
Languages:
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Counseling in English
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Conversational German
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Conversational French
Qualifications:
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) Yorkville University, Canada
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Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA) Ryerson University, Canada
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Certified Advertising Agency Practitioner (CAAP) Institute of Canadian Communication Agencies, Canada
Licensure:
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Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)In-progress Q4 2022
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Registered Psychotherapist
Certified Registered Psychotherapists
of Ontario, Canada - Spring 2023
Practice:
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Founder of Deborah Dennis Counseling
Deborah Dennis, MA
Professional Counselor
Accepting new clients
Deborah has a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology (MACP) from Yorkville University, an APA (American Psychological Association) accredited program and is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) in Ontario, Canada.
Deborah offers talk-therapy where she helps clients address issues that may be standing in their way, and explore new possibilities to move forward on life’s journey. She provides a trusted counseling relationship, creating a safe and compassionate space that encourages the sharing and insight foundational for healing, growth, and transformation.
After agreeing on the topics you would like to address in your initial sessions, Deborah works collaboratively with clients to formulate goals and develop a step-by-step plan to get there. She adopts a holistic and integrated therapeutic perspective, selecting evidence-based techniques that best suit each client's situation, values, culture and objectives.
Deborah brings professional maturity and counseling competence to her private practice. After transitioning from a communications consulting career that started in Toronto, took her to Paris, Budapest, Frankfurt, London and New York, her search for deeper meaning led her to shift her career to helping individuals, couples and families thrive. Deborah recognizes that counseling is an ongoing learning process, and continues to expand her experience with exposure to different supervisors and modalities. Since completing her master's degree, she is working towards her Canadian psychotherapy licensing under professional supervision.
Deborah warmly invites individuals, couples and families on a journey of self-awareness that will leverage your strengths so that you can achieve greater resilience.
Areas of Focus
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Life transitions, cross-cultural, expatriate, and student challenges
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Mood, personality and behavioral disorders, including depression and anxiety
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Mindfulness, self-care and self-compassion training
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Career coaching
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Relationship issues and couple’s therapy (Gottman Leader)
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Grief and loss
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Addiction