I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto with a double specialization in Mental Health and Health, as well as Addiction Studies.
My focus includes mental health, addictions, and psychological trauma/PTSD. I provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions that utilize cognitive, emotional, and somatic practices and am formally trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Clinical Hypnosis. My work also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy.
I view therapy as a collaborative process rooted in respect, compassion, and patience. I believe it is meant to elicit your strengths and build resilience to increase a sense of control in your life.
A short description of the various therapist certifications in Ontario.
Clinical Psychologists
Clinical Psychologists are required to complete a related Masters and Ph.D. program to practice in the province of Ontario that must be research-based and subsequently have a thesis component. They are governed by the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO).
Registered Psychotherapists
Registered Psychotherapists (RPs) are registered by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and, like Registered Social Workers and Clinical Psychologists, are permitted to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy.
Registered Social Workers
Registered Social Workers (RSW) are helping individuals to enhance their well-being. They are governed by the Ontario College of Social Workers.