Shelly Sinyard
Social Worker
Psychotherapist
Life is messy and it certainly doesn’t always go as planned or as hoped.
Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to ask for help. Congratulations on taking the first step!
The therapy process can give you strategies and perspectives that will transform your life - if you let it.
About Me
I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. I began my career working with children and families in 2000 before moving to the medical field as a hospital Staff Social Worker.
Through my work in acute care, I gained experience across all domains of mental health, medicine, surgery, oncology and rehab.
I have over 20 years’ psychotherapeutic experience in supporting individuals through chronic/acute illnesses, situational crises and life events. My areas of expertise include: anxiety, stress management, addictions, trauma, coping with chronic or life-threatening illness, mental health wellness and more.
I offer supportive counselling, lifestyle coaching, case management and assistance with community resource engagement. My practice is very client centred and integrative, utilizing a variety of approaches based on what best suits the client (including CBT/DBT, emotionally-focused, narrative, solution-focused, systems and more).
Call me if:
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Your people pleasing, perfectionistic tendencies are getting in the way of what you want and need
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Stress and/or anxiety is controlling you and you’re ready to turn the tables to reassert control
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You are feeling stuck or discontent with life and need some support in forging your new path
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You’re experiencing stressful crises or life transitions
FAQ
Will my private health insurance cover psychotherapy?
Social Workers are covered by most private insurance plans though coverage amounts differ. Please check your coverage to be sure.
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*Registered Social Workers are recognized by the Canadian Revenue Agency. As such, any session costs not covered by private insurance are tax deductible on your annual tax return under "medical expenses".
What is the Cancellation Policy?
I require 24 hours' notice in order to cancel or move appointments so that the time can be made available to others.
If you self-schedule your appointment, you will be able to make changes to your chosen appointment date/time on your own up until 24 hours before. If the change request is closer to the appointment set, you will need to contact me directly to discuss options.
How do I schedule an appointment?
There are multiple "book now online" buttons across my site. Please feel free to click to go to my booking page. Alternately, you may choose to reach out to my through the "contact me" form on the website OR call/email me directly.
How do I pay for sessions?
Payment is requested within 24 hours of each session. Subsequent sessions will not be booked without payment. If this is an issue for you, please contact me to discuss.Â
*At this time, payment is by e-transfer only.