About

My Educational Background

Masters of Social Work (M.S.W)
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A)
Diploma in Mental Health and Addictions Counselling
Certification in Crisis Intervention.
Certification to conduct Trauma/Critical Incidence Stress Debriefings.
Certification to conduct Couples Enrichment Groups.
Successful Completion of Emotionally Focused Therapy Externship.
Successful Completion of Externship with Michael White on Narrative Therapy.
Successful Completion of Externship at Harvard on Relational Therapy.
Training in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Training in Brief Intervention/Solution Focused Therapy.

*In an effort to provide the best service to my clients and to develop new skills I regularly continue to participate in professional conferences and trainings which are relevant to my practice.

Examples of Issues I Support Clients With

Addictions
Child Abuse
Dating Violence
Divorce
Grief
Parenting
Stress Management
Sexual Abuse

Anger Management
Childhood Trauma
Depression
Eating Disorders
Identity Issues
Relationship Conflict
Self Esteem
Suicidal Ideation

Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Inter Racial Couples
Separation
Sexuality
Teen Pregnancy

Workshops and Groups I Have Provided

Therapeutic, Life Skills and Support Groups for Women.
Support and Therapeutic Groups for Trauma Survivors.
Men's Groups dealing with Abuse and Anger.
Occupational Therapy Groups for People Living with Mental Health Challenges.
Educational groups for People Struggling with Addictions.
Couples Enrichment Groups
Workshops in community settings on Body Image, Changing Relationship Patterns, Conflict Resolution, Grief, Loneliness and Self-Esteem.
Workshops with Graduate Interns on Clinical Work with Diverse Clients.

*I have also conducted research on woman abuse and presented findings at workshops and conferences locally and overseas.

Settings Where I Have Provided Counselling

Addictions Center
Counseling Cooperative
Employee Assistance Programs
Family Services Agency
School
Hospital
Mental Health Center
Private Practice
Shelters for Abused Women & Homeless People
University

Professional Memberships

Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Ontario Association of Social Workers

Insurance Companies and Employers Who May Cover My Services

Insurance Companies

Blue Cross
Claim Secure
Desjardins Financial
Empire Life
Equitable Life
Great West Life
Liberty Health
Manulife Financial
Sunlife

Employers

Air Canada
Bank of Canada
Bank of Montreal EAP
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Association of Auto Workers
Criminal Injury Compensation Board
Export Development Corporation
Imperial Oil
Motor Vehicle Insurance Companies
Nova Chemicals
OPSEU - Ontario Public Service Employee Union
Placer Dome Mines
Toronto Teacher's Federation
Workplace Safety and Insurance Bureau (WSIB)
York Region Public School Board
Veterans Affairs Canada

*Since this list changes regularly, please contact your employer or your Private Health Insurance Provider to confirm your coverage.

Quick Facts

Over 17 years experience with a variety of issues.
Flexible appointment times and fee schedule.
Covered by most Insurance Companies.
Free telephone initial consultation.
Psychotherapy, EAP, Trauma and Critical Incident.