Hello... I'm Erin.
I am a Master’s Level trained social worker with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, families and adults. I’ve been told that my warmth, compassion, and ability to make sense of confusing thoughts and feelings brings insight and hope, which is key to creating meaningful change.
Currently I work as a therapist at the University of Guelph in the Counselling Services department, and I have previously worked in a number of community and hospital based programs supporting mental health. My approach to therapy integrates principles from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). If you don’t know what each of these therapies are right now, no worries, skip ahead to get to know more about me outside of work. As we work together, I can introduce you to the approaches that we use as we go.
When I take my therapist hat off, you’ll find me at yoga, spin class, running or frolicking with my adorable puppy, Theo. Moving makes me feel connected, present and engaged in life and it is one of the ways I cope with strong emotional experiences. I’m also the mother of two incredible teenage boys, Jacob and Nate, who continue to teach me daily the importance of letting go of the word “should” and embracing the you that you are.
I look forward to connecting soon