(She/Her)
Registered Psychotherapist
RP, CTP Dipl
MISt
If you find yourself repeating familiar patterns in relationships, at work, or in the way you relate to yourself, therapy can offer a place to understand those experiences more deeply. You may notice recurring dynamics, difficulty with authority, or a persistent sense of inadequacy, even when things appear to be going well. In psychodynamic therapy, we pay attention not only to what is happening now, but also to the underlying emotional patterns and past experiences that may be shaping it, creating space for greater insight, freedom, and change.
Clients often come to me when they want to better understand relationship struggles, self-criticism, anxiety, depression or a general sense of being stuck. I offer an in-depth approach that makes room for real understanding and meaningful change.
I work with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and feel more freedom in how they relate to themselves and others. I offer medium to long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy that allows for a more in-depth understanding.
My role is to listen carefully, ask questions, and at times gently challenge what may be getting in the way. We will work to notice connections between past experiences and what is happening now. Over time, this work can help you feel less caught and more aware of your needs, and more able to make choices that fit who you are now.
My personal background is quite varied and includes work in libraries, publishing, and not-for-profit organizations. My formal education includes a Master of Information Studies, later followed by training at the Centre for Training in Psychotherapy (CTP) where I received in-depth, intensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I believe it is my personal experience with psychotherapy that ultimately brought me towards being a psychotherapist. It has allowed me to come to this work with greater empathy, as well as an understanding of the benefits and challenges of both living with issues and working through those issues.
Finding the right fit with a therapist is important, so I offer a free 30-minute consultation. This is a low-pressure way to talk about what’s bringing you to therapy, ask questions, and see whether we feel like a good fit.
I offer both online, telephone and in-person 50-minute sessions near Bloor and Palmerston in Toronto.
Please contact me at pamelamillar@protonmail.com to book an initial no-fee consultation or to ask questions. I am usually able to respond within 24 hours.
554 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON, M6G 2P7