Lillian Benrubi (She/Her)

Inspired by mentors in her early life, supporting her through her own challenges, Lillian felt a strong desire to be a therapist from a young age. Possessing a natural ability to connect with people, and with the benefit of wisdom gained from meeting her own life's challenges, Lillian developed a strong foundation of compassion and personal experience. With this at the core, she chose to go on to develop a career as a therapist. Lillian graduated from York University with a BA in Psychology; then went on to complete her Master's in Social Work at the University of Toronto in 1992. Since graduating, she has worked with children, youths, families, individual adults, and couples; within organizations, and in private practice. She has been rated as one of the three best rated marriage counselors in Newmarket. Alongside her private practice, she provides trauma therapy and consultation to mental health organizations in the GTA, and is contracted by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care as Social Worker. Lillian is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She is registered online with Psychology Today, Theravive, and Psychotherapy Matters. Lillian is a certified NLP Practitioner/Coach, and is a member of The American Board of Neuro Linguistic Programming, the American Board of Hypnotherapy, and the Timeline Therapy Association.? Lillian is also trained in EMDR Therapy, an effective approach in resolving trauma, PRSD, Anxiety, Depression among other concerns. Lillian has provided articles on matters of parenting and child psychology and is a contributing author in The Book of Inspiration. She is also invited to speak on Summits and talk radio on the topic of Self-Care, Relationships, Growth and Development, etc. Through her work with diverse client groups, ongoing training and self development, Lillian has continued, for over 30 years, to be an effective and successful therapist.