As a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), my role is to support you on a collaborative journey that moves you towards your goals. My priority is to help you feel safe and supported so you are freer to connect with and explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. 

A little background for you: Prior to returning to school to become a therapist at the end of 2020, I spent 30 years as a writer and creative director in the advertising agency business. Here, I came up with ideas, collaborated with colleagues, managed clients, mentored staff, executed campaigns and learned to adapt to a weird and wonderful array of challenges (for better or worse). 

I chose to become a therapist because I wanted to help people. I received my MA from Hazelden Betty Ford School of Graduate Studies in Minnesota where I was trained in treating co-occurring disorders – this is where mental health and addiction intersect. For clients with substance use issues, I can offer my experience as a person with over 20 years in recovery as a source of ‘lived’ insight. 

I am also experienced treating people with anxiety, depression, anger, stress, grief or simply helping you work through a particularly distressing personal issue. 

I am a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as well as the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA).

Since each client is unique, my approach to therapy is an integrated one that is both evidence-based and trauma-informed. This allows me to draw from a range of approaches so I am better equipped to meet individual needs. Like yours.

Counselling Areas: 
Substance Use/Addiction, Co-occurring Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, Anger Management, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Stress Management

Treatment Approaches:
CBT, DBT, MI, Solution-Focused Therapy, 12-Step Facilitation, Anger Management, Mindfulness Practices, Narrative Therapy, Adult-Attachment-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy

Services:
In-person or Virtual 

Contact:
a.manson1@mac.com