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About Candice Rousseau MSW, BSW, RSW

Hey there. Welcome! I'm Candice, I am thrilled that you made it this far and are interested in embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Allow me to share a glimpse into my life. I take immense pride in being a mother to three beautiful children and have dedicated the past 15 years to my own healing journey. Along the way, I have encountered seemingly insurmountable challenges, but with unwavering support, an open mind, and the wisdom gained from both difficult and beautiful experiences, I am here to offer guidance to others navigating life's obstacles.

My specialty focuses on the principles of Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). These approaches allow me to help individuals and couples navigate complex emotional dynamics.

Attachment Theory suggests that the quality of early bonds to our caregivers can significantly impact an individual's ability to form and maintain relationships later in life. By exploring early attachment experiences, we can better understand how these experiences influence emotional regulation, social interactions, and overall well-being in adulthood.

Emotionally Focused Therapy helps individuals explore their emotional connections to themselves and others, leading to a better understanding of their emotions to help heal relationships, improve communication, and strengthen emotional bonds in adult relationships.

While my approach is based on Attachment Theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I also integrate elements from other therapeutic modalities to provide a tailored approach for each individual, ensuring you feel safe, understood, and valued as you embark on your journey toward healing.


Education

University of Windsor, Master of Social Work, 2023

Dalhousie University, Bachelor of Social Work, 2022

Brock University, Women and Gender Studies, 2015

Niagara College, Social Service Worker, 2007

Certificates

Emotional Focused Therapy, Fundamentals of EFT, International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

Emotional Focused Couples Therapy, Externship, International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

Basics of CBT: Essentials I – Beck institute 

CBT in Practice: Essentials II- Beck institute 

Attachment and Trauma- International Trauma Training Institute 

Additional Training

Mental Health Care Recovery

Emotion Centre Focused Meditation-

First Aid Mental Health Training for Adults and Seniors- 

Self-Care and the Therapeutic Process

How to Identify and Treat Dissociation

Modalities of interest

Polyvagal Therapy

Dialectical Beahvioural Therapy DBT

Motivaltional Interviewing 

Ego State Work (Inner child)

Compassion Focused

Feminist Theory 

Strength Based

Solution Focused

Specialties and Expertise

Couples/Marital Counselling

Divorce Recovery

Adult ADD/ADHD

Anxiety

Depression

Premarital Counselling

Self-esteem

Male/Female Issues

Communication Barriers

Co-dependency

Post-partum Depression & Anxiety

Our Values and Mission Statement

Mission Statement 

To Empower individuals and couples to gain emotional resilience, improve their communication, strengthen relationship's and to gain a greater understanding of themselves and others to become the best version of themself that they can be.


Values

Authenticity

"True belonging doesn't require you to change who are you are; it requires you to be who you are"-- Brene Brown

safety

"Sometimes we forget that emotional safety is just as  precious as physical safety, but it is essential that we learn to protect both"-- Nicole Sundine

Compassion

"Compassion is to look beyond your own pain, to see the pain in others" -- Yasmin Mogahed

Connection

"Connection is why we are here; it is what gives us purpose and meaning to our lives" -- Brene Brown 

Are you Ready to Get Started?

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