The Optimizing Optimist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, OASW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Cambridge, ON N1R
Let's Connect (226) 605-6631
I have worked with a variety of clients over the years. I have had much success in treating anxiety, depression, stress, school performance, life satisfaction, stress related to gender and sexuality, and parenting. While it is always ideal for a client to walk in the door ready to make changes I also enjoy supporting individuals in getting to that point. Someone who is willing to collaborate and create a space, therapeutic relationship and set of goals together with me will usually see success on some level. I practice from a strength based model.
I connect well with a range of different energies and intensities. I have a calming way about me that encourages the emergence of hard to reach thoughts and feelings. I am eclectic in approach and follow a model of self-exploration, self-acceptance and self-compassion.
I have served as a educational consultant for many years in a number of capacities. I am always willing to connect with schools to foster a collaborative relationship in which the student's needs are better identified and addressed.
Call or Email The Optimizing Optimist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (226) 605-6631
Let's Connect (226) 605-6631
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash
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The Optimizing Optimist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, OASW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers David O'Reilly Sevigny
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Certificate from OASW 3658 / 2014
- Certificate from OCSWSSW 824680 / 2014
- Attended Wilfrid Laurier University, Graduated 2013
Registered Social Worker: David O'Reilly Sevigny
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Men's Issues
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Autism
- Cancer
- Child
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sports Performance
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Narrative
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (226) 605-6631
The Optimizing Optimist
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, OASW