Claire Rufo, MSW RSW
Credentials
- Bachelor of Science
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Care
- Master’s of Social Work
- Registered Social Work
- Specializing in Women’s Health
Areas of Specialization
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anti-Oppressive
- Attachment
- Behavioural Activation
- Client Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Compassion-Focused Approach
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Grief & Bereavement
- Intergenerational trauma
- Mindfulness Based Practices
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic therapy
- Somatic Therapy.
- Strength Based Approach
- Trauma Informed
Hi! I’m Claire.
I enjoy every day moments with my family, and baking, movie nights and nature walks. I also love travelling, playing piano and watching musicals.
Coming to therapy can be overwhelming and sometimes leaves people feeling vulnerable. I believe however, that in this place of vulnerability, there is a powerful opportunity for personal growth. It is my mission to provide a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate space for growth to occur. In the context of a strong therapeutic connection, I honour your emotional experiences and help you to identify themes and patterns that may be preventing you from moving forward.
I am a Master’s level Social Worker (MSW) with graduate training from the University of Toronto (UofT). I also have a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from UofT. I have dedicated my career to the field of mental health and have extensive psychiatric social work experience in various hospital and community settings. I provide comprehensive, research-based interventions using a collaborative and strengths-based approach. I have specialized training in the treatment of trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, postpartum mood disorders, relationship issues and self-sabotaging behaviours. I offer a free initial consultation call to all new clients where we can explore fit and come up with a plan together.
Whatever the reason, I am glad you have reached out and I look forward to connecting with you.