Carly Skidmore, MSC, RP

I am a seasoned Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). For over a decade, I have had the privilege of helping people to navigate living their most full, valued and meaningful lives — often in the presence of deeply painful and challenging circumstances. Life can be exceptionally difficult at times, and I believe it is possible for anyone to find themselves feeling stuck in various seasons of life. My clinical areas of focus include, trauma, betrayal trauma, grief/loss (including pet loss), anxiety, depression, relationship/interpersonal challenges, workplace challenges, chronic pain, and narcissistic abuse/antagonistic relationships. I deeply understand pain, and what it can mean to navigate living a life touched by grief and trauma. It is hard when we are required to live a life that we did not ask for. However, while the journey can feel lonely, you are not alone in your pain, and it would be my honour to guide you. There is a path forward, and it is possible to live a life of meaning, independent of what you are walking through. My therapeutic style is compassionate, caring, and direct. I believe that my role is to support you while also gently encouraging growth to help you to effectively progress towards your goals. I feel strongly about equipping you with practical tools and strategies that you can apply to various situations in your life, while working toward your desired outcomes. I understand that therapy can feel scary. While it is true that therapy can be challenging, I believe the hard work is often worth what may be waiting for you on the other side of what is holding you back. To address your specific needs, I integrate and tailor evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Behavioural Activation (BA), mindfulness-based strategies, and grief and trauma-informed practices. In my personal time, I love to reading, learning, golfing, and enjoying walks in nature (which I especially enjoyed with my late Weimaraner). I also cherish spending time with family and friends, and work hard to maintain an active lifestyle. Clinician competencies: • Adjustment Issues • Alcohol Abuse • Anger • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Bipolar Disorder • Borderline Personality Disorder • Burnout • Chronic Disease Management • Colitis/IBS • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/Dysthymia • Emotion Regulation • Grief/Loss • Health Anxiety • Hypertension • Insomnia/Sleep Problems • Internet Addiction • Migraines • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Non-Substance/Behavioural Addictions • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder • Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder • Pain Management • Panic Disorder • Parental Coaching/Support • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Personality Disorders • Phobias • Post-Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injuries • Procrastination • Religious/Spiritual Concerns • Relationship issues • Return to Work/WSIB • Seasonal Affective Disorder • Self-Esteem • Self-Harm • Social Anxiety • Somatoform Disorders • Stress • Substance Use • Suicidality • Test Anxiety • Tinnitus • Trauma/PTSD • Vocational interests/Coaching • Women's health Populations served: • Adults • Caregivers • Family Health Teams • First Responders • Healthcare Professionals • LGBTQIAS2+ community • Older Adults (65+) • Return to Work/WSIB Clients Treatment modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy • Attachment Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia • Cognitive Processing Therapy • Dialectical Behavior Therapy • Exposure and Response Prevention • Mindfulness Therapy • Trauma Informed 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.