Gibson & Associates★ 4.9 (36 reviews)18 Becher StView clinic

Abby Ajvaz

About Abby

I am registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Throughout my academic journey, I completed an Honours Bachelor of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Social Work from King’s University College of Western Ontario. I began my career in social work supporting individuals who have experienced difficulties relating to homelessness, addictions, mental health, chronic physical health conditions, grief and trauma. While earning my Master of Social Work, I gathered clinical experience specializing in trauma therapy with veterans, RCMP members and their families. I have a passion for working alongside clients who are feeling held back by their past. I have supported individuals living with anxiety-related disorders, personality disorders, PTSD, complex PTSD, and moral injury. I draw on many therapeutic approaches in my practice as it allows me to create an individualized treatment plan to support each person on their unique journey towards healing and recovery. My practice is informed by a strengths-based, person-centred, trauma-informed framework. It incorporates mindfulness, meditation, solution-focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and somatic therapy. I recognize and value each person’s capacity for resilience and change. I am dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental environment to provide exceptional individual therapy. When I am not working, you can find me streaming the latest Netflix docuseries or outdoors playing with my dogs, Stitch and Otis. :) If you are wondering if I can help you, or have any questions, please book a free consultation and we can determine together if I am the right fit for you. Please email Carmina@gibsoncounselling.ca if you cannot find a booking option that works for you.

Often treats: AbuseAnxietyDissociative DisordersEmotion RegulationEmotional AbuseGrief, loss, bereavementInfertility or AdoptionInfidelityLoneliness
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Mood disordersPersonality DisordersPost-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)Relationship IssuesSexual AbuseTraumaWomen's IssuesWorkplace stress
Sees: Adults (18+)
Trained at: BSW, MSW
Credentials: Master of Social Work (MSW) · Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Member of: OCSWSSW