J. Spencer Rowe.
Psychotherapy, Consulting, Counselling.
-Registered, Ontario Association of Social Workers RSW (OASW)
-Member, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
-Masters Degree, York University, MA
-Bachelors Degree, University of Victoria, BSW
-Graduate, Ontario College of Art and Design, AOCAD
-Member, Canadian Actors Equity Association (EQUITY)
Thank you for visiting my website. My name is Spencer.
As a potential client I wanted to give you an introduction of who I am and speak to how I may be able to help you on your journey. I have spent most of my life intentionally working towards gathering knowledge, training and experiences that now offers me the capacity to help others on their life journey.
I practice eclectic therapy, individual and couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, strength - based therapy, brief solution - focused therapy and counselling and any combination of these treatment modalities. I come from an anti-oppression model and my goal is to help you pay attention to the present moment(s) based on reality - based indicators and intention. Methods used in my therapeutic approach are always agreed to by the client based upon their need. I have a vast tool kit of knowledge resources with which to gently address the requirements for a client. Our sessions would always be integrative, mutually safe, client focused and comfortable. I work from a generalist, sex-positive and anti-racism lens.
I thoroughly enjoy the work that I do and I am honoured that I've been able to help people. I also enjoy working as an image / text artist, exercising / biking / boxing, eating healthy and generally living with an eye towards moderation, fitness and balance. I was a full-time single parent for many years of a boy named Raven who is now in his 20's and experiencing his own life journey in a good way.
While continually actively involved in my community, I also keep current and upgrade my skills by attending professional workshops and / or obtaining formal development training. Recent professional development activities include training at the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre in Toronto, OSWSSW - Mindfulness Based Approaches, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (Anxiety, Depression and PTSD) to name a few. I follow strict legal and professional ethical guidelines especially as it pertains to respect and confidentiality.
My client based expertise includes msm / men who are affected by chronic illness either themselves or their partners, among many other male specific issues.
Another client based specialty includes the creative / gifted including Actors, Writers, and Artists.
As an Artist and graduate of the Ontario College of Art and Design and as a member of Canadian Actors Equity Association, I've found myself to be particularly adept at helping the creative.
I am also uniquely adept at helping athletes as well as the gifted individual.
I can be a valuable member as part of your over all well-being commitment.
Thank you.
spencer@humanicsdiscovery.com Toronto, ON. Canada (647) 341-0338
