Lakeview Psychotherapy

Virtual Therapy Across Ontario for First Responders, Individuals, Couples & Families

Education, Training & Clinical Experience

Committed to Excellence in Mental Health & Therapy

At Lakeview Psychotherapy, I believe that continuous learning is essential to providing the highest quality of care. I am dedicated to staying at the forefront of mental health advancements through specialized training, certifications, and ongoing professional development with internationally recognized leaders and respected institutions. This commitment allows me to offer effective, evidence-based therapy tailored to individuals, couples, families, first responders, and students navigating trauma, mental health challenges, and life transitions.

Academic Credentials

✔ Master of Social Work (MSW)
✔ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

✔ Diploma in Mental Health & Addictions Counselling
✔ Bachelor of Psychology (B. Psych)

Professional Memberships

✔ Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
✔ Ontario Association of Social Workers

Knowledge tree for education and professional training for a highly qualified, experienced therapist, counsellor and psychotherapist in Ontario. Qualified with an MSW, BSW and Metal Health and addictions. and PTSD therapy

Advanced Therapy Training & Externships

✔ Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – Dr. Sue Johnson
✔ Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Dr. John Gottman
✔ Narrative Therapy – Michael White

✔ Psychodynamic/Relational Therapy - Harvard University
✔ Stress, Trauma, and the Mind-Body Connection - Dr. Gabor Maté

Specialized Certifications & Continuing Education

I integrate a wide range of evidence-based approaches into my therapy practice, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs. My specialized training includes:

Core Evidence-Based Modalities

✔ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
✔ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
✔ Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
✔ Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
✔ Psychodynamic/Relational Therapy
✔ Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
✔ Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT): Structured, evidence-based trauma model

Specialized Approaches

✔ Attachment-Focused Therapy
✔ Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) for First Responders
✔ Crisis Intervention
✔ Engaging Indigenous Clients in Therapy
✔ Mind-Body-Spirit Therapy
✔ Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy (MBSR)
✔ Navigating Stress Response – Dr. Gabor Maté
✔ Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Therapy: Integrative trauma treatment using multiple approaches

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My Approach

Ongoing Commitment to Professional Growth

I am dedicated to lifelong learning and continually enhance my skills by attending:

✔ Advanced Clinical Trainings & Certifications
✔ Professional Conferences on Mental Health & Trauma Recovery
✔ Specialized Workshops in Evidence-Based Therapy Approaches

This ensures that my clients receive the most effective, up-to-date therapeutic support available.

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Settings Where I Have Provided Counselling

Throughout my career, I have worked in various mental health and community settings, allowing me to provide diverse and specialized therapeutic support:

✔ Addictions Centers
✔ Counselling Cooperatives
✔ Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
✔ Family Services Agencies
✔ Hospitals & Mental Health Clinics
✔ Organizations (Critical Incident Stress Debriefing - CISD)
✔ Private Practice
✔ Schools & Universities
✔ Shelters for Abused Women & Homeless Populations
✔ Youth Shelters

This broad professional experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of complex mental health issues, enabling me to offer compassionate and effective support to individuals from all walks of life.

Facilitation Experience

In addition to personal therapy, I have extensive experience leading therapy groups in clinical, community, and educational settings.

Therapy Groups Facilitated:

✔ Anxiety & Depression Management

✔ Building Resilience & Stress Reduction

✔ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with various populations

✔ Conflict Resolution & Relationship Patterns

✔ Couples Enrichment

✔ Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

✔ Cultural Competence & Identity Support

✔ Support for Addiction Challenges, Teen Mothers, and Trauma Survivors

✔ Mandated Men’s Partner Assault Response (PAR)

✔ Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction

✔ Transition to University/College Support

✔ Vicarious Trauma & Burnout Prevention

I am committed to educating, guiding, and empowering people to develop stronger emotional resilience and mental well-being.

Take the First Step Toward Healing

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to go through it alone. Booking your first session is simple.

📧 Email: devika@devikarooney.ca
📞 Phone: 416-731-1884 (Text Messages & Calls)
🌍 Virtual Therapy Available Across Ontario
📍 Based in the Greater Toronto Area & Haliburton

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