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About Christina
About Christina
About Christina
Hello! I am a Registered Social Worker with almost 10 years of experience, currently certified in perinatal mental health counselling from Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings n Toronto, Ontario. I obtained my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from the Univers
Hello! I am a Registered Social Worker with almost 10 years of experience, currently certified in perinatal mental health counselling from Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings n Toronto, Ontario. I obtained my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from the University of Waterloo, and an Undergraduate degree in Social Development Studies from the University of Waterloo.
Prior to private practice, I worked in hospital settings providing mental health services to both inpatient and outpatient populations. I took the leap into private practice after the birth of my second child, which solidified my deep desire to nurture others during this incredibly tender time.
When I'm not busy wrangling my two little boys with my husband Trevor, I enjoy spending time in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, socializing with friends, and fiddling with various crafty hobbies.
About Christina
About Christina
Areas of Expertise
Therapeutic Approach
Therapeutic Approach
I work with individuals on a wide variety of issues, including the following:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Perinatal mental health (postpartum/prenatal anxiety, depression, rage, OCD)
- Birth trauma
- Relationship difficulties
- Self-esteem and identity challenges
- Substance use/numbing behaviours
- Grief/loss
- Parenting stress
Therapeutic Approach
Therapeutic Approach
Therapeutic Approach
We heal in connection, as such, the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the work we will do together. I believe you have innate wisdom and strengths that we can tap into to build resilience, and direct our work.
So much of what we all need as humans, right now especially, is to be truly seen, heard and held. I will hold space f
We heal in connection, as such, the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the work we will do together. I believe you have innate wisdom and strengths that we can tap into to build resilience, and direct our work.
So much of what we all need as humans, right now especially, is to be truly seen, heard and held. I will hold space for you and together we can explore the roots of what is going on for you, and move towards coping with life's challenges, and dare it say, finding JOY in your life!
I use a trauma informed, feminist, anti-oppressive lens in practice, and tailor my approach to each individual. I draw from various therapeutic modalities, including some of the following:
- Relational Cultural Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Narrative Therapy