Kyla Cassidy, RSW, MSW, Psychotherapist
With over 15 years of social service and criminal justice experience, I appreciate the complexities and diversity that each of us bring to therapy. I seek to create an environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration and growth as we navigate your unique circumstances.
My therapeutic style is client-centered and solutions-focused, drawing from evidenced-based and trauma-informed practices that honour the entirety of an individual and their lived experiences. My modalities of practice include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Narrative Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
I am a Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I am a passionate advocate with experience navigating mood disorders, illness/diagnoses, end-of-life support, grief and bereavement, substance use, anxiety, trauma/PTSD interventions for first responders, incarceration, family mediation, bariatrics and transitions throughout the lifespan.
Throughout our sessions together, we will strive to create a healing and meaningful path forward through dialogue, feedback and transparency. I look forward to sharing this journey with you!
*Insurance coverage under Social Worker*
Languages:
- English.
Offerings:
- Individual Therapy
- Relationship Therapy
- Family Therapy
Ages I Work With:
- Youth (14+), Young Adults, Adults
Trained In:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
I Can Help With:
- Addiction
- Anger Management
- Anxiety & Depression
- Body image
- Developing goals for the future (education, career, etc.)
- Eating disorders (Bariatrics)
- Emotional dysregulation
- Family & parenting issues
- Grief & loss
- Improving Self Esteem
- Interpersonal conflicts
- Life transitions
- Mood disorders
- Panic Attacks
- Relationship difficulties
- Self worth & body image
- Sexuality & Gender
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress Management
- Substance Abuse
- Suicidality & self-harm
- Trauma & PTSD
- Work & School stress
- ASD, Illness/Dx/end-of-life
Education
- Memorial University: Master of Social Work 2023
- Dalhousie University: Bachelor of Social Work 2019
- University of Waterloo: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Sociology & Legal Studies 2013
- Stratford Career Institute: Substance Abuse & Addictions Counselling Diploma 2008
Continued studies
- Centennial College: Thanatology Certificate (2024)
- University of Maryland: Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care (2020)
- Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants: Immigration Policies & Gender-Based Violence (2020)
- Mohawk College: Restorative Care in a Long Term Care Setting (2020)
- Correctional Service Canada: Road to Mental Health Readiness (2019)
- Homelessness Services Association of BC: Psychological First Aid (2019)
- Justice Institute of British Columbia: Trauma-Informed Practice (2019)
- Correctional Service Canada: Positive Space for Champions Training 2SLGTBQIA+ (2019)
- Canada School of Public Service: Gender Based Analysis Plus (2018)
- Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition: Collaboration & Partnerships for Healthy Communities (2017)
- Mental Health Commission of Canada: Mental Health for First Responders: Suicide Awareness and Prevention (2016)
- Correctional Service Canada: Suicide Awareness, Prevention and Intervention (2014)
- Community Justice Initiatives: Trauma Theory – Women, Victims & Incarceration (2013)
Additional Qualifications:
- MoCA Cognition: MoCA Cognitive Assessment Practitioner (2020)
- Crisis Prevention Institute: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (2008)