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Lea Konforte
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Lea Konforte is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) who takes a compassionate, somatic approach to therapy, guiding clients to connect with their mind, body, and heart for lasting healing and growth. She believes therapy is not just about overcoming challenges but empowering individuals to thrive and create a life aligned with their true selves. With a background as a high school teacher and a master’s degree in special education, Lea brings over 14 years of experience supporting individuals with diverse needs and unique strengths. Her clients can expect a deeply personalized and culturally sensitive approach, where their stories and backgrounds are respected and woven into their therapy journey. Lea is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space for exploration and transformation. She warmly invites you to take the first step toward your best self by reaching out today.
My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
- What anxiety feels like, and how to manage it using neuroscience-based tools
- The difference between healthy and chronic stress, and how to reduce the latter
- Healing from trauma using the Flash technique, a neuroscience-based tool that helps people release their emotions, which I’ve both studied and personally benefited from
- Work-related stress from firsthand experience in both teaching and the corporate world
- The unique pressures faced by frontline workers, such as paramedics, nurses, and teachers, as someone who has worked in these environments
- Embryo freezing, infertility, and the surrogacy process, as well as coping with involuntary childlessness, informed by my first-hand experiences
- The challenges immigrants and their children face, experiences I’ve personally lived through
- Navigating life with chronic illness while finding ways to manage, adapt, and thrive
My cultural or ancestral background is…
- Born in Bosnia, with roots in the Spanish Sephardic Jewish community
- Raised in Canada, where I’ve grown up feeling proud to be Canadian, Jewish, and Eastern European
My clients describe me using words like…
- Easy to talk to
- Caring
- Empathetic
- Deep listener
- Supportive
- Empowering
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Specializations
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Anxiety
Relationships
Infertility
Fertility
Life transitions
Attachment trauma
Autism
Break-up recovery
Burnout
Chronic and acute illness
Conflict resolution
Dating challenges
Emotional regulation
Family issues
Goal Setting
Intergenerational trauma
Mind-body connection
Nervous system regulation
Negative thinking and ruminating
Spirituality
Stress
Workplace stress
Grief/Loss
My clients often self-identify as…
- Individuals ready to heal or gain clarity.
- Those who seek more than just talk therapy, and are looking for practical and somatic or body-based tools to achieve their goals.
- Whether you need help with trauma processing, relationships, anxiety, financial stress, loneliness, family issues, chronic stress, fertility issues, involuntary childlessness, or war/immigration hardships, I'm here to assist.
I’m the right therapist for you if…
- You're struggling with anxiety, stress, financial worry, or feeling overwhelmed.
- You're going through a major life transition (career change, relationship shifts, etc.) and need support adjusting.
- You're seeking to improve your relationships with others or with yourself.
- You're ready to create a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
- You want to feel at home in your body.
- You want to understand and regulate emotions.
- You wish to heal your past traumas.
- You wish to repair your attachment trauma.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
Somatic and Body Awareness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Gottman Method
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Inner Child Work
Brain-Based Therapy
Spiritual Therapy
Rapid Trauma Processing
Flash Technique
Hypnotherapy
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If we work together you can expect to feel...
- Safe, validated, and empowered
- A sense of well-being and comfort.
- Part of a warm and collaborative environment we'll create together, where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.
Populations Served
Adults (18+)
Seniors (65+)
Children (≤12)
Teens (13-17)
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
Initial Consultation (15 min)
Free
Individual Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we'll go over...
- What brings you to therapy and what you hope to achieve.
- Your reasons for seeking support at this time in your life.
- What you like about your previous therapist that we can continue doing.
- What you did not like about your previous therapist so we don't continue that.
- How my approach can help you address your specific concerns.
- My approach is structured to some degree and includes jointly agreed-upon goals and regular assessments to measure your progress.
- Logistics like scheduling, fees, and confidentiality.
If we work together you can expect me to…
- Create a safe and welcoming space: Where you feel comfortable exploring your inner world and connecting with your body's wisdom while understanding how your frontal cortex, amygdala, and nervous system play a role in stress and anxiety.
- Listen deeply and with empathy: To understand your unique experiences and perspectives.
- Guide you in developing greater body awareness: Helping you tune into your physical sensations, understand their connection to your emotions and thoughts, and learn techniques to achieve deep calmness.
- Empower you to regulate your nervous system: Through somatic practices that promote grounding, relaxation, and a sense of safety.
- Support you in processing emotions and experiences: In a way that honours the mind-body connection.
- Collaborate with you to achieve your therapeutic goals: Whether that's reducing anxiety, navigating life transitions, improving relationships, or enhancing self-awareness.
- Help you cultivate a deeper sense of connection: To yourself, your body, and your inner wisdom.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
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In Person Location
1822 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
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Education
Yorkville University
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Expected Graduation: December 2024
Acadia University
Masters of Inclusive Education
2020
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto (OISE)
Bachelor of Education, Intermediate/Senior- Business Studies
2007
York University, Schulich School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration
2002
Certifications
Languages
English
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Lea