Amy Parsons, BSW, MSW, RSW

Offers In-person and virtual appointments
  • Social Worker
  • Woman
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 216 ratings.
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Provider information

Description

Raised on the homeland of the Mi'kmaq and Beothuk, Amy calls Newfoundland her first home. Since 2012, she has resided on Treaty 8 Territory. Amy is committed to enacting to the Calls to Action outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Amy is passionate about mental health care and reducing the stigma and scrutiny that people often experience when seeking mental health support. She has received training in cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy skills, narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and collaborative problem-solving.

Conditions

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bullying
  • Communication
  • Depression
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-harming or suicidal behavior
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Suicide

Services

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Narrative therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Teen mental health

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Children (under 12)​
  • Families​
  • LGBTQ2+
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Education

  • Doctoral Candidate, Memorial University of Newfoundland (May 2021-Present)
  • Master of Social Work, Memorial University of Newfoundland (June 2017)
  • Bachelor of Social Work, Memorial University of Newfoundland (May 2012)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Memorial University of Newfoundland (May 2012)
  • Certificate in Criminology, Memorial University of Newfoundland (May 2012)

Professional associations

  • Alberta College of Social Workers

Summary

Our practice is devoted to supporting the mental health and wellness of children, teens, adults, couples, and families. We treat anxiety, depression, OCD, school avoidance, low self-esteem, self-harm, relationship conflict, suicide ideation, and more. Above all, we are dedicated to helping people achieve sustainable changes in their lives. Good therapy can be deeply transformative, and we would be honoured to support you live more authentically and wholeheartedly. We offer therapy in-person and virtually throughout Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Business hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Services & supplies

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy
  • Family counselling
  • Marital counselling
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Medication management therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Narrative therapy
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Relationship counselling
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Teen mental health
  • Therapeutic intervention
  • Trauma informed care

Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible
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Provider's hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only

Business hours

Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 8:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
By appointment only