Would you like help with any of the following?
Depression & Sadness
Anxiety & Worry
Work & School Stress
Grief & Loss
Divorce & Separation
Unexpected life transitions, unexpected change, lost opportunities
As a psychotherapist I am dedicated to improving the health and well being of my clients and it is my goal to make the therapeutic process as comfortable as possible. I work from a positive psychology perspective geared towards increasing confidence, self-esteem and helping you recognize your individual strengths. Whether you are interested in Short Term, Long Term, or a One time therapy session; I can assist with feelings of depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, stress management, grief and environmental stress associated with work, home life, and school. Everybody has a story and sometimes we need a little help to get over the hurdles in life from time to time.
My work history entails 19 + years experience within the mental health field stemming hospitalized care in an emergency dept. On scene response with victim services york region (vol.) and lastly extensive counselling/case management experience with Dual diagnosis clients, Acquired/Traumatic Brain Injury clients & At Risk Children/Youth.
My Philosophy & Benefits of Therapy
My intention is to help you find ways of coping, bring back joy, and humour in challenging times. Grief comes in all forms - not just loss/death of a loved one. Grief can be feeling a loss of sense of self, job loss, divorce/separation, retirement, unexpected life transitions, challenging life transitions, lost opportunities, and unexpected change. Let's get together to discuss and find ways to improve quality of life, where we can expect ups and downs, and find ways to navigate these situations with compassion, comfortably and confidently. I'm a big supporter of trying new things, learning new skills, and pushing ourselves out of our comfort zones. Recognizing we can be humble, laugh at ourselves, not take ourselves overly seriously.
Benefits of Therapy
Develop calming strategies and stress management techniquesLearn coping skills for stressful situations
Increase confidence and self esteem
Therapeutic Approaches Include:
I enjoy using a variety of techniques such as CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution Focused Strategies, Mindfulness Meditation, Trauma Informed, Compassion Focused, & Emotion Focused.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - goal-oriented psychotherapy treatment that uses a hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving. Its goal is to change self defeating thinking patterns or behavior.
Psychotherapy - Psychotherapy is a way to overcome problematic thoughts or behaviors and addresses personal difficulties.
Education, Professional Memberships, & Certifications
M.E.d Dept. of Adult Education & Counselling Psychology - OISE University of Toronto
B.A. Hons. Psychology - York University
Registered Psychotherapist - College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
Clinical Member of Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Clinical Traumatologist Certification TITC-CT - Traumatology Institute of Canada
School Traumatologist Certification TITC-ST - Traumatology Institute of Canada
Member of the National Center for Crisis Management
Member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Mindfulness Meditation Training - Fundamentals, Educator Essentials, Difficult Emotions - Mindful Schools
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
Motivational Interviewing Certification
Emotion Focused Therapy Training
Fees
Adult Sessions are 50 minutes in length and cost $140-$180
Youth (16 +) Sessions - 50 minutes in length and costs $140-$180
You do not require a referral from your family physician.
Services are not covered under OHIP
Please check with your insurance company or EAP 'Employee Assistance Plan' to determine whether you have coverage for counselling with a registered psychotherapist with the college of registered psychotherapists of Ontario.
Location
289 221 6054
Service areas include but are not limited to
Georgina, Jackson's Point, Pefferlaw, Sutton, Keswick, Mount Albert, Queensville, Newmarket, Bradford, Aurora, Oak Ridges. 
Amanda Rennick-Hazen Reaches
Georgina ON
Clients throughout Ontario