Linda Gibson

MEd, MSW, RSW

REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL SESSIONS

Tuesday & Thursday

Offering Couples Therapy, Family Counselling & Parent Support.

Client Age: 18+

Linda Gibson is a Registered Social Worker (MSW, MEd, RSW) with over 20 years of experience in providing mental health support to individuals, couples, and families navigating relationship challenges, mental health concerns, parent advocacy, and significant life transitions. She is dedicated to fostering a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where clients are encouraged to explore their experiences, gain meaningful insight, and work toward positive and lasting change.

Linda specializes in couples therapy and family counselling, particularly for parents of neurodivergent children. Her in-depth knowledge of Ontario’s Education Act and the education system equips her to guide families through school-related concerns and advocate effectively for their children's needs.

Her approach is client-centred, collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Linda employs a variety of therapeutic methods, including:

• Couples Therapy informed by Drs. Gottman and Chapman's research
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Positive Parenting Approaches
• EMDR

In her couples therapy practice, Linda integrates her training in couples counselling, drawing from the insights of Drs. John and Julie Gottman and Dr. Gary Chapman. She assists couples in understanding their relationship patterns, enhancing communication, managing conflict, and building healthier, more meaningful connections.

Linda holds both a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Education (MEd). With over 20 years of experience, she is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (Registration #426729); her professional qualifications include a Certificate in Couples Counselling from the University of Guelph, EMDR training, and a decade-long Associate Membership with the Canadian Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Areas of Focus: 

Couples Counselling • Family Counselling • Autism • ADHD • Anxiety • Depression • Abuse Recovery • Trauma • Life Transitions • Relationship Challenges • Parenting Support • School & Education Challenges