Clinic Director, Owner, Registered Psychotherapist@Meister Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Joanna Meister Okolisan is a Registered Psychotherapist who provides online individual and couples therapy across Ontario, Canada. She is the Clinic Director and Owner of Meister Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has over 20 years of experience in the human services field including mental health.
Meister's journey in the field began as a volunteer, and she has held a variety of roles supporting individuals and families, including:
- Summer support link to children with disabilities
- Self-esteem skills group leader for boys and girls
- Youth mentor for children with significant mental health needs and adverse childhood experiences
- Program assistant at a children's assessment and treatment centre
After receiving her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Exceptionality in Human Learning and Women's and Gender Studies, with a minor in Professional Writing and Communications from University of Toronto, Meister had the option to pursue further education or work abroad. She chose to enroll in a Human Services Administration diploma program at Sheridan College.
Meister's professional experience includes roles such as university student women's centre coordinator, volunteer coordinator and training assistant at a distress centre, support services coordinator at a neurological disorder organization, and executive administrator at a developmental services organization. These experiences have equipped her with strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
After 20 years of working in the field, Meister returned to school and completed a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. A key aspect of her training is in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that informs her attachment-based work with both individual clients and couples.
Meister specializes in supporting clients whose anxiety or worry significantly impacts their lives, as well as couples who are committed to their relationship and want to create positive change. She draws on her personal experienMore...