Thank you for taking the first step to working on your needs or that of your relationship.
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW# 830664) who has enjoyed working in the mental health field since 1995. I have been privileged to work with amazing clients from all walks of life.
Driven by a passion for my work, I have continually sought to enhance my skills and knowledge. This led me to pursue my dream of establishing a home-based counselling practice. I returned to school, engaged in additional training opportunities, and earned my MA in Counselling Psychology. I am committed to ongoing education, recognizing that there is always more to learn in this dynamic field.
Since January 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 ally with the LGBTQ+ community.
About Cynthia
EDUCATION:
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Yorkville University|2018
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) McGill University|1995
TRAINING:
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Online Circle Foundations of the IFS Model 2022| Dr. Richard Schwartz
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Introduction to EMDR Therapy 2022| Envision Virtual Learning Platform
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The Compassionate Self No Bad Parts Workshop 2022| Dr. Richard Schwartz
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The Developmental Model Level 2 2022| The Couples Institute
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Consulting Group For Sex Therapy 2021-2023| Institute For Relational Intimacy| Martha Kauppi
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Assessing and Treating Sex Issues in Psychotherapy 2021| Institute For Relational Intimacy| Martha Kauppi
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The Developmental Model Level 1 2021| The Couples Institute
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Core Skills Advanced Training 2018| Gail Palmer & Marlene BestThe Couples Institute
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: Externship 2017| Gail Palmer & Marlene Best
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Cyber Counselling Level 1 2017| Therapy Online| Lawrence Murphy
THE MAN WHO MOVES A MOUNTAIN BEGINS BY CARRYING AWAY SMALL STONES
-CONFUCIUS