Counselling for Children, Teens, Adults, Couples & Families
Couples Therapy
Relationship Support
Child Play Therapy
Therapy for Teens
Individual Therapy
Virtual/Online Therapy
Practical support. Meaningful change.
Meet Stephanie Sliwa (sl-ee-va)​​
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My Experience​
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13+ years in mental health and counselling
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Community mental health
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Crisis intervention alongside police, hospitals, and community services
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Youth and adult criminal justice
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Family court and victim support
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IPV and domestic violence
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Withdrawal management and addictions
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Parent-child reunification and reintegration
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Private practice​​
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Who I Commonly Support
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Children with big emotions, behaviour concerns, or trauma
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Teens who feel overwhelmed, withdrawn, disconnected, or stuck
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Adults navigating burnout, trauma, relationships, life changes, or feeling stuck
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Couples experiencing conflict, disconnection, betrayal, or uncertainty about their relationship
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Parents and families navigating conflict, separation, or difficult transitions
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Families navigating reunification, reintegration, or court involvement
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What You Can Expect
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Space to slow things down and understand what's happening.
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Honest conversations, even when they're difficult.
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Practical strategies when they're helpful—not just because a worksheet exists.
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I'll challenge you when it's helpful and support you when it's needed.
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Honesty, curiosity, and genuine connection.
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Every session is tailored to the person, couple, or family in front of me
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Not sure if I'm the right fit?
A free 15-minute consultation gives us a chance to briefly talk about what you're looking for, answer your questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
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My Experience
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More than 13 years supporting children, teens, couples, and families
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Community mental health
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Crisis intervention with police, hospitals, and community-based crisis teams
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Youth and adult criminal justice services
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Child welfare and family support
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Family court and victim services (including VQRP+)
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Intimate partner violence and domestic violence support
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Withdrawal management and addictions services
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Parent-child reunification and reintegration
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Private practice across Ontario
Outside of work, I enjoy good food, Norfolk County life, and spending time with the people who matter most to me. I'm usually working on some kind of project, learning something new, or convincing myself I can absolutely fit one more thing into my schedule.
My Qualifications
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Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (OCSWSSW)
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Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
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Bachelor of Social Work
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Bachelor of Arts in Social Development Studies
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Doctoral studies in Counselling Psychology
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
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Directive Play Therapy
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)-informed couples work
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
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Motivational Interviewing
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Narrative Therapy
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Addictions and Withdrawal Management
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Intimate Partner Violence and Domestic Violence
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High-Conflict Separation and Divorce
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Parent-Child Reunification and Reintegration
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Court-Involved Therapy