Bio

Brittney Gill

MSW, Registered Social Worker, Psychotherapist (Preschoolers, Children & Teens)

Brittney Gill (née Brittney Doody) is a registered social worker in Ontario with over 12 years of experience in children’s mental health. She is an experienced therapist with a passion for supporting child and family related concerns. Brittney has provided counselling services within community mental health agencies, as well within private practice settings.

She has extensive experience treating anxiety and anxiety related disorders, emotional regulation, relationship difficulties, developmental trauma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) & executive function difficulties, depression, oppositional behaviour, self-esteem, sleep problems, and difficulties relating to separation/divorce.

Brittney has focused her training primarily on attachment, child development, and trauma-informed approaches to address difficulties relating to behaviour, emotional regulation and challenges in the parent-child relationship. She uses a combination of therapeutic modalities including Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and play-based therapeutic approaches.

Brittney has specific training in adoption competency and has substantial experience providing support to help navigate the unique challenges experienced by these families.

Licensing Body: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Education: Master of Social Work (University of Toronto)