Welcome to​

Affirming Psychology

Collaborative. Inclusive. Expansive.

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About Us

At Affirming Psychology, we are committed to creating a safe space for people of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, and relationship structures. Using an empathetic approach, our therapists invite clients to become more open to their expanding experience, become more attuned to their own needs while balancing the needs of others, and process underlying trauma.

Our Services

Here’s a glimpse of what our clinic offers.
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Individual + Relationship Therapy

We commonly treat issues around mood, attachment issues, disordered eating, neurodivergence, and trauma. Within Relationship Therapy, we invite clients to unpack attachment ruptures, learn new ways to attune and communicate, and transform your relationship.
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ASD Assessments

Using a neuro-affirming approach, we help clients gain more understanding about themselves, what strengths they have as an Autistic individual, more of a pull to feel connected to the broader Autistic community, what challenges they have navigating this world as an Autistic person, and what resources/supports are available.

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Psycho-diagnostic Assessments

Gain more clarity around which psychiatric disorders you meet criteria for and what treatment options are available to you. If you have ever felt you were incorrectly diagnosed or you have strong suspicions you may meet criteria for a psychiatric disorder, we encourage clients to access this service either as a stand-alone assessment or as part of your therapeutic journey.

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Sex Therapy

We work with individuals and partners to help address factors that are impacting their sexual functioning and satisfaction. This may include treating specific sexual dysfunctions (e.g., erectile difficulties, sexual/pelvic pain, low sexual desire). We invite clients to unpack sexual shame, learn coping strategies, heal attachment wounds, and shift their relationship to sex.

Our Team

Psst— Our team is currently expanding. Please see the “Join our Team” tab for more details.

Sarah Ayton, RCT-C

Registered Counselling Therapist-Candidate

Raquel Griffin, MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker

Dr. Kat Merwin

Registered Clinical Psychologist

Kay Vinova, MSc

Owner, Registered Clinical Psychologist