Makena Arntsen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (she, her)
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1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M6J
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I know finding the right therapist can be really hard! I am here to support diverse individuals in whatever life stage they are at. I foster a space where clients can share their experiences openly without fear or judgment. I focus on depression and anxiety but understand that for each person this looks different and thus remain curious and open to understanding each of my client's experiences. I always maintain a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed lens in my practice. I encourage introspection, self-compassion and hope that through our sessions clients can eventually support themselves.
Primarily practicing from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) perspective I aim to help individuals understand how their thoughts influence their emotions and how by gaining awareness of these thoughts and applying different strategies their suffering can be alleviated. I also incorporate lifestyle strategies and mindfulness into my practice.
Being client-centred is fundamental in my practice. I am dynamic and will regularly adjust my methods when needed to ensure I am providing the best possible care I can for each person I work with. Gaining your trust so that you feel accepted, encouraged and supported is the main priority I have as a clinician.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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Makena Arntsen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Makena Arntsen
- In Practice for 4 Years
- Membership with OCSWSSW 2021
- Membership with OASW 2021
- Attended University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work , Master of Social work (MSW) , Graduated 2021
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Makena Arntsen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Behavioural Issues
- Career Guidance
- Child
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Testing and Evaluation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
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Makena Arntsen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
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Makena Arntsen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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Makena Arntsen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Last Modified: 18 Apr 2024