Stacy Kirkbride, M.A., RP

B.A – University of Ottawa, 2002

Diploma – Recreation Therapy – Canadore College, 2015

M.A- Counselling Psychology – 2021

Clinical Practicum- Medical Psychotherapy, 2021

Canfitpro- Personal Training and Group Fitness Instructor Specialist

Registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher & Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Training

Osteoporosis Canada, Bonefit

Toronto Rehab Foundation-T.I.M.E Instructor (Movement for Neurological Conditions)

Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization, University of Pennsylvania

Narrative Therapy-Foundations of Theory and Practice-Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Pain and Neuroplasticity

Stacy is currently registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) as a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) and brings with her a wealth of experience in supporting clients after over a decade working in community services, recreation therapy and coaching. She utilizes an eclectic, trauma-informed and multi-disciplinary approach grounded in evidence-based practices including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, narrative and mindfulness-based therapies, as well as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Her training included working as a student clinician at Medical Psychotherapy under the supervision of Sean Robb (Ph.D., RP), supporting clients with a broad range of mental, physical, and emotional concerns including chronic pain, anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and life transition challenges. Stacy is currently accepting new clients.

· Life Transitions

· Depression

· Anxiety, Panic Disorder & Phobias

· Chronic Pain, Illness & Injury

· Grief & Loss

· Relationship Issues

· Stress Management

· Trauma

 · Trauma-Informed

· Strength-based and Solution-Focused

· CBT

· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

· Motivational Interviewing

· Positive Psychology

· Narrative