Credentials

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As a Registered Social Worker in Ontario, Kumsal holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Bioengineering and a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology from Sabanci University, Istanbul Turkey. She has completed postdoctoral training and extensive research on neurobiology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, US.

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She further completed a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto, with a specialization in Mental Health and Health.

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Memberships

 

She is registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

 

Practice

She has worked with various populations and gained experience in various settings, strives to practice from the highest ethical standards and has completed rigorous training in various modalities.

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Kumsal is trained and informed by a range of integrative approaches and modalities including:

• Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

• Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

• Trauma-informed care 

• Polyvagal theory

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

• Mindfulness 

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

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Her clinical approach is anti-oppressive, strengths-based, harm-reduction focused and recovery-oriented.

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She continues to engage in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision to ensure her practice is based on evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

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Additional Training and Qualifications

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• ​Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) -Evergreen Certifications

• Polyvagal Theory for Embodied Trauma Recovery - PESI

• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy Essentials (Level 1+ Level 2) - ICEEFT 

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy - University of Toronto & Coursera

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Centre for Mindfulness Studies, Toronto

• Trauma Certificate, Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) - Ongoing

• Seeking Safety Webinar-Treatment Innovations  

• Trauma-Informed Practice Webinar-CMHA           

• Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Certificate, Wilfrid Laurier University 

• CBT Level II – Anxiety Disorders and Depression  WLU  

• CBT Level I - Fundamental Skills OISE, University of Toronto

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) - Advanced Topics in Mental Health, University of Toronto

• Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) - PESI

• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 1 - Individual Therapy-York University Psychology

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 3-day Certification Training-PESI AU 

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): An Introduction to Essential Components-SickKids CCMHLI

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)-Social Work Practice in Mental Health - University of Toronto 

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)-University of British Columbia CPD

• Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Online Course-CAMH 

• Introduction to Problem Gambling Course-GGTU CAMH

• The Arts and Science of Relationships: Understanding Human Needs - University of Toronto & Coursera

• The Art and Science of Love, Two days intensive  The Gottman Institute

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Specialization

Kumsal's clinical practice focuses on creating safety and building a therapeutic relationship to address your unique needs. She has extensive training in trauma-informed care and integrating safety, collaboration and empowerment into her clinical practice. She will meet you where you are on your journey and will work collaboratively to support you with the challenges, whether it is anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions or addressing traumatic experiences.

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Services

She offers individual counselling and psychotherapy in English and/or Turkish.​