Robert

Mr Robert Wallace

Licensed Clinical Social Workers

An established therapist with 36 years experience, I have broad based expertise working with individuals and couples.

About Me

With 36 years of experience, I offer a steady, supportive space for individuals and couples. We can sensitively explore challenges, making sense of feelings and finding new ways forward. My broad expertise means I can guide you through a wide range of concerns, from personal growth to relationship issues. Clients often value the grounded perspective and thoughtful support I provide.

Approach

My years of practice shape a calm, measured way of working where attention to timing, emotional safety and clear boundaries guides each session. In Toronto or online, in English, sessions move at a pace that fits your life—regular but flexible—so we can tend to relationship strain, chronic illness impact or burnout without overwhelming daily demands. I combine close listening, reflective meaning-making and practical problem-solving between meetings so insights turn into small, doable steps. People looking for steady, thoughtful collaboration usually find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychodynamic Therapy

    A therapy that explores how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current feelings, relationships, and behaviour.

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  • Social Work

    A profession that supports individuals and families with mental health, welfare, housing, and access to community resources.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • HIV / AIDS Support

    The psychological impact of living with HIV/AIDS, including stigma, disclosure, medication adherence, and emotional well-being.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Workers

    A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Qualifications


University of Toronto

Registrations


Robert Wallace

Social Worker

Service Area


179 Carlton St

In-person & Online

Toronto, Ontario

Canada