Emily McNaughton, MSW, RSW

Emily’s primary theoretical frameworks are Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She employs the integration of additional methods, such as Dialectical Behavioural therapy (DBT) and Solution-Focused therapy. She has been often described as a compassionate therapist; she seeks to truly understand and validate her clients, as well as support them with their personal goals. Emily is a Registered Social Worker as a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, New Brunswick Association of Social Workers, and British Columbia College of Social Workers. She has completed her Masters in Social Work (MSW) at Grand Valley State University. Emily’s experience focuses on trauma and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), OCD or obsessive or compulsive concerns, depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic, anorexia, bulimia, and hair pulling and skin picking. She mainly works with adults and adolescents. Clinician competencies: • Adjustment issues • Anxiety/Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Body image/ body dysmorphia • Depression/Major Depressive Disorder/ Dysthymia • Dermatillomania (excoriation/skin picking) • Grief/Loss • Health Anxiety • Insomnia/ sleep problems • Motor Vehicle Accidents • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder/ obsessive compulsive tendencies • Panic Disorder • Perfectionism • Performance Anxiety • Phobias • Procrastination • Social Anxiety • Stress • Test Anxiety • Trauma/PTSD • Trichotillomania (hair pulling) • Weight management Populations served: • Adults • Caregivers • Family Health Teams • First responders • Gifted/High IQ • Healthcare professionals • LGBTQ+ Community • Newcomers/Immigrants • Older adults (65+) • People of colour/ Indigenous populations Treatment modalities: • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy • Cognitive Processing Therapy • Exposure and response prevention (ERP) • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) • Solutions Focused Treatment • Trauma informed treatment ⸻ Location: Virtual therapy via video or telephone (based on your preference) ⸻ Provincial registration: Ontario Nova Scotia British Columbia New Brunswick ⸻ Age: 18 years and up 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.