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Amanda Neilson, BSW, MSW, RSW
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Social Worker
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
1:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Description
I provide individual counselling designed to support you in being able to reduce the negative impacts of substance use, and increase your quality of life. Together we will create a safe, non-judgemental and compassionate space that promotes effective and sustainable change. In my 20+ years of experience, the right way to make meaningful change is the way that works best for you. I'm here to work with you on finding that way. If you would like to explore if I'm the right therapist for you, please don't hesitate to contact me for a free consultation.
Conditions
- Addiction
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anxiety
- Emotion Regulation
- Mental Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Substance Use
- Trauma
Services
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Humanistic therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Person-centered therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- LGBTQ2+
- Seniors (65+)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Education
- Child and Youth Worker
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Master of Social Work
Professional associations
- Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Ontario Association of Social Workers
Facility Information
Amanda Neilson
Summary
Changing your relationship with alcohol and/or other drugs is often very challenging and you do not need to figure it out alone. For over 20 years, I have specialized in treating people with problematic substance use and substance use disorders. I work within a compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach. The right way to make meaningful change is the way that works best for you. I'm here to work with you on finding that way. Providing in-person and virtual sessions for folks across Ontario and in person or virtual sessions for folks living in Ottawa.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
1:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
1:00 pm
-
5:00 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Services & supplies
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Humanistic therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Person-centered therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
