About Stephanie

I’m Steph, a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist in Mitchell, Ontario.

I received my Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work from McMaster University, followed by my Master of Social Work at King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario.

Since then, I have supported individuals with overall mental wellness, substance use concerns, and criminal justice. At present, I support adults, youth (16+) and couples. A list of treatment areas can be found below.

My goal is to support my clients in understanding their emotional experiences, and finding ways of engaging in life in a way that is both meaningful and fulfilling — despite the difficulties that life throws at us. Society often suggests that happiness is the goal, and any experience to the contrary means something is wrong with us. We find ways of fighting with our less pleasurable emotions, hiding from them, ignoring them, numbing them. Sometimes these strategies are a necessary way of getting us through highly stressful or traumatic events. They can work exceptionally well in the short-term, but long-term they can begin to hold us back. I’m here to support you in figuring out what’s next.

Personally, I’m always trying my best to practice what I preach. We all have difficulties, and I’m most certainly not the poster child for having everything together. My guiding values include honesty, respect, and compassion. When I’m not at work, I’m most often outdoors gardening, fishing, or just soaking up the sunshine and fresh air. Otherwise, you can find me listening to one of the hundreds of podcasts I have saved to my Spotify list, hanging with my dog and family, or re-watching my favourite sitcoms.