Social Worker/ Therapist/ Mediator/ Advocate BA, BSW, MSW, RSW

Amy de Nobriga has nearly 2 decades of experience in the field of social work with agencies – including – Mount Sinai Hospital, SickKids Hospital, Humber River Hospital, The Children’s Aid Society, Interval House, The Good Shepherd, University of Guelph & York University at Osgoode Hall Law School.

She has provided a wide range of therapeutic support to children, young adults, older adults, pregnant women, couples, and families.  Worked with individuals struggling with guilt, shame, stress, substance use, self harm, thoughts of suicide, anxiety, depression, postpartum depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, and psychosis.  Has offered therapy to individuals experiencing trauma, crisis, abuse, sexual assault, struggling with a medical diagnosis, financial strain, relationship struggles, domestic violence, separation, divorce, end of life decisions and bereavement.

Amy’s additional accomplishment include conducting research on the effects of art programs on children’s self-esteem and the effectiveness of the Partner Assault Response Program (PARS). She has been a guest lecturer for a CLASP seminar at Osgoode Hall Law School speaking about social work and the connection to the legal system. Amy is active in her community.

Amy received her masters in social work from York University and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.  She has a certificate in Family Mediation from York University. As well as a variety of trainings in various therapy modalities: including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-focused, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness.

Amy is active in her community and enjoys walking!