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Who we are?
Paulette Light, MSW, RSW
Hello and welcome!
My name is Paulette Light and I am the owner and clinical director of Lighthouse Counselling and Social Work Services.
I am a Registered Social Worker with the
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
and Nova Scotia College of Social Workers
I am also a member of the
Ontario Association of Social Workers.
I hold a diploma in Social Service Work from Georgian College, a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Lakehead University, and a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University.
As a life long learner I am committed to ongoing education and have additional training and certification in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Palliative Care Education, Grief Counselling, Gottman Method Couples Counselling, and Children's Grief & Bereavement Certification.
My Experience
I have experience working in community settings, supporting the mental health of children, youth and adults impacted by grief & bereavement, anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment issues. My experience includes working in employment services, cancer support, palliative care, rehabilitation, and in primary care settings.
What to Expect in Our Sessions?
My approach is gentle and views you as the expert in your life. I practice from a holistic and trauma informed framework. Using a customized approach allows me to meet your unique needs. During treatment I use a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches including: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based strategies, and Strength-Based approach.