Michelle Wheelhouse BACS, BSW, MSW, RSW- Clinical Specialist

Michelle has been working in the social work field for 20 years in various capacities. Her background and experience includes, Mental Health, Medical Social Work with physical and mental illnesses, Nova Scotia Health, Palliative Care, Primary Health Care and Veterans Affairs Canada.

She has travelled, studied and worked across Canada in rural and remote communities as far away as Prince George, BC and Inuvik, NWT  Michelle’s experience is rich in cultural diversity and she has a passion for embracing our unique cultural perspectives. Michelle’s ancestry is diverse- Montauk/Mi'kmaq, Acadian, Dutch, German, Scottish to name a few. She identifies as Metis.

Michelle focuses on encouraging you to be authentic and the best version of yourself. She practices from a holistic approach that incorporates all components of life (mind, body & spirit) to strive for a total wellness.

Credentials: 
Bachelor of Arts Community Studies (BACS), Cape Breton University
Certificate in Public Administration, Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Social Work, Dalhousie University
Certificate in Counselling, Dalhousie University
Masters of Social Work, University of Northern British Columbia
Registered Social Worker- Clinical Specialist, Nova Scotia College of Social Workers

EMDR Basic Training (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Niagara Stress & Trauma Clinic

I am an approved provider for Health Canada (Direct billing available and Client ID required for prior approval before therapy starts):
·      Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB)
·      Residential Schools Health Support Program (IRS RHSP)

Fees
$180 per 50-minute session (+ 10-minute administration time). This fee is also applied to any additional reports/forms, or external meetings that are requested on your behalf.