Clinical Rates
$150 50min Intake Session
$150 50min Session
$225 80min Session
In-Person and Online
In addition to meeting all regulatory requirements for independent practice, Samer participates in ongoing voluntary clinical supervision with Dr. Gregory Hamovitch, Psy.D., C.Psych., Clinical Psychologist ([email protected]), which aligns with best practices in psychotherapy.
Availability
In-Person Sessions
Monday 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 2 PM
Online Sessions
Monday 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday 10 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 2 PM
About Samer
You might find yourself wondering, “Why do I keep ending up here?” Even when you try to do things differently, the same patterns can show up in your relationships, your thoughts, or how you feel about yourself. You may notice anxiety that lingers, overthinking that’s hard to switch off, or a sense of distance when things start to feel too close. For many people navigating LGBTQ+ issues or experiences of migration and marginalization, these struggles can feel layered and difficult to untangle. At the same time, there’s often a desire to feel more grounded, more connected, and more at ease in your own skin. Clients often come to me feeling stuck in patterns related to anxious attachment, avoidance, shame, intimacy, or sexual concerns. Together, we slow things down and make space to understand what’s happening beneath the surface. We focus on making sense of your emotional world so that change feels more natural, including exploring the impact of childhood experiences, identity conflict, and the anxiety of living in an uncertain world. My approach is reflective, exploratory, and collaborative. I sit with you in the emotional experience, gently challenge patterns when needed, and offer tools that support deeper processing. Our work can hold both depth and lightness, where humour is welcome alongside more difficult conversations. I was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. As a gay man in the Middle East, I learned early on that being my authentic self could carry real risk. This, along with working across diverse communities, shaped how I understand the layered realities many clients bring into therapy. My work is affirming of LGBTQ+, racialized, and immigrant experiences, and is kink-positive and non-judgmental. I also offer therapy in Arabic. At its core, therapy is a space to better understand yourself and move toward living with more authenticity, clarity, and courage.
Specialties
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBTQIA
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trans & Non-Binary
Therapeutic Modalities
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotion Focused (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution-Focused
Specialties
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBTQIA
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trans & Non-Binary
Therapeutic Modalities
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Emotion Focused (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution-Focused
Cancellation Policy
When you book a session, your clinician reserves their time for you. In the event that you will be unable to keep an appointment, please notify your clinician at least 24 hours in advance, so that someone else may utilize the time. Similarly, when your clinician is unable to keep the appointment with you, they will give you more than a 24-hour notice and rebook to another date and time.
In the case whereby you are unable to provide 24-hour cancellation notice (e.g., you cancel an appointment on the day of the appointment [i.e., the same day] or do not show up for a scheduled appointment), unless for emergency reasons (e.g., medical or family emergencies), you will be charged the fee for your session and payment will be required at your next scheduled session.
Note: Employee Assistance Programs and other insurance-based programs will not reimburse you, the client, for missed appointment costs.