Therapy with a Registered Social Worker in Chatham
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, trauma, stress, depression, relationship concerns, or a major transition begins to affect your day-to-day well-being. Working with a registered social worker can give you a private, supportive space to understand what you are experiencing and develop practical ways to move forward.
Emily Spagnolo, BA Psyc, MSW, RSW, provides individual therapy for teens and adults. Her approach is client-centred, collaborative, and trauma-informed. Therapy is tailored to your experiences, strengths, comfort level, and goals rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Emily completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Windsor and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She offers in-person appointments in Chatham and secure virtual therapy for Ontario residents.
How a Chatham Social Worker Can Support You
People seek therapy for many reasons. You may be trying to cope with a painful experience, feeling stuck in familiar patterns, or looking for healthier ways to manage emotions and relationships. Emily supports clients experiencing concerns such as:
- Anxiety, panic, fears, and phobias
- Depression, low mood, stress, and burnout
- Trauma, complex trauma, and post-traumatic stress
- Emotional overwhelm and difficulty regulating emotions
- Grief, loss, and significant life transitions
- Relationship, communication, and boundary concerns
- Low self-esteem and negative self-beliefs
- Addiction and other coping behaviours
Together, you and Emily can clarify what is most important to you, explore the factors contributing to distress, and build strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.
Therapy Approaches Tailored to Your Needs
Emily draws from evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches according to each client's needs and readiness. These may include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed therapy, mindfulness, and somatic approaches.
Therapy begins with conversation, assessment, and collaborative goal-setting. Emily will explain the options that may fit your concerns, answer your questions, and work at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Mental Health Support
Explore anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and other concerns in a compassionate, non-judgmental setting. Therapy can help you better understand your responses and develop coping tools for everyday life.
Relationships and Life Transitions
Individual therapy can help you explore communication patterns, boundaries, parenting pressures, changing family roles, grief, and major life transitions. The focus remains on your experiences, needs, and goals.
Personalized, Practical Support
Emily combines compassionate exploration with practical tools and evidence-based approaches. Your therapy plan is shaped around your concerns, preferences, strengths, and readiness for change.
What to Expect When Starting Therapy
Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process. Your first sessions are an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, what you hope will change, and what helps you feel comfortable and supported. You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Emily offers a free 15-minute consultation so you can ask questions and consider whether working together feels like a good fit. If you decide to continue, you will establish goals together and revisit them as therapy progresses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Emily work with?
Emily provides individual therapy for teens and adults. Support is available in person in Chatham and virtually for clients located in Ontario.
Do I need a referral?
You can contact Emily directly to ask about services or book a free 15-minute consultation.
Are registered social worker services covered by insurance?
Many extended health benefit plans include services provided by a Registered Social Worker, but coverage varies. Contact your insurance provider or benefits administrator to confirm the details of your plan.
Where is the Chatham office?
In-person appointments are available at 5 Raleigh Street in Chatham, Ontario. A map and contact details are provided below.
Connect with a Registered Social Worker in Chatham
If you are looking for thoughtful, trauma-informed support, contact Emily to ask a question or book a free 15-minute consultation.
Together, you can discuss what you are experiencing and whether her approach is a good fit for your needs.
Phone: 519-355-0282
Email: emilyaspagnolo@gmail.com