Sara Gies
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Waterloo, ON N2L
Let's Connect (226) 407-0534
Hello & welcome! You may be seeking support for a new diagnosis - physical or emotional. You may be experiencing life stressors or you may be a caregiver seeking support to care for your loved one while maintaining your own wellness. I am honoured to support individuals through a variety of life stages including depression & anxiety, grief & loss, cancer care; diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, or at end-of-life and beyond. Our work together will be to create a life that is worth living and is in alignment with your values. We will aim to strengthen and build upon your existing resources in ways that feel good and authentic to you.
I am an experienced social worker/therapist and have been practicing for over 15 years. I will use a variety of approaches including DBT, CBT, CFT, mindfulness and EMDR to meet your unique goals. While I employ a number of different approaches, great care and attention will be devoted to building our trusting relationship and understanding who you are.
We all experience pain in our lives and my aim in our work together will be to reduce your suffering by seeking to understand the things that are in our power to control. Please reach out for a complimentary 15 minute call or video chat where you can have a chance to meet me to determine if you'd like to work together. I look forward to meeting you!
Call or Email Sara Gies now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 407-0534
Let's Connect (226) 407-0534
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $145
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transferInsurance
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
Sara Gies
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 407-0534
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Sara Gies
- In Practice for 16 years
- Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2013
- Certificate from EMDR 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sara Gies
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (226) 407-0534
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Cancer, Oncology, Caregiver Support, End-of-Life,
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Dementia, Aging, Geriatric Mental Health, MAiD
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Sara Gies
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (226) 407-0534
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Sara Gies
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (226) 407-0534
Groups
Understanding & Loving Our Emotions
Understanding and Loving Our Emotions is a DBT informed psychotherapy group for people who want to improve their relationships with themselves and others and learn to better identify, understand and accept their emotions. Together we will learn skills to manage our emotions and increase our ability to navigate change. We will develop new coping strategies to decrease loneliness and stress. This group is effective for people struggling with low mood, stress and/or symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$80
Email Sara Gies about this group or call - (226) 407-0534
Location
Additional Location
Toronto, ON M5C
(226) 407-0534