April Gates at The Wellness Collaborative

Description

As a Registered Social Worker, I hold extensive experience of over 35 years working with individuals, families and groups.
Initially assisting persons with developmental disabilities, my career evolved to a general psychiatry practice at Homewood Health Centre, Guelph, Ontario. I specialized in eating disorders treatment, holding the positions of clinical Social Worker and Program Co-ordinator of the Eating Disorders Program, for a total of 25 years. My part-time practice with The Wellness Collaborative includes Individual, Family and Group therapies, specifically serving adults and adolescents struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and concurrent issues. Treatment is client-centred, with a variety of therapeutic approaches adapted to individual client needs. Assisting clients to develop the motivation necessary to work toward recovery, preventing relapse, and recovery maintenance are included in the scope of my professional practice, as is the involvement and support of family/significant others. Therapy addressing body image concerns of all ages (including middle-age and beyond!) is an integral (and passionate!) part of my work in this field. I am confident that in our time together, we can work toward a goal of creating a “Life Worth Living!" For more information regarding my services or to book an appointment, please contact me at aprilgates@thewellnesscollaborative.com or 519-830-9413.