Gabriela Elias, BA in psychology, BSW, MSW, RSW
About Me
I have been in clinical practice for the past 16 years and have worked in variety of settings. I specialize in trauma treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy with all populations, from children, teens, and adults of all ages. I have worked with traumas related to physical, sexual and emotional abuse, domestic violence, and bullying. Other types of traumas I have experience in are related to medical traumas, car accidents, traumas related to war, natural disasters, and crimes. I am also trained in Trauma Focused - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Furthermore, I specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy with individuals and couples.
Education & Experience
I have completed my undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Social Work at the University of Waterloo and my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Wilfrid Laurier University. I am a Registered Social Worker in a good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I am a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Headaches/Migraines
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- Czech
- English
- Hungarian
- Spanish
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Sliding Scale
Most insurance companies cover Social Workers.