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Cathy MacFarlane (Waite), MSW, RSW

Offers In-person and virtual appointments
  • Social Worker
  • Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars. 10 rating(s).
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
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Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed

Description

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” ― Fred Rogers 

I am a Registered Social Worker, with over twenty-five years experience providing compassionate and caring mental health supports. I bring values of mutual respect, genuine listening, collaboration, and providing high quality, evidence-based services to our sessions. Our work together can support you to explore and overcome challenges, finding new insights and perspectives to help you feel better. I look forward to meeting you to see whether it's a good fit for us to work together.

Conditions

  • Abuse
  • Aging
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Communication
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Insomnia
  • Loneliness
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum depression
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace stress

Services

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Bibliotherapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Family systems therapy
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Narrative therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Seniors (65+)​
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English

Professional designations

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

Education

  • Bachelor of Adult Education Degree, Brock University, 2009
  • Master of Social Work Degree, University of Toronto, 2003
  • Behavioural Science Technology Diploma, St Lawrence College, 1995
  • Honours Bachelor of Science Degree (Psychology) 1994

Professional associations

  • Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registration #807632)
  • Member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers
  • Accredited Facilitator for Triple P - The Positive Parenting Program (Ages 0-12 and Pre-Teens and Teens)
  • Completed 30 hours of specialized intensive training to provide professional Clinical Supervision services to Qualifying and Registered Psychotherapists and Social Workers to support their self-reflective practice
Facility Information

The Open-Hearted Therapist

Summary

“Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” ― Fred Rogers 

I am a Registered Social Worker, with over twenty years experience providing compassionate and caring mental health support. I value mutual respect, genuine listening, identifying strengths and collaboration. I provide high quality, evidence-based service to help you find ways to feel better. Our work together can support you to explore and overcome challenges, find new insights and perspectives, and make effective changes in your life. I look forward to meeting you.

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed

Services & supplies

  • Acceptance and commitment therapy
  • Attachment-based therapy
  • Bibliotherapy
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Cognitive processing therapy
  • Compassion-focused therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Emotionally focused therapy
  • Family systems therapy
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Narrative therapy
  • Solution-focused brief therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
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48 Dundas Street, West Unit #2, BELLEVILLE, ON K8P 1A3

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
By appointment only
Tuesday
By appointment only
Wednesday
By appointment only
Thursday
By appointment only
Friday
By appointment only
Saturday
Closed