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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 Hours & Location Qualifications Specialty Clients Accessibility
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.
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
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
Approaches to care
  • Understanding the role of past trauma in clients' lives
  • Highlighting clients' strengths and abilities
  • Based in mindfulness and emotional awareness
  • Aligned with feminist principles
  • Emphasizing the client as the expert in their own life
  • Therapeutic Modalities
    Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
    Emotion Focused (EFT)
    Motivational Interviewing
    Mindfulness-based therapies
    Trauma-Focused Approaches

    Specialty
    Addictions
    Substance use
    Addiction recovery
    Adjustment & Transitions
    Aging
    Behavioural Concerns
    Self-harm
    Behavioural addictions
    Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation
    General topic(s) related to gender identity and/or sexual orientation
    Body-Positive therapy
    Emotions
    Anxiety
    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
    Neurocognitive Differences
    General topic(s) related to neurocognitive differences
    Physical Health
    General topic(s) related to physical health
    Sleep & Wake issues
    Eating issues
    Relationships
    Relationships & Intimacy
    Loss & Grief
    Stress & Trauma
    Work stress
    Burnout
    Post-traumatic stress
    Complex trauma
    Other Topics
    Domestic abuse and violence

    Clients
    Type of therapy
    Individual
    Couples
    Age groups
    Younger Adults (19-35)
    Adults (36-64)
    Seniors (65+)

    Accessibility
    Modes of delivery
    Phone
    Video
    Sliding scale
    Yes ; Range: 60-120
    Physical accessibility features
    Not Available
    Experience working with clients with disability
    Not Available
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