Kimberly Lansdowne, BSW, MSW, RSW
Offers
In-person and virtual appointments
- Social Worker
- Woman
Accepting new patients
Provider information
Description
Are you navigating a new life stage? Maybe you are a new mother, in a new relationship, or leaving an unhealthy one. Maybe you are tasked with caring for an aging parent, grieving a loss, or relocating to a new community. Transitions can uncover old wounds or bring new stressors, and they also offer opportunity for growth and renewal. The pace of life never slows down and the news of the world can be hard to digest - if you are feeling unsure or overwhelmed, anxious or depressed let's connect to determine what you need to feel well. I offer a holistic approach to your wellbeing.
Conditions
- Abuse
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Aging
- Anxiety
- Communication
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse or Violence
- Grief, loss, bereavement
- Insomnia
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder
- Parenting
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Stress
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Provider's hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am
-
9:00 pm
Wednesday
3:00 pm
-
9:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am
-
3:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Services
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Feminist therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Person-centered therapy
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
Clientele
- Adults (18+)
- 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
- Bachelors of Social Work
- Social Service Worker - Immigrants and Refugees
- Bachelor of Arts
Professional associations
- Ontario Association of Social Workers
Facility: You First Counseling Service
Summary
At You First Counseling Services, we provide compassionate, culturally sensitive mental health and wellness support for youth, individuals, couples, and families, starting from age 10. Offering in-person, video, and telephone sessions, our trained team includes two social workers and two child and youth workers, skilled in working with diverse populations, including Indigenous communities. We prioritize culturally supportive care, drawing on specialized training to meet unique needs while fostering growth, healing, and resilience.
Business hours
Sunday
9:00 am
-
5:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am
-
10:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am
-
10:00 am
Wednesday
8:00 am
-
10:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am
-
10:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am
-
2:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Services & supplies
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Christian counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Compassion-focused therapy
- Culturally sensitive therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Emotionally focused therapy
- Exposure and response prevention
- Exposure Therapy
- Expressive arts therapy
- Family counselling
- Feminist therapy
- Forgiveness therapy
- Job Site Visit
- Marital counselling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Multicultural therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT)
- Person-centered therapy
- Relationship counselling
- Solution-focused brief therapy
- Strength-based therapy
- Structural family therapy
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy
- Workplace facilitation/mediation
Amenities
- Close to public transit
- Free parking
- Wheelchair accessible
