Kari Heikkila MSW RSW, BSW, MSW, RSW
Offers
Virtual appointments only
- Social Worker
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider information
Description
With years of experience, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals navigating life's challenges. I work with anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and addiction concerns—including gambling, internet use, and substance issues. I also support partners of those struggling with addiction, understanding the unique pain and boundary challenges you face. My approach emphasizes genuine connection and actionable change that respects your dignity and honors your strengths. You don't have to navigate this alone—I'm here to walk alongside you toward healing.
Conditions
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adjustment disorder
- Aging
- Alcohol Abuse
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality disorder
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Behavioral Issues
- Binge eating disorder (eating disorders)
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bullying
- Codependency
- Communication
- Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Eating disorders
- Emotion Regulation
- Emotional Abuse
- Fears / Phobias
- Gambling Addiction
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Infertility or Adoption
- Infidelity
- Insomnia
- Internet Addiction
- Loneliness
- Men's Issues
- Mental Disorders
- Mood disorders
- Obesity
- Obsessive- Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Personality Disorders
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Self Esteem
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Social Isolation
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
- Workplace stress
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am
-
10:00 am
Services
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Integrative therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Therapeutic intervention
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- LGBTQ2+
- Seniors (65+)
Languages spoken
- English
Professional designations
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Registered Social Worker (RSW)
Education
- Masters of Social Work
Professional associations
- OCSWSSW
Facility: Connections First Therapy
Summary
At Connections First, we are a small team of highly experienced clinicians offering in-person and online therapy for individuals and couples. We specialize in the following areas: couples issues including betrayal trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, emotional regulation, trauma, grief, and addictions—including sex, gambling, gaming and food. We provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each client’s unique needs, helping individuals and couples build insight, resilience, and lasting change. Reach out today to take the first step toward healing.
Business hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
8:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am
-
7:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am
-
6:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am
-
10:00 am
Services & supplies
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Attachment-based therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Existential therapy
- Experiential therapy
- Family counselling
- Family systems therapy
- Group counselling
- Integrative therapy
- Interpersonal psychotherapy
- Life Coaching
- Marital counselling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative therapy
- Psychological testing and evaluation
- Relational therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Schema therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- The Gottman method
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible
