Now located at 150 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 805
Welcome to Whole Note Psychotherapy
Welcome! At Whole Note Psychotherapy, we are here to provide compassionate, client-centred, individualized care to support your quality of life and overall health. Our therapeutic approaches are eclectic, drawing from different styles of practice with a focus on tailoring support to your individual needs.
Now accepting patients for in-person & virtual psychotherapy and music therapy sessions
“Feelings have their own kind of wisdom.”
— Nancy McWilliams
SarahRose Black, PhD RP MTA
Clinical Director, Registered Psychotherapist & Certified Music Therapist
As a registered psychotherapist and certified music therapist, I specialize in providing evidence-based and client-centered care for supporting anxiety and mood management, living with chronic and/or advanced illness, life transitions, as well as grief and bereavement.
My practice provides clients with collaborative, values-driven, strengths-based care, with the integration of both psychotherapy and music therapy approaches to optimize wellness and support.
With over 10 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient care within hospital and hospice settings, I support clients in creating a care plan using principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, music psychotherapy, and attachment theory that best supports individual needs. I look forward to supporting you within a safe, caring, empathic, and therapeutic space that best addresses your individual needs and goals.
Our Services
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Psychotherapy
Individual and Group Sessions available.
Psychotherapy can provide a safe, supportive, caring opportunity to explore your experiences, feelings, and thoughts in order to gain deeper insight, awareness, and tools to optimize your health and well-being at any stage of life. Psychotherapy is primarily a talk-based therapy, however many therapists use non-verbal techniques as well as creative arts-based approaches as well. Individuals often seek out psychotherapy to improve and maintain their mental health.
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Music Therapy
Individual and Group Sessions available.
Music therapy is an evidence-based approach that uses music and musical elements to connect with various aspects of human experience, and can support physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. Music therapists use a variety of intervention styles such as guided music listening, active playing, songwriting, lyric analysis, and improvisation. No previous musical experience is required. Email us at info@wholenotepsychotherapy.com for more information.
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Clinical Supervision
Individual and Group Supervision available.
SarahRose Black offers clinical supervision for trainees working towards RP (Registered Psychotherapist) status as well as those training to become certified music therapists. To learn more or to book a session, email us at supervision@wholenotepsychotherapy.com
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Meditation
Individual and Group Sessions available.
Offered by certified sound therapy practitioner , meditation guide, and yoga instructor Michaela Bekenn
A practice of cultivating present-moment attention through mindfulness techniques such as breath awareness, body scans, and guided visualizations. Participants may experience increased relaxation and sharpened focus.
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Sound Bath
Individual and Group Sessions available.
Offered by certified sound therapy practitioner , meditation guide, and yoga instructor Michaela Bekenn
An immersive full-body listening experience. Michaela crafts a meditative soundscape guided by quartz crystal singing bowls, drum, voice, and more to support a deeper state of rest and relaxation, which may invite therapeutic processes to take place, such as regulating the nervous system, slowing the brainwaves, lowering stress levels, and boosting energy.
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Yoga
Individual and Group Sessions available.
Offered by certified sound therapy practitioner , meditation guide, and yoga instructor Michaela Bekenn
A mindful movement practice including breathing techniques, gentle stretches, asanas (physical postures) and meditation. This session may incorporate both dynamic and steady movements, which are adapted to meet the physical needs and desires of the participant(s).
Whole Note Psychotherapy cannot provide therapy over e-mail. If you are in need of immediate assistance please call 9-1-1, or go to your nearest Emergency Room, or reach out to the Toronto Distress Centre at 416-408-4357, which is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Our Process: Individual Therapy
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Step 1: 15 Minute Consultation
During your free 15-minute consultation with your therapist, you will have an opportunity to discuss your reasons for coming to therapy and hear more about our therapeutic approaches to care.
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Step 2: Intake Session
This 70 minute session will focus on getting to know you and your individual needs, including an in-depth assessment of your specific situation, as well as creating a plan for your own personal therapeutic goals.
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Step 3: Subsequent Sessions
These sessions will focus on working towards your goals within a safe, compassionate, ethical space, using a uniquely tailored approach. The number of follow up sessions will depend on your individual needs and goals for therapy.
Whole Note Psychotherapy uses the Jane.app virtual health software (HIPAA compliant) for booking appointments and virtual sessions.