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Hi, I’m Nathan,
a registered social worker and psychotherapist.
I believe it takes a great deal of courage and self-regard for someone to say they need help and reaching out is a powerful (albeit terrifying) first step towards positive change. I understand addressing personal concerns is not a perfect process and will include setbacks, but healing is like writing a book: you have to go through a few drafts before you're satisfied with the result.
My approach is to meet you in your current stage of life and help identify personal strengths you can use as needed, while focusing on markers of progress. You can expect a warm, empathetic approach with questions and comments about the present issue, while considering how current/past environments have affected you.
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Issues I work with and the models I use to address them.
Depression / Anxiety
Nathan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness to help his clients untangle the thoughts or beliefs rooted in their anxiety/depression, assisting them in realigning their sense of self and attaining a peaceful state of mind.
Abuse
Nathan applies Attachment Therapy and Internal Family Systems to his work with clients dealing with abuse past or present, helping them identify how they have been mistreated, and how to reclaim personal empowerment.
Addiction
Nathan uses Motivational Interviewing to help the client discover personal reasons for achieving change as well as Solution Focused Therapy which emphasizes a client’s strengths and previous moments where they have abstained from their substance.
Relationship issues
Nathan utilizes Attachment Theory and Internal Family Systems to help clients navigate their previous and present relationships, assisting them in understanding their connection with others, and developing healthy boundaries.
Self esteem
Nathan provides a compassionate, positive approach in addition to Internal Family Systems when working with clients who struggle with their sense of self, supporting them in developing self-actualization where they may attain tools to offer themselves love and understanding.
Spiritual counselling
For those who identify within a faith-oriented worldview, Nathan provides spiritual counseling using the client's spirituality as a healing tool for any struggles the individual wishes to work on. While he does identify as a Christian, Nathan relies on the client to indicate whether they would (or not) like their faith to be incorporated in their sessions, not discriminating between those with a religious identity and those without.
Frequently Asked Questions
At the moment, OHIP does not cover therapy services. However, it is more than likely your personal insurance company may cover my services as a Registered Social Worker because my profession is highly regulated.
It is always best practice to check with your insurance company about what therapy coverage they provide.
If your insurance only covers attendance with a registered psychotherapist, I am supervised by one which allows my services to be signed off by them, meaning your insurance will reimburse you for sessions with me.
As a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), I am only able to provide services to clients who reside in Ontario.
However, according to the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugauz et familiaux au Québec (Order of social workers and marital and family therapists in Quebec), I am allowed to provide virtual therapy to residents of Quebec.
I am supervised by Registered Psychotherapist (RP) Carole Ann Stephen who is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). My supervisor provides guidance/insight with my work which translates to better support for my clients. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is well versed in the provision of psychotherapy.
At the moment, my fee per session is $140 which is fairly average for a practitioner in my block of experience. I do not have a set formula for a sliding scale, but if you are experiencing financial difficulties and/or are not covered by insurance, I may be able to offer you services at a reduced fee.
Please contact me if you would like to discuss this further.
Resources
The Psychology Podcast
A short but useful podcast which has excellent, prominent guest speakers on to discuss topical subjects all to educate the listener.
Feeling Good Podcast - Team-CBT
An excellent podcast useful for anyone trying to overcome depression, anxiety and increase self-esteem.
The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy
EFT has been proven useful to help couples and individuals work through greater understanding of self/each other.
Advancing Sexual Health For The Christian Client: Data And Dogma
An excellent resource for anyone who grew up in the Christian church and is struggling with expressing themselves sexually
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
While not psychotherapy, I recommend this book as it provides helpful philosophical points for anyone struggling with feeling like a failure
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing
Written by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce Perry, a worthy read for anyone wanting to learn more about trauma, personal or otherwise.
Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts: A Cbt-based Guide To Getting Over Frightening, Obsessive, Or Disturbing Thoughts
For anyone struggling with intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or OCD this is a very reassuring read to know more about what your brain is doing.
Daring Greatly: How The Courage To Be Vulnerable Transforms The Way We Live, Love, Parent, And Lead
One of the books I always recommend to anyone struggling with shame and being vulnerable with others
The Body Keeps The Score: Brain, Mind, And Body In The Healing Of Trauma
While sections may be overly clinical, Van Der Kolk has written possibly the best primer on understanding trauma and its effects