“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
-Maya Angelou
Corrina Rittwage
Registered Social Worker
I am no stranger to the courage and strength it takes to reach out for support during a difficult time, and I commend you for taking this step. I am a registered social worker with experience working in hospital settings providing mental health, addictions, case management and psychotherapy care to young, middle, and older adults. My care meets you where you are at, with warmth, compassion, empathy, and non-judgement. I create a space that is conducive to working on issues important to you through a foundation of client-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally sensitive care.
In therapy, we will create change in your brain (rewiring) through a concept called neuroplasticity, in which neurons that fire together will wire together. We will work to reorganize and forge new, more adaptive neural pathways by identifying and engaging in new and adaptive ways of thinking and behaving.
Emotions are information, and in therapy, we will develop the curiosity and awareness needed to guide you toward the solutions you already have within yourself. You are the expert on your life, and we will collaboratively identify and work through the changes needed to live a meaningful life that is congruent with your values! Let's get you back to being you!
Outside of therapy, you can find me singing, writing songs and poetry, cooking, learning, cuddling, or walking the city with my pug.
Areas of Focus:
Addictions (Substance, Alcohol, and Process Addictions)
Anxiety (General, Social and Health Anxiety)
Depression/Mood disorders
Emotion Regulation
Trauma
Burnout and Self-care
Relationships
Self-esteem
Body Neutrality/Acceptance
Work and School-Related Stress
Transitions and Life Adjustments
Treatments Offered:
Trauma-Informed / Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Psychodynamic Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Informed Therapy
Emotion-Focused Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention
Interpersonal Therapy
Relapse Prevention Planning
Qualification, Training and Membership:
Masters of Social Work with a Specialization in Mental health
Mental Health and Addictions Certificate
Bachelor of Arts- Major in Psychology and Minor in Women’s Studies
Member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers