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Samantha Timla, MSW, RSW
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Social Worker
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
4:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
Wednesday
4:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
Thursday
4:30 pm
-
7:30 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Description
Samantha works with children, youth, adults and families, including those who are experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, social isolation, stress management, perfectionism, adjustment to illness, body image, low self-worth, trauma, grief and loss. Samantha works with a strength-based, client-centred, anti-oppressive, and trauma informed lens. She helps clients build on their inner strengths to develop coping skills and resiliency. She incorporates elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness Strategies to create individualized treatment plans.
Conditions
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Chronic Pain or Illness
- Communication
- Depression
- Fears / Phobias
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Mental Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Somatic symptom disorder
- Stress
- Trauma
- Workplace stress
Services
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Exposure and response prevention
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Teen mental health
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Education
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Health and Mental Health, University of Toronto
Professional associations
- The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Facility Information
The Downtown Psychology Clinic
Summary
We currently offer both in-person and virtual (i.e. videoconferencing and telephone) sessions to support you through your challenging times. We provide evidence-based and effective psychological treatment, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), among others. We aim to provide clients with a safe and comfortable and collaborative environment in which to help you explore and resolve your current difficulties in a manner consistent with your goals and values. Reaching out for help isn’t easy – but this is first step.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am
-
8:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am
-
4:00 pm
Services & supplies
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Exposure and response prevention
- Prolonged exposure therapy
- Psychological therapy
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Wheelchair accessible
