I am a registered Master's of Social Work counsellor, having received my MSW from Lakehead University. Prior to entering Social Work I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychology as well as a concurrent degree in Education. Previously, I was a full time elementary school teacher in Thunder Bay and subsequently I worked for a number of years in the medical field in pharmaceuticals.
In addition, I have volunteered for many years with a non-profit palliative care organization and completed my master's project work primarily in grief and bereavement. I have worked both within a clinical setting providing individual counselling as well as in a group setting with respect to residential addiction programming and organized grief groups.
In addition, I have volunteered for many years with a non-profit palliative care organization and completed my master's project work primarily in grief and bereavement. I have worked both within a clinical setting providing individual counselling as well as in a group setting with respect to residential addiction programming and organized grief groups.
Services
Healthy Foundations Counselling takes an approach that is built around you as an individual. I believe that you have within yourself vast resources for self-understanding, for altering your self-concept, attitudes and behaviours, and that these resources can be tapped into collaboratively, as you are your own best "expert".
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy- This type of therapy will help you change unhealthy patterns of thinking leading to a significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. CBT is an evidence based therapy and studies have shown its effectiveness for a range of issues including trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, adhd, grief, marital problems, and eating disorders.
Emotionally Focused Therapy- This approach can be for individuals and couples. Emotionally Focused Therapy is a short-term approach to relationship attachment and repair. This therapy explores the nature of loving relationships and family bonds working to address dysfunctional patterns and ways of engaging with one another.
Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment- This therapy specializes in helping individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, neglect, and failed attachment who live with overwhelming memories and emotions that lead to a compromised nervous system that impairs their capacity to tolerate the normal ups and downs of a life after trauma.
Healthy Foundations Counselling Professional Fees are set in accordance with the recommended fee range for social workers in private practice established by the Ontario Association of Social Workers http://www.oasw.org/. The clinical services provided by a social worker are HST exempt. Private social work counselling services are not covered by OHIP.
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