VICTOR RODNEY M.S.W., R.S.W., PhD (c)

Victor was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Jamaica giving him a unique cultural lens that many mainstream therapists cannot provide. He works effectively with diverse populations + is dedicated to the betterment of his community through the education, training and treatment of youth, adults, + vulnerable individuals. Victor is committed to the principles of Anti-Racism, Anti-Sexism, and the dismantling of all forms of oppression through advocacy work. As the foundation of his practice, Victor possess a solid commitment to working collaboratively with his clients in order to build a safe + effective therapeutic relationship.  He is a believer that clients are the experts in their own lives, and as such Victor endeavours to provide support + guidance to his clients through the therapeutic process. He supports clients to explore their emotions by using a collaborative, client-centred + culturally responsive approach. Victor helps to ease the anxiety and/or resistance of those excluded from, or judged within, traditional mental health systems. 

In addition to his Master of Social Work degree from York University, Victor holds Bachelor’s degrees in Human Rights + Equity, Social Work, Guidance + Counselling, and an international diploma in Secondary Education. He is currently working towards his PhD.

Victor believes that seeking support is the first step towards finding solutions, and he would be honoured to help you on your journey!

FOCUS

• Family Conflict

• Self Esteem

• Anger Management

• Anxiety

• Behavioural Issues

• Depression

• Racial Identity

• Grief

• Emotional Disturbances

• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

• Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)

• Parenting

• Relationship Issues

• Self-Harm

• Stress

• Trauma + PTSD

INTERVENTIONS

• Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)

• Eclectic 

• Mindfulness

• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)