Why choose Kelsey Harford?
Kelsey is a Registered Social Worker with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Guelph and a master’s degree in Social Work from York University. She is a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
Kelsey has continued her learning by completing intensive training in Trauma Therapy. She has also completed the Intensive Sex Therapy Training Program as well as the Advanced Certificate in Couple Therapy and Family Therapy.
Kelsey has experience working with a variety of populations but is primarily focused on youth and adults. Kelsey has worked in a residential setting with homeless youth, engaged in harm-reduction work, and has supported individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. She has worked with children and youth in a walk-in counselling setting, doing brief therapy, as well as engaging in long-term intensive therapy with young people.
Kelsey is considered by many of her patients as one of the best therapist in Burlington.
Modalities Used
Kelsey’s areas of expertise encompass a wide range of conditions, including:
- 5Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- 5Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- 5Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- 5Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 5Narrative Therapy
Kelsey has supported individuals through various mental health struggles (such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, psychosis, and personality disorders), suicidal ideation, substance misuse, sexual abuse, and developmental trauma. She has also supported folks who have engaged in harming behaviours to understand the root cause of their actions and helped them create a plan to have healthier relationships in the future. Kelsey also has a passion for couples counseling and has been further developing her knowledge and skills in that treatment area.
Kelsey works from a client-centred perspective. She believes in treating the whole person and takes the mind-body connection into consideration in assessment and treatment.
If you wish to book an appointment with Kelsey, feel free to contact us. She offers 15 minutes free consultation as well. More about Kelsey on Linkedin.
If you want to book a first appointment with Kelsey, make sure to select “Social Work/Psychotherapy Assessment” or “Couple therapy or Family Initial Assessment” if that’s what you are looking for, then select an available date (see the button below).
An online intake form will be sent for you to complete prior to the first visit. If you have any questions, please contact us directly by email or by phone.
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology – The University of Guelph
Master’s degree in Social Work – York University