Jessica has a Bachelor in Social Psychology and a Master of Social Work. She has been practicing as a Registered Social Worker since 2017, but has worked in community and hospital mental health care for over 15 years. Jessica started her professional career at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and has had the privilege of offering both group and individual therapy to youth and adults. Currently Jessica provides acute crisis assessment and intervention along with short-term counselling in a hospital setting. She also collaborates with first responders as a mental health consultant and debrief facilitator following critical incidents.

When it comes to service delivery, Jessica’s style is friendly, zero judgment, and client centred. As the ever-curious knowledge seeker, she is committed to ongoing education in emerging therapies. She utilizes a flexible approach in order to provide personalized care. The modalities that Jessica frequently pulls from include - but are not limited to:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Attachment Theory Breaking the Worry Trance (Certified Coach) Trauma Informed Care Motivational Interviewing Mindfullness and Solutions Focused Therapy

Jessica has a Bachelor in Social Psychology and a Master of Social Work. She has been practicing ... Read More

Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist

Ages 18 and up adults Available Virtually

Michael has a Master of Social Work degree specializing in Alcohol, Tobacco and other Psychoactive Substances. He has worked in the field of mental health since 2001 and practiced in hospitals and community settings as a Registered Social Worker, team leader, and Crisis Intervention Specialist. He serves his clients with an eclectic blend of psychotherapy, supportive counselling, problem-solving, validation, distress tolerance, guided imagery, and skills teaching. He draws from theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. Michael believes that it takes courage and personal initiative to reach out for support when difficulties present themselves. He is a good listener. His therapeutic relationships offer the safety, compassion, and understanding that his clients value. He is available virtually from anywhere in Ontario.

Areas: Depression, Anxiety, Substance Use, Anger Management, Men’s Issues, Mood Dysregulation, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Sleep Issues, Caregiver Strain, Relationship Challenges, Unwanted Behaviors, Addictions, NCR.

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Danika has a Bachelor and Master of Social Work and has been practicing as a Registered Social Worker since 2013. She spent over 8 years working in hospitals providing acute crisis intervention and outpatient counselling and started her private practice in 2020. She has extensive experience working with people in crisis, people dealing with life transitions and challenges and a wide range of mental health issues including major depression, anxiety disorders including OCD, bipolar disorder, psychosis, perinatal mental health disorders and more. She believes in education and problem solving to improve someone’s life and wellbeing as soon as possible using a variety of modalities. She has extra certificates in DBT Part A, Trauma Counselling for Frontline Workers, Exposure Response and Prevention Essentials and Canadian Perinatal Mental Health and is a member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

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Hello! My name is Haley Syrja-McNally, MSW RSW, and I have been a primarily pediatric registered social worker since 2015. I hold a Bachelor and Master of Social Work. It is a great step forward to look for a therapist if you are having any challenges in life, or if you just need a safe and secure place to talk. Being a child or youth can be really difficult sometimes, especially following the pandemic. Growing up can get even more challenging when someone is experiencing mental health symptoms or difficulties in important relationships and areas of life. While challenges can come in all shapes and sizes, you can learn new tools and skills to help you deal with them.

I have worked for the past 8 years in trauma-informed child and adolescent inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the hospital system. Part of therapy is making a unique plan with each client to address their needs, using skills from Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and I often encourage clients from a somatic (body-based regulation) perspective.

My areas of focus are working with children and youth who are experiencing mental health concerns and/or wellness concerns, including depression, anxieties, mood disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, grief or loss, and caregiver and child relationship issues. I also help to build skills in areas when someone is struggling with school, bullying, body image, gender and sexuality, anger, friends and other relationships. Often, young people need help to process painful memories when they have been through traumas or significant loss. I have specialty in working with 2SLGBTQ* children, youth and families.

I always aim to center reconnecting to joy in therapy and believe that laughter is important to healing. If you are interested in setting up support, it would be great to meet with you. Primarily ages 12+ through adulthood.

Hello! My name is Haley Syrja-McNally, MSW RSW, and I have been a primarily pediatric registered ... Read More