Michelle Gonsalves
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5A
Let's Connect (647) 799-3454
I am dedicated to helping people grow. I believe that therapy is a sacred space that allows us to feel seen, heard, understood, and accepted. Building insight and doing the work is not always easy, but it is my belief that changing patterns and taking responsibility for our life is the single best gift we could ever give to ourselves. My favourite work in therapy includes: helping people break unhelpful patterns, creating more purpose and fulfillment in life, increasing self-awareness, examining unconscious blocks and limiting beliefs, creating more harmony in relationships, and learning to let go of what no longer serves us.
I work from a holistic perspective and draw from a variety of approaches, including mindfulness-based techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychoanalytic techniques, emotion-focused therapy and motivational interviewing techniques. I am an active participant in our sessions, and will provide feedback and insight along the way.
In our work together, I will guide you through a healing process that is realistic, motivating, goal-oriented and transparent. I offer a safe and non-judgmental space to be vulnerable and practice the courage necessary for growth. It would be my honour to accompany you on on your journey towards wellness. Feel free to look at my website to get to know me!
Call or Email Michelle Gonsalves now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 799-3454
Let's Connect (647) 799-3454
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Wire
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Michelle Gonsalves
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Michelle Gonsalves
- Certificate from Ontario Association of Social Workers 17674 / 2019
- Attended University of Toronto, Masters of Social Work, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Career Guidance
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 799-3454
Michelle Gonsalves
Registered Social Worker, MSc, MSW, RSW