Alex Clarysse

MSW RSW RP

Co-Founder

I believe that each individual has unique experiences to share which impact how they see and are in the world. My focus is on collaboration and uncovering the strengths each individual already holds.

Alexandra Clarysse is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Alexandra completed the Master of Social Work program at Wilfrid Laurier University and also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology as well as a Post-Graduate Certificate in Addiction: Treatment and Prevention. She has completed a certificate program in Advance Trauma Treatment with The Ferentz Institute. Alex has a variety of specialized training, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and intensive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. At Läka, Alex is an individual therapist and educator with a focus on trauma, addiction and borderline personality disorder.

In her (limited) free time, Alex is often chasing her kids and dog around the house or spending time outside. Alex also enjoys baking, reading and watching hockey. Take a step towards wellness and contact Alex for more information.

Areas of Focus

Trauma (PTSD, CPTSD)

Dissociative Disorders

Borderline Personality

Addiction

Family Support & Education

Training

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Jump Start – Annie McCall and Andrew Fleming

Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario Introduction to Problem Gambling Phase 1 – Peter Chen

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Chain Analysis – Behavioral Tech

Trauma, Attachment, Affect Dysregulation and Shame: Treating the Seeds and the Cycle of Self-Destructive Behaviours – Lisa Ferentz, The Ferentz Institute

Indigenous Cultural Safety Online Training – Provincial Health Services Authority Indigenous Health Program

Advanced Trauma Certificate Level 1: Understanding Trauma and Its Reverberating Effects Parts 1, 2 and 3 – Lisa Ferentz, The Ferentz Institute

Advanced Trauma Certificate Level 1: Creatively and Effectively Treating Trauma: Parts 1 and 2 – Lisa Ferentz, The Ferentz Institute

Advanced Trauma Certificate Level 1: The Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Treatment of Anxiety and Depression – Lisa Ferentz & Dr. Kevin Ferentz, The Ferentz Institute

Advanced Trauma Certificate Level 1: Trauma and the Therapeutic Alliance Parts 1, 2 and 3 – Lisa Ferentz, The Ferentz Institute

Credentials & Memberships

Registered Psychotherapist – College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (Reg. #005137)

Registered Social Worker – Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Reg. #837568)

EMDR Canada Member – EMDR Canada

NIHB Approved Provider

HCAI Approved Provider

Formal Education

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology (Honours) – University of Guelph

Addiction: Treatment & Prevention – Georgian College

Master of Social Work – Wilfrid Laurier University