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Arlene Kerr-Martin
MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker / Psychotherapist
PRACTICE NAME Arlene Kerr-Martin
ADDRESS
214 Martindale RoadSuite 203St. CatharinesL2R 6P9
About
Welcome, I am a trauma informed Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who provides psychotherapy and workshops for individuals and groups experiencing post-traumatic stress, stress, anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout and struggling with grief, loss, adjustment and anger following accidents. Finding the right person to guide you through the journey of growth, healing, and recovery is an important decision. I hope to be able to provide you with some information that may assist you in making the right decision for your unique self. Please take some time to browse my website and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to connect with me.
When we work together, you’ll find my focus isn’t on getting you to a predetermined milestone/goal or state of recovery, but learning about you, hearing you, and seeing you, so that together we can identify ways to create meaningful change … change that leads to hope and contentment. Believing in the capacity for change and for people to find hope, joy, and meaning in their lives, I have witnessed people’s inherent ability to heal and grow to interact with the world in ways that are meaningful to them.
I am comfortable speaking about matters of the heart whether that is your relationships, your passions, and your spirituality/faith. I encourage you to draw upon this knowing as you utilize skills, strategies, and access resources. I am a skills based therapist who assists individuals in gaining capacity and mastery. My purpose in working with clients is to ensure that they leave each session with a take away – a skill that they can use between sessions. It is hoped, that in time, the cumulative affect of being heard and seen, along with the mastery of skills can lead to greater participation in the life they want.
Summary
Education
Western University (2017)
University of Waterloo (2016)
Experience
Practice Start Date: 2017
Association
CCPA (2020)
EMDR Canada (2019)
OCSWSSW (2016)
OASW (2015)
OBIA (2005)
BIAN (2005)
License
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Expertise
Client Focus
Adolescents
Adults
Veterans
Treatment Types
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Trauma-focused Psychotherapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT)
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Compassion-focused Psychotherapy
Multimodal Psychotherapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Yoga Therapy
Clinical Issues
Adjustment Disorder
Anger Control
Anxiety Disorders
Grief & Bereavement
Brain Injury
Career / Job Issues
Chronic Illness
Conflict Resolution
Disability Issues
Workplace Stress and Trauma
Dissociative Disorders
First Responder-Related Issues
Insomnia
Mood Disorders
Motor Vehicle Accident
Nightmares
Panic Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress
Stress Management
Veteran's Issues
Services
Individual
Group
