J. Spencer Rowe.
Psychotherapy, Native / Spiritual 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
-Registered Status Indian (OJIBWA)
-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 do individual therapy and I practice 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 including native / spiritual counseling. 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 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 body, mind and spiritual well-being commitment.
Thank you.
spencer@humanicsdiscovery.com Toronto, ON. Canada (647) 341-0338
