Our Staff
Tricia Porter, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker
Tricia Porter is a caring and dedicated social worker with over 15 years of experience assisting children, youth and adults. She is highly skilled in supporting people through times of overwhelming stress using evidence-based and client-focused approaches. She delivers ethical, non-judgemental, and collaborative services that will build on your strengths in order to enhance resiliency and healing. When you engage with Tricia, you will appreciate her direct approach and her genuine commitment to meeting your immediate needs as you learn coping strategies and work towards your identified goals.
Tricia begins psychotherapy services based on an assessment of the presenting concerns and identifying strengths, and in consultation with parents/guardians. She then delivers the most appropriate treatment, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Tricia is also a trained EMDR Therapist and can offer this therapy to yourself or your child/teen; Tricia will discuss EMDR therapy with you if she feels you or your child would be effectively served by EMDR therapy.
Education: Masters Degree in Social Work
Contact the Oak Centre
THE OAK CENTRE
Briarwood Business Park
Oakville, ON L6H 5R2
tel: 905.844.7117
email: admin@theoakcentre.ca
fax: 905.844.3396