ABOUT CLAIRE (she/her)

M.S.W., R.S.W., Social Worker, Psychotherapist

Claire is a registered social worker who provides psychotherapy in English and French to adolescents and adults, aged 16 and older.

Claire is passionate about accompanying individuals on their journey toward emotional well-being and personal fulfillment. She works collaboratively with clients to address challenges and pain, while supporting them in developing healthier, more effective ways of coping and uncovering a life they value. Claire offers a warm, nonjudgmental, and hopeful therapeutic environment, tailoring therapy goals and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs.

Claire has a particular interest in supporting people dealing with:

  • Anxiety (e.g., excessive worry, social anxiety, panic attacks, agoraphobia)

  • Depression

  • Insomnia

  • Intense or overwhelming emotions

  • The effects of trauma (including childhood, attachment-related, and single-incident trauma)

  • Relationship challenges, separation and divorce

Her approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and affirming of 2SLGBTQIA+ identities. Drawing on a range of evidence-based modalities, Claire integrates techniques from:

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Mindfulness practices

  • Attachment theory

  • Inner-child and parts work, drawing from Emotionally Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFIT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Motivational Interviewing

Claire holds a Master’s of Social Work and a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Major in Psychology) from the University of Ottawa. She is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Before establishing her private practice in 2017, Claire led the mental health program at the Montfort Academic Family Health Team for six years, providing psychotherapy and facilitating educational groups. She also worked at the Vanier Community Service Centre, offering crisis counselling, resource navigation, and community development programming.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Claire regularly participates in clinical training and consultation to stay current with the latest research and best practices in mental health care.

When she’s not working, Claire enjoys yoga, biking, running, dancing, playing music, and spending time with her two young children.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I would be happy to schedule a brief introductory phone call with you.

 

 

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