Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area
Alicia House is a passionate, skilled, integrative, and empathic Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Certified Music Therapist (MTA), and Clinical Supervisor. Currently working in private practice settings, Alicia offers individual therapy to adults with complex mental health concerns, as well as supervises new therapists as they begin their clinical journeys. Alicia has a variety of clinical and leadership experience in private practice, community mental health organizations, residential treatment programs, hospitals, and related settings. In addition to Alicia's master's level therapy training, her continuing education includes: - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) - Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) - Somatic Integration - Spiritual Psychotherapy - Addictions Counselling - Trauma-Focused Approaches - Mindfulness-Based Approaches - Psychoanalysis - Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention - Clinical Supervision
June 2023 - Present (KW Mental Health and Wellness): Provide individual psychotherapy to adults, focusing on complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self-worth concerns, and co-occurring diagnoses. Utilize evidence-based and holistic/creative approaches to treatment. August 2019 - May 2023: Whole Tone Therapy Practice & Acorn Counselling Centre Inc.
Provide individual, dyadic, and group clinical supervision to master's level psychotherapy students who are working towards the "Registered Psychotherapist (RP)" credential, both independently and on-contract with various private practices.
Provided individual and group music therapy and psychotherapy treatment within the addiction medicine and eating disorders programs. Attended rounds and team meetings. Developed innovative, creative, and effective group music therapy programming for addiction medicine patients.
Led a team of social workers, social service workers, case managers, and peer support workers who supported individuals with substance use challenges in the community (specifically, within supportive housing and related settings).Collaborated with the leadership team and community partners on program development, organizational policy, and related initiatives.
Led a team of 6 creative-arts therapists and educators working virtually and in-person across Ontario. Personally supported teens and adults with complex mental health concerns (trauma/PTSD, addictions, BPD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression and co-occurring presentations), utilizing evidence-based therapies, as well as creative and holistic approaches to treatment. Developed community partnerships. Facilitated workshops and group programming in a variety of settings.