Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
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Life can feel exhausting when you’re constantly anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally shut down, or stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. You may understand why you’re struggling, yet still find yourself reacting in ways that don’t make sense. If you’ve tried talking things through, reading the books, or pushing yourself harder without lasting change, you’re not alone. Many of the people I work with are living with the effects of trauma, chronic stress, burnout, anxiety, or difficult relationships.
I combine evidence-based therapies with a somatic, attachment-focused approach that helps you understand both your mind and your nervous system. Drawing on Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and neuroscience, we’ll work together to build regulation, self-compassion, and lasting change.
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, and finding the right therapist matters. Research consistently shows that the relationship between therapist and client is one of the strongest predictors of change. My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted. If my approach resonates with you, I’d be happy to connect.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
Payment Methods
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Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Sarah Downey
- In Practice for 18 years
- Attended McGill University, Graduated 2009
Education and Years In Practice
Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Addiction
- Depression
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW
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Location
Sarah Downey
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW