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Transformational Therapy & Training:

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Hi, I’m Steph

(pronouns : she/her).

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working on the Kanien’kehá:ka Territory (Island of Montreal, Quebec). Unexpected events and life transitions can have a destabilizing impact on your daily functioning. This may lead you to experience various emotions that are uncomfortable and contribute to anxiety, depressive symptoms, or generalized unwellness.

My individualized, empathic, and trauma-aware approach offers a compassionate sounding board to untangle your challenges. I deeply respect and honour your therapeutic trajectory, and draw from various modalities that are catered to your experience.

My educational background includes a Master of Social Work from McGill University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from the University of Western Ontario. I have over 18 years of experience working with children, youth and adults in the private, health and social service and education sectors.
My educational background includes a Master of Social Work from McGill University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from the University of Western Ontario. I have over 18 years of experience working with children, youth and adults in the private, health and social service and education sectors.

Working with me is

Person-centered

My focus is on you, your needs, and helping you fulfill your potential. I accompany you through growth, change, and transformation, at your own pace, using empathy as a guiding principle.

Strength-based

I focus on your existing personal resources, and the incredible qualities that define you. Your strengths contribute to your healing by showcasing your value.

Compassion-driven

My collaborative and empathic approach contribute to a trusting and authentic space. I offer physical, emotional, and mental presence as you travel through your feelings.

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Any deep wound or loss can be transformed into fierce grace when we meet the pain with a caring presence.

Tara Brach

Individual Therapy

I provide a supportive space to find healing and personal growth. I welcome clients from diverse cultures, varied religions, and LGBTQ2S+ people.

My approach is holistic, compassionate, and designed to help you start where you are. Drawing from a strength’s-based and collaborative perspective, I use various therapy modalities to find a treatment approach that works best for you.

Some of my specialities include

  • Positive parenting
  • Communication, conflict resolution, and collaborative problem-solving
  • Life transitions
  • Grief and loss
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Family conflict
  • Connection, belonging, and identity
  • Trauma recovery

Therapy is a collaborative process, and the skills you learn will depend on your unique needs and goals.

As we work together you will learn

  • Greater self-awareness
  • Emotional regulation skills
  • Conflict management skills
  • To define & create boundaries
  • Communication skills
  • Stress management techniques
  • Self-acceptance

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Stephanie is an excellent therapist who is able to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Her compassion allows me to feel comfortable to share my thoughts, feelings and experiences without fear of judgement or criticism. Stephanie provides helpful and relevant feedback and offers guidance which encourages me to work towards my personal and professional goals.

Emma

Training

All workshops can be custom tailored; work with me to design personalized workshops that address your organization’s unique needs. My training specialities include:

  • Taking charge of self-care
  • Mental health awareness and mental health skill building
  • Burnout, stress and anxiety
  • Positive parenting and behaviour management strategies

Clinical Supervision

I offer social workers who are new to the profession, the opportunity to deepen your clinical practice, broaden your theoretical orientations, and provide practical tools that you can apply with your clientele. Reach out if you would like to discuss ongoing or short-term clinical supervision.

Urgent Support

If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency or crisis and needs immediate help, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Here are some additional crisis resources:

  • Info-Social 811 option 2
  • Indigenous helpline - Hope for Wellness Helpline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous people across Canada - 1-855-242-3310
  • Interligne helpline for LGBTQ2S+ people – 1-855-505-1010
  • Suicide Action Montréal 1 866 277-3553
  • Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

FAQ

This call is an opportunity to determine if we will be a good fit. The telephone conversation typically lasts 15 minutes. During the call, I will ask more in-depth questions, tell you more about what it is like to work with me, and answer any questions you might have. During this call, you may become a client and move forward with starting therapy, or I might provide you with referrals for a better fit.
Counseling sessions typically last 50 minutes. Sessions usually begin by providing information about the previous week. Depending upon your needs, I may ask you guided questions, or you may self-direct the session.
This answer depends largely on what type of challenges you are facing and their impact in your life. Clients often see significant improvement within 8-12 weeks, but your therapy may be longer or shorter depending on your goals and the complexity of issues you are bringing to therapy.
We discuss fees prior to working together and prior to making any commitments. I provide you with a receipt and a private insurance plan may cover part or all of my fee. Please take note that my services are not covered under the public Quebec health care plan.
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