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  About Me

I’m a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Ontario and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York and New Jersey.

 

I completed my Master’s in Social Work in 2013, and for over a decade I’ve been supporting people in making sense of their experiences and finding new ways forward.

While I currently live in Toronto, I spent ten years living and working in New York City, which continues to shape how I think about identity, culture, and the many contexts people move through in their lives.

 

Over the years, I’ve worked in a range of settings - private practice, community health centres, homeless shelters, and a transgender health clinic. Each of these spaces has shaped how I show up as a therapist: grounded, flexible, and attentive to the realities of people’s lives.

 

I work with young adults and adults, including LGBTQ+ folks, women, and nonbinary people, as well as anyone looking for a space that feels thoughtful, steady, and non-judgmental.

 

My work is rooted in trauma therapy. I’m an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant, and I specialize in helping folks with early life trauma move toward lives that feel more connected and their own.

 

I tend to work in an integrative way, drawing from EMDR, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and parts work. In practice, that means I’m less focused on following one model, and more focused on finding what actually fits for you - at your pace, and in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.

 

I bring my full self to this work. I am a partner, parent, sister, daughter, and friend, and these roles inspire the way I hold space for others. My hope is to create a place where you feel truly seen, supported, and empowered to move forward in your own journey.

Hi, I'm Alison
I look forward to meeting you!
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  • Are you struggling with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem? Are you feeling lost and unfulfilled in life, or insecure in your relationships?. You deserve to be heard and supported in your healing journey.

  • I understand how overwhelming it can be to carry the weight of past trauma. As an EMDR certified therapist, I have extensive experience helping clients heal and find peace after difficult life events and circumstances.

  • Folks seeking gender affirming surgery face gatekeeping and unnecessary frustration as a result of poor access to needed support. You shouldn’t have to struggle to pursue the medical care you need.

  • I understand how challenging it can be to navigate anxiety and find effective strategies towards emotional regulation. With over ten years of experience leading groups, I provide tried and tested support programs to enhance your well-being..

  • As an EMDRIA Consultant, I provide individual and group consultation to therapists at both foundational and advanced levels of practice...

  • As a Clinical Supervisor for MSWs and CRPO registrants at all stages, I provide individual and group supervision to build your confidence and deepen your practice.

Learn about my services...

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