Lea Joy Friesen
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Let's Connect (289) 274-6187
Do you want to heal from trauma? Are you a first responder seeking support with the challenging situations you have been exposed with? Do you want to learn to manage your depression and anxiety? Acknowledging that there is something wrong in your life, takes courage and strength and I want to commend you for taking that first step. Whether you are experiencing PTSD, trauma, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, phobias, depression, stress or anger management, addiction, grieving, relationship issues and cross cultural issues, I am here to help you with your journey of healing and recovery in a safe, open, and collaborative environment.
I am a warm and emphatic Registered Social Worker with over ten years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I utilizes evidence based and promising interventions such as but not limited to DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Exposure Therapy that tailor your unique needs and meet your goals.
I grew up in a country where mental health is not acknowledged and I have witnessed the challenges that comes with it. Although,I am not able to change the past, I can influence the future.I am excited to walk with you on your healing journey towards living a fulfilling life, so please feel free to call or email me for more information about my practice.
Call or Email Lea Joy Friesen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (289) 274-6187
Let's Connect (289) 274-6187
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $220
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa Lea Joy Friesen
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (289) 274-6187
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Lea Joy Friesen
- Degree/Diploma from University of Windsor Master in Social Work / 2021
- Degree/Diploma from Nueva Vizcaya State University Master in Education / 2007
Additional Credentials
Lea Joy Friesen
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (289) 274-6187
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
Lea Joy Friesen
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (289) 274-6187
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Filipino ,
Ilokano
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Filipino ,
Ilokano
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
Lea Joy Friesen
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (289) 274-6187
Location
Lea Joy Friesen
Registered Social Worker, MEd, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (289) 274-6187