David Villella, MSW, RMFT

David Villella View Specialties

  • Registered Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Social Worker
  • Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 2Y8
  • Phone: 807-355-1021
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  • This member is also available for online counseling.
  • Online-counseling methods: Phone, Webcam




Are you overwhelmed managing family stressors, couple conflict or struggling as a parent?  Experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety or anger?  Current crisis or life changing events or decisions?  Work-Life balance? Please allow me the opportunity to work with you to overcome these difficulties. 

 

Here is How I Will Help: 

  • I will meet with you in a secure, private online forum. I will work toward gaining a thorough understanding of your current situation and collaborate with you in establishing therapeutic goals to achieve your health and wellness.  
  • My professional knowledge. I have 30 years experience working in the mental health field, both as a clinical therapist, as well as, providing clinical supervision to mental health practitioners.  
  • I work from a systemic perspective. This means I focus on an individual’s  interactions and relationships and the impact it has on current functioning. 
  • I have a strong belief that we all have the ability to make positive change in our personal life.  I can help you.

Specializations:

  •  I am a registered social worker (MSW) and marriage and family therapist (RMFT) who specializes in the following:
  • Couple & Family Relationships
  • Parenting, including co-parenting through separation/divorce.
  • Stress and Life Changes/Events
  • Depression/Anxiety
  • Anger Management
  • Self-Esteem & Wellness
  • Family Crisis (i.e. addictions)

Benefits of Therapy with Me:

  • Working with a therapist with a wealth of professional experience in both the private and community mental health sectors;
  • Improved confidence through therapeutic guidance from a therapist with significant life experience;
  • Working collaboratively to develop an improved, healthier lifestyle by  incorporating your individual strengths to best develop a plan toward personal wellness;
  • Assistance provided in overcoming struggles related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem and historical barriers;
  • Increased parenting capacity, including co-parenting through separation/divorce;
  • Improved couple and family interactions and communication;
  • Better stress-management, including work-life balance; and
  • Anger Management by overcoming personal frustrations and underlying issues that may be contributing to strong emotions.

My overall goal is to provide counselling support in a friendly, comfortable and compassionate manner.  Together, we will establish an environment of trust and understanding.  

 

Cost:

  • $180  per 50 minute session (applies to individuals and couples).
  • Receipts for insurance provided. 

Availability:

  • I provide flexible hours, including evening or weekend sessions.  

Location:  Service provided to anyone throughout Ontario. Online intervention only (webcam preferable).  Phone counselling is available.

 

Please message me through this site or call me directly @ 807-355-1021.  I would be glad to provide a free 20 minute consultation on your current situation and how I might be able to assist.  I will also answer any questions you may have.

 

 


 


 



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Thunder Bay ON