Our Team
Clint Robson, M.S.W., RSW.
I am currently in my 25th year of Social Work and Psychotherapy practice. I would say that the most professional growth I’ve experienced has been in the last 10 years. My long time focus in therapy and treatment has been families and individuals and professionals that have experienced trauma. As long as we both believe I’m a good fit for you, there are few presenting issues I’m not comfortable providing therapy for. I’m particularly known for treatment depression, anxiety disorders, and trauma/PTSD.
My practice is informed by a significant evidence base. In particular I am guided by the work of Carl Rogers (person centred therapy), the Palo Alto Group, existential psychotherapy (primarily Irvin Yalom), and the emotion focussed therapy of Les Greenburg and the Emotion Focussed Skills Training (EFST) of Joanne Dolhanty. If you have read through our website, you will also know that Joanne Jouvin and I have created our own branch of EFST, Emotion Focused Skills Training for Youth. I tend to specialize in working with adolescents, parents, and families but I also have significant experience working with men.
I am registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. I obtained my Masters Degree (MSW) from McGill University and an undergraduate Degree in Social Work from Laurentian University.
Joanne Jouvin, M.A., RP.
I am a registered psychotherapist who specializes in treating children, adolescents, caregivers/parents and families. I work with a wide range of presenting concerns some of which include: depression, anxiety, trauma, externalizing behaviours, grief/loss, and overwhelming emotions. I have developed a particular interest in working with individuals who endured interpersonal/relational traumas and who experience difficulties rooted in shame and self-criticism. I also have a particular interest in supporting parents/caregivers and families who have experienced ruptures in their relationships which have led to breakdowns in communication and an increase in conflict.
As outlined in our “Approach” tab I use a humanistic-experiential and client centered approach. My practice is informed by evidence-based methods, but in particular I draw upon emotion-focused and attachment based treatment modalities. My work experience, education and training have afforded me valuable opportunities and knowledge which have lent themselves to the development of a new comprehensive treatment modality for adolescents that I developed with Clint Robson, Emotion Focused Skills Training for Youth.
I am registered and in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals. I obtained my Masters Degree in Psychotherapy (M.A.) from Wilfrid Laurier University and an undergraduate Degree in Psychology (BSc) from York University.