Elissa Shnier

Elissa also has years of experience working in various medical settings including Southlake Regional Health Centre, Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Chartwell Gibson Long Term Care Residence, and Mackenzie Health Hospital. In these positions Elissa worked with clients in a wide range of age groups, providing individual, family and group counselling. Elissa helped her clients cope with many diverse issues including addictions, financial challenges, homelessness, domestic violence and abuse, dementia, eating disorders, caregiver stress, mental health issues, adjustment to illness and new diagnosis, end of life and palliative care planning, and bereavement. Elissa sat on a variety of workplace committees and served as an acting supervisor and Professional Practice Leader.

Elissa is very personable and friendly, and this allows her clients to feel at ease when speaking with her. She is strong in her ability to assess clients’ situations and is well known for her honest and straightforward approach. Elissa is extremely passionate about her social work practice. In addition to her extensive work experience, she draws upon her own life experiences in helping clients to achieve their goals.

Elissa holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Sociology and a minor in Psychology, and a Master of Social Work, both obtained at the University of Toronto.