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Hi, I'm
Amy Haertel!
Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist
EMDR Therapist
Child and Youth Counsellor
Therapeutic Space Specialist
My Areas of Specializations
Trauma (incident, abuse, assault, childhood, accidents, sudden loss, medical trauma), Crisis, Grief, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship and life transition, Sport performance, Menopause, Workplace trauma/stress.
My Client Focus
Individual Therapy 14+
Children and Family Therapy
Types of Therapy
Sliding Scale Available
**currently no waitlist
A Bit About Me
I am a social worker and child and Youth Worker with over 20 years of experience helping Ontario's youth, families, and adult clients overcome personal challenges. I work with a body and mind focus, with a specialty in trauma reprocessing and creating safe client-driven therapeutic environments. That means the client decides where they feel the safest during the session, and we work together to make that space a reality.
I use a multimodal, trauma-informed approach to help clients navigate the complex challenges that often accompany life experiences and support them in their journey toward stabilization, healing, and recovery. My approach is empathetic and respectful, and I deeply appreciate the resilience and strength of each individual and family I work with. I also work to invite laughter and a little fun into the therapeutic process. I believe combining talk therapy, nature, safe spaces, laughter and a great therapeutic relationship can help heal at a completely different level and I work hard to make that happen for everyone I have the privilege to partner with.
Education and Work Experience
Amy holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Windsor, a Bachelor of Applied Science in Family and Community Social Service, and diplomas in Child and Youth Care and Social Service Work. She also holds Trauma Therapy and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Certificates from WLU. Amy has extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced different types of trauma across the lifespan. She has worked in various high schools, as a crisis response coordinator at CMHA, with Community Justice Interventions, and in private trauma therapy.
