Cheryl Harris Taylor
Registered Social Worker · BSW · MSW · RSW
- Families
- English
Support for ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Children & Attachment and 5 more ↓
Areas of focus
If what you are carrying is not listed, it is still worth a conversation.
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Children & Attachment
- Couples Communication
- Depression
- Men's Issues
- Anxiety in Children
- Women's Issues
Also works with Abuse survivor issues, Attachment, Caregiver stress, Child abuse, Crisis intervention, First responders, Health wellness, Rehabilitation, Return to work, Self-esteem, Sexual assault victim, Stress management, Teen divorce and Workplace issues.
In Cheryl's words
Cheryl received her Master of Clinical Social Work degree from the University of Calgary. After graduating, she worked in Calgary in Child Welfare and then moved to the Netherlands where she established her own private practice. 19 years ago, she and her family moved to Toronto where she started work in hospital settings, first in psychiatry, then in the prenatal department, and worked with seniors, advocating for better services.
Continue reading Cheryl's approach
Also, she worked in the Endocrinology Department and Chronic Disease Management at Women’s College Hospital. During her time in this position, she became very involved in the psychosocial and behavioral concerns of chronic diseases, helping a diverse population cope and live with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, thyroid, cancer, and eating disorders.
Presently she works on contract for Bayridge Counselling Centres as a social worker/psychotherapist.
Cheryl enjoys challenges and stimulation in her life. One specific accomplishment was climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2009.
Background
FORMAL EDUCATION
Registered with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Qualifications & registrations
- Also holds
- MASTERS OF SOCIAL WORK: University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 2001 – Practicum at Calgary Catholic Family Services as a clinician focusing on women’s mental health.
- BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK: University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. 1986 – Practicum at Colonel Belcher Hospital
- CAREER EDUCATION
- CBT-I Treating Insomnia and Co-Morbid Conditions: December 2018
- ACT: Leading Edge seminars: May 2016
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: May 2010
- Choices and Changes: Clinician influence and Patient Action: June 2014
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: October 2009
- Critical Incident Stress Management: CISM: Group Crisis Intervention Course: November 2004
- Experience
- 35 years
Trained in these approaches — drawn on depending on what each person needs, not a fixed formula.
Professional contributions
A few questions, answered
I like helping people.
When a client feels I have helped them, when they have an aha moment.
I would explain how I work, understand their hesitancy, which is natural, and check in through the session to see if he/she is comfortable with the session. Let them know the session can stop at any time and the fee would be decreased to that time.
For my supportive and loving children.
That trying to be non-judgemental helps them build a strong relationship.
That a person will never be able to manage living their lives once again.
Establishing a young adult clinic for youth living with diabetes. Being able to continue working as a therapist after retirement. Being able to help clients feel better with their lives.
One client I work with now found me after I retired. Her psychiatrist located me because the client felt I was the only therapist that was able to help her.
Getting to know Cheryl
- What activity instantly calms you?
- Spending time by the water or being outside
- What's your favourite board game?
- Monopoly
- What was your favourite age growing up?
- 26-30 years of age