Lysa Toye, MSW, RSW
Preferred Name: Lysa
About Me
Lysa Toye is a Master’s-trained Social Worker and Expressive Arts Therapist with a collaborative certificate in Palliative and Supportive Care. After working in paediatric and adult health, mental health, and palliative care settings for over a decade, specializing in grief and trauma work, Lysa moved full time into private practice in 2018. Her current work has expanded from grief and trauma to include individuals living with the effects of complex trauma and dissociative disorders. Lysa has taught extensively and authored several book chapters. She is passionate about supporting people of all ages living through adversity, loss and trauma to give voice to their experiences and to discover their own wisdom and resilience.
Education & Experience
Graduate Diploma Expressive Arts Therapy Master's of Social Work
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Dissociative Disorders
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- LGBTQ+