As a social worker I provide a collaborative process whereby I support individuals through various life circumstances that may be contributing to stress, worry, discomfort, or fear. I help to foster a safe, non-judgmental and empathetic space of compassion to the process of deepening your connection to your sense of self, to meaning and inner peace.

My approach is guided through a range of therapeutic frameworks including:
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  • Life Process Transformation (Existensial/humistic/transpersonal therapy)
  • Cognitive Behavioral therapy
  • Emotional Freedom Techniques
  • Mindfulness-Based Practice
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Trauma-Informed Education
  • Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy 
  • Acceptance and Committment Therapy
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I draw on these frameworks and paradigms in order to tailor services specifically to you, depending upon where you are at and what your goals are. Although I specialize in eating related concerns such as eating disorders, I also work with clients struggling with;

  • Eating Related Struggles (e.g., eating disorders, disordered eating, dieting trauma)
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationships and Families
  • Addictions
  • Oppression and Injustice
  • Identity struggles
  • Body Image and Self Esteem
  • Difficult Life Transitions
  • Stress Management

Designations
  1. PhD Social Work, University of Toronto: (Research: The Lived Experiences of Street-Involved and Homeless Youth who have Eating Struggles while Living in Situations of Food Insecurity)
  2. York University, MSW (Masters of Social Work)
  3. McMaster University, BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)
  4. McMaster University, BA (Bachelor of Sociology)
  5. Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN), RHN (Registered Holistic Nutritionist)

License
OCSWSSW Registration #824682
As a Registered Social Worker, I adhere to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

Professional Memberships
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Ontario Association of Social Workers

Additional Training
Dr. Christina has obtained the following additional trainings/certifications:

  • ​Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Reiki Level 1, 2 & 3 Master
  • Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN)
  • Brief Narrative Therapy
  • Meditation Course by Mindfulocity's David Lawson

Dr. Christina's Social Work designation allows insurance coverage with many employee benefit packages.