About Carol
Carol Speed-Zeyen, MSW, RSW is a Registered Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto (1994) and is CACBT-ACTCC-Certified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She has also been trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques and Psychotherapy. Her professional mental health counselling career includes work at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (Clarke site), St. Michael’s Hospital, Mackenzie Health, and Southlake Regional Health Centre. She has also provided mental health focused psycho-educational lectures to University of Toronto medical students and provided consultation to Registered Nurses, General Practitioners and Medical Residents.
“It’s better to light one candle than curse the darkness.”
Specialty Areas
– Anxiety
(including: Panic attacks, Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, mild OCD and some Phobias)
– Depression
– Low Self-Esteem
– Stress Management
Carol is genuinely committed to improving overall mental health, mood and outlook for adults (18+).
Her supportive and encouraging approach provides a safe environment in which to overcome the fear, negative thoughts and patterns that stand in the way of moving forward to a life of more freedom, confidence and happiness.
As a provider of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychotherapy services, Carol’s fees are often covered by many Benefits plans (please check whether your Insurance provider covers Master in Social Work (MSW) or Registered Social Worker (RSW) prior to contacting Carol ). As she is a Regulated Health Professional, you may also choose to submit receipts on income tax forms under ‘Medical Expenses’.
Carol is a Member of:
Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies
(CACBT)
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
(OCSWSSW)
Ontario Association of Social Workers
(OASW)