Theresa Goodwin

Hi, I’m Theresa!

Welcome to our space! I am honored that you took the time to read my bio and can not wait to begin our journey together!

My goal as a therapist is to walk along side you to encourage you, challenge you, and empower you to understand how your life experiences have impacted you and the way you view the world around you.  After a traumatic event, you may feel lost as to how to process what you have been through or feel confused as to how you can even begin to heal! I believe trauma physically changes our brains.  I do not believe healing is linear, it is messy, disjointed and unpredictable.  Healing is experienced differently by everyone.  Together we will explore your experiences from a holistic perspective, in a safe, inclusive, non-judgemental environment to reach your goals. I am committed to empowering you to cultivate and reclaim your self acceptance, self love and worth as you navigate rough waters.   

I hold my Bachelors Degree in Social Development Studies and my Master of Social Work from the University of Waterloo. I bring nearly seventeen years experience working with various community and family agencies and a passion for helping people live healthy balanced lives with positive connections to others. The majority of my experience has been in hospital settings and Child Protection Agencies counselling children and youth from a wide range of experiences and trauma.  Additionally, I have specialized in working with children/youth and women who have experienced sexual harm and domestic violence.

My approach is trauma-informed, attachment-based, strengths-based, and client-centered. My practice is eclectic and I draw from multiple modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Family Systems Therapy, Play Based Therapy. Person-Centered Therapy.

I can’t wait to meet you and begin to support you in obtaining the best life you can live!