Darrell Gonzales
msw, rsw
about darrell
Designation: Registered Social Worker
Areas of Focus: Emotion Dysregulation, Impulsivity, Adults, Adolescents
Therapeutic Modalities I use: Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE)
Personal Interests: Reading, journaling/writing, games (chess, tabletop RPGs and board games, video games), and playing piano.
bio
Darrell Gonzales, M.S.W., R.S.W., has a diverse spectrum of experience including comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, community family therapy, and hospital-based intensive treatment for high risk outpatients. He is certified in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy by the DBT-Linehan Board of Certification.
He has a particular interest in working with individuals struggling with self-harm and suicidality. He is trained in treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder through Prolonged Exposure. He also has experience in using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to treat individuals struggling with anxiety and depression.
He is notably strong in working with individuals through interpersonal issues through interpersonal effectiveness training and intensive role play. He completed his Masters of Social Work at the University of Toronto and is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as well as a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
Darrell works closely with Dr. Andrew Ekblad.
