Hello!
I'm Susan Cape
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Susan Cape, M.A, RSSW strives to empower her clients so that they can work towards making positive changes in their lives
👩🏻 Woman, 30 - 50
😀 Pronouns: She/Her
🗣️ Languages: english
📍 Location: Hamilton, Ontario
💵 Hourly Rate: $120, Offer Sliding Scale
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Susan
Cape
About me
Throughout my career I have worked with numerous populations. Most of my work experience has been in the non profit sector, was with those struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, trauma, domestic abuse and chronic illness/pain. I have a specialized interest in working with individuals coping with emotional challenges associated with chronic pain disorders and who are often stigmatized such as Migraine and fibromyalgia patients.
My approach to therapy is multimodal. I have significant experience working with clients using practice approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based therapies, structured relapse prevention approaches, motivational interviewing, brief therapy, feminist counselling, Reality therapy, strengths based work and trauma informed care. My therapeutic lens is rooted in feminist, critical disability and critical race theory.
Outside of practice, I am passionate about advocacy initiatives surrounding Migraine care as well as improving care outcomes for marginalized patients who are challenged by marginalized health conditions. My PhD research is focused on looking at the social organization of Migraine care in Ontario Canada. I want to understand how our health system works in order to identify where practice and policy is failing patients. I operate a free, peer led support group for Migraine patients in the Hamilton, Ontario area and am working on some online initiatives to bring about more support for those who struggle with this disability.
My approach to therapy is multimodal. I have significant experience working with clients using practice approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based therapies, structured relapse prevention approaches, motivational interviewing, brief therapy, feminist counselling, Reality therapy, strengths based work and trauma informed care. My therapeutic lens is rooted in feminist, critical disability and critical race theory.
Outside of practice, I am passionate about advocacy initiatives surrounding Migraine care as well as improving care outcomes for marginalized patients who are challenged by marginalized health conditions. My PhD research is focused on looking at the social organization of Migraine care in Ontario Canada. I want to understand how our health system works in order to identify where practice and policy is failing patients. I operate a free, peer led support group for Migraine patients in the Hamilton, Ontario area and am working on some online initiatives to bring about more support for those who struggle with this disability.
Identify as racialized
No
Ethnicity
Identity based upon a presumption of shared history and common
cultural
inheritance.
White
Race
Identity based on physical/genetic characteristics.
Danish, Scottish, English
Immigration history
We use the term "settler" rather than "immigrant" to emphasize
that we
live on Indigenous land.
Parent/s born in Canada
Identify as 2SLGBTQ+
No
Sexual orientation
This information may help clients looking for a provider with
specific
kinds of lived experience.
Heterosexual or straight
Experience working with 2SLGBTQ+
Not Available
Hours & Location
Available hours
Weekdays during the day
Weekday evenings (after 6 PM)
Weekends during the day
Weekday evenings (after 6 PM)
Weekends during the day
Hourly rate
$
120
Location
Hamilton, Ontario
Qualifications
Licensed to practice in Ontario
Yes
Professional designation
Other
Professional association
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Education
Diploma SSW, B.A, M.A
Mohawk College, Athabasca University, McMaster University , 2004, 2017, 2019
Mohawk College, Athabasca University, McMaster University , 2004, 2017, 2019
Approaches to care
Therapeutic Modalities
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Emotion Focused (EFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-based therapies
Trauma-Focused Approaches
Emotion Focused (EFT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-based therapies
Trauma-Focused Approaches
Specialty
Addictions
Substance use
Addiction recovery
Addiction recovery
Adjustment & Transitions
Aging
Behavioural Concerns
Self-harm
Behavioural addictions
Behavioural addictions
Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation
General topic(s) related to gender identity and/or sexual orientation
Body-Positive therapy
Body-Positive therapy
Emotions
Anxiety
Depression
Dissociation
Obsessions & Compulsions
Panic attacks & Phobias
Body image concerns
Emotion regulation & Anger management
Suicide
Depression
Dissociation
Obsessions & Compulsions
Panic attacks & Phobias
Body image concerns
Emotion regulation & Anger management
Suicide
Ethnicity & Culture
General topic(s) related to ethnicity & culture
Illness & Disabilities
Physical disabilities
Chronic illness
Mental health disorders
Personality disorder
Schizophrenia & Psychosis
Chronic illness
Mental health disorders
Personality disorder
Schizophrenia & Psychosis
Neurocognitive Differences
General topic(s) related to neurocognitive differences
Physical Health
General topic(s) related to physical health
Sleep & Wake issues
Eating issues
Sleep & Wake issues
Eating issues
Relationships
Relationships & Intimacy
Loss & Grief
Loss & Grief
Stress & Trauma
Work stress
Burnout
Post-traumatic stress
Complex trauma
Burnout
Post-traumatic stress
Complex trauma
Other Topics
Domestic abuse and violence
Clients
Type of therapy
Individual
Couples
Couples
Age groups
Younger Adults (19-35)
Adults (36-64)
Seniors (65+)
Adults (36-64)
Seniors (65+)
Accessibility
Modes of delivery
Phone
Video
Video
Sliding scale
Yes
; Range:
60-120
Physical accessibility features
Not Available
Experience working with clients with disability
Not Available
