Elissa Shnier

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER

Elissa is an experienced, dedicated, and compassionate social worker. She has spent her career supporting her clients in dealing with whatever difficulties they may be facing in their lives, and in helping her clients to develop coping strategies to improve their situations.

Elissa is personable and approachable, enabling clients to feel at ease in therapy, and to talk openly and without judgment. She believes in working together with clients to establish goals and strategies, and she always welcomes clients’ feedback throughout the therapeutic process.

Elissa takes her time listening to clients so that she can get an accurate picture of what is going on in their lives. An integral part of her therapeutic approach is to share her observations and thoughts with clients, in order to help them gain insight and establish goals and coping mechanisms. Elissa brings her breadth of professional and lived experience to her practice, and she is known for her honest and sincere manner.

Elissa has a Master of Social Work with a specialization in family and child studies, and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and psychology, both from the University of Toronto.

She is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.

Abuse
Acute Incident
Addiction (Alcohol, Drug)
Adjustment
Adoption
Anti-Semitism
Anxiety
Bullying
Communication
Dementia
Discrimination
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Family Dysfunction
Grief
Harassment
Identity Issues
Life Transitions
Panic Attacks
Parenting
Personal Growth
PTSD
Post-Partum Depression
Pregnancy/Fertility Issues
Racism
Relationship Problems
Retirement
Self-Esteem
Separation/Divorce
Stress
Terminal Illness
Trauma
Violence
Work-Related Issues

Eclectic Approach
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Family Systems Therapy
Interpersonal Relationships
Narrative Therapy
Patient-Centered Approach
Solution-Focused Therapy

Nature's Symphony

When Elissa isn’t supporting clients, you can find her savoring the simple joys of life (like a warm pretzel in the heart of NYC!).

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Faces of Humanity

Outside of therapy, Elissa loves solving puzzles — a hobby that’s all about patience, focus, and finding the right pieces, much like the work we do together in therapy!

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