Psychotherapy

The goal of therapy is to inspire change and improve your quality of life through self-awareness and self-exploration. Regardless of your reason, counselling offers a broad range of benefits including an increase in self-awareness, a reduction in symptoms of depression and reduced anxiety, improved communication skills, and an increased ability to cope with stress. In a trusting relationship, t... Read More

The goal of therapy is to inspire change and improve your quality of life through self-awareness and self-exploration. Regardless of your reason, counselling offers a broad range of benefits including an increase in self-awareness, a reduction in symptoms of depression and reduced anxiety, improved communication skills, and an increased ability to cope with stress. In a trusting relationship, the client and counselor form an alliance to increase cognizance and personal growth.

Julie Anderson is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Her educational background includes a Master of Arts in Psychological Counselling (In Progress), Master of Education, Bachelor of Education, and Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).

Julie has provided psychoeducation and health promotion opportunities to diverse individuals and groups of adults, children, and youth within a large school board and while working for the Ontario government. She is experienced in creating positive change and believes that everyone has the capacity to overcome challenges through respectful understanding, collaboration, and effective goal setting.

Julie will actively listen, without judgement, to understand the issues that you are experiencing and help you determine a specific focus. Then, working together, you and Julie will establish realistic, action-oriented goals for improved health and healing. Drawing on relevant interventions, strategies, and supervisory support, Julie can help facilitate positive changes for individual clients, couples, and therapeutic groups.

To access Julie’s support and discuss an affordable fee that meets your needs, please book an Intake Call with Laura Lord at AERC (Addition and Emotional Recovery Counselling) Services by emailing hello@aercs.ca or calling 519-943-1435.

Julie Anderson is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psycho... Read More

Victoria Brandolisio is a Registered Social Worker who has over 10 years of experience working with children, youth, adults, and families in therapeutic settings. Victoria has a diploma in Child and Youth Work from Sheridan College as well as her Bachelor of Social Work degree from York University. Victoria is good standing with the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Victoria’s experience as a Child and Youth Worker has laid a solid foundation for her current style of practice as a Social Worker, as well as the love for a good story. Victoria has had the privilege of supporting people in all walks of life and through all walks of life. For Victoria this has ingrained the importance and need for compassion, curiosity, and flexibility.

Victoria’s most recent experience includes supporting those in motor vehicle accidents through individual counselling. These experiences can truly be life changing and difficult to speak about. Victoria has supported people struggling with PTSD, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Depression, Grief, as well as other adjustment disorders. Victoria provides support through a Biopsychosocial framework and understands that healing does not look the same for everyone. Victoria is very resourceful and has a toolbox full of possible techniques and strategies that may help with what you’re going through.

Victoria is a student of life and loves to learn from others through their life experiences. Victoria loves to listen to stories – the good, the not so good, the long, the short, the old, and the new. Victoria believes that sharing your story can be very healing, and prides herself in creating a safe space for those looking to share.

Victoria Brandolisio is a Registered Social Worker who has over 10 years of experience working wi... Read More

Joanna Gut is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from York University. Joanna’s professional experience includes working with individuals, families, and couples.

Joanna’s aims to develop and implement the best practices/growth strategies, through a thorough assessment with each client. She then in collaboration with the client aims to build a treatment plan from the ground up.

Joanna’s primary modalities of treatment include:

Hypnotherapy – Hypnotherapy can be used to treat anxiety Phobias Substance abuse, including tobacco Sexual dysfunction Undesirable spontaneous behaviors and bad habits

It can be used to help improve sleep, learning disorders, communication, and relationship issues. Hypnotherapy can aid in pain management and help resolve medical conditions such as digestive disorders, skin issues, and gastrointestinal side effects of pregnancy and chemotherapy.

Joanna Gut is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from York University... Read More

Bailley Sargent is a Dedicated Intake Coordinator and Support Guide at AERCS Bailey Sargent fills the role of our clinic Intake Coordinator, here at AERCS. She has been in the health and education sector for several years providing administrative needs to professionals.

She is here to meet you at the beginning of your therapeutic journey, to understand your needs, and to book you an appointment with the right therapist on our team.

Bailley Sargent will be available to you at any point throughout your therapy should you require any assistance or information regarding any of the services offered through AERCs.

Bailley Sargent is also available to help you with any type of administrative support you may require.

Bailley Sargent is a Dedicated Intake Coordinator and Support Guide at AERCS Bailey Sargent fills... Read More

Gloria R. Segovia is an empathic and compassionate master’s level social worker with over a decade of experience in supporting people through mental health and addiction challenges. She specializes in addiction and relapse prevention as well as couples counseling. Gloria is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the College of Registered Psychotherapy of Ontario, both in excellent standing.

Gloria works from an eclectic approach, utilizing best practices in trauma and recovery counseling. She supports healing from, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, PTSD, relapse prevention, relationship concerns, and family support.

Gloria is an experienced social worker committed to lifelong learning and professional development. She is trained in Solution Focus Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm reduction, Emotion Focus Therapy (ongoing) and Gottman marital Approach (Certified Level 1, 2 and 3).

Gloria R. Segovia is an empathic and compassionate master’s level social worker with over a decad... Read More

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