CONTACT
Luisa Balsamo (she/her)
MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
Independent Contractor
(905) 527 - 6337
luisa.balsamo@everwellcounselling.ca
Availability
Luisa is currently accepting new clients
Areas of Practice
Oncology and Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Grief and Loss
Relationship/Marital Issues
Parenting
Sexual Health
Anxiety and Depression
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Men’s Issues
Luisa Balsamo
Registered Social Worker
Navigating the challenges in life can be difficult on your own. Asking for help can be tricky but a crucial step in your life. Congratulations on your first big step!
Through the therapy process, you will gain skills and strategies to change those challenges into growth. My goal in therapy is to provide you with a safe and supportive space to share all your thoughts and feelings. My clinical focus is on improving your psychological well-being through different therapeutic modalities.
I am a Registered Social Worker with a Masters degree in Social Work. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups across the spectrum of mental health and life stressors.
Q & A with Luisa
What made you decide to choose your role as a therapist?
“ At a young age, when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up I always responded "child psychologist". To this day, I don't know how I knew that as I never received support from a health care professional. I believe I knew that talking to someone you could trust could make the world of a difference. In my early teens, I was the one often lending an ear to friends and helping them problem solve. The experience of suddenly losing my father in my 20s really gave me the direction I needed to pursue social work. Being a social worker during suffering post-partum I understood getting support was crucial. Working in healthcare, I was thrown into an oncology social work position over 15 years ago and this has been the most fulfilling work. ”
What do you want your potential clients to know about you and what it will be like working with you?
“ I want clients to know that we will work together to find solutions. ”
What do you think are the biggest misconceptions about mental health?
“The biggest misconception about mental health is that you should NOT talk about it. There continues to be stigma and those suffering from mental health illnesses often feel isolated and alone. Having support, professional and/or social, can make the difference in the individual's outcomes. ”
What do you like most about what you do?
“ My personal satisfaction is when working beside clients to successfully improve their lives and overcome chellenges. ”
Where is your favourite place to find inspiration?
“ Around the dinner table with my family. ”
What is your biggest achievement to date - personal or professional?
“ My biggest achievement is raising two amazing young adults who inspire me everyday. ”
What's your favourite thing to do on your off time?
" Spend time with my family, exercise, travel and entertain. ”
“We will work on empowering you through strategies and skills to help you to take your life back. ”
Approach
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT)
Family Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution Focused Therapy
Interpersonal Therapy
Education / Accomplishments /Awards
Masters of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Social Work
Professional Memberships
Registered Social Worker - Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)
Average Cost
$160.00
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