About Cynthia
About Cynthia
Hello! Thank you for taking the first step to work on your needs or relationship(s).
I am a Registered Social Worker & Psychotherapist (RSW# 830664) and have enjoyed working as a Social Worker in the mental health field since 1995 and have been privileged to have worked with amazing clients from all walks of life.
Wanting to fulfill my dream of having a home-based counselling practice, I returned to school, sought additional training opportunities, and obtained my MA in Counselling Psychology. I continue to educate myself through training and reading, as there is always more to learn!
Since 2018, I have provided in-person and online counselling to individuals, couples, and families.
My approach to counselling comes from a strengths perspective. I see clients' positive qualities and empower them to work through difficulties using their unique skills and resources.
Some of the therapeutic modalities I use are:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I welcome all forms of cultural diversity and am an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.
Cynthia's Education & Training
Cynthia's Education & Training
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
Yorkville University|2018
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
McGill University|1995
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Online Circle
Foundations of the IFS Model
2022| Dr. Richard Schwartz
Introduction to EMDR Therapy
2022| Envision Virtual Learning Platform
The Compassionate Self No Bad Parts Workshop
2022| Dr. Richard Schwartz
The Developmental Model Level 2
2022| The Couples Institute
Consulting Group For Sex Therapy
2021 and ongoing| Institute For Relational Intimacy| Martha Kauppi
Assessing and Treating Sex Issues in Psychotherapy
2021| Institute For Relational Intimacy| Martha Kauppi
The Developmental Model Level 1
2021| The Couples Institute
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Core Skills Advanced Training
2018| Gail Palmer & Marlene BestThe Couples Institute
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Externship
2017| Gail Palmer & Marlene Best
Cyber Counselling Level 1
2017| Therapy Online| Lawrence Murphy
THE MAN WHO MOVES A MOUNTAIN BEGINS BY CARRYING AWAY SMALL STONES
-CONFUCIUS