Clare Wowryk Franklin, MA. PhD Can.
SENIOR ASSOCIATE PSYCHOTHERAPIST
DIRECTOR OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
- Personality Disorders
- Narcissism, Narcissistic Abuse, Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Anxiety disorders
- Emotion regulation and emotional intelligence
- Anger
- Anxiety and related disorders
- Asperger’s/Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Assertiveness
- Assessments
- Attachment
- Complex trauma, CPTSD
- Nutrition and disordered eating
- Personality disorders
- Relationship conflicts
- Self-esteem
- Self-harm & Suicidal ideation
- Stress management
- Supportive Counselling
- Trauma, PTSD
As someone who is naturally empathetic and genuinely passionate about my work, I bring authenticity, honesty, curiosity and compassion to each therapeutic relationship. Using a collaborative approach to treatment, I endeavour to meet the unique needs of each individual client or couple. I believe in providing a validating space for my clients to feel safe in when choosing to be vulnerable and engage in self-exploration. I felt called to do my Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy after experiencing the benefits that therapy had on my own life.
I take a particular interest in working with personality disorders,
mood disorders, and narcissistic abuse. Working from a CBT, narrative therapy, and psychodynamic perspective, I endeavour to help clients uncover how their internalized beliefs and created meanings are acting as a barrier to achieving their ideal self.
Clare is also the author of 30 Days to Self-Awareness. A workbook inspired by her work with clients designed to help people develop high level self-reflection and emotional intelligence skills. Clare’s workbook can be purchased here or at our office.
Please note that I do not see clients under the age of 18.
- Bachelors of Science, Human Nutritional Sciences, University of Manitoba, 2015
- Masters of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, 2020
- Doctorate of Counselling Psychology, Yorkville University, expected completion 2025
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), 2018
- Overview Of Narcissistic Personality Styles For Therapists And Coaches, Dr. Ramani Duravasula, LUNA Education, Training. 2020
- GPS for Navigating Narcissistic Relationships, Dr. Ramani Duravasula, LUNA Education, Training, & Consulting, LLC. 2020.
- Palo Alto University, Mental Health And The Law Lecture Series, 2021
- American Academy of Forensic Psychology: Parenting Capacity Assessments in Child Protection Court, 2023
- Coherence Therapy Online Training, Coherence Therapy Institute, 2023
For more information on Clare’s work, please visit her website clarewcounselling.ca
To work with Clare, please email her directly at clare@riverbendcounselling.ca