Debbie Ernest
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
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Toronto, ON M3C
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I am a Registered Social Worker with extensive training and 25 years of clinical experience working in the mental health and addictions, postsecondary education sectors & in private practice as a therapist, clinical supervisor & educator. I worked for 18 years at CAMH, Canada's leading mental health and addictions hospital- as a social worker, individual and group therapist, & clinical practice leader specializing in clients & families facing mental health & substance use issues. I also have years of experience providing therapy to law school & college students and Ontario lawyers & physicians for a variety of personal issues.
I am a skilled, experienced, compassionate, knowledgeable, committed & ethical therapist who provides evidence-based treatment interventions and high-quality care to my clients. I take a client-centered, trauma-informed approach to identify a client’s unique needs and collaborate on a plan of care to help them reach their therapeutic goals.
I believe the foundation of good & effective therapy is a strong therapeutic alliance & the facilitation of safety and trust in the therapeutic work. I am known to have a warm & empathic interpersonal style and I bring my sense of humour to the work that I do. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to join with clients on their therapeutic journeys.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer
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Debbie Ernest
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 322788 Debbie Ernest
- In Practice for 26 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) Bachelor of Social Work / 1997
- Degree/Diploma from University of Western Ontario Bachelor of Arts / 1992
- Attended University of Toronto, Master of Social Work, Graduated 1998
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 692-1721
Debbie Ernest
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mental Illness in the Family
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Physicians and Legal Professionals
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (647) 692-1721
Debbie Ernest
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychoeducation
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (647) 692-1721
Debbie Ernest
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 692-1721
Debbie Ernest
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW