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David Moyes, MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

 

  • Mood Disorders

  • Relationship, School, Work Challenges

  • Trauma Recovery

  • Self-Harm

Couples, Adults, Youth (13+)

About David

As a Registered Social Worker (RSW) in Ontario, I earned my Master of Social Work degree in 2007 from the Hunter School of Social Work in New York City.

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Bringing a mix of humor, expertise, and a breadth of knowledge, I work with kids, teens, and adults facing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and behavioral concerns.

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My training in psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) came under the guidance of Dr. Janet Klosko, the lead therapist at the Schema and Cognitive Therapy Institute of Manhattan.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a well-researched and effective approach that focuses on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps you identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with healthier, more constructive ways of thinking.

CBT is particularly effective for managing challenges like anxiety, depression, and stress. It equips you with practical tools to reframe negative thoughts, regulate your emotions, and respond to life's challenges in a more balanced and confident way. Together, we can use CBT to address specific concerns, helping you break free from cycles that may be keeping you stuck and empowering you to take meaningful steps forward.

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Schema Therapy builds on traditional CBT by diving deeper into long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that often stem from unmet emotional needs earlier in life. These patterns, or "schemas," can influence how you view yourself, others, and the world.

Through Schema Therapy, we work together to uncover these patterns, understand their origins, and find healthier ways to meet your emotional needs. This approach is especially helpful for people dealing with long-term struggles in relationships, self-esteem, or emotional regulation. By addressing these core patterns, Schema Therapy helps you heal, grow, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.

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Counseling and psychotherapy are built on a strong connection between the therapist and client, grounded in mutual respect and genuine compassion. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can explore your challenges, uncover your strengths, and move forward on your path of growth and healing.

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I’m excited to meet you and help you in any way I can!

Courage is not the absence of fear; courage is fear walking.

- Susan David

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