Chantal Kirby MSW, RSW

I'm a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and I hold a Master of Social Work from Western University. Over more than 12 years in this field, I've supported people of all ages through a wide range of complex, often difficult experiences including trauma, addictions, domestic violence, and the lasting effects of abuse.

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My approach blends EMDR, CBT, and DBT within a person-centred framework, meaning the modality follows your needs rather than the other way around. I have specialized training in trauma and in how developmental trauma shapes both the nervous system and day-to-day life. I have also completed training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, which helps partners understand the emotional cycles that keep them stuck and build a more secure, connected bond.

 

I work with children, youth, adults, and couples virtually around anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma recovery, and relationship distress.

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What matters most to me is creating a space that's genuinely compassionate and non-judgmental, where the pace and direction of the work stays led by you. Healing rarely happens in a straight line, and I aim to be a steady, evidence-informed presence through the parts that feel hardest to face.