Erica Leibner, Msw, Rsw Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Provide short-term tele and video counselling to individuals facing a variety of biopsychosocial challenges.

Free single session counselling with no appointment needed, over the phone or virtually. On a volunteer basis, provide narrative, solution-focused supportive therapy. A broad range of concerns have been addressed, including difficult life transitions and grief along with personal and interpersonal issues such as low self-esteem and family violence, and systemic issues related to poverty and inequality.Cater to a diverse client population - including those struggling with often… Show more Free single session counselling with no appointment needed, over the phone or virtually. On a volunteer basis, provide narrative, solution-focused supportive therapy. A broad range of concerns have been addressed, including difficult life transitions and grief along with personal and interpersonal issues such as low self-esteem and family violence, and systemic issues related to poverty and inequality.Cater to a diverse client population - including those struggling with often co-morbid conditions such as addiction and major mental illness.Collaborate with a dynamic team of fellow volunteers committed to learning and evolving through case consults and professional development.When necessary, refer clients to appropriate resources in the community to suit their needs. Show less

A 12 week government funded iCBT treatment introducing clients to the unique skills and tools they need to become their best, most resilient selves. Available whenever and wherever clients are, on any web-enabled device.Guided clients in identifying their core values and beliefs - and cognitive distortions/problematic thinking patterns - through the use of thought records, using mindfulness practices to recognize and accept emotions and self-soothe, self-kindness to avoid self-bullying… Show more A 12 week government funded iCBT treatment introducing clients to the unique skills and tools they need to become their best, most resilient selves. Available whenever and wherever clients are, on any web-enabled device.Guided clients in identifying their core values and beliefs - and cognitive distortions/problematic thinking patterns - through the use of thought records, using mindfulness practices to recognize and accept emotions and self-soothe, self-kindness to avoid self-bullying and inner turmoil, and behavioural activation to improve mood, devising exposure experiments to reframe and reduce anxiety and so on.Assisted those struggling with general and social anxiety, depression, chronic illness, chronic pain, panic disorder, trauma, grief and loss. Helped those whose symptoms met the DSM’s criteria for PTSD work through the Trauma Treatment protocol using a trauma informed lense.Supported clients on disability using customized return-to-work treatment plans, and crafted regular progress reports for their supervisors.Liaised with a national clinical team with a wide array of expertise and specializations.Regularly practiced crisis management, de-escalation and harm reduction techniques, and screened for suicidality, child abuse and gender-based violence. Show less

Greater Toronto Area Metropolitan Area

Conducted evaluations and risk assessments with children and families, and helped them confront unique hardships using the appropriate tools and resources (treatment). Provided pre and post-adoption support and training. Collaborated with co-workers and colleagues from other helping professions in order to meet client needs.Acquired practical knowledge in treating clients and families impacted by trauma and insecure attachments.Learned de-escalation, crisis… Show more Conducted evaluations and risk assessments with children and families, and helped them confront unique hardships using the appropriate tools and resources (treatment). Provided pre and post-adoption support and training. Collaborated with co-workers and colleagues from other helping professions in order to meet client needs.Acquired practical knowledge in treating clients and families impacted by trauma and insecure attachments.Learned de-escalation, crisis management, and harm reduction techniques. Show less

Greater Toronto Area Metropolitan Area

Worked with clients in residential, hospital, and long-term care settings to establish and enact Care Plans with specific, measurable goals. In this role I empowered clients and advocated on their behalf to counteract the social determinants of health (e.g. lack of housing and access to mental health services). I also provided supportive counselling and brief narrative therapy to individuals and groups, attended professional development seminars (on caring for clients and their families… Show more Worked with clients in residential, hospital, and long-term care settings to establish and enact Care Plans with specific, measurable goals. In this role I empowered clients and advocated on their behalf to counteract the social determinants of health (e.g. lack of housing and access to mental health services). I also provided supportive counselling and brief narrative therapy to individuals and groups, attended professional development seminars (on caring for clients and their families facing complex psychosocial challenges), and gave a presentation to colleagues on resources and benefits available to Ontario caregivers. Show less

*Helped businesses committed to social good connect on a deeper level with current and potential customers *Directed all aspects of client relations and community management - including the creation of all collaborations and cross-promotions, and digital content

Master Of Social Work - Msw

• Achieved a 3.9 GPA (94% percentile) • Awarded top merit-based Dean's Scholarship • Certified in Child and Family Welfare Practice

Bachelor Of Arts, Sociology & Social Anthropology, 3.40 Gpa