Chrissy Court, MSW, RSW

Hi! I'm Chrissy Court, a Registered Social Worker/Psychotherapist, and for over 25 years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting with people in some of their most vulnerable moments—listening to their stories, holding space for their emotions, and helping them find hope again. My goal is always the same; to create a warm, safe space where you feel understood and never judged.

I believe therapy is a journey we take together. I use an integrative approach drawing tools from CBT, Expressive Arts Therapy, Solution-Focused, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and trauma/resilience focused approaches.

Whether you’re navigating depression, grief, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, or stress, I’m here to walk alongside you—helping you uncover your strengths, build resilience, and discover new possibilities. It’s my greatest joy to see people step into a life that feels more grounded, hopeful, and true to who they are.

Is this you?
Perhaps you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling to set boundaries, and/or noticing yourself stuck in old patterns that prevent you from living your life in the ways that would bring you the most fulfillment. Maybe you’ve had some changes, events, or traumas in your life that have impacted how you view yourself and those around you and led you to become more guarded/cautious in your day to day activities or relationships. Or maybe you're experiencing feelings of anxiety or sadness that are making it difficult for you to recognize your self-worth and be fully present in your everyday life.

What is my approach?
I provide a safe space free of judgement or expectations where you can just be you. I am the sounding board for you to be able to work through the stressors in your life. You set your goals and I support you in achieving them. My role is to help you get to the place in your life where you want to be. I use a client-directed approach and use evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (mCBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and have specialized training in Trauma Therapy. Rather than using a “one size fits all” approach, I draw from a variety of methods to create an individualized plan for each person and their unique situation. As a social worker/psychotherapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active practitioner, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humour with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counselling.

What is my experience?
I received my BSW at the Vancouver Island University and subsequently completed my MSW at the University of Waterloo. I have also received specialized training through McMaster University in Addictions and Trauma Therapy at Laurier University. I have been working within the social service field for over 25 years.

Those who find my services most helpful struggle with:

• Life Transitions

• Generalized and/or Social Anxiety

• Depression

• Self-Esteem and Assertiveness

• Historical Trauma

• Grief and Loss

• Chronic Pain

How will we work together? 
In working with clients, my goal is to help you find the strengths and abilities that are already within you and use those to overcome barriers and reclaim your life as you always wanted it to be. We will explore what your goals are and remind you that you are the expert of your own life. I will help you develop tools and strategies with empathy and compassion for you to succeed. You deserve the opportunity to learn to love and respect yourself and to set boundaries in place for others to respect you as well. I would be happy to support you on your journey.

Please feel free to connect with me for a free 15-minute session to see if I would be the right fit for you or make an appointment if you would like to get straight to work on being all that you want to be.

Hourly Rate: $175.