Supporting you in your self-care and caregiving journey.
I am here to help you, so you can better help yourself and those you are supporting.
About Me
Since 2013, I have worked as a clinical social worker, supporting adults, older adults and family caregivers through challenging life experiences.
I completed my Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto with a specialization in gerontology. I have worked in geriatric psychiatry, adult day programs and memory clinics providing individual, family, and group counseling. Many of my clients are coping with the difficulties of aging or the challenges of supporting a family member or friend.
My areas of expertise include but are not limited to dementia care, other neurological disorders or general complexities of older age.
My Services
I help families navigate complex systems, plan for the future, and improve the quality of life for both the person they are caring for and themselves.
I take a client-centered approach by empowering families to understand their unique situations and make informed decisions to foster positive change.
Through solution-focused therapy and a strength-based approach, I collaborate with families to identify their strengths and implement practical solutions to combat the challenges they face.
I strive to create a safe, compassionate space for families to share their experiences throughout each step of their journey.
Publications and Research
Effectiveness of a fitness- and socialization-based intervention for couples living with young-onset dementia, published in the Social Work Groups Journal (2024)
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01609513.2025.2471365?scroll=top&needAccess=true
Caring for Your Loved One: Virtual Psychoeducational Support Group for Adult Children of People Living with Dementia in the Community (2018)
https://www.cabhi.com/completed-project-summaries/caring-for-your-loved-one-virtual-support-for-adult-children-caregivers/
Contact
I offer 10 minute free consultation phone calls for potential clients to determine if we are a good fit for one another.
Reach out, I’d love to hear from you!
Clinic phone number: 647-297-1555
Email: lisa@balancedjourney.ca
Address:
2409 Yonge Street
Suite 306
Toronto, ON
M4P 2E7