Individual Therapist

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Working with clients 14 years old and up

Lauren practices from a client centred approach, incorporating various methodologies to best meet the client’s needs and goals. She believes in the importance of collaboration, and creating a safe, non judgmental, supportive space to fully  experience a spectrum of emotions. Lauren emphasizes the strengths a client brings, and helps them utilize those strengths in challenging or uncomfortable circumstances. She will work with you to gradually lean in and accept those harder emotions, while finding better ways to manage them when they arise. Lauren welcomes you as you are, and will support you through your journey towards greater acceptance, compassion, and resilience. 

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Individual Therapist

Working with clients 6 years old and up

Dinah is a social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Dinah takes a gentle, empowering and collaborative approach in providing social work support to her clients. She has experience working with all populations ranging from young children to the geriatric population. From her experience working in the hospital and other private settings, Dinah has gained valuable experience supporting clients to cope with illness, manage significant mental health challenges, handle life transitions and deal with loss and grief. Dinah believes that creating a safe, anti-oppressive and non-judgmental environment for her clients can empower them to find their inner strengths and foster the mind and body connection.

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Individual Therapist

Working with clients 16 years old and up

Paula is a clinical social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). She has worked in community mental health since 2013 in Canada and the United States. She has expertise working with adolescents and adults diagnosed with a range of mental health and substance abuse challenges, specializing in depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.

Paula takes a client-centered approach, with an added emphasis on anti-oppression and cultural awareness, where she strives to work collaboratively with her clients to help them achieve their goals. She integrates a variety of evidence-based modalities (including CBT, DBT, EFT) psycho-education and creative outlets into her work to best support a client’s strengths.

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Individual and Family Therapist

Working with clients 14 years old and up

Sydney is a social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Sydney uses a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive and anti-oppressive approach to counselling, and values the importance of meeting each client where they are at in their healing process. Sydney works collaboratively and provides a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to reflect on the impacts of their experiences and gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their mental health. She hopes to support clients to develop healthy coping strategies that will help them manage and live with challenging thoughts, emotions and behaviors.

Sydney has experience working with youth and adults who are living with complex mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, emotion dysregulation, ADHD, substance use and the impacts of trauma. She incorporates various therapeutic interventions to meet each client’s needs including ACT, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and DBT skills

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Individual and Family Therapist

Working with clients 0 years old and up

Now accepting new clients for virtual and in person sessions

Dorothy holds a Master of Social Work Degree from York University and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Dorothy is an enthusiastic and compassionate therapist who is well-versed in supporting individuals (including children) and families across various areas including anxiety, emotion regulation, mood and self-esteem, anger management, selective mutism, identity, life adjustments/transitions, separation and divorce, and trauma. Dorothy grounds her work in the self-identified goals of each person and their family, and seeks to mobilize their inherent strengths by instilling hope. Dorothy is dedicated to nurturing a therapy space that fosters trust, and firmly believes in the power of relationships in supporting resilience and healing for all. Dorothy believes that each young person and family possesses their own unique strengths, identities, and stories, and aims to place them at the forefront of their healing journey. 

Dorothy is child and family centred in her approach, and can skillfully implement various therapeutic modalities including Emotion-Focused (Family) Therapy (EFT, EFFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices. Dorothy is also a trained and certified facilitator for Circle of Security Parenting, focused on strengthening the attachment, connection, and emotional security within the infant/child and caregiver relationship. 

 In addition to her work at Daurio Counselling, Dorothy currently supports the neonatal population and their caregivers at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Neonatal Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up Clinic (NNFU),including transitions to parenting, grief/bereavement, parent mental health (PPD/PDA), and navigating health-care systems and medical diagnoses. 

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Individual Therapist

Working with clients 18 and up

Megan is a social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers (OCSWSSW) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Megan has experience supporting diverse client populations & is passionate about working with adults of all ages through times of transition including loss or illness. Megan brings experience from a hospital background where she has spent time working with patients & families with chronic illnesses, as well as following a traumatic accident. She is experienced in supporting individuals with various concerns including grief & loss, anxiety, chronic illness, traumatic injury, & times of personal and family crises.

Megan is an empathic and compassionate social worker who integrates a strengths-based approach into helping clients navigate life’s toughest challenges. She utilizes an integrative, client-centred & evidence-based approach that focuses on reaching goals together. Megan draws upon a variety of evidence-based therapeutic models and techniques and is heavily influenced by solutions-focused therapy, mindfulness, CBT & systems theory.

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Individual and Couples Therapist

Working with clients 13 years old and up

Robin is a clinical social worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). Robin has earned her Master’s of Social Work from UofT with a specialization in mental health.

Robin has experience supporting clients with a variety of mental health concerns in hospital, community, and private settings. She has expertise in supporting clients struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, substance use/ addiction, relationship challenges, emotion dysregulation/ suicidal ideation, bipolar disorder and boderline personality disorder. Robin draws from multiple theoretical frameworks to best suit your needs, and has completed training in CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), CPT (cognitive processing therapy), Mindfulness and mindfulness based CBT, DBT (dialectic behavioural therapy), and EFT (emotion focused therapy).

Robin’s approach is non-judgmental, yet honest, and will always be guided by her client’s needs and wishes. She prioritizes establishing a foundation of trust and rapport, with an emphasis on genuine connections and transparent communication. Robin aims to help clients develop new narratives, coping skills, and ways of thinking to break the cycle of unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Robin aims to bring honesty, empathy, creativity, and humour into sessions.

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Hello! I’m Ashley, a registered social worker passionate about supporting individuals through times of transition and change. Life transitions can feel overwhelming, often filled with both excitement and uncertainty. With extensive experience in helping clients navigate issues like loss, illness, stress, anxiety, and challenges in work and school, I’m here to guide you through these difficult moments. Whether you’re facing challenges in school, exploring career paths, grappling with personal identity, managing health concerns, or navigating relationships, I provide the support you need to move forward.

My therapeutic approach is collaborative and strengths-based, tailored to your unique needs. I draw from various modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Systems Theory, Solutions-Focused techniques, and mindfulness practices.

You don’t have to face this journey alone. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where we can work together towards your therapeutic goals, tapping into your strengths and developing effective coping strategies. If you’re interested, feel free to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you!

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