Elissa is an accomplished and highly skilled social worker with over 25 years of experience working in a diverse range of social work agencies and health care institutions throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Elissa spent many years working in the community visiting clients in their own homes, with the Children’s Aid Society, Rehab Express (a CCAC partner agency), and MediSeen. Through these experiences, Elissa gained extensive skills in helping children and adults dealing with domestic violence and abuse, and medical and mental health issues. In addition to supportive counselling, Elissa provided crisis intervention and strong advocacy to help clients access much needed resources. Elissa also has years of experience working in various medical settings including Southlake Regional Health Centre, Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Chartwell Gibson Long Term Care Residence, and Mackenzie Health Hospital. In these positions Elissa worked with clients in a wide range of age groups, providing individual, family and group counselling. Elissa helped her clients cope with many diverse issues including addictions, financial challenges, homelessness, domestic violence and abuse, dementia, eating disorders, caregiver stress, mental health issues, adjustment to illness and new diagnosis, end of life and palliative care planning, and bereavement. Elissa sat on a variety of workplace committees and served as an acting supervisor and Professional Practice Leader. Elissa is very personable and friendly, and this allows her clients to feel at ease when speaking with her. She is strong in her ability to assess clients’ situations and is well known for her honest and straightforward approach. Elissa is extremely passionate about her social work practice. In addition to her extensive work experience, she draws upon her own life experiences in helping clients to achieve their goals. Elissa holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Sociology and a minor in Psychology, and a Master of Social Work, both obtained at the University of Toronto.

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For 20 years, Elise has worked as a clinical Social Worker in various hospitals in the across the Greater Toronto Area, as well as a Bioethicist and Professional Practice Leader. She has also held executive roles in the private health care sector. Throughout her career, Elise has worked with individuals experiencing grief and loss, complex medical issues, caregiver burnout and generalized anxiety. She has also combined her clinical knowledge and executive business experience to provide support and counselling for business professionals and business owners recognizing and appreciating their specific stressors and needs. Her down-to-earth and individualized approach to counselling has kept her as a reliable expert in both the Social Work and Bioethics field. Elise was a Member of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto’s Research Ethics Board and was Vice Chair of a community volunteer board for a childcare program in Toronto. For 8 years, she was course director for a joint York University and Seneca College program in Rehabilitation Psychology, and led the development of the program’s Rehabilitation Counselling and Ethics courses. As a recognized leader, speaker, and educator, Elise continues to mentor many students and professionals. Elise holds a Master of Social Work from Wilfred Laurier University, and Master of Health Science in bioethics from the University of Toronto.

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Marla is a clinical Social Worker who has worked in healthcare for over 3 decades. She has been valued as a skilled member and contributor to an multi-disciplinary team, bringing a history of advocacy, client focused care and strong expertise in connecting individuals and families to much needed resources. Among other areas, Marla’s extensive knowledge of the services that are important for the geriatric community has been fuelled by her passion to ensure that this sometimes marginalized groups along with their families and caregivers receive the support and guidance they require and deserve. Marla’s strong assessment skills, warm personality and extensive experience working with all age groups, offers a positive and focused approach to overall wellbeing, and will make any client feel supported and comfortable.

Marla’s areas of focus are senior transitions, grief and pre-grief counselling, and caregiver burnout.

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David is an ordained Rabbi, a spiritual coach and a chaplain. He provides guidance and care, helping people unlock personal meaning in life experiences, and empowers individuals to develop spiritual strategies to navigate life’s challenges and achieve a joyous lifestyle.

He has completed Advanced Training with the Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC), coaching and counselling individuals, couples, and groups of all ages and backgrounds. Areas of expertise include spiritual guidance, relationship coaching (for individuals or couples), grief and bereavement, anxiety and depression, and meditation coaching. He is also available to teach classes in Torah, Judaism, Kabbalah, and Hassidic thought and practices for individuals or groups. Classes can be stand-alone or series.

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Julie has been working with Reiki Energy since 2010 both in person and through distance healing. In her early twenties, she was always excited to experiment with different meditation techniques, and to learn all that I could about yoga and its spiritual quality.

Through her practice, Julie’s mission is to help spread Peace, Love and Light to others – and each one possesses a valuable purpose:

To bring Peace: To provide someone with peace is to help them feel grounded and balanced in all aspects of life. Peace helps quiet the mind and the inner voice. It helps us to become aware of our own energy patterns and habits, and helps shift us in a positive direction.

To bring Love: To provide someone with love is to help them live from a place of gratitude, and to teach them to appreciate all that they already have. The more we give thanks for what we already have, the more things naturally flow our way.

To bring Light: To provide someone with light is to help them connect with and open their eyes to the pure, calming beauty of nature and animals.

These qualities also restore physical and emotional well being. Through Reiki and other healing energy techniques, Julie helps her clients achieve a deep state of relaxation to assist in the body’s natural healing processes, as well as developing emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being.

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Meghan began her social work career over 20 years ago working with adolescents and their families who were experiencing mental health and dependency challenges. Her path to private practice involved working in wilderness therapy in Canada and the US, residential therapeutic settings, mental health, and other social service agencies within Ontario. After working on the frontline with youth, adults, and families she returned to the University of Waterloo where she obtained her Masters of Social Work from Renison University College as well as a Masters of Arts in Recreation and Leisure Studies. She is registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Meghan’s ability to genuinely connect with youth, adolescents, adults, and families continues to be one of her strengths and she looks forward to working with you if given the opportunity. Whether this is your first time inquiring about help from a therapist or you are looking to maintain your mental health and wellness Meghan can offer you support and guidance.

Meghan has experience as a psychotherapist treating clients with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, coping and adjustment challenges, and people in dependency or mental health crisis. She can also help people experiencing health-related anxiety, social anxiety, and panic disorder. Meghan is certified in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and has trained extensively in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She has a certificate in Trauma Counselling and is trained in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (PTSD), and Exposure Response Prevention. She enjoys helping adolescents and post-secondary students manage their anxiety and navigate life transitions.

Meghan has a genuine ability to build rapport in an authentic manner and will take time to get to know you and the challenges you are facing. Meghan believes that the most important goal of therapy is the one the people set for themselves. She will walk alongside you to develop an alliance of support while you overcome challenges, achieve success, and address the goals you set.

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Laura Williams is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. She has been working with children and families for more than 20 years. Many of her clients have found success in dealing with family conflict, parenting issues, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, emotion regulation, trauma and high risk behaviour. Laura utilizes a variety of techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family of origin work, stress management, self-esteem work, inner child work, mindfulness, effective parenting, parenting after divorce, and emotion regulation. Laura provides therapy sessions for individuals, couples and families via video conferencing, allowing you to participate in counselling sessions in the comfort of your own space! Laura is a believer in holistic treatment. Together you will work to identify and remove blocks that are keeping you from living a peaceful, healthy and enjoyable life.

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