I am a Registered Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in clinical work. I work with children, youth, families and adults with the goal of creating a safe and supportive space that allows clients to tap into their intuition and inner wisdom in order to thrive. Some of the evidence-based modalities I may draw on in our work together include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solutions Focused Counselling, and Mindfulness-based approaches. Some of my experience includes working in the shelter system, school system, community children’s mental health and animal assisted therapy.
I focus my practice in:
· Anxiety
· Depression
· Obsessive compulsive disorder
· Emotional regulation
. Interpersonal communication and social skills
· Life transitions
· Trauma
· Stress management
I have the following Professional Accreditations and Training:
· Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, Member in Good Standing
· The Shanker Method 101, Self-Regulation Training, The Mehrit Centre
· ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Living Works
· SNAP (Stop Now and Plan) certified group facilitator, Child Development Institute
· Childrens’ Yoga Teacher certification, Yoga Break for Children
· Yoga & Mindfulness Based Tools for Children and Adolescents, PESI
· Infant Mental Health Community Training, The Hospital for Sick Children
· Brief Counselling Training, Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre
· Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Children and Families, Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre
· Triple P Positive Parenting Program, Accredited provider for groups and seminars
· Self-Injury Behaviour in Youth-Developing an Understanding, National Child Traumatic Stress Network
· Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, OISE, University of Toronto
· MSW (Master of Social Work), McMaster University (2012)
· Hons. BSW (Honours Bachelor of Social Work), Lakehead University (2011)
I believe that therapy needs to be a safe, collaborative space where clients experience unconditional positive regard and gain tools to achieve their goals. Outside of therapy sessions, I enjoy yoga, cooking and experiencing the great outdoors with my family. I provide therapy in Russian as well.