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Ruth Simmonds, BSW, MSW, RSW
Offers
Virtual appointments only
- Social Worker
Accepting new patients
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
1:00 pm
-
8:00 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Description
Ruth Simmonds is a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years’ experience and specialized training in Family Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Triple P Parenting, and Collaborative Problem Solving. Individual Session: $170.55 Family/Couple Session: $181.05
Conditions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Self-harming or suicidal behavior
- Sex, sexuality, intimacy
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
Services
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Family systems therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- Children (under 12)
- Couples
- Families
- Seniors (65+)
- Teens (13-17)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Education
- Masters in Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University with concentration in Individuals, Families and Groups.
- Bachelor of Arts Degree from Trent University with specialization in Psychology and Sociology.
- Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Triple P Parenting Programs
- Training as facilitator in Facing Your Fears – Anxiety Group for Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Continuous training and workshops on self-harming and suicidal behaviour, bereavement, and other issues.
Professional associations
- The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Facility Information
The Family Enhancement Centre
Summary
The Family Enhancement Centre is a mental health agency dedicated to helping people maintain a state of wellness for themselves and their families, improve and learn new strategies for dealing with difficult times, and recover from serious setbacks and traumas in their lives. We work from a strength-based perspective, looking for solutions to help people move on from their problems. Established in August 2005 in Brampton, The Family Enhancement Centre has grown into a full-service counselling centre offering individual, couple, and family therapy with 5 locations in Southern Ontario & online.
Business hours
Sunday
10:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Monday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
9:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am
-
9:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am
-
9:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Services & supplies
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Wheelchair accessible
