Amanda Ross, Registered Social Worker (ON), Registered Social Worker (AB)

“Hi,I’m Amanda. I’m a queer, white, cis, settler offering virtual therapy across Ontario and Alberta. Sometimes starting therapy can feel very overwhelming, just know however you show up is welcome. I work with folks navigating substance use, addiction, navigating someone else's addiction, underlying trauma and grief.

Parcours

Therapy is a space where you can slow down, listen inward and begin to make sense of what’s going on — with compassion, curiosity and humour. We’ll explore the patterns, stories, body cues, and survival strategies that shape your day-to-day. Together, we’ll gently uncover what you might be ready to let go of, and what you’re ready to reclaim or grow into.Sessions are always collaborative where we will work together to find what is going to be helpful for you. If anything here resonates feel free to reach out for a free 20 minute consultation.

Votre expérience thérapeutique avec moi

I use a trauma-informed and harm reduction approach — which means I’m not here to fix you. I’m here to understand the strategies that helped you survive, even if they’re not working the same way now. And there is not a one size fits all approach and we will work together to find what will be helpful for you at a comfortable pace.

Domaines d’expertise

Ces domaines représentent mes expertises principales, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une vaste expérience clinique.

Usage / abus de substances (Substance Use/misuse)

addiction (Addiction)

Axé sur le somatique et le trauma (Somatic And Trauma Focused)

Anxiété & Inquiétude (Anxiety & Worry)

Approche orientée sur l’attachement relationnel (Relational Attachment Oriented Approach)

Régulation du système nerveux (Nervous System Regulation)

J’offre également un accompagnement compétent dans ces domaines et j’accueille les client·e·s qui souhaitent du soutien sur ces enjeux.

2SLGBTQIA+ (2SLGBTQIA+)

Estime de soi & Valeur personnelle (Self-esteem & Self-worth)

Approches thérapeutiques

Voici mes principales approches thérapeutiques, soutenues par une formation spécialisée et une expérience clinique approfondie.

psychothérapie sensorimotrice / approche centrée sur le corps (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy/body-centered Approach)

This approach supports the client to notice what is happening to them as they are telling their story in the present moment. This includes the 'story' that is held in one's nervous system.

Systèmes de la famille intérieure (Internal Family Systems)

We all have different parts of self. For example the part that wants to try therapy and the part that is quite hesitant. In therapy, parts work allows us to explore the different beliefs/assumptions of each part of us to bring more harmony within.

J’intègre également ces approches fondées sur des données probantes lorsque cela est cliniquement pertinent :