Andrea Fairweather, MSW, RSW

I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). My areas of practice include clinical social work with adults experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. I completed my Bachelor of Social Work at the University of Victoria and my Master of Social Work at Dalhousie University. I work primarily from a strengths-based perspective, utilizing evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused Narrative Therapy. I hold Level 1 and Level 2 Cognitive Behavioral Certificates from the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health and Wilfrid Laurier University, respectively, and I am currently completing a Trauma Certificate at Wilfrid Laurier University. My clinical training includes specialized placements in the Addictions Outpatient program at Toronto Western Hospital and the Forensic Dual Diagnosis Specialty Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). I have extensive experience working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, and substance use issues, as well as supporting survivors of domestic violence. Additionally, I bring 20 years of experience assisting individuals through major career transitions, including supporting newcomers to Canada as they navigate unique life transitions. In my approach to treatment, I create a warm, empathetic, and safe environment for clients to explore their goals and challenges. My style is compassionate and understanding. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, collaborative, and trauma-informed space to help clients discover practical solutions, decrease suffering, and work toward meaningful change. Clinician competencies: • Alcohol Abuse • Anger • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Career Transitions/Work Stress • Depression/Dysthymia/Major Depressive Disorder • Domestic Violence Support • Life Transitions (Newcomers to Canada) • Social Anxiety • Stress • Substance Use/Addictions • Trauma/PTSD • Vocational interests/Coaching • Anxiety/Mood Med Withdrawal • Women's health Populations served: • Adults • Family Health Teams • Newcomers/Immigrants Treatment modalities: • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia • Mindfulness Therapy • Narrative Therapy • Solutions focused treatment • Strengths Based Treatment Please note that our associates work with many presenting issues, some of which are not listed in this biography. Please speak with our intake team at 416-363-4228 for more information.