Hi, my name is Ashley Baldwin and I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) in the Province of Ontario. I am a Certified member of both the OCSWSSW (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers); as well as the OASW (Ontario Association of Social Workers). I have 15+ years’ experience in community mental health including work within mental health agencies (such as CMHA), addiction treatment, women’s shelters, hospice, and long-term care. ​ Who do I work with & What can I help with?

I work with clients ages 12 and up in addressing all areas of life from a holistic perspective (mind, body, and spirit). I work with individuals, as well as couples. I have experience in many areas including depression & anxiety, self-compassion, self-harming behaviours; family relationships (including healthy boundaries), work-life balance, gender identity & sexuality. I work within various modalities depending on the concern, including DBT (dialectical behaviour therapy skills); CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy); and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy). I have a passion for working with teens, and I am a strong ally for the 2S-LGBQT+ community.

My Therapeutic Approach

My therapeutic style is calm yet affirming with a goal to help you reach your desired outcome in a timeframe that best suits your needs. Through empathetic listening, re-framing, and guidance, I will assist you in viewing your concerns from all angles, offering insight and alternative coping techniques to help support and heal; offering outside resources and support as needed within the community. Many of my clients come back to me due to my direct/challenging style, and this is something to consider before booking with me.

Training

I have attended Safer Spaces training to assist me in creating a more inclusive and safer space to provide therapy to the 2S-LGBQT+ community and am proud to say that all members of our team have done the same. I am enrolled in the Gottman Institute in order to become a certified Gottman Therapist for marriage and couples therapy. I am also enrolled in training for LGBTQ2IA Couples & Relationship Therapy. I have completed training in Anger, ADHD & Neurodiversity Affirming Care and support individuals who are under the spectrum of Neurodiversity. ​ What else should you know?

It is important for you to know as much as you can about a counsellor before you choose them. It is essential that you feel it is the right “fit” for your personal needs. Not every counsellor will be right for you, and not every client will be right for a counsellor. In order to have the most effective counselling treatment, it is important that you are working with someone that can provide you the right amount of support that you are comfortable with, and that you feel you need.

​See you soon! -Ashley​

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Hello I’m Julie! I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families. I believe in supporting and building relationships in a trusting and open environment. I am currently completing my practicum with Yorkville University as a Registered Psychotherapist- Qualifying, and I am registered with the CRPO.

In our sessions, we will discover creative ways to attain the goals and changes you desire by building self-awareness and resiliency skills to overcome life’s challenges and prepare you for any future challenges. I have a warm and engaging style that enables me to connect easily with children and families. My genuine and calm presence is empathetic and non-judgmental. I encourage clients to find a sense of belonging and purpose in their lives. My goal is to help clients build stronger and healthier relationships and habits.

I offer person-centered, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness modalities to foster a therapeutic relationship of collaboration and acceptance. I firmly believe that providing a safe and comfortable environment and focusing on the client’s strengths and abilities lead to positive change. I am Safe, and Sound Protocol (SSP) certified. I have also completed pre-teens and teens in play therapy course with Synergetic Play Therapy Institute. I plan to continue my professional development by enrolling in the Synergetic Play Therapy certification in January 2023 with Lisa Dion.

I have lived in Bruce County for over a decade and have fallen in love with the community, people, and the Huron Lake sunsets. I look forward to helping people in this community and being an active advocate for mental health. I look forward to walking next to you on your journey of discovery!

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Hello, my name is Stephanie Brien and I am Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW) in Ontario. I am a member of both the OCSWSSW and OASW. I have 19+ years of experience as Social Worker. My experience includes working in community settings such as inpatient/outpatient mental health, corrections and the school board. I started in private practice in February 2020, just before the pandemic. I moved from Puslinch in September 2023 to the Grey-Bruce area and looking forward to joining Counselling Bruce County.

Who do I work with & What can I help with?

I work with clients ages 12 and above. I work with anyone who is experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also specialize in helping individuals who may struggle with an eating disorder, as well as First Responders who may have symptoms of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). My main modalities of treatment include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), DialecticalBehavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Motivational Interviewing.

My Therapeutic Approach

My therapeutic style is direct, compassionate and genuine. I believe in starting where you are at in your journey and fostering a working relationship where change can be supported and sustained. I will encourage change and promote reliance in your journey. I may use humour and non-conventional approaches as a way to foster change and to promote compassion in a non-judgmental space.

Training

I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.

What else should you know?

​I am new member of the Grey Bruce community and moved here with my 3 children and husband. We are looking forward to building our new life here and I am excited to be working with Counselling Bruce County. I look forward in meeting you and being part of your therapeutic journey!

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Hello, my name is William (Reid) Burton. I hold a Master of Social Work degree and am a Registered Social Worker with the OCSWSSW (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers). I am also a member of the OASW (Ontario Association of Social Workers) and the CASW (Canadian Association of Social Workers). Prior to becoming a Registered Social Worker, I worked in the social service field as a Developmental Service Worker and as a Youth Worker in the correctional system. I have been working professionally in clinical social work since 2021 as an Outpatient Social Worker in the health care field.

Who do I work with & What can I help with?

I work with teens and adults wishing to access therapy for a wide variety of reasons including anxiety and depression, grief, situational crises, and relationship challenges. I specialize in working with men dealing with mental health concerns requiring non-stigmatizing supports and a comfortable space to work through difficult emotions.

My Therapeutic Approach

I strive to provide my clients with an open, warm, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic environment and seek to tailor individualized care to meet each person’s needs. I have a calm disposition and connect with my clients through appropriate humor and a compassionate stance. I will provide both guidance and support in your therapeutic journey, “having your back”, while you disclose your personal story and as we work through the things that have brought you to therapy.

My Training

I have had formal education in CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy), and Mindfulness. My practice is eclectic in nature and mixes talk therapy with the targeted use of these modalities to help meet your therapy goals.

What Else you Should Know

When you are ready to begin, I look forward to using my professional skills to accompany and support you on your therapy journey.

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VIRTUAL ONLY My name is Guia Dela Cruz and I am a Registered Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals, youth, as well as newcomers, adults, and families from different ethnocultural backgrounds. I hold an Honors Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Family and Community Social Services from the University of Guelph-Humber and a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor. I am a registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Who do I work with & What can I help with?

I am passionate about fostering an environment where the young people and individuals I support feel empowered in their intersecting identities, helping them find their authentic voice and their strengths. I support young people, parents, adults, and individuals who are looking for assistance with dealing with anxiety, ADHD, behavioural difficulties, challenges in social settings, depression, relational issues, and self-advocacy while navigating school systems. In addition to private practice, I work as a Mental Health Support Worker within a school board supporting young people and their families with their psycho-emotional and psycho-social growth.

My specialties

My personal, academic, and professional training allow me to work with children, youth, and adults who have varying strengths and challenges. My collective personal and professional experiences propelled my passion to work with neurodiverse individuals. I work with individuals to help them alleviate and/or manage anxiety, depression, stress, increase self-awareness towards personal growth and development, explore attachment and relationships, and establish and implement boundaries.

My Approach

As your therapist, I hope we can establish an environment where you feel empowered to be your authentic self. I strive to acknowledge your intersecting identities and how they impact and influence how you see the world. In our time together, I hope that my non-judgemental attitude will make you feel seen, heard, challenged, and validated.

My Training

My general-eclectic approach to practice emphasizes the importance of the ways individuals interact with their environment and the systems they are a part of. My approach to clinical practice is based on using components from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing while implementing trauma-informed and anti-oppressive framework in supporting young people and their families.

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Hi, my name is Jess Pietryszyn and I am a Registered Social Worker (MSW, RSW), Psychotherapist in the Province of Ontario. I am a certified member of both the OCSWSSW (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers) and the OASW (Ontario Association of Social Workers). I am a dual-Masters degree holder in both Social Work and Cultural Anthropology at Wilfrid Laurier University. I have 15 years of experience in personal coaching, therapeutic counselling, and psychoeducation. I specialize in treating Depressive Disorders, Personality Disorders, Addiction, and Anxiety Disorders using a wide variety of evidence-based modalities such as DBT, CBT, IFS, ACT, the Gottman Method, canine-assisted therapy, and TOOLS-based therapy.

Who do I work with & what can I help with?

I work with adolescents (15 +) and adults, as well as couples, in person, or virtually. I am a firm believer that clinical practitioners can empower their clients to become experts in their own mental health. My goal as a therapist is to provide clients with strategies to help identify their core goals and values in life, as well as improve their ability to regulate difficult emotions, tolerate distress, and build better relationships through emotional intelligence and applied interpersonal skills.

My specific areas of focus are: Personal Growth and Transformation, Personality Disorders, Student Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, & Relationship Challenges.

My Therapeutic Approach

As an experienced client myself, I bring an intuitive understanding of addressing deep mental struggles by drawing upon my personal application of mindfulness, meditation, Buddhist teachings, and positive psychology. With a background in psychoeducation, I work in collaboration with clients to build and manifest workable skill sets while acquiring new and different perspectives about their difficult experiences. As a TOOLS-based therapist (Stutz and Michels), I aim to inspire the unlimited spiritual/physical/intellectual potential inside each person, which is where true transformation can occur – not only within ourselves, but across humanity. ​ ​Training​

I blend and utilize the following modalities: IFS (Internal Family Systems Therapy), TOOLS-based therapy (Stutz and Michels), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy), Narrative Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Applied Buddhist Psychology, Gottman Method Couples Therapy & Trauma-Informed Practice.

What else should you know?

Through my international travels and experience teaching English and Visual Art in East Africa and South America, I apply mindful cultural sensitivity and compassionate inquiry to all my therapeutic encounters. As a life-long student of social justice and human rights, I believe that all people can work their way to building not only ‘a life worth living’, but well beyond – to a space of deep purpose and fulfillment. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking with Kalidoodle (my therapy hound dog), lifting weights, bouldering, doing anything art or music, studying neuroscience, and adventuring to new places around the globe with my partner.

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