Meet the Team Etobicoke Psychotherapy

Hello, my name is Erin and I am a Registered Social Worker. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Social Work degree, which I completed at the University of Toronto.
 

My career has been focused on supporting adults and youth with their mental health for the past 18+ years. I have worked in various community settings and have spent over a decade working in hospital-based eating disorder programs, supporting individuals with eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and various life stressors. I work collaboratively with individuals (ages 16+), families and couples to work towards addressing their concerns and developing new coping tools.
 

The approaches I use include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, mindfulness, and trauma informed care. I provide a LGBTQ positive space. I will carefully listen to you and provide a safe environment for you to express your thoughts and feelings, and gain new insights.
 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my 2 children, family and my cats, and being in nature.

Are you feeling lost in these uncertain days and would like support? Sometimes life can throw us curve balls. Life has ups and downs. I provide a safe space for individuals to be vulnerable in, to work on issues, and to strengthen your mental health. I bring a caring and listening ear to our sessions. This facilitates an environment for us to work together in and empower one to make changes. 

I enjoy working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and ages. Using a wholistic and integrated approaches including: CBT, DBT, EMFT, SFT, and Narrative Therapy, we can learn and practice new strategies for coping and managing daily life and relationships. 

I have worked with clients who have felt angry, anxious, depressed, having panic attacks, low self esteem, and experiencing strained relationships at work and at home.   Life is a journey and together we can create healthy and positive changes that bring about a sense of joy, peace, and hope. 

I have a Master of Arts in Theology (Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy) from Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo, ON) and a Master of Divinity from Ambrose Seminary (Calgary, AB).

Clients seeking therapy are usually in pain, struggling emotionally and have realized they can't move forward alone. My goal in therapy is to help you live more fully by, not only, identifying challenges but also exploring your inner strengths. This positive approach helps define both the clear paths and obstacles within life. The objective is an increased awareness of patterns that limit our feelings of connection with ourselves, our partners and our families. Together we will explore thoughts, behaviours, emotions and beliefs as they arise within supportive and constructive therapy sessions.

I'm a veteran professional of the family asset management/financial industry - a sector where complex financial issues are often overshadowed by family conflict. This life experience led to a desire to work with families, couples and individuals on a more personal level and, combined with my training, allows me to bring compassion, patience and an unending curiosity to each session. I am dedicated to ensuring you feel you are heard and understood so we can co-create the right path to move forward to the place you want to be in your life.

If you're looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to share, explore difficult issues and face the challenges present in your life, please reach out for a complimentary 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together. Whether you are looking for couples therapy, individual therapy or family therapy, my collaborative approach may be what you need to get “unstuck”.