Pheona Roberts, Student Therapist

Discipline

Student Psychotherapist  – Pheona Roberts is in the final year of the McMaster University Master of Psychotherapy program. She currently practices under the supervision of Elisha Schafer, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Lotus Counselling.

Areas of Focus

Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, and OCD), PTSD, Depression, Self-Esteem, Stress Management, Life Transitions, Communication Issues, and Relational Concerns.

Therapy Competencies

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

Schedule

Thursdays (afternoon and evening) – in-person and virtual sessions available.

Treatment Philosophy

Pheona believes meaningful change begins in a space of trust. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in warmth and collaboration, creating a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered. She weaves together insight and practical tools, guiding clients to gently explore the patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour that shape their lives and gradually reshape them into ones that foster growth, resilience, and emotional balance. 

At the heart of her work is helping people build inner security — a foundation of groundedness that allows them to move through life with more harmony and wholeness. 

Recovery Quote

“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman

Availability

Pheona is currently accepting new clients for both in-person and virtual sessions.