*Rate change! Please note that as of Friday May 27th our individual session rates will be changing to $160.00/session. Other types of sessions will see a commensurate increase in rates. If you have any questions please contact Miranda for more information at miranda.rylance@gmail.com.

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Social Work - Psychotherapist

Therapy provides a safe space to explore feelings, thoughts, relationships, and behaviours. A mental health therapist can provide a different perspective on an issue, help you to better understand and communicate your feelings, promote your self-esteem, relationships, and outlook on life. People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, therapy provides tools to navigate concerns li... Read More

Therapy provides a safe space to explore feelings, thoughts, relationships, and behaviours. A mental health therapist can provide a different perspective on an issue, help you to better understand and communicate your feelings, promote your self-esteem, relationships, and outlook on life.
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons. For some, therapy provides tools to navigate concerns like depression or anxiety while for others it offers a forum in which to explore and strengthen interpersonal relationships. You don’t need to be in a debilitating crisis to get support. Whatever your reason for reaching out you are deserving of support and I look forward to meeting you to discuss your unique needs.
May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you feel safe.


Mental Health Counsellor - Intern

Dorraine is a passionate therapist with a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from York University. Dorraine consistently works from a client-centred and anti-oppressive perspective. She has spent much of her career working with children, youth, and families who have experienced various forms of trauma, and as such, approaches her practice with a trauma-informed lens.

Dorraine works eclectically, drawing from several therapy modalities in order to meet her clients’ unique needs. Her areas of expertise include working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced mental health concerns (i.e. anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder), family conflict, and substance misuse. In addition, Dorraine is competent in working with individuals to help regulate complex emotions and develop their self-esteem.

Dorraine is passionate about helping people and assisting them in achieving their goals. She is a strong advocate, and enjoys case management, which means she is knowledgeable about community resources (particularly within the GTA) and can help connect you to other community organizations to assist in addressing your concerns.

As a first-generation Black Woman, Dorraine is aware of various forms of systemic oppression that people from different social locations face and as such, feels that dismantling these forms of injustices through her work is crucial.

Dorraine has experience running substance misuse group therapy sessions and has found that great healing occurs within a supportive peer environment alongside others who have shared similar life experiences. It is our hope at Willow Grove Counselling Center for Transformation to begin a substance misuse group in the near future so please contact myself or Miranda if this is of interest to you.

Dorraine is a registered social worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and holds membership with the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Dorraine is a passionate therapist with a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier Unive... Read More

Sarah will be your first point of contact when booking or changing your appointments at Willow Grove. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Social Work and is a Registered Social Worker in good standing. Sarah has over 20 years of experience working in crisis and frontline social work for non-profit, community and hospital work settings. 

Sarah is experienced in completing holistic biopsychosocial assessments and intakes for individuals and families who are in crisis. She has a wealth of experience assisting people in navigating our sometimes challenging mental health, health, and addiction systems. 

Sarah utilizes a holistic anti-oppressive, trauma-informed approach with guidance from motivational interviewing and solution focused perspectives. 

Sarah has always worked from a non-judgmental lens, working alongside others to figure out how best they can be supported moving forward in their lives. 

Sarah looks forward to speaking with you, connecting you with a best fit therapist and to getting started on the path to healing that is right for you.

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Approach

Miranda approaches her work from an anti-oppressive practice, attachment based, and trauma-informed stance. She is a strong advocate and takes a holistic, collaborative approach to the health and well-being of her clients. Miranda believes strongly in person-centring her work and employs an eclectic approach to best meet the needs of her clients.

Qualifications

Miranda completed her honours undergraduate degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Waterloo and her Clinical Master of Social Work at Wilfrid Laurier University. She received her group facilitation certification from Community Justice Initiatives in Kitchener and her trauma certification from Wilfrid Laurier University. She has training in multiple trauma therapy approaches, mindfulness-based therapies, cognitive behavioural therapy, several somatic-based approaches, the gentle persuasive approach to working with dementia, and narrative therapy, amongst others.

Experience

15 years experience working in mental health with individuals, couples, families, and groups.

Proficient in working with a range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, traumatic birth, pregnancy/prenatal/postpartum issues, sexual assault, interpersonal violence, the effects of oppression based on race/gender/sexuality/religion, grief and loss, and caregiver stress.

Pioneered the rollout of the Ontario Common Assessment of Needs in her role as mental health educator for the Canadian Mental Health Association – Grand River Branch (CMHA-GRB)— and taught CMHA clinicians and staff about the recovery approach to mental health support.

Pioneered the rollout of a rural Outreach program with the Rural Wellington Community Team and worked as sole Outreach Worker for the Upper Grand Family Health Team (Centre Wellington).

Several years of experience working as a psychometrist for 2 clinical psychology practices.

Several years of experience working as an Associate Psychotherapist for two Clinical Psychology practices.

Head-hunted by University of Waterloo’s Counselling Services to provide long-term complex trauma therapy to students.

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Ashley is a Master of Social Work student at Wilfrid Laurier University. She is of mixed ancestry, Haudenosaunee from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory on her mother’s side and Hungarian on her father’s side. Ashley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Laurentian University in 2021 and a Social Service Worker diploma from Georgian College in 2010.

Over the past 14 years, she has actively engaged in the field of social services holding both frontline and leadership roles. Her primary focus has been working alongside urban Indigenous peoples and communities. Ashley strives to create meaningful connections and believes in using a trauma-informed and wholistic approach, emphasizing individual strengths and gifts.

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