Therapists in M3H
Moving In New Directions Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
North York, ON M3H (Online Only)
Unexplained feelings, heavy burdens, challenging relationships, complicated issues, and overwhelming anxieties - you may have been trying to cope with one of these things and have wanted to escape from your problems. But the good news is, there is still hope, and I am here to help. As a social worker/psychotherapist specializing in Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Relationship issues, I have worked with different groups of people, specifically individuals, families and transitional-aged youths from diverse backgrounds. I have seen all kinds of difficulties and, in fact, have also experienced these feelings firsthand.
Unexplained feelings, heavy burdens, challenging relationships, complicated issues, and overwhelming anxieties - you may have been trying to cope with one of these things and have wanted to escape from your problems. But the good news is, there is still hope, and I am here to help. As a social worker/psychotherapist specializing in Anxiety, Trauma, PTSD, Relationship issues, I have worked with different groups of people, specifically individuals, families and transitional-aged youths from diverse backgrounds. I have seen all kinds of difficulties and, in fact, have also experienced these feelings firsthand.
Philip Greer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M3H
I specialize in working with adults and teenagers who struggle to control anger. I also help couples looking to mend breakdown in communication, and experience healthier relationships in all aspects of their daily lives. I would love to work with someone wanting to gain back control of his or her life.
I specialize in working with adults and teenagers who struggle to control anger. I also help couples looking to mend breakdown in communication, and experience healthier relationships in all aspects of their daily lives. I would love to work with someone wanting to gain back control of his or her life.
Juanita Charlene Paris
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW, MDiv, Dmin st
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M3H (Online Only)
I’ve been a Social Worker for over 34 years. I have worked with individuals in Adult & Child Protection, psychiatric units, and emergency departments. I have a passion in working with individuals living with mental illness and addictions. I have also worked with youth in complex cases and crisis situations. I have counselled adults and children in homeless shelters and youth involved in human trafficking. I have counselled individuals who are involved with Correction Services of Canada on parole, while they resided in half way house. I promote social justice, diversity & inclusion with a trauma informed family centred approach.
I’ve been a Social Worker for over 34 years. I have worked with individuals in Adult & Child Protection, psychiatric units, and emergency departments. I have a passion in working with individuals living with mental illness and addictions. I have also worked with youth in complex cases and crisis situations. I have counselled adults and children in homeless shelters and youth involved in human trafficking. I have counselled individuals who are involved with Correction Services of Canada on parole, while they resided in half way house. I promote social justice, diversity & inclusion with a trauma informed family centred approach.
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Intervention Counsellors
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.