Alma McNairn, M.S.W., R.S.W is a registered Social Worker with over 25 years of experience within the field of mental health. She holds a Master Degree of Social Work from University of Windsor, as well as an undergraduate degree in Social Development Studies from University of Waterloo.

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During the last ten years, Alma’s work has focused on supporting children and youth: She has developed specialized knowledge & expertise in the areas of childhood trauma, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), life transitions, interpersonal relationships, mood disorders and emotion regulation. Alma operates from a strength- based approach that offers a non-judgmental and safe environment which fosters hope for child and youth to develop their own mental wellness.

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Some of her therapeutic approaches include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) specializing in children and youth, Solution Focused approach and Mindfulness. She is also experienced with Unified Protocol (emotion regulation program ) for children and youth. Alma also draws on Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).