FREUD-GOLDMAN AND ASSOCIATES
SOCIAL WORK PSYCHOTHERAPY PROVIDERS AND EDUCATORS
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." William James
Lisa Freud-Goldman received her Bachelor of Social Work Degree at Ryerson University and her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Toronto.
A clinical Social Work therapist with 27 years of experience working in the field of mental health, Lisa has extensive training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress syndrome, grief, anger management and addictions. She provides individual, couple and family counselling and also provides specialized counseling for individuals who have been in trouble with the law. Following an intensive training program Lisa is now providing Family Mediation services.
Lisa works in partnership with her clients to establish an approach that works best for them. Each treatment plan is individualized and flexible.
Lisa utilizes a variety of treatment approaches that include: Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy for anxiety and depression, Compassionate Mind Training, Self Esteem work and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for trauma. Lisa is also an instructor and received certification in Critical Incident Stress Management.
Lisa is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
Stuart L. Goldman, MA, MSW, RSW
Telephone: 416-258-7002
Email: stuartgoldmanmentalhealth@gmail.com
Stuart L. Goldman received his undergraduate and graduate education and training at the University of Toronto and began his career working as a Clinical Social Worker with youth in treatment for legal and mental health issues and then worked in the Crisis Unit at The Clarke Institute of Psychiatry (CAMH) where he received further training in individual, couple, group and family inpatient and outpatient therapy. Stuart has also worked extensively in community mental health and as a Manager and Director of hospital Mental Health and Addictions departments where he helped lead the development and implementation of numerous unique and innovative programs.
Stuart is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. He has over 20 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings in assessing and treating a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), psychosis, grief, interpersonal difficulties, men's issues, family and marital conflict, self-esteem, anger management and career counseling.
Providing therapy with individuals, couples and families Stuart utilizes a client-centered humanistic approach in order to develop therapeutic rapport and create individualized treatment plans using a variety of approaches that include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Coaching and Conflict Resolution.
Stuart has obtained certification in Critical Incident Stress Management, Conflict Resolution and Mental Health First Aid workshop facilitation from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. These workshops are for individuals and organizations that would like to enhance their knowledge and basic intervention skills for mental health and addictions through an evidence based program.