ABOUT ME

 Patty Hills is passionate about working with you to resolve the root cause of your distress so you can live the life that you want to live. Whether that you are looking to reduce the impact of your mental health symptoms, build your confidence and skills that you can manage the day-today stressors of your life, feel more connected and effective in your parenting role, or to strengthen your connection and skills for managing conflict with your partner, you are in the right place. 

Patty Hills is a OCSWSSW Registered Social Worker.  Patty completed her Masters of Social Work program from Wilfried Laurier University in 2022 with an emphasis on working with individuals and groups. Patty achieved her EMDRIA certification in EMDR in 2019. Patty has been a therapist for over 20 years working with children, adolescents, adults, caregivers and families in children's mental health.

 Patty specializes in working with adults and teen using EMDR.  Patty specializes the areas of single incident trauma, complex trauma, on-going chronic stress, PTSD, attachment, anxiety & depression.   Patty continues to participate in ongoing training & consultation in EMDR in order to provide the most effective & evidence based treatment.  Patty adheres to the OCSWSSW's guidelines and standards as a commitment to providing you with safe and ethical therapy.  

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Patty Hills opened her  private practice near Gorrie, ON in 2016.  Patty's office is located just off a quiet country road where the counties of Huron, Perth, Bruce, Grey and Wellington counties meet.  Patty decided to open her practice in the same agricultural community where was raised, and now lives with her family.  Living and working in this community gives Patty a unique perspective on the challenges facing rural farming families.  Patty has insight and working relationship to help clients navigate the social service network of resources and supports that are available here.  

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You do not need to suffer alone. Patty strives to provide a therapeutic space where you feel welcomed, your lived matters, and your innate resiliency in honoured, and your privacy is protected.

Fill out the form on the contact me page to book a free phone intake consultation.