About Me
About
Hello, I’m Pamela Gilbert and I’m a Registered Psychotherapist in midtown Toronto. I have a unique and multi-dimensional background that informs my holistic approach to therapy. My life experience, career background and therapeutic training come together in the work I do with my clients.
Who I Work With
My clients are millennials, creatives and artists, students, professionals, and individuals exploring therapy for personal growth. My practice is diverse in age, gender expression, race, and cultural background.
A window into my story
10 years ago, my teenage son took his first steps to recover from a mental health and addiction crisis. To find support for him, I consulted with doctors, therapists, addiction counsellors and treatment centers. With my family, I embraced support groups, family programs, and did all I could to surround my son on his journey. It was the catalyst and inspiration to change my career. I went back to school the first time in 2014. Thankfully, my son is doing well.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy – Transformational Arts College of Spiritual and Holistic Training
Diplomas in Addiction Studies and Counselling Skills – Centennial College
Honours BA – University of Toronto, Victoria College
Training Highlights
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) – PESI
Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy – OISE, University of Toronto
Discovering the Total Self: Balancing Mind, Body & Spirit – Transformational Arts
Mindfulness Training for Professionals – Duke Integrative Medicine/Dr Jeffrey Brantley
Working with Family Members of Substance Abusers – CRAFT/Dr Robert J Meyers
(Community Reinforcement and Family Training)
Narrative Therapy Training – The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) – Humber College
Group Facilitator
SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) – Facilitated weekly addiction recovery support group for 3 years
Member
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)
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