NameLEONARD EDWARDS
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Phone6476998153
Websitecapabilityfirst.com
Intake Process

First step is to call the number listed to step an appointment to review consent/confidentiality as well as to complete an intake questionnaire before we decide on our next steps for counselling

Service Language
  • English
Age Group
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
Therapist's GenderMale
OHIP CoveredNo
Treatment Focus
  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Harm Reduction
  • Identity Issues
  • Interpersonal Issues
  • Life Style and Wellness Management
  • Life Transitions and Adjustment
  • Relationship Issues
  • Relaxation Techniques
  • Self-esteem Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Work Related Issues
Speciality
  • Social Worker
Treatment Modality
  • Individual Therapy
Theoretical Orientation
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Client Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT
  • Counselling
  • Cultural Informed Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness Based CBT
  • Sexuality/Gender Identity Focus Therapy
  • Trauma Informed psychotherapy
Supervision for Psychotherapists
  • None
Short Biography

I am a social worker and educator living in Toronto, CA and I have been in the helping profession for over ten years working within clinical and community settings.

I believe it is important to be authentic and honest and like many, I have had my “messy” life moments. In fact, I have my messy life moments, but I am determined to work through those difficulties in ways that are honest, meaningful and positive while remaining kind to myself.

I received my Community Work Diploma from George Brown College, Bachelor of Social Work and professional certification in Anti-Racist Research and Practice (CARRP) from York University and Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto. Currently, I am a Ph.D. candidate in Education and Social Justice at Lancaster University, United Kingdom.

My primary areas of interest/specialty in Social Work include Mental Health and Neurodevelopmental disability, autism in particular. I am also interested in work around LGBTQQ+ issues and seek to bring an understanding to the complex issue of identity – examining areas of intersectionality and the notion of multiple belongings which helps us to understand the lived realities of racialized “queer” constituents.

Drawing from my personal, educational and professional experience, I aspire to help you with life’s “messy” moments. While life can be totally messy and complicated, it is also exciting, beautiful and incredible. I will help you embrace the mess wholeheartedly and with cleaning the “mess” up and in creating a plan that is manageable and effective.