Rebecca Esrock
M.S.W, R.S.W.
A personalized approach to evidence-based psychotherapy
With 22 years in the field, I bring a depth of knowledge and expertise to my work with clients; providing a nuanced and tailored approach to treatment.
My Approach
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As an experienced therapist, I am well versed in a variety of therapeutic modalities. My approach is grounded in Psychoanalytic Theory, Attachment Theory and Interpersonal Therapy. I combine elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour, Motivational Interviewing and Emotion Focused Therapy to support clients in reaching their treatment goals.
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Individual Therapy
It takes courage to open up and share your thoughts and feelings, so finding someone you feel you can connect with is important.
I help clients facing symptoms and challenges including:
Stress, anxiety, crisis, trauma, relationship breakdown, loss/grief, workplace conflict, chronic illness, life transitions, loneliness, low self-esteem, despair, sadness, emptiness, disordered eating, and substance use.
I have an open and empathic stance to my work with clients to identify, explore and process their emotions, deepening of self-awareness, self-compassion, and acceptance, improving the quality of their relationships, and leading to greater engagement and satisfaction in life.​
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Couples Therapy
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I work with partners to deepen connections by facilitating communication, understanding and empathy. address conflicts, and creates greater intimacy and satisfaction in thei relationships.
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Professional Experience
Work History
Mount Sinai Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Toronto (2001-2021)
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Mental Health Clinician, working with experts in the field to provide assessment and treatment in multiple treatment modalities for adults from diverse backgrounds and communities in the Greater Toronto Area.​
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Private Practice: TS Medical Centre, Toronto (2012-2020)
Qualifications
Master of Social Work; Laurier University (2000)
Advanced Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (ATPPP)
Toronto Psychoanalytic Institute (2005)
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Certified in Maternal–Infant Psychotherapy (2008)
Delcrest–Hincks Centre for Children’s Mental Health
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Psychoanalytic Training (2008-2012)
Toronto Contemporary Institute for Psychoanalysis
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The Gottman Institute (2021)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training Stream
Virtual Therapy
The adoption of Online Therapy has become mainstream due to necessity during the pandemic. Clients often find benefit from the accessibility and efficiency of virtual treatment. However, it is not for everyone, and so I look forward to providing in-person treatment again in the near future.
