About
Emily McKenzie
Emily McKenzie received her Honours Bachelor of Social Work at Lakehead University and her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Calgary. She has experience working in trauma, with modalities like EMDR and trauma focused CBT. She has worked with children, youth, adults, couples, and seniors. Her approach is client-centered, with a focus on attachment. Emily uses the social determinants of health to provide a more holistic approach to therapy.
Emily is also passionate about perinatal mental health, and has received training from PSI (Postpartum Support International) to assist families through the difficult and exciting time that is child birth. Emily is also trained in DDP (Dydatic Developmental Psychotherapy), an approach which creates strong relationships with parents and children, assists with behavioural challenges, and focuses on developmental trauma.
See more of Emily's resume here.
Experience
Therapist
ConnectWell Renfrew County June 2022 -Present
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Provide up to 10 sessions of counselling to patients rostered with ConnectWell’s providers
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Advocate for patients when appropriate
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Consult on grand opportunities relating to mental health
Family and Child Therapist
Phoenix Centre for Children and Families Sept 2018-June 2022
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Provide therapy to children, youth, and families using a variety of modalities
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Work with children and youth experiencing trauma (including sexual trauma), using TFCBT and EMDR
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Advocate for children, youth, and families
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Connect families with services as required
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Leading therapeutic and psycho-educational groups
Family and Child Therapist
Pediatric Diabetes Clinic, Pembroke Regional Hospital March 2018-Present
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Screen children, youth, and parents for mental health concerns, and connection of mental health with diabetes
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Provide therapy to children and families, with a focus on family therapy
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Connect families to resources and supports
Therapist
Forging Forward Counselling Services July 2019-Present
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Providing therapy for adults, youth, couples, and families living in the Ottawa Valley
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Working with clients experiencing anxiety, depressions, addictions, family conflict, and trauma.
Therapist
Lifeworks - Renfrew Probation and Parole Office September 2020-Present
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Provide medium term (up to eight sessions) of therapy to court mandated clients
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Focus on anger management, addictions, anxiety, and risk factors for domestic violence
Qualifications
Obtained in 2014
Master's of Social Work, University of Calgary
Obtained in 2012
Bachelor's of Social Work, Lakehead University
2019
EMDR
2020
DDP parts 1 and 2
Obtained in 2011
Bachelor's of Arts, St. Thomas Univerity