Stuart Goldman Psychotherapy Provider

Description

Stuart L. Goldman received his undergraduate and graduate education and training at the University of Toronto and began his career working as a Clinical Social Worker with youth in treatment for legal and mental health issues and then worked in the Crisis Unit at The Clarke Institute of Psychiatry (CAMH) where he received further training in individual, couple, group and family inpatient and outpatient therapy. Stuart has also worked extensively in community mental health and as a Manager and Director of hospital Mental Health and Addictions departments where he helped lead the development and implementation of numerous unique and innovative programs.
Stuart is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and the Ontario Association of Social Workers. He has over 20 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings in assessing and treating a wide variety of issues including anxiety disorders, mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), psychosis, grief, interpersonal difficulties, men's issues, family and marital conflict, self-esteem, anger management and career counseling. Providing therapy with individuals, couples and families Stuart utilizes a client-centered humanistic approach in order to develop therapeutic rapport and create individualized treatment plans using a variety of approaches that include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Coaching and Conflict Resolution. Stuart has obtained certification in Critical Incident Stress Management, Conflict Resolution and Mental Health First Aid workshop facilitation from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. These workshops are for individuals and organizations that would like to enhance their knowledge and basic intervention skills for mental health and addictions through an evidence based program.