Toronto
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Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
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Dr. Ruth C. White

Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
Toronto, ON M4P
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You have taken a big step towards the you that YOU want to be. Are you stressed, overwhelmed, or burnt out? Are you struggling with anxiety, AD(H)D or bipolar disorder? Do you face challenges related to identity; such as gender, sexuality, or race/ethnicity/culture - including inter-cultural & inter-generational issues? Are you navigating reproductive health issues, menopause, or caregiving responsibilities? Are you feeling overwhelmed or burnt out? You CAN have more joy and peace in your life. You CAN feel more in control, and create a life you love.
The work I do best: 1. Help 1st/2nd gen immigrants navigate generational, cultural & identity struggles; 2. Support women through the lifespan; 3. Focus on mind, body, & spirit; 4. Leverage my lived experience thriving with ADHD & bipolar disorder; 5. Address burnout and compassion fatigue; 6. Guide students and professors through life in academia.
Reach out for a FREE 15-minute VIRTUAL consultation. No pressure. No commitment. Just a warm space to discuss your needs, and explore how I can support your emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing, as you move toward a life grounded in peace, purpose, and joy. You deserve a life you love.
Dr. Ruth C. White now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Toronto, ON M4P

My website
Meet in my cozy midtown Toronto office or via secure video. Available weekdays, evenings & Saturdays. Easy transit & parking access.
I specialize in Stress, Women's Issues and ADHD 
$200 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Reach out for your free 15-min consultation
Dr. Ruth C. White
Connect with Dr. Ruth C. White
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Toronto, ON M4P

My website
Meet in my cozy midtown Toronto office or via secure video. Available weekdays, evenings & Saturdays. Easy transit & parking access.
I specialize in Stress, Women's Issues and ADHD 
$200 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Reach out for your free 15-min consultation
Dr. Ruth C. White

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, Paypal
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I accept payment by e-transfer on day of service. Note that psychotherapy is often covered by extended health insurance plans, and I provide receipts for reimbursement. To make sessions more affordable, I'm happy to explore flexible payment options so cost doesn't keep you from a life you love..
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I accept payment by e-transfer on day of service. Note that psychotherapy is often covered by extended health insurance plans, and I provide receipts for reimbursement. To make sessions more affordable, I'm happy to explore flexible payment options so cost doesn't keep you from a life you love..
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Ruth C. White

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended McGill , MSW, Graduated 1991

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of California - Berkeley PhD - Social Welfare / 2002
  • Degree/Diploma from University of California - Berkeley Masters in Public Health / 1997
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Mental health expert, with dozens of media appearances, who has authored 4 books and numerous articles. Social work professor, with practice experience in Canada, UK and USA. Led dozens of workshops on stress, burnout, mental health, and working with marginalized populations.
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Mental health expert, with dozens of media appearances, who has authored 4 books and numerous articles. Social work professor, with practice experience in Canada, UK and USA. Led dozens of workshops on stress, burnout, mental health, and working with marginalized populations.
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
  • ADHD

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Guidance
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Racism, bicultural, intergenerational, menopause
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sleep or Insomnia
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The goal is for you to learn new behaviors that improve your emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing, and create a life you love. We will start by identifying the sources/triggers of your distress through the telling of your story. You will learn new ways of thinking, being and doing, apply these to your life by doing 'homework', and reinforce by celebrating progress.
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
The goal is for you to learn new behaviors that improve your emotional, psychological and spiritual wellbeing, and create a life you love. We will start by identifying the sources/triggers of your distress through the telling of your story. You will learn new ways of thinking, being and doing, apply these to your life by doing 'homework', and reinforce by celebrating progress.
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black

I also speak

Jamaican patois

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black

I also speak

Jamaican patois

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Career Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I take the whole you - mind, body & spirit - into consideration, within the social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and geographical context of your life. I support shifts in the way you think, feel, and show up in the world, using approaches that include: cognitive behavioral strategies; narrative and humanistic therapies; positive psychology; and, liberation psychology.
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I take the whole you - mind, body & spirit - into consideration, within the social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and geographical context of your life. I support shifts in the way you think, feel, and show up in the world, using approaches that include: cognitive behavioral strategies; narrative and humanistic therapies; positive psychology; and, liberation psychology.
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Toronto, ON M4P

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Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Neighborhoods

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Meet in my cozy midtown Toronto office or via secure video. Available weekdays, evenings & Saturdays. Easy transit & parking access.
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
"
Meet in my cozy midtown Toronto office or via secure video. Available weekdays, evenings & Saturdays. Easy transit & parking access.
Photo of Dr. Ruth C. White, Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW
Dr. Ruth C. White
Registered Social Worker, PhD, MSW, MPH, RSW