I bring a calm, grounded presence – and a sense of humour – to help build a sincere connection with my clients.
HOW I WORK
A culturally-attuned, supportive process where we work together toward change.
INTEGRATIVE + EXPERIENTIAL
My Approach
Integrative
Experiential
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I help you understand how early experiences shaped your emotions and behaviours, revealing the roots of challenges you face today.
The goals of treatment include transforming unhelpful behaviours and developing greater awareness, acceptance, expression, and regulation of emotions.
This process also supports building a clearer and more authentic expression of your personal identity, along with a deeper understanding of your relationships.
Behavioural + Mindful Approaches
While EFT opens the door to deep emotional discovery, mindful and somatic approaches offer practical tools for coping and regulating our emotions and nervous systems.
We begin with mindful noticing, paying close attention to the ongoing flow of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
From there, we use mindfulness techniques to help calm and regulate emotions, alongside somatic practices that increase awareness of the mind-body connection.
Creative Approaches
Creative approaches are tailored to your unique strengths and experiences. I use narrative therapy techniques to help you reframe and reauthor personal challenges, opening the door to new possibilities and perspectives.
We also engage in role plays and dialogues that give voice to inner critics and parts of yourself that may feel disowned or unheard. Artistic practices like contemplative drawing offer a gentle, reflective way to uncover insights and reduce stress, making therapy a more personal and healing journey.
Trauma-Informed
My approach is trauma-informed, meaning safety and trust are always at the centre of our work together. I check in regularly, go at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and encourage you to share what works or doesn’t. We’ll move through the process in a collaborative way that gives you control and choice.
We’ll pay close attention to how trauma can shape your nervous system, sense of identity, and the ways you relate to others. We’ll notice these patterns together and explore new ways of responding, using compassion and care to help you build confidence and greater self-understanding.
FAQs
What issues do you help with?
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Communication challenges
- Family conflict
- Relationship issues
- Parenting challenges
- Self-esteem
- Perfectionism
- Grief
- Life transitions
- Coping with illness
- Sleep problems
- Trauma
- Creative blocks
- Career challenges
- ADHD
- Women’s issues
Who do you work with?
How much will it cost?
Individual Psychotherapy:
- $150 per 60-minute session
Couples/Family Psychotherapy:
- $180 per 60-minute session
- $250 per 90-minute session
I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for those who need financial assistance. Please reach out if this applies to you, and we can discuss options to support your access to therapy.
Insurance receipts are provided promptly after each session, allowing you to submit claims to your extended health benefits or insurance provider for reimbursement.
Do you offer virtual or in-person therapy?
I offer virtual and in-person sessions. I am based in Toronto.
What training do you have?
I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology.
Additional certifications:
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
- Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1 and 2
- Distress Line Crisis and Intervention Training
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can email me or book a free 15-minute phone call where I can learn more about your needs and preferences. After our conversation, I’ll provide you with all the information you need to book a full session.
Let’s connect
Book a free 15-minute consultation to share what you’re looking for, ask any questions about my approach, and see if therapy with me feels like the right fit.
You can email me at iris@irisglaser.com.
Get in touch – I’d love to hear your story.