Amanda Gomes — Registered Social Worker (RSW)

Support that meets you where you are.

I'm Amanda Gomes, a Registered Social Worker providing virtual individual counselling to clients ages 12+ across Ontario. My work includes supporting people navigating trauma, grief, traumatic brain injury and significant life changes.

Meet Amanda

A space to talk through what you're carrying.

Amanda brings more than 13 years of experience to her work with teens, adults and seniors.


Her approach recognizes that people don't arrive in therapy with one isolated problem. Experiences, relationships, health, grief, identity and the circumstances surrounding someone's life can all influence how they're doing.



Therapy is shaped around the individual rather than asking the individual to fit a predetermined process.

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Who I Work With

Amanda works virtually across Ontario with:

Teens ages 12+

Adults

Seniors

Areas of support include:

Trauma and PTSD

Grief and loss

Traumatic brain injury

Life transitions

Emotional wellbeing

Amanda does not currently provide couples counselling.

Grief, Trauma & Life Changes

There's no single way people are supposed to respond.

Experiences such as loss, trauma or a major change in health or life circumstances can affect far more than mood.



Amanda works with clients to understand their experience within the wider context of their lives and find ways to move forward without minimizing what has happened.

Amanda's Approach

Individual care means individual care.

Sessions are tailored to the person in front of her.



Rather than applying one approach automatically, Amanda works collaboratively with clients to understand their concerns, identify goals and determine what support makes sense for where they are now.

Professional Background and Credentials

Registered Social Worker (RSW)
OCSWSSW Member with 13+ years in practice

Education

Master of Social Work — Wilfrid Laurier University

Bachelor of Social Work — Laurentian University

Professional Experiences

Community-based social work

Case management

Grief and loss group facilitation

Individual counselling across adolescence, adulthood and later life

Additional Training & Areas of Experience

Addictions

Grief and loss

Trauma and PTSD

Traumatic brain injury

Support for teens and families navigating complex mental health concerns

Virtual Counselling ACross Ontario

Therapy with direction.

Amanda works with clients virtually throughout Ontario. Online counselling allows clients to access support from a familiar environment while making therapy easier to integrate into work, school, caregiving and everyday life.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is Amanda Gomes and what does she specialize in?

    Amanda Gomes is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) providing individual counselling virtually across Ontario.


    Her areas of focus include trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, and traumatic brain injury. She works with clients ages 12+, including teens, adults and seniors.

  • What is a Registered Social Worker and how is that different from a psychotherapist?

    A Registered Social Worker is regulated through the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and may provide psychotherapy within their professional scope and competence.


    A Registered Psychotherapist is a separate regulated designation. Amanda's professional title is Registered Social Worker (RSW).

  • What age groups does Amanda work with?

    Amanda works with individuals ages 12 and older, including teens, adults and seniors.


    Her practice is intentionally broad across life stages while remaining focused on individual rather than couples counselling.

  • Does Amanda offer couples counselling?

    No. Amanda currently provides individual counselling rather than couples therapy. If you're looking for online couples counselling, Ava Frans provides couples therapy through True Counselling.

  • How do I know if Amanda or Ava is the right therapist for me?

    Amanda may be a particularly good fit for individual clients looking for support with grief, trauma, traumatic brain injury or concerns arising across adolescence, adulthood and later life.


    Ava works with individuals as well, but also specializes in couples, relationships and first responder support. If there's overlap, we'll help you determine who may be the better fit.

  • Does Amanda work with grief and loss specifically?

    Yes. Grief counselling is one of Amanda's areas of focus.


    Grief can involve much more than bereavement alone. Therapy can create room to process loss, understand how it is affecting different areas of your life and find ways to move forward without minimizing what or who has been lost.

  • What is Amanda's approach to therapy?

    Amanda takes an individualized, collaborative approach.


    Rather than assuming one modality or strategy will work for everyone, she takes time to understand the person, their circumstances and their goals before determining how therapy can best support them.

  • What credentials and registration does Amanda hold?

    Amanda is a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with MSW and BSW credentials and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.


    She brings more than 13 years of experience to her work with clients.


  • Is Amanda currently accepting new clients?

    Amanda's availability can change as her caseload changes. You can view current appointment options through the booking system or contact True Counselling to ask about availability.

  • Is Amanda's counselling available virtually across Ontario?

    Yes. Amanda provides virtual individual counselling across Ontario, allowing clients to work with her without needing to live near a physical True Counselling location.

Find out whether Amanda feels like the right fit.

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