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Carmela Diano, BSW, MSW, RSW
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Social Worker
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed
Description
I have extensive training and involvement with Autistic children & youth, as well as ADHD, learning disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disorders. I am trained in Play Therapy, AutPlay Therapy, TraumaPlay, Theraplay, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, and Applied Behaviour Analysis. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, youth and their families and have a solid of understanding of the educational system.
Conditions
- ADHD
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bullying
- Communication
- Dissociative Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Sexual Abuse
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Tourette Syndrome
- Trauma
Services
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Applied behavior analysis
- Attachment-based therapy
- Eclectic therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Life Coaching
- Play therapy
- Sandplay therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Therapeutic intervention
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- LGBTQ2+
- Pediatrics
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Education
- Master of Education (MEd) - Brock University
- Master of Social Work (MSW) - University of Toronto
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) - York University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons.) - York University
Professional associations
- Ontario Association of Social Workers
- Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Worker
- American Psychological Association
- Autism Ontario
Facility Information
Dynamic Minds
Summary
No matter what struggle presents itself, your child and you are not alone. We strive to help every child reach their full potential by utilizing varied therapeutic means to connect with them at their developmental level. We work together to enhance the many abilities that your child has and to flourish in their relationships. We serve neurodivergent children and teens and together we determine what the treatment needs are. Some areas we focus on are: anxiety, emotional regulation, social confidence, life skills, managing transitions, and processing traumatic experiences. We are here to help.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed
Services & supplies
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Applied behavior analysis
- Attachment-based therapy
- Eclectic therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Life Coaching
- Play therapy
- Sandplay therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Teen mental health
- Therapeutic intervention
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
