Andrea Rhodes-Reilly B.S.W., M.S.W., R.S.W.
- Registered Social Worker #3030
- Clinical Counsellor
Areas of Interest: Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Self-harm and suicidality, coping with separation in family systems – both parental separation/divorce and separation due to child apprehension, Life transitions, Grief and loss, Substance Use Disorder, video game and electronics overconsumption, children who have experienced trauma, parents and children who are foster families, parenting challenges
Therapies Used: Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Regulation and Competence Framework (ARC), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Mindfulness and Trauma Informed.
Andrea is a passionate and experienced social worker of 12 years, who believes in the power of human connection and compassion. She is highly motivated to create a safe, supportive, and collaborative counselling environment, from which individuals of all ages and families can work to overcome challenges and achieve personal and familial goals. Andrea believes in the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals and is centered and personally motivated by the values of anti-oppressive and person-centered practice.
Andrea is a down-to-earth, easy-going mother of two children. She enjoys attending and volunteering at local sports and community events and cares deeply about the community. She is happiest when she can share a connection with a loved one – whether that’s through a shared experience, a good laugh, a great conversation, or when she is out and about doing things around the community. She enjoys being creative, reading, and being with her children and family.
Education:
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Master of Social Work