Andre Watkis, MSW
Registered Social Worker
verified by TherapyRoute
“I provide compassionate, evidence-informed therapy to children, teens, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating concerns, mood difficulties, stress, life transitions, school challenges, and relationship conflict. My approach combines empathy with practical strategies to support meaningful and lasting change.”
About Me
I am the co-founder and Clinical Director of W Experience Counselling and Wellness Services and have over sixteen years of experience supporting mental health and well-being across the lifespan. I am a Registered Social Worker with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Human Exceptionality in Learning, and French, as well as a Bachelor and Master of Social Work with a specialization in health.
My clinical experience includes work in community and grassroots agencies, addictions services, specialized children’s mental health programs, eating disorder clinics, and hospital-based psychiatry. I value building
authentic, non-judgmental relationships and creating a space where clients feel understood, respected, and supported.
If you’re considering therapy, I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore how I can support you. Free 15-minute consultations are available.
Approach
I am trained in the following modalities:
-Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)
-Cognitive Behaviour Therapy CBT (Eating Disorders, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression)
-Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
-Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
-Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
-Motivation Interviewing
-Polyvagal Theory
-Prolonged Exposure Trauma Therapy (PE)
Services
I offer support to children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. I have online and in-person availability.
Services Offered:
- •Family Therapy
- •Psychiatric Social Work
- •Trauma Counselling
- •Relationship Counselling
- •Divorce Counselling
- •CBT
- •Adolescent Therapy
- •Addiction Counselling
- •ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
- •Online Therapy
Works With:
- •Adolescents
- •Adults
- •Children
- •Communities
- •Couples
- •Elderly
- •Families
- •Individuals
- •Parents
- •Organisations
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
- •Addiction
- •Relationship Issues
- •Trauma
- •Suicidal Thoughts
- •Anxiety
- •Bipolar
- •Child Behaviour
- •ADHD / Attention Difficulties
- •Depression
- •Family Issues
Professional Title:
- •Registered Social Worker
Qualifications
Master of Social Work
MastersCSWE / CASWE Accredited University
Bachelor of Social Work
BachelorCASWE Accredited University
Bachelor of Science with Honours
BachelorUniversity of Toronto
Registrations
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Registered Social Worker (RSW)
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