What is social work?

Social work is a dynamic and regulated profession that exists in many settings including hospitals, schools, and private practices; it is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities address a wide range of social and mental health concerns. Practitioners of social work provide a wide range of services, including case management, advocacy, crisis intervention, and therapy. Social workers are trained to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those who have experienced mental health challenges, trauma, discrimination, poverty, and forms of social injustice. My goal in social work practice is to empower individuals, groups, and communities to overcome the challenges they face while building greater resilience and a healthier well-being. Whether you are seeking support in navigating a difficult time in your life, manage a chronic mental health challenge, or learn of ways to strengthen your systems, social work services can provide a compassionate and expert approach to help you achieve your goals. 

What is a Registered Social Worker (RSW)?

An RSW is a professional who has completed a rigorous education and training program in social work and has met the requirements for registration with their provincial or territorial regulatory body. To become an RSW, I completed a master's degree in social work and satisfied the requirements of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Maintaining my registration ensures I adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and competency in my practice. RSWs are expected to be experienced in providing a wide range of social work services with broad and diverse client groups. When you work with an RSW, you can expect to receive expert and compassionate care that is tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Why work with a Registered Social Worker (RSW)?

Today, RSWs are the largest regulated profession providing mental healthcare, counselling, and psychotherapy services in Ontario and there's a reason for that: their training, education, and expertise qualify them to assess and address complex situations through a large range of counselling, psychotherapy, education, consultation, and case management services. Their registration means that they have met the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and competency in their practice, and are committed to promoting social justice and equity in their work. Working with an RSW can offer many benefits for individuals seeking support and guidance. With RSWs, you can expect to receive expert and compassionate care that is tailored to your unique needs and goals. RSWs also practice from distinctive perspectives which consider how clients navigate within their domains (e.g., family, workplace, community) - a practice that is valuable in complicated settings wherein a client is challenged or conflicted in more than one area of life.