About me
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A social worker with over 10 years of
combined volunteer and work
experience within the mental health,
immigration & settlement, HIV/AIDS
sectors and post-secondary
institutions. -
Professional interests & influences:
anti-oppressive/racist, strengths-based,
holistic, resiliency/empowerment,
client-centred approaches; self-reflective & reflexive practice principles; lifespan development, attachment theories; contemporary psychodynamic approaches; emotion focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing and narrative therapy techniques; recovery, harm reduction, sex-positive, feminist, trauma-informed frameworks; community based/participatory research, capacity building projects, and access & equity initiatives.
Areas of Expertise
Specialities
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Life Transitions
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HIV-Related Concerns
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Relationship Issues
Issues
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Addictions & Problematic Behaviours
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Anxiety & Overthinking
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Interpersonal & Emotional
Dys/Regulation -
Depression & Mood
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Gambling
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Grief & Loss
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Men's Issues
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Racial, Cultural Identity
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School Issues
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Self Esteem & Confidence
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Spirituality & Faith
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Stress & Coping
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Substance Mis/use
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Suicidal Ideation
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Trans Identity
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Trauma and PTSD
Modalities
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Individuals, Couples
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Small Groups
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In-person, Video/Online
Mental Health
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Impulse Control Disorders
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Mood Disorders
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Thinking Disorders
Sexuality
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Bisexual, Asexual, Pansexual, Non-Binary
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Gay, Lesbian
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Queer, Questioning
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2-Spirited
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Transgender/fluidity, Gender Non-Conforming
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Polyamory
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Experimentation, Kink & Fetish
My Approach
I am genuine, compassionate, qualified and professional. I use an integrative & holistic approach, drawing from proven techniques I've learned and trained in. I often use metaphors, encourage self-reflection and reflexive learning in my work. I may go back in the past to understand the present, towards uncovering new possibilities.
I'm influenced and guided by my own lived experience, personal & professional values and practice experience (10+ years) as a social worker, mental health counsellor and post-secondary instructor. Together we'll identify the barriers impacting your ability to cope and forge another path towards a more manageable outcome. Thank you for visiting my profile.
Qualifications & Professional Memberships
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Over 10 years of social work and clinical experience
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Continuing competency training related to mental health & psychotherapeutic interventions, addictions, immigration & settlement, sexual health and workshop development
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BSW, Ryerson University, 2010
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MSW, University of Toronto, 2012
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Member (in good standing) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, licence # 818706
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Member, Ontario Association of Social Workers, #10435
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Life Transitions
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HIV-Related Concerns
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Relationship Issues
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Bisexual, Asexual
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Gay, Lesbian
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Queer, Questioning
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2-Spirited
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Transgender
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Polyamorous