Brie Schinkel
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
115 Norfolk Street, Guelph, ON N1H
Let's Connect (226) 640-8930
"A difficult life is not less worth living than a gentle one. Joy is simply easier to carry than sorrow." This quote from poet Andrea Gibson perfectly captures my approach to working with other humans. I am a firm believer that therapists are not experts, but people trained to safely share the burden of carrying sorrow, grief, and emotional wounds. It may seem impossible to find meaning in the context of the experiences you've lived, but together we can breathe and find a way to continue moving through life.
My goal as a therapist is to create an environment where people can safely experience the full spectrum of their emotions without judgment or invalidation. I help people to resist societal forces that reinforce internalized shame and stigma, and to establish boundaries that will help them to protect their basic needs.
I offer free 15-minute consultations for anyone looking to know more about the work we could undertake together. I am available for consultation via phone and email, so feel free to reach out in whichever manner is most accessible to you, and let me know how I can accommodate you throughout the process of therapy.
Call or Email Brie Schinkel now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 640-8930
Let's Connect (226) 640-8930
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Wire
Insurance
- Aetna
- Alliance
- Any/Out-of-network Insurance
- Arete
- Beneva | SSQ
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Chambers Plan
- CINUP
- ComPsych
- CVAP | Crime Victim
- Desjardins
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Equitable Life of Canada
- First Canadian Health
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Nations Health Authority
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Guardian
- Health Net
- Homewood Health
- Humana
- iA Financial Group
- Johnson
- Johnston Group
- LifeWise
- Manulife
- Maximum Benefit
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Military OneSource
- MultiPlan
- Pacific Blue Cross
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Sentara Health Plans
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
- The Co-operators
- UHC UnitedHealthcare UBH United Behavioral Health
- Veterans Affairs Canada
- WSIB
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 640-8930
Brie Schinkel
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 839753 Brianne Schinkel
- Certificate from Evergreen Certification Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training (ASDCS)
- Degree/Diploma from University of Guelph Honours Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
- Attended McMaster University, Bachelor of Social Work, Post-Degree
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Autism
- ADHD
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Guilt & Shame
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obesity
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- View my website for the full list!
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Feminist
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Sex Positive
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
115 Norfolk Street
Guelph, ON N1H
(226) 640-8930Email me
Additional Location
Building Bridges Psychotherapy
52 Village Centre Place
Mississauga, ON L4Z
(226) 640-8930Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 640-8930
Brie Schinkel
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW