Sheryl Blum, MEd

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Issues I treat:
  • anxiety
  • panic attacks
  • phobias
  • stress management
  • social anxiety
  • depression
  • self-esteem & self-image issues
  • imposter syndrome
  • work burn-out
  • family dysfunction
  • anger management
  • personality disorders
  • OCD
  • ADHD symptoms
  • health anxiety
  • grief
  • trauma (psychological, sexual and physical abuse) incest, molestation
  • relationship issues
  • sleep issues/insomnia 

Training:
   
  •       cognitive-behavior therapy
  •       trauma informed care
  •       supportive counselling   
  •       psychoeducation 

 
I have over 15 years doing private practice, teaching experience at the college level, and experience working in hospital settings as well.
 
Education: I graduated from McGill University with a BA in Honors Psychology and an MEd in Counselling Psychology.  I then did a one year post Masters internship in Cognitive-Behavior Therapy at the Montreal General Hospital.
 

Treatment: CBT (cognitive-behavior therapy) is still considered state of the art.  I also use psychoeducation so that you understand what is going on with you and how treatment can help.  We will also use supportive counselling such that you, the client, can feel heard and really understood.  Trauma informed care is very important to me in the therapy.  I utilize a 3 step model and the first step is for you to feel safe and to be safe.  Next, we can begin to explore the trauma or traumas, by helping you connect your narrative with the emotion or emotions that might not have been processed.  Oftentimes, people say their stories and don't feel the emotions.  I will ask questions about parts of your story, which will allow you to process.  Finally, I can help you to integrate the traumatic experiences and hopefully find meaning for your future.  We walk down this road together, so that you know you are not alone and are fully supported.

 
Contact information: Please contact me (sherylblum@gmail.com) to discuss and book a first session.  All sessions will be teletherapy via Google Meets private link. 
 
Fees: Please contact me to learn about fee structure as I can take into account whether you have access to insurance. Sessions vary between 50-60 minutes.
 Seeking out therapy can be scary but, I can help you to feel more comfortable with the process.  Everyone struggles at some point and could use some help.  You don't need to deal with issues alone.  Reach out to me for help and together let's get started on your journey towards improved mental well-being. I prioritize empathy and effective problem-solving in therapy. I can provide a stable and safe space for us to work together on your goals.  I might be more expert in psychology, but you are the expert in you! Together we enter into a therapeutic alliance with the aim of giving you a better today and brighter tomorrow. 
 
 

Sheryl Blum Reaches

Kitchener ON
Waterloo ON
Ottawa ON
Richmond Hill ON
Kingston ON

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