Sharlene Gumbs

Description

Sharlene Gumbs, MSW, BSW, RSW
A Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. She graduated from York University with a Bachelor’s in Social Work, and a Master’s in Social Work. Sharlene has completed certificate programs in Working with Families and Youth, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Trauma-Informed therapy. She specializes in individual and family counselling as well as Return to Work, Trauma (PTSD), Depression and Anxiety Disorder. Sharlene has done work with the first responder community as well as workplace accidents/trauma.

Languages spoken

• English

Education

• Masters of Social Work
• Trauma-informed therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Motivational interviewing

Professional associations

• Ontario College of Social Workers

Summary

Motivating Change Counselling provides high quality, effective and evidence-based counselling, in order to empower individuals to improve their lives through prevention-focused mental health and building a therapeutic rapport.
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