Dr. Amanda Bell, PhD
(She/her)
About Me
I am privileged to be an EMDRIA approved consultant and Basic Training provider. I work extensively with children, teen and adults with complex trauma, integrating play, sand tray and expressive art therapy approaches while maintaining fidelity to Shapiro's EMDR method.
Education & Experience
MSW 1996 PhD in Social work 2012 My career began in child protection with a specialization in working with sexual abuse survivors, and their caregivers. I am a certified play therapist and play therapy supervisor.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers, and the Canadian Association for Play Therapy.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Adoption
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Dissociative Disorders
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Children (4-12)
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
