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Stephanie Briskin, BSW, MSW, RSW

Offers Virtual appointments only
  • Social Worker
  • Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars. 118 ratings.
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Description

Stephanie is very passionate about the field of Social Work and brings compassion, a sense of humor, and a down-to-earth demeanor to her work. She places a high premium on the therapeutic relationship and works to help clients in all stages of life feel comfortable in session.

Stephanie's client-centered approach underscores the importance of respecting clients as experts in their own life. She employs a a myriad of therapeutic modalities including play therapy, CBT and narrative therapy, with the goal of helping clients to feel supported, and accepted as they work towards their goals.

Conditions

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Anger
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Binge eating disorder (eating disorders)
  • Body Image
  • Bullying
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Communication
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse or Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating disorders
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Family planning
  • Fears / Phobias
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Infertility or Adoption
  • Infidelity
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood disorders
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
  • Panic disorder
  • Parenting
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
  • Postpartum depression
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-harming or suicidal behavior
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Isolation
  • Stress
  • Substance Abuse
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace stress

Services

  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Family counselling
  • Family systems therapy
  • Feminist therapy
  • Marital counselling
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Narrative therapy
  • Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Play therapy
  • Relationship counselling
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Structural family therapy
  • Teen mental health
  • The Gottman method
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Clientele

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hebrew

Professional designations

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

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) in Cross-Disciplinary Studies from the University of Western Ontario
  • Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) from York University
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toronto.

Professional associations

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • Ontario Association of Social Workers
Facility Information

Summary

At Glimmer Therapy, we offer virtual therapy services for children, adults, couples and families across Ontario. We also offer in-person Parenting Coaching in Toronto and across the GTA.

Our team has decades of experience across many systems, including healthcare, school systems, child welfare, family and criminal courts and community based care centres. 

We recognize that seeking support can be challenging and our primary focus is on creating a space that feels welcoming and comfortable. We will work with you to find the best matched therapist that can meet your specific needs.

Business hours

Sunday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Services & supplies

  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Family counselling
  • Family systems therapy
  • Feminist therapy
  • Marital counselling
  • Marriage and family therapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Narrative therapy
  • Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
  • Person-centered therapy
  • Play therapy
  • Relationship counselling
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Structural family therapy
  • Teen mental health
  • The Gottman method
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Provider's hours

Sunday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm

Business hours

Sunday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 10:00 pm