Vanessa Garofalo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
65 Queen Street West, Suite 510, Toronto, ON M5H
Let's Connect (647) 508-1111
My primary aim as a therapist is to create a warm, confidential space where my clients feel deeply heard and understood. I strive to support individuals to cultivate self-compassion, connect with their emotions, express their needs and live authentically. I specialize in working with individuals who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and those coping with significant life or health related changes. My training includes a meaningful two-year psychotherapy internship at Mount Sinai Hospital, combined with over a decade of experience in outpatient mental health services.
I am a compassionate and curious therapist, who encourages self-exploration, using a strength-based and trauma-informed approach. The approaches I use - person-centered therapy, emotion-focused therapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion - are chosen with the intention of serving each person's unique needs and therapeutic goals.
I believe that successful outcomes for my clients are deeply rooted in a strong therapeutic alliance. I welcome you to reach out if are feeling stuck, navigating a stressful time, or seeking to explore emotions and past experiences in a safe, non-judgmental space. If you are an Ontario resident and feel that I could be a good fit, please reach out.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 835544 Vanessa Garofalo
- In Practice for 4 Years
- Membership with Ontario Association of Social workers 18945
- Degree/Diploma from Toronto Metropolitan University Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
- Attended University of Toronto, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2020
Email me or call with questions - (647) 508-1111
Vanessa Garofalo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Email me or call with questions - (647) 508-1111
Vanessa Garofalo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Email me or call with questions - (647) 508-1111
Vanessa Garofalo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Location
Primary Location
The Downtown Psychology Clinic
65 Queen Street West
Suite 510
Toronto, ON M5H
(647) 508-1111Email me
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (647) 508-1111
Vanessa Garofalo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW