Psychotherapy, Couples Counselling, Family and Sex

Margaret Hicks M.Sc., RSW
120 Eglinton Avenue East 800 (Yonge and Eglinton)
Toronto Ontario, Canada
M4P 1E2
Phone:416-822-9659
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Profile Gender Female Areas Of Interest Abuse Victim ~ Addiction ~ ADHD or Attention Deficit Disorder ~ Anxiety ~ Anger ~ Bipolar ~ Divorce ~ Career Issues ~ Workplace Issues ~ Couples or Marriage ~ Chronic Pain or Illness ~ Depression ~ Grief ~ Interpersonal Conflict ~ Intimacy Issue ~ Isolation or Lonliness ~ Life Balance ~ Parenting ~ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ~ Self Esteem ~ Sexuality ~ Social Anxiety ~ Sleeping Difficulties ~ Stress Management Methods Of Practice Cognitive Behavioral Approach ~ Communication Skills Coaching ~ Coping Skills ~ Corporate Wellness Consulting ~ EFT ~ Emotion Focused Approaches ~ Guided Imagery ~ Hypnotherapy ~ Mindfulness Based Approach ~ Relaxation Skills ~ Writing or Journaling ~ Stress Management Models Of Therapy Acceptance and Commitment ~ Cognitive Behavioral or CBT ~ DBT or Dialectical Behavioral ~ Emotion Focused ~ Family Systems ~ Gestalt ~ Gottman Relationship ~ Humanistic ~ Interpersonal ~ Logotherapy ~ Mindfulness ~ Narrative Based ~ Satir ~ Solution Focused ~ Integrative Qualification Description Margaret Hicks is a registered social worker with a Masters of Science degree in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Guelph, AAMFT accredited program. Over 15 years clinical experience. Payment Methods Private_Pay ~ Most Private_Insurance Languages Spoken English Description Of Practice Therapy is a confidential, co-operative process based upon the enhancement of client's strengths. I provide a safe, neutral setting to help clients explore complex and often very painful and distressing issues in a contained, constructive manner. I work with individuals, couples and families to reduce the levels of distress in their lives and improve the quality of their relationships. My goal is to facilitate healthy relationships that include feelings of closeness and connectedness, encourage open communication and promote collaborative decision-making. Utilizing scientifically supported treatment methods (CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy), I have an active approach to therapy. Together we examine problematic patterns of feeling, thinking and behaving and explore new strategies. Therapy provides an opportunity to make changes and work towards feeling better about yourself and improve your relationships. Therapy does not necessarily need to be long term. I provide short-term solution-focused counselling and longer in-depth psychotherapy. I am accountable to you, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Their Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics govern my clinical practice. My comfortable, private office is conveniently located near the Yonge and Eglinton Subway Station. Therapy services provided by registered social workers are covered by most extended health care benefits. For further information about my clinical practice and to read what clients say about my work, visit website: www.hickscounsellingservices.com. If you have any questions or would like to book an initial assessment meeting, please call 416-822-9659. First appointments are offered within 2 days. If you do not reach me directly, please leave a confidential voice message and I will return your call within 1 day. At Hicks Counselling Services we are here to help. Additional Information COUPLES COUNSELLING Emotionally fulfilling relationships are essential to our mental and physical health. Research has shown that supportive marriages and positive relationships reduce the negative impact of severe stress. Utilizing emotionally focused couples therapy I improve patterns of communicating and restore intimacy between partners. I help couples move from a “blaming stance” to learning how to identify and request their needs in the couple relationship. Strong emotions of anger and acts of distancing are explored in a safe, contained environment. The goal of therapy is to address unmet emotional needs underlying conflict and subsequently strengthen attachments and foster healthy relationships. “Unsolvable conflicts and sexual difficulties are midpoints in a healthy relationship, rather than signs of personal inadequacy, incompatibility, or falling out of love.” (Dr. David Schnarch)

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This counselling service is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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