Counselor, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Psychotherapist and Therapist

(MA)
Ava Marie

Counselor, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Psychotherapist and Therapist

(MA)

Ava Marie is a Canadian Certified Counsellor who completed her Master of Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. She is a Black woman of Caribbean ancestry, who has made Canada her home since the year 2010.

 

Her clinical approach is grounded in the principles of authenticity and compassion. Throughout her career, Ava Marie has used these guiding values to support clients in various settings including outpatient mental health & addiction clinics, schools both locally and internationally, acute-care settings, and private practice. Ava has a keen interest in working with clients with addictions, their loved ones, concurrent disorders as well as, survivors of sexual trauma.

 

The Transtheoretical model of change in combination with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) are the main treatment modalities utilized by Ava Marie. Her therapeutic practice is deeply grounded in trauma-informed care, strength-based and person-centered approaches. Having an eclectic approach allows Ava Marie to adapt well to the uniqueness of each client, which allows all clients to heal and play an active role in their mental health treatment.

 

Ava Marie is warm, genuine, curious, thoughtful and seeks to create a safe space for vulnerability, learning, unlearning and skill development.

Practice Details
Session Fee
$100 - $120 USD
$154 - $185 AUD $140 - $168 CAD €96 - €115 EUR ₹8444 - ₹10133 INR $171 - $206 NZD £80 - £96 GBP ₴4140 - ₴4968 UAH $100 - $120 USD
Languages
English
Therapy Format
Individuals, Couples and Families
Age
Adults (20 to 64) and Seniors (65+)
Genders
Men and Women
Faith
Christianity
Sexuality
Hetero
Communities
Cancer, HIV / AIDS Allied, Sex Addiction Allied, Single Mother and Veterans
Accepting clients
Online
Free Initial Consultation
Work & Education
Years in Practice
12 years
Education
  • Yorkville University in 2020
License and State
Canada wide
Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Christian Counselling
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family / Marital
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic
Psychoeducation
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused
Issues
Addiction
Alcohol Use
Borderline Personality
Career Guidance
Chronic Relapse
Dialectical Behavior
Drug Abuse
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Group therapy, school prep
Mood Disorders
Sexual Abuse
Stress
Substance Use Disorder
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