Ottawa Psychotherapy Services

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Director of Veterans' Services

Registered Social Worker

Certified Bereavement Trauma Specialist

Certified First Responder Counsellor 

Emotionally Focused Therapist (Couples-Advanced)

RTM Protocol Trained & Certified

Registered Marriage & Family Therapist - Supervisor

 

Dwight offers individual, couple and family therapy He is trained in numerous therapeutic modalities to provide more treatment options and depth to his work in couple and family therapy. Dwight provides clinical supervision to health care professionals wanting to develop their competencies in working with couples and families. He is a graduate level educator in couple and family therapy. 

Dwight currently works with Veteran’s with a special emphasis on Veteran couple relationships.  He has advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, families, and individuals.  Dwight is also trained in EMDR and now has been certified in the revolutionary approach to treating PTSD using the RTM (Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories) Protocol.  RTM is a short-term intervention for problematic trauma memories with impacting results that last for years.  Even if you have a therapist, Dwight can assist using the RTM protocol that will enhance your present work in therapy.  

Dwight has a special interest in the effects of child neglect and abuse in the lives of adults offering an attachment-informed approach to treatment. 

Dwight also works with professionals from the bereavement industry, such as funeral director's and death care specialists, and sees couples, individuals and families affected by the stressors found within their occupations.  He is certified as a bereavement trauma specialist through the American Academy of Stress and Trauma and is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist with the Canadian Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.  He has obtained his clinical supervision designation and is able to supervise and train others in the practice of couple and family therapy.  

Dwight has over 20 years of experience as a Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and mental health professional. His theoretical orientation integrates a systemic, developmental, attachment and emotionally focused approach to individual and relational problems. His passion for his work helping clients accomplish their goals and students and health care professionals develop their professional competencies is demonstrated in his commitment to ongoing learning and continuing education in the field of marriage and family therapy.

Please contact us to book an appointment with Dwight.

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Areas of Competence

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Emotional Development and Regulation

• Child Neglect and Abuse

• Caregiving and/or Social Burnout

• Grief and Loss (Bereavement Trauma)

• Pet Loss

• PTSD and Complex PTSD and Other trauma-stress issues

• PTSD Psychoeducation for Couples

• ADHD

• Religious and Spiritual Trauma

• Sex and Sexuality

• Couple/Relationship Issues

• Family Relationship Issues

• Veteran’s Health and Well Being

• Funeral Director's and other Bereavement Industry Professionals

• First Responder Mental Health

• Traumatic Brain Injury including Post Concussion Syndrome

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