Michelle Cukier - MSW, RSW
Michelle holds a Master of Social Work Degree from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University in New York.
Michelle has an extensive background working in the child welfare sector and specializes in working with individuals and families who are struggling in a variety of domains. Michelle’s approach to therapy is solution focused, to help you achieve your goals. Michelle’s client-centered approach will meet you where you are at, at your pace, and figure out a way to get you to your end goal.
Michelle believes that every person possesses a multitude of strengths and works hard to tap into these strengths with her clients during each session. Michelle works with her clients to develop healthy coping strategies to overcome life stressors for long-term success, by breaking down barriers and helping clients embrace their authentic self.
Michelle works with youth, young adults, adolescents and their caregivers, as well as adults, to support them through a variety of emotional and interpersonal challenges, including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, life transitions, peer and family relationships, as well as those looking to simply work on general self-care.
Specializations:
Parenting Support, Young Adult, Adolescent & Teen Therapy, Life Transitions and Organizational Support, Stress Management, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Depression.
Therapy Approaches:
CBT, Attachment Focused, Mindfulness, Strength-based, Client-centered.
Additional Certifications/Trainings:
- Certified Sleep Consultant through the Institute of Paediatric Sleep and Parenting
- Art & Play Therapy Certificate through SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health.
Professional Registration:
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) & Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).