Degrees: Master of Social Work
First Year Practice:
1996
Languages Served:
English
Clinical Specialties:
Abuse/Violence/Anger Management
Counselling/Therapy
Grief/Trauma/Loss
Mental Health/Addictions
NonClinical Specialties:
Consulting/Group Facilitation
Peer Supervision/Consultation
Staff Training/Development
Conducting Workshops/Seminars
Age Groups Served:
Children
Adolescents
Adults
Specialized Training:
Throughout my 20 years of Clinical Social Work experience I have supported children, adolescents and adults through a multitude of concerns and issues. I specialize in working with families looking to build and repair relationships and manage life transitions. In my individual work I specialize in helping develop skills to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, and attachment issues. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Grief Therapy. Further, I have training in Gordon Neufeld’s Attachment-based Developmental approach as well as in Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction. I have been registered with the College of Social Work and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) throughout my 20 years of Clinical Social Work practice.
Personal Statement:
The cornerstone of my work is in building relationships that allow clients to feel listened to, validated, and thereby develop the ability to trust in the therapeutic process. We start with identifying areas of personal concern, and work towards identifying personal strengths and finding strategies for change. Through the process, there is a wonderful opportunity for learning more about yourself and those around you. Developing the ability to talk about issues that may be causing you distress is an incredibly important step in building life-long skills of self-awareness, self-care, and self-compassion. I am committed to building resiliency in my clients and in their belief in themselves and their ability to develop the skills to manage, and move forward through difficult times in their lives with a sense of accomplishment and self-compassion.
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