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About Me

I am a Toronto-based registered social worker and Certified EMDR Therapist with over ten years of experience working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of treatment settings.

Using evidence-based techniques, I work with clients to help them to make lasting changes in whatever area of their lives they are feeling stuck in and to help them to feel their best. I use a holistic approach, viewing health through both the body and the mind. My education and experience have taught me that we can overcome our suffering with the right support.

 

My professional training includes:

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
    Obtained from Wurzweiler School of Social Work (NY), Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) in New York State #078700-1

    Recipient of Wurzweiler’s award for Best Overall Clinician

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
    Licensed Member of The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

  • Ontario Association of Social Workers
    Licensed Member of The Ontario Association of Social Workers

  • National Institute of Psychotherapies
    Certificate of training from the National Institute of Psychotherapies

  • Positive Parenting Program
    Certified trainer in Positive Parenting Program: The Triple P approach

  • Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Certified EMDR Therapist
    Trained with Laurel Parnell, PhD

  • Trained in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MBCT):
    Training to prevent relapse of depression

  • American Institute of Cognitive Therapy
    Certificate of training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy from the American Institute for Cognitive Therapy

  • Atmananda Yoga
    Certified yoga instructor

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship with Sue Johnson Certificate of training in the Practice of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.

  • Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training for Mental Health and Clinical Professionals  (PSI)

  • The Advanced Practice of EMDR for Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Certificate of training with Dr. Mara Tesler Stein

  • Treating Eating Disorders and Obesity with EMDR Therapy Certificate of training with Natalia Sijo

  • Treating Dissociative Disorders with EMDR Therapy Certificate of training with Dolores Mosquera