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Laura Thornhill
Offers
Virtual appointments only
- Social Worker
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
By appointment only
Description
Laura supports clients through the use of a strength based approach and brief solution focused techniques to address issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, isolation, relationship challenges, and other mental health related issues. She facilitates therapeutic and psycho-educational groups, and is experienced in creating and delivering mental health workshops and lectures. Laura is a member of good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, with a proven record of professional standards.
Conditions
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Codependency
- Communication
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotion Regulation
- Family planning
- Fears / Phobias
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Loneliness
- Men's Issues
- Mental Disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
- Workplace stress
Services
- Career counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Family counselling
- Group counselling
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Marital counselling
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
- Person-centered therapy
- Positive psychology
- Relationship counselling
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Therapeutic intervention
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Couples
- Families
- LGBTQ2+
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Education
- Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto; Cum Laude distinction.
- Bachelors Degree in Social Science. science.
- Trauma Stress Studies Certificate Program from Bessel van der Kolk.
- Positive Psychology Certification from Harvard University’s Mind/Body Institute.
- Group Therapist Trauma Program from Cedar Centre’s Trauma Program.
- Laura also lectured at George Brown College in the Social Service Worker Program, and has been a member of clinical teams at Bellwood Health Centre/Edgewood Health Network, North York General Hospital, the Cedar Centre, Sunnybrook Hospital.
Professional associations
- Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers
- Ontario Association of Social Workers
Facility Information
ChngeWrks Inc.
Summary
When it comes to counselling, we have the safe and compassionate space you need. In fact, we genuinely love to empower people, and you can see that in our work and therapeutic relationships. We truly respect each person’s individual strengths, knowledge and skills that got them where they are today. And, through a model of best practice, we aim to ensure all participants feel comfortable as they talk about what’s been going on and share their concerns. Therapeutic approaches: CBT, stress management, interpersonal skills, solution focused. Phone & Virtual appts only at this time.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
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
- Career counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Family counselling
- Group counselling
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Marital counselling
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
- Person-centered therapy
- Positive psychology
- Relationship counselling
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Therapeutic intervention
