Anna Evans
They/ThemMSW, BSW
Registered Social Worker
EnglishMy clients often describe feeling disconnected, dropping hobbies, having a hard time imagining the future, and isolating from others. They focus on what is going wrong in life, struggle to see the point in anything, and notice being pretty tough on themselves. If this resonates it might be time to start something new -let's commence!
Background
I have worked frontline roles in shelters, drop-in centres, supervised injection sites and crisis texting lines. These days I am supporting a community health centre as Clinical Lead and operate my own private practice. Before entering social work, I had previous careers in the restaurant industry and human resources. My community and volunteer work has been focused on activism and peer education around sexual health, gender, and sexuality.
Your therapeutic experience with me
You can take comfort in knowing that my approach will always leave us with more than enough to explore. My clients tell me I am approachable, non-judgmental, and fun. My goal is to offer you a safe and supportive place where we can begin to understand your life experiences and how you have learned to cope. I like to infuse humour, challenging questions, and encouragement where appropriate. Depending on the approach we choose, homework may be part of our work together in order to keep you engaged between sessions. My hope is to help you get closer the version of the person you want to be.
Areas of expertise
These represent my core areas of expertise, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
Trauma
Depression
Anxiety & Worry
EMDR
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
2SLGBTQIA
I also provide skilled support in these additional areas and welcome clients seeking help with these concerns.
Mens Issues
Guilt & Shame
Childhood Trauma
Perfectionism
Therapeutic approaches
These are my primary therapeutic approaches, backed by specialized training and extensive clinical experience.
EMDR
EMDR helps reduce the emotional charge and distress of traumatic memories. It allows people to no longer feel like their emotions, thoughts or behaviours are controlled by distressing memories.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is considered the "gold standard" for evidence based care. It helps people challenge their thoughts and encourages try new behaviours through experiments and exposures.
I also incorporate these evidence-based approaches when clinically appropriate:
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Client communities & cultural expertise
These are the client communities and cultural backgrounds I have specialized experience supporting.
Client populations I serve
2SLGBTQIA Community
Men
Neurodiverse Clients
Professional credentials
Registered Social Worker
- No.831982
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Educational background
Master of Social Work
Carleton University, Canada
Bachelor of Social Work
Carleton University, Canada
Specialized training
EMDR Level 1
EMDR Consulting
EFIT Levels 1 and 2
Sue Johnson and Leanne Campbell
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Candice Monson
CBT for Anxiety and Related Disorders
University of Toronto
CBT for Depression
University of Toronto