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Ariel Blau, MSW, RSW

Offers In-person and virtual appointments
  • Social Worker
  • Non-binary
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars. 112 rating(s).
Accepting new patients

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Description

Find your calm, inspiration, and joy. My mission is to help you enjoy a rewarding and meaningful life and bloom into your fullest potential. Get out of the trunk and into the driver’s seat! • Tired of lackadaisical therapists? My engaged and dynamic services can support and energize you. My experience, intuition and insight are imaginatively targeted and tailored to your particular situation. When you face obstacles, or poor performance, I can help you optimize your life and get you back on your feet. Take a step now. • Make a no-risk and free 50-min “Meet and Greet” discovery appointment now!

Conditions

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adjustment disorder
  • Alcohol Abuse
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bullying
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Communication
  • Compulsive gambling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse or Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Excoriation disorder
  • Fears / Phobias
  • Gambling Addiction
  • Grief, loss, bereavement
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Insomnia
  • Internet Addiction
  • Loneliness
  • Men's Issues
  • Mental Disorders
  • Mood disorders
  • Panic disorder
  • Parenting
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymic Disorder)
  • Postpartum depression
  • Post-traumatic stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Schizophrenia
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-harming or suicidal behavior
  • Sex, sexuality, intimacy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Social Isolation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Suicide
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace stress

Services

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Eclectic therapy
  • Expressive arts therapy
  • Family systems therapy
  • Feminist therapy
  • Humanistic therapy
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Jungian therapy
  • Life Coaching
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Multicultural therapy
  • Narrative therapy
  • Positive psychology
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Sandplay therapy
  • Schema therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Teen mental health
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Clientele

  • Adults (18+)​
  • Families​
  • LGBTQ2+
  • Seniors (65+)​
  • Teens (13-17)​

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Professional designations

  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Education

  • Master of Social Work (MSW), Silver School of Social Work, New York University
  • Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Brandeis University
  • Bachelor of Architecture, Temple University
  • •• RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
  • Advanced Narrative Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health
  • Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use
  • Sand Play Therapy
  • Use of Technology for Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Hyper-sexuality and Paraphiliasž
  • Working with Trans and Non-Binary Individuals

Professional associations

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
  • Ontario Association of Social Workers
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • American Psychology Association
Facility Information

Summary

Find your calm, passion and joy. Let me help you get out of the trunk and into the driver's seat.

I have a formidable passion for helping my clients energize a joyful, loving and creative life. Let me help reduce your suffering, and overcome obstacles to your happiness. I strive to help you achieve your goals and experience more creative flow, loving-kindness and joy in your life . I listen with curiosity and empathy to build a therapeutic relationship based on kindness, compassion and unconditional regard.

• High Achievers • Highly sensitive persons (HSPs) • 2SLGBTQIA+ • 
•• Youths+Adults.

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Services & supplies

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Culturally sensitive therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Eclectic therapy
  • Expressive arts therapy
  • Family systems therapy
  • Feminist therapy
  • Humanistic therapy
  • Interpersonal psychotherapy
  • Jungian therapy
  • Life Coaching
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Multicultural therapy
  • Narrative therapy
  • Positive psychology
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Sandplay therapy
  • Schema therapy
  • Strength-based therapy
  • Teen mental health
  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy

Amenities

  • Close to public transit
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3 Clinton Street, Toronto, ON M6J 2N7

Provider's hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
10:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Business hours

Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm