Amanda Van Geel, MSW, RSW, MSc (she/her)
Registered Social Worker

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Our relationships shape so much of our lives and well-being. With so many barriers to connections, I believe healing through therapy is a brave step toward building fulfilling relationships aligned with your values and authentic self.

Navigating stress, past trauma, interpersonal conflict, and mental health challenges can feel lonely and overwhelming. You may find yourself stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or carrying emotions that feel heavy and difficult to manage. Together, we can work together to process difficult emotions, heal from past experiences and overcome barriers to living a connected and authentic life.

I am a registered social worker (RSW) in Ontario with a decade of experience in the mental health field as an advocate, researcher, and counsellor. I obtained my master’s degree in social work from King’s University College. I also hold a bachelor’s and master’s degree in neuroscience. I draw from my understanding of neurobiology to foster insight, reduce shame and empower clients to make steps towards change with the knowledge of how stress, attachment and trauma impact the brain and nervous system.

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Prior to counselling, I worked in a variety of settings, including shelters, intimate partner violence supports, and work within 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. I have worked with clients experiencing stress, depression, loneliness, personality disorders, complex relational dynamics, and the lasting impacts of trauma. I have supported couples navigating communication barriers, infidelity, sex and sexuality, non-monogamy, blended family dynamics and parenting challenges.

Currently, I am accepting new individual and couple clients with in-person availability on Thursdays. I offer free 15 minute consultations to explore your concerns and answer any questions you may have about my therapeutic approach.

My Therapy Approach

My therapeutic style is collaborative, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed, rooted in openness and compassion.

I work from an attachment-based and intersectional lens, recognizing that our emotional and relational patterns are shaped by early experiences, systemic factors, and the broader social contexts in which we live. At the heart of my work is the belief that your thoughts, emotions, and coping patterns make sense in the context of what you’ve lived through, and that therapy should be a space where those realities are acknowledged with compassion.

Throughout our work together, my aim is to support you in gaining insight, implementing practical strategies and gently healing the parts of yourself that feel burdened by difficult emotions or past experiences. With couples, I focus on strengthening communication, deepening emotional attunement, and helping partners move out of cycles of conflict and toward greater understanding and closeness.

I draw from evidence-based modalities including Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems, somatic therapy and the Gottman Method. I believe in tailoring the approach to fit your needs and goals and collaborating to set a pace that feels attuned and safe.

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Learn more about the services that Amanda offers:

Relationship Therapy
Individual Therapy
Sex Therapy (Supervised)
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