Carina Koletsas, BSW, MSW, RSW
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Social Worker
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Provider information
Description
Hi! I’m Carina, founder and Clinical Director of Blue Wave Therapy. With 18+ years of experience, I support children, youth, adults, and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. My client-centered approach uses CBT, DBT, MI, and NT, grounded in a strength-based, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed perspective. I hold BSW and MSW degrees from the University of Toronto and have worked in diverse settings with at-risk populations. As a mom and wife, I bring personal insight to my practice. I offer in-person/virtual therapy in Markham and Stouffville.
Conditions
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Communication
- Depression
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Family planning
- Fears / Phobias
- Gambling Addiction
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Infertility or Adoption
- Infidelity
- Parenting
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Sex, sexuality, intimacy
- Sexual Abuse
- Trauma
- Workplace stress
Services
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Art therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Life Coaching
- Marital counselling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- The Gottman method
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- Couples
- Families
- LGBTQ2+
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Education
- University of Toronto, Masters of Social Work
Professional associations
- Member of OCSWSSW
- Member of OASW
Facility: Blue Wave Therapy
Summary
Welcome to Blue Wave Therapy. We are a child and family mental health clinic serving children, youth, adults, and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other life challenges. Our experienced team offers specialized, compassionate care tailored to individual needs. We are committed to a client-centered approach, building strong, empathetic relationships to ensure a positive therapeutic experience. Explore our services and reach out via phone, email, or our website to schedule an initial consultation. We look forward to supporting you.
Business hours
Sunday
By appointment only
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Services & supplies
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Art therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Group counselling
- Life Coaching
- Marital counselling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Somatic therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- The Gottman method
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
