Paula Ghelman

Paula Ghelman

RSW

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Paulag Nwc Practice
Accepting new clientsSliding scaleOffers supervision

About

Do you struggle with anxiety that affects your relationships, work, or school? Do you feel exhausted, unmotivated, and overwhelmed by everything you need to do, and don't feel good enough? Do you wonder if you'll ever feel like you used to? We often put our needs last, justifying this by telling ourselves we have too much to accomplish first. Not addressing your depression, anxiety, or past trauma can lead to isolation, ruin your self-esteem, and make day-to-day life harder than it needs to be. However, there are ways to navigate these personal burdens and make life hopeful again, and you don't have to do it alone. I believe in a trauma-focused, strength-based approach and utilizing evidence-based practice to help you learn how to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and heal from trauma. By creating a safe space where you are not only heard but truly understood, you can start your transformative path towards a more fulfilling life. Providing individual online psychotherapy and an individualized DBT skills program, you will learn how to change negative self-talk, manage emotions, navigate relationships. Getting started is often the hardest part, and therapy help you create a holistic toolkit to enjoy happier, more fulfilling relationships, prioritize yourself, and feel lighter overall. Book a free consultation to take the first step towards a brighter, hopeful future.

Specialties & Expertise

DepressionTrauma TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)AnxietyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Areas of Expertise

Attachment TheoryPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Workplace IssuesDivorceGender IdentityMotivational InterviewingGrief or LossSelf-EsteemWomen's IssuesNarrative TherapyLGBTQ IssuesAttachmentRelationship Issues

Treatment Approach

Trauma-Informed TherapyParts TherapyDBTNarrative TherapyCulturally-Sensitive TherapyInterpersonal PsychotherapySolution-Focused TherapySelf-CompassionCBTAttachment-InformedMotivational InterviewingMindfulness-Based CBTTrauma-Informed ApproachesAnti-Oppressive Therapy

Client Focus

Age Groups

Adults (18+)

Participants

Individual

Languages

English

Session Formats

Online

Qualifications

Designations

  • Registered Social Worker (RSW)(RSW)

Professional Associations

  • OCSWSSWOntario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

Identity

Gender

Woman

Racial Identity

Hispanic / Latino, White

Sexual Orientation

Heterosexual / Straight

Regions Served

Ontario