Therapy Approach: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Brief Solution Focused Therapy and Collaborative Problem Solving
Location: Barrie Office & Virtual
Service Focus: Children/ Youth & Parents
With over twenty years of experience in Social Work, Leigh has dedicated her career to supporting children, youth, and their families. As a mother of two teenage boys, she understands firsthand the challenges of growing up and parenting in today’s fast-paced and complex world. Leigh enjoys supporting children and their families navigating difficulties with parent/child conflict, children identified with ASD, emotion regulation, anxiety and attention difficulties, as well as self-esteem. Leigh believes having a toolbox of strategies to deal with unpredictable and challenging situations is key to navigating life. Leigh takes a collaborative approach that draws on a variety of therapeutic practices to meet the needs of those she works alongside. She likes to use elements of humour and light-heartedness to help clients feel more comfortable exploring their challenges while also recognizing and building on their strengths to move forward with confidence and success.