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My clients, aged 16 and up, arrive at my practice via different routes. Many are self-referred; others
come through Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs), while some are directed to me by insurance
companies. (Unfortunately, my services are not covered by OHIP.)
The therapies I offer are among the most effective, well-researched and supported in the field.
They’re provided in the privacy of my office, where I promise you a safe, comforting, supportive and
confidential experience.
NOTE: As of September 26, 2012, counselling services provided by Registered Social Workers (RSWs) can be claimed as a medical expense tax deduction when you file your income tax return. In other words, Registered Social Workers are now authorized "medical Practitioners" for the purpose of claiming medical expenses."
For other information a person can go to the following site www.cra.gc.ca/medical.
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My services include: |
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Psychotherapy, which is a valuable tool for identifying, understanding
and changing self-defeating behaviour. It focuses on encouraging and
guiding individuals so they’re able to gain insight into themselves and
make choices that will foster growth and produce healthy, lasting
changes. I accept each of my clients as unique individuals with their
own personal needs for healing.This kind of therapy engages the
entire person.
(Note:There’s a difference between psychotherapy and counselling.
Counselling involves offering constructive advice to clients about specific
actions that could be taken to improve a specific situation. In contrast,
psychotherapy examines and supports the entire person – the internal
thoughts and feelings that help form an overall sense of self. By
examining and understanding these thoughts and feelings, motivations
and attitudes, choices then become an individual’s own personal
decision.)
“The hardest part is
helping clients learn
to trust themselves.
Trust in self, belief in
self, respect of self,
self-acceptance –
these are the four
pillars of self.”
– Roberta Teahen, MSW, RSW
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Solution-Focused Therapy, is a short-term intervention for problems that require a solution, focus
and direction. Identifying the problem invites options for resolution, which then allows clients to focus
and make choices that are in their best interest. |
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EMDR/Trauma Therapy, which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.This
therapy was discovered in 1987 by award-winning American psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro and has
become the recognized front-line treatment for trauma; something that’s supported by the impressive
results among many of my own clients.When I apply EMDR, I ask the client to bring to mind the
incident that caused the trauma, the negative thinking caused by the incident, and the new thoughts
he/she would like to have instead. |
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),which is another form of psychotherapy, but here the therapist
focuses on the connected processes of ‘thought’ and ‘behavior’. While it’s designed to be a relatively
short-term therapy, the effects are expected to be long lasting. It can be helpful in bringing positive
change to such areas as beliefs, activity scheduling, lifestyle management, social skills, and problem
solving. |
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Schema Focused Therapy,which is a proven cognitive behavioural technique that addresses long-term,
deep-seated issues. |
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy emphasizes the fact we’re social beings and that most of the significant
events in our lives involve other people.Once a trusting relationship is established with the therapist,
this type of treatment is very effective for dealing with depression, loss of a loved one, conflicts, role
changes, and difficulties starting or maintaining relationships. |
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