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Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
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Candis Peniston

Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD

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Stouffville, ON L4A
Centre Bethany Centre is a place that provides compassionate counselling services that nurture the physical spiritual, emotional, and psychological well-being of individuals and families. Rooted in African cultural healing traditions, our approach recognizes that healing is essential when there is a disruption in the harmony of the mind, body, psyche, environment, and spirit.
We understand that sickness, often perceived as negative or evil is not limited to physical ailments. It includes emotional, psychological, and spiritual pain that reflects imbalance within the self, the community, and nature.
Our healing philosophy is about restoring wholeness, reconnecting with oneself, others, and the natural world. At Centre Bethany Centre, we provide non-judgmental, compassionate, safe spaces where healing is supported through humour, laughter and a blend of eclectic therapeutic modalities tailored to address trauma and promote resilience.
Call or Candis Peniston now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 930-4460

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Stouffville, ON L4A

(647) 930-4460
My website
All services are held virtually via video/ phone on a secured platform. I am available Mon & Thu(10am-7pm),Tue & Wed(10 am-6pm)
I specialize in Anxiety, Racial Identity and Spirituality 
$140 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (647) 930-4460
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Stouffville, ON L4A

(647) 930-4460
My website
All services are held virtually via video/ phone on a secured platform. I am available Mon & Thu(10am-7pm),Tue & Wed(10 am-6pm)
I specialize in Anxiety, Racial Identity and Spirituality 
$140 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $200

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa
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Clients who carry insurance should remember that services are rendered and charged to the client and not to the insurance company.
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 930-4460
"
Clients who carry insurance should remember that services are rendered and charged to the client and not to the insurance company.
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 930-4460

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 812420 Candis Peniston
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended Toronto School of Theology, U of T, York U, Graduated 2014
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from OASW 17290 / 2024
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (647) 930-4460
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (647) 930-4460

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Racial Identity
  • Spirituality

Expertise

  • Behavioural Issues
  • Career Guidance
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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We See you. We Hear you. We Understand you. Centre Bethany Centre is aware of the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy within African and Racialized communities. Our space is created to support, strengthen and guide you towards your journey of mental well-being centered around healing in an African cultural context.
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 930-4460
"
We See you. We Hear you. We Understand you. Centre Bethany Centre is aware of the stigma surrounding mental health issues and therapy within African and Racialized communities. Our space is created to support, strengthen and guide you towards your journey of mental well-being centered around healing in an African cultural context.
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 930-4460

Endorsement

Ashley Bargent Coaching & Counselling
Ashley Bargent Coaching & Counselling
Registered Social WorkerMSWRSWACC
Candis is skilled at creating a safe and nurturing environment that helps both clients and peers grow into the best version of themselves. She continuously reflects and improves as a provider, thinking deeply about how best to meet her clients' needs.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counselling
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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We incorporate humour and laughter where appropriate, alongside an eclectic, trauma-informed approach to treatment. Our counselling draws on a range of evidence-informed modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-informed (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy-Informed (EFT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy- informed (BSFT), and Client-Centred Therapy-informed (CCT).
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 930-4460
"
We incorporate humour and laughter where appropriate, alongside an eclectic, trauma-informed approach to treatment. Our counselling draws on a range of evidence-informed modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-informed (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy-Informed (EFT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy- informed (BSFT), and Client-Centred Therapy-informed (CCT).
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 930-4460

Location

Primary Location

Stouffville, ON L4A

(647) 930-4460

Nearby Areas

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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All services are held virtually via video/ phone on a secured platform. I am available Mon & Thu(10am-7pm),Tue & Wed(10 am-6pm)
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 930-4460
"
All services are held virtually via video/ phone on a secured platform. I am available Mon & Thu(10am-7pm),Tue & Wed(10 am-6pm)
Photo of Candis Peniston, Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Candis Peniston
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MAMS, SD
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 930-4460