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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. 

 
As the Director of Continuing Education and Resource Development for Riverbend Counselling, I take considerable interest in enhancing our quality of service and competency, and pursuing continued learning. In addition to my new role as Director of CE, I am a PhD student at the University of Yorkville. 

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


Clare is not currently accepting new clients