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I'm Emma Esselink

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Hello! My name is Emma and I am looking forward to creating a shared and safe space for you to feel heard and understood.

👩🏻 Woman, under 30

😀 Pronouns: She/Her

🗣️ Languages: English

📍 Location: Ontario, Canada

💵 Hourly Rate: $75

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Emma Esselink
About me Hours & Location Qualifications Specialty Clients Accessibility
About me
I practice from an anti-oppressive lens and will work with you to understand your goals. I use various techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Therapies, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to support you along your journey of growth. I have been practicing in the non-profit sector for 3 years, and have experience working directly with youth and students with a variety of life concerns and emotional challenges. I am looking forward to building a therapeutic relationship with you and desire to support you along your journey.
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.
Not Available
Immigration history
We use the term "settler" rather than "immigrant" to emphasize that we live on Indigenous land.
Second generation settler (parent/s came from a different land)
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
Weekday evenings (after 6 PM)
Weekend evenings (after 6 PM)
Hourly rate
$ 75
Location
Ontario, Canada

Qualifications
Licensed to practice in Ontario
Yes
Professional designation
Registered social worker (RSW)
Professional association
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Education
Bachelor of Social Work
Ryerson University , 2017
Approaches to care
  • Highlighting clients' strengths and abilities
  • Based in mindfulness and emotional awareness
  • Focusing on practical skills and coping strategies for present-day challenges
  • Highlighting the impact of thoughts on emotions and behaviours
  • Using behavioural strategies to promote change
  • Therapeutic Modalities
    Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
    Dialectical Behavioural (DBT)
    Narrative
    Mindfulness-based therapies

    Specialty
    Addictions
    No experience
    Adjustment & Transitions
    General topic(s) related to adjustment & transitions
    Adolescence
    Behavioural Concerns
    General topic(s) related to behavioural concerns
    Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation
    LGBT2Q+ Member/Ally
    Emotions
    General topic(s) related to emotions
    Anxiety
    Body image concerns
    Emotion regulation & Anger management
    Ethnicity & Culture
    No experience
    Illness & Disabilities
    General topic(s) related to mental health or physical illness and/or disabilities
    Neurocognitive Differences
    No experience
    Physical Health
    No experience
    Relationships
    Relationships & Intimacy
    Separation & Divorce
    Loss & Grief
    Stress & Trauma
    Work stress
    Burnout
    Bullying
    Other Topics

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

    Accessibility
    Modes of delivery
    Text
    Phone
    Video
    Sliding scale
    No
    Physical accessibility features
    Not Available
    Experience working with clients with disability
    I have 2 years of experience working directly with individuals aged 18-35 who(m) I identify with having a disability. I have supported folks with daily living activities, and worked in a direct care role to understand and provide brief solution - focused counselling to support them with emotional challenges in their daily lives.
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