About Heather Michael:
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker (BC College of Social Workers) in Victoria, BC. My diverse experience includes over 20 years of working with children, youth and adults specializing in mental health in private practice and for provincial governments. My goal is to work with you to build on your capacity for growth and transformation.
My gentle and supportive, yet responsive approach has been well received by the individuals and families I work with. I bring a wide variety of skills and experiences to my practice including my passion in supporting Transgender, Gender Non-confirming, and Non-Binary youth.
When I'm not in my role as a clinician, you can find me working on my other passion which involves riding the amazing trails on Vancouver Island. I believe strongling in the connection between physical activity and wellness. Being immersed in nature is truly a mindful experience.
I have a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Victoria, and a Bachelor's of Social Work from Thompson Rivers University. I have also been trained in Expressive Therapy.
Therapeutic Experience:
I am trained in the following models:
I am a Registered Clinical Social Worker (BC College of Social Workers) in Victoria, BC. My diverse experience includes over 20 years of working with children, youth and adults specializing in mental health in private practice and for provincial governments. My goal is to work with you to build on your capacity for growth and transformation.
My gentle and supportive, yet responsive approach has been well received by the individuals and families I work with. I bring a wide variety of skills and experiences to my practice including my passion in supporting Transgender, Gender Non-confirming, and Non-Binary youth.
When I'm not in my role as a clinician, you can find me working on my other passion which involves riding the amazing trails on Vancouver Island. I believe strongling in the connection between physical activity and wellness. Being immersed in nature is truly a mindful experience.
I have a Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Victoria, and a Bachelor's of Social Work from Thompson Rivers University. I have also been trained in Expressive Therapy.
Therapeutic Experience:
- Experience in Private Practice and Mental Health Services.
- Family Therapy - working with families with multiple challenges (ADHD, behavioural challenges, parenting)
- Crisis Intervention - Assessment and Brief Intervention
I am trained in the following models:
- Expressive Play Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Behavioural Therapy (TR-CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depressed Adolescents (IPT-A)
- Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI)
- Recognizing and Respronding to Suicidal Risk (RRSR - Provincial Trainer)
- Able to administer hormone readiness assessments (Children/Youth/Adults)