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By Amber Raymond
1:1 Counselling
One-on-one therapy and counselling are commonly used to encourage personal growth and healing. It involves meeting with a counsellor individually for roughly one hour at a time to uncover personal struggles, which often lead to problematic behaviour.
1:1 sessions can help pinpoint problematic thoughts and break down barriers that impact emotional and mental well-being. As a counsellor, I seek to help others become more self-aware, to develop self-compassion, self-esteem, and spiritual connections. I believe that getting to know ourselves allows us to better navigate the challenges we all inevitably face in this life. Working 1:1 will enable us to develop personalized approaches and techniques that work best for you.
In Office
Virtual
Walk & Talk
1:1 Counselling Format Options
Session prices vary, so please get in touch with me for more details. Most insurance plans cover 1:1 Masters of Social Work session fees, and in many cases, are tax-deductible and reimbursable. Please reach out with questions to see if you're covered!
For your convenience, MESSS Makers can bill directly with Green Shield Canada. Please have your insurance information handy during your initial phone session so we can support you the best we can. We currently accept cash, check or e-transfer.
TherapeuticApproaches Utilized
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
EFT &TFT
Tapping
Particularly effective in treating anxiety and depression. However, CBT also has the potential to treat specific challenges such as :
eating disorders
generalized anxiety disorder
obsessive-compulsive disorder
panic disorder
posttraumatic stress disorder
specific phobias
substance use disorders.
DBT helps treat conditions that involve difficulty regulating emotions and unstable relationships or impulsive behaviours. DBT is effective in overcoming such challenges as:
Eating disorders
Self-harming behaviour
Suicidal urges
Treatment-resistant depression
Effective for both physiological and psychological symptoms and an evidence-based practice that helps overcome challenges such as:
Depression
Anxiety
Anger
Phobias
Physical pain
Play Therapy
Neuro Linguistic Programming
Art Therapy
Play therapy allows children to communicate their feelings, experiences and ideas through their natural medium of expression. Effective against challenges such as:
depression
anxiety
family conflict
addictions
trauma
loss
interpersonal relationships
communication difficulty
A language and visualization technique used to help develop a positive state of mind conducive to learning and growth. NLP has been used to assess and treat a variety of symptoms such as:
depression
anxiety
stress
Phobias
Panic disorders
Communication Issues
Posttraumatic stress
Attention-deficit hyperactivity
Addictions
Obsessions and compulsions
Art therapy is about finding meaning and connection in your life not about becoming an incredible artist. It's been proven to improve the mental health of people who are dealing with challenges such as:
Addictions
Anxiety
Attention disorders
Grief and loss
Dementia
Depression
trauma
relationship issues
Communication difficulties
As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers I am committed to following the code of ethics to best support my clients. For more details on what this means please check out the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice Handbook
