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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
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Sj Thiessen

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW (he, him)

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1304 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M6H
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Let's Connect (647) 931-4106
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Are you looking to explore and experiment with new possibilities for healing and change? Through both conversation and embodiment practices I will invite you to discover new meanings, facilitate insight and growth, and build deeper connections with yourself and others. Using an invitational and collaborative approach we can work together towards healing wounds, experimenting with living, and addressing challenges you’re facing in your life.
The identities, labels, and stories we use to create our place in the world can have both liberatory and unintended consequences. Whether you're interested in unraveling these to deepen your relationships with others, or you'd like to connect more deeply with your sense of self we can work toward expansion together at your pace.
With empathy and humour, we can engage in insightful and meaningful collaboration. I use trauma-informed, Anti-Oppressive, and politicized practices that hold space for a galaxy of experiences (ie distress, joy, shame, confusion). Together we can work in ways that account for individual, interpersonal, and systemic factors toward your preferred life.
Call or Sj Thiessen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 931-4106

My Practice at a Glance

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1304 Dundas Street West

Toronto, ON M6H map

(647) 931-4106

Online Only

St John's, NL A1C map

My website
In person, we can meet at Work in Progress in Toronto where I bring my dog Bunny. I work virtually across Ontario and Newfoundland Labrador.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Trauma and PTSD and Suicidal Ideation 
$160 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Sj Thiessen
Let's Connect (647) 931-4106
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for in-person and online therapy.

1304 Dundas Street West

Toronto, ON M6H map

(647) 931-4106

Online Only

St John's, NL A1C map

My website
In person, we can meet at Work in Progress in Toronto where I bring my dog Bunny. I work virtually across Ontario and Newfoundland Labrador.
I specialize in LGBTQ+, Trauma and PTSD and Suicidal Ideation 
$160 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.
Sj Thiessen

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160
  • Couple Sessions $190
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer
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I will provide a receipt for you to submit to your insurance, or use for deductions when submitting your taxes. I recently increased my standard session fees enabling me to offer more sliding scale opportunities.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 931-4106
"
I will provide a receipt for you to submit to your insurance, or use for deductions when submitting your taxes. I recently increased my standard session fees enabling me to offer more sliding scale opportunities.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 931-4106

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Sj Thiessen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years
  • Attended York University, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2020
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Newfoundland and Labrador 2024
  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist 2021
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I am a certified clinical trauma "specialist" with foundations in narrative, parts-work, and relational approaches. We can integrate somatic/body-based practices with conversation to be responsive to your needs and preferences. I am a social worker registered with both the OCSWSSW and NLCSW.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 931-4106
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I am a certified clinical trauma "specialist" with foundations in narrative, parts-work, and relational approaches. We can integrate somatic/body-based practices with conversation to be responsive to your needs and preferences. I am a social worker registered with both the OCSWSSW and NLCSW.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 931-4106

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • LGBTQ+
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Suicidal Ideation

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Transgender
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As a queer/trans guy with experience in the psychiatric system, I bring personal and professional knowledge to our work. Rather than formulaic or rigid approaches, we will come up together with goals, indicators, reflections or experiments you'd like to try both in and inbetween sessions. This creates opportunities to find what works for you in your life in both creative and insightful ways.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 931-4106
"
As a queer/trans guy with experience in the psychiatric system, I bring personal and professional knowledge to our work. Rather than formulaic or rigid approaches, we will come up together with goals, indicators, reflections or experiments you'd like to try both in and inbetween sessions. This creates opportunities to find what works for you in your life in both creative and insightful ways.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 931-4106

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Religion

Secular and Non-Religious

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Together we can figure out what therapeutic modalities fit best for you and your needs. Based on your values, beliefs, and life experiences, we can find an approach to help you meet your goals and live your preferred life.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 931-4106
"
Together we can figure out what therapeutic modalities fit best for you and your needs. Based on your values, beliefs, and life experiences, we can find an approach to help you meet your goals and live your preferred life.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 931-4106

Location

Primary Location

1304 Dundas Street West

Toronto, ON M6H

(647) 931-4106

Additional Location

Online Only

St John's, NL A1C

(647) 931-4106

Nearby Areas

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In person, we can meet at Work in Progress in Toronto where I bring my dog Bunny. I work virtually across Ontario and Newfoundland Labrador.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 931-4106
"
In person, we can meet at Work in Progress in Toronto where I bring my dog Bunny. I work virtually across Ontario and Newfoundland Labrador.
Photo of Sj Thiessen, Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Sj Thiessen
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 931-4106