Horizon Therapy

Year 2 Practicum, September 2026 – April 2027

Name of Practicum Site, Unit or Program:

Location:

Virtual, across Ontario
455 Avenue Road

Description of the practicum site and student activities:

Horizon Therapy is a clinical psychotherapy practice in Toronto providing therapy to individuals, couples and families. We offer compassionate and evidence-based counselling services for relationship challenges, stress, burnout, depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, PTSD, gender and sexual identity, self-esteem, neurodiversity, ADHD, autism, communication, conflict, and intimacy issues. Our practice values being inclusive, open minded, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, queer-affirming, and neurodiversity-affirming.

Individual therapy is done with clients focusing around the relationship with oneself, relational dynamics and attachment with others, self and co-regulation, and healing from trauma. Couples work is done with clients focusing on strengthening their relationship, improving communication, attachment styles, perspective taking and empathy, self regulation, and addressing unhealthy patterns that occur in the relationship.

Therapy modalities include Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Relational Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, and Developmental Model for Couple’s Therapy. We additionally support students moving into a place of confidence with their skills and abilities through weekly clinical supervision and monthly team consultation.

Please only apply if you would like to work with couples and are willing to dedicate several hours of learning time every week to readings, training, and videos. If interested, and at your own expense, you may also choose to participate in an external supervision group for learning to work with couples.

Practicum Requirements:

☒ Police Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check

☒ Comfort working with the population being served – including the risk of clients presenting with suicidality, experiences of abuse, and/or active self-harm tendencies

☒ Comprehensive report writing and documentation

☒ Evening attendance – 2 evenings

Other requirements:

☒ Proficiency with video platforms and technology to be able to learn JANE software

☒ Confidential, private space with a door to work from home during practicum hours.

☒ Computer, webcam, etc.

Please select Fields(s) of Study:

☒ Mental Health and Health

Does your practicum require any previous experience?

Preference for clinical counselling experience.

Is this practicum in-person, remote or hybrid?

Online with possibility of one shift a week at 455 Avenue Road.

Will this practicum involve direct work or a mix of direct and indirect?

It will provide a mix of both direct and indirect work. Developing a caseload of clients up to a maximum of 15 including ongoing assessment, clinical therapy, note taking, and termination at the end of Practicum. Client sessions will be recorded for supervision purposes. Weekly supervision entailing feedback, self reflection and identifying areas for ongoing development. Learning opportunities include free clinical resources, program development (OCD or couples therapy program), attending weekly supervision to develop competencies to provide excellent care as a clinical therapist and in private practice.

Number of practicums offered:

One

Field Instructor name and credentials:

Tammy Marcus, MSW, RSW, Dip TIRP

Application deadline:

Friday March 13, 2026

Do you require a resume? Or resume and cover letter?

Please include in your resume:

– prior work, volunteer, and Practicum experience

– training and certificates

– skills and competencies

– related readings/books/podcasts you are interested in

– that you would like to work with couples

– a little bit about yourself personally, as you are comfortable!

Accessibility Considerations:

Will the student have access to a private space for notes or computer use? The student is responsible for providing a private and confidential space and access to their own computer.
Are there breaks between clients/patients/meetings? Yes, there will be breaks between client sessions for notes, reflection, and supervision as needed.
Is the practicum considered fast-paced? Slow
Is there a high noise level in the practicum? Low
Is the site wheelchair accessible? No
What are the physical demands of the practicum? Sitting still in front of a computer while in client sessions.
Are there any other accessibility considerations that potential applicants with disabilities should be aware of? No

If you would like to apply, please send an application and resume to leah.potash@utoronto.ca by 4 pm on March 13th, 2026. Applications will be sent to the site.