Beaches Therapy Group

Claire Rufo, MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker
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
Services Offered
  • Individual Therapy

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.