Tori Rivard

Hi I’m Tori (she/her)!

I am so glad that you are taking the time to read my bio as you consider taking the brave step to begin your therapeutic journey. As a Registered Social Worker (RSW), I aim to walk alongside you as we work towards setting and achieving goals to increase your ability to cope, unpack trauma and increase your overall wellness. I hope to create a therapeutic alliance where transparency, warmth and vulnerability can be centered and where you feel empowered and heard. I try to take a trauma-informed perspective to everything and hope to honour individuals for all the intersections that make up their unique identity and life experience.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Waterloo in Social Development Studies with specializations in Social Work & Education and minors in Sexuality, Marriage and Family Studies & Legal Studies. I also completed my Bachelor’s of Social Work at the University of Waterloo and a Master’s of Social Justice & Community Engagement from Wilfrid Laurier University. I try to bring a perspective to therapy which acknowledges the complications that arise in life due to harmful and often violent systems.

Over the last several years I have had the opportunity to work with a wide array of individuals such as folks who have experienced various forms of violence, sexual exploitation & human trafficking, those who have experienced complex trauma, newcomers, students, 2SLGBTTQIA+ folks, individuals coping with addictive behaviours and those experiencing varying levels of anxiety & depression. I hope to employ tools from a variety of modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy to assist you in developing coping skills and empower you to meet your goals.

Outside of work I enjoy watching musicals, crafting, reading, tea blending and spending time outdoors with my favourite pup! Thank you for taking time to read about me and I hope to assist you on your journey to wellness and healing.