Heather Rivlin
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly intuitive, empathic and compassionate, and working through a trauma-informed lens, my goal is to create and hold a safe and comforting space for individuals facing emotional challenges to both explore and heal. Self-directed, and also work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, valuing teamwork, shared perspectives and collaboration.
Skilled in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy and Internal Family Systems, with an aim to provide strong interpersonal connection and solutions-focused care. Experienced in hospital-based settings, multi-disciplinary teams, and clinical settings.
Consistent continuing education across various modalities and frameworks.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hypnotherapist
Self
05.2024 - Current
- Facilitate positive change in clients' lives by identifying limiting behaviors and subconscious belief patterns using Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapy, reframing and transforming these perspectives for lasting change.
- Help clients manage complex issues such as Childhood Trauma, Self-Confidence, Motivation, Sleep Concerns, Fears, Weight Management, Post-Separation abuse and Trauma related to Post-Marital Coercive control, Financial abuse, and Legal abuse.
- Conduct follow-up assessments to monitor clients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
Coach and Strategist, Women in Transition
Self
01.2019 - Current
- Fostered and held a safe space for vulnerable women experiencing separation and divorce
- Assisted women in finding resources; legal, financial, parenting support, to assist them and their families during the transition
- Helped build resilience, while focusing in a strengths-based positive psychology model of care, combined with somatic therapies.
Betrayal Recovery Coach
Self
11.2012 - Current
- Provide support and counseling for woman experiencing intimate partner betrayal and infidelity recovery.
- Fostered a supportive environment in both individual and group coaching sessions, encouraging open communication, established boundaries, confidentiality and mutual respect among participants.
- Established trust and rapport with participants, creating a strong foundation for open communication and collaboration.
- Facilitated a weekly local support group for participants to network, receive psycho-education, and obtain ongoing emotional support.
Photographer
Self-employed
05.2002 - 04.2014
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent quality work, clear communication and rapport.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product exceeded expectations.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print media including newspaper, magazine, television and documentary film.
Social Work Intern
Practicum Training and Supervision
01.2000 - 04.2001
- Clinical Focus: Supportive Counselling and Resourcing for Parents of Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Mount Sinai Hospital, 2000
- Clinical Focus: CBT for Pain Management, Headache Clinic at the Hospital For Sick Children (2000)
- Clinical Focus: Family Practice Social Worker, and Couples' Sex Therapy at Women's College Hospital (2001)
- Supported clients experiencing chronic pain using CBT, and solutions-focused therapy.
- Worked closely with clinical supervisor to set personal education goals, implement training practices, and work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Promoted individual empowerment by assisting clients in setting realistic goals and connecting them to relevant support systems.
Outpatient Mental Health Clerk
Markham Stouffville Hospital
07.1998 - 08.1999
- Registration of outpatient clients to group programs, medical and individual therapy appointments
- Collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive support for patients and their families.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently managing medical records, appointment scheduling, and insurance verification.
- Streamlined administrative processes for increased efficiency in the mental health clinic.
Registration Clerk, Emergency Department
London Health Sciences Centre
03.1991 - 06.1998
- Registered patients into the Emergency Department, either from triage, or via Ambulance Transport
- Managed high call volumes while accurately scheduling appointments and directing calls to appropriate departments as needed.
- Provided Cross-Coverage to Neurology Clinics, Surgery Clinics, Labour and Delivery, Day surgery, Oncology and Ophthalmology Clinics.
- Served as a liaison between patients, clinical staff, and administrative personnel to facilitate optimal communication and coordination of care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to data security protocols related to electronic health records.
- Demonstrated adaptability when dealing with unexpected changes or challenges in daily tasks or responsibilities.
Education
Trauma Informed Narcissistic Recovery Coach - Coaching
School of Trauma Informed Positive Psychology
United Kingdom01.2025
Certified Hypnotherapist - Hypnotherapy
School of Rapid Transformational Therapy
United Kingdom05.2024
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON06.2001
Bachelor of Arts, Hons. - Psychology
University of Western Ontario
London, ON04.1998
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Risk Assessment
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Compassionate
- CBT, Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Neuro-Linguistic Programming
- Trauma and Attachment-Informed
- Individual Counseling
- Psychosocial assessment
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Strengths-based Solution-Focused Therapy
- Fluent in French
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, 2024
- Certified Trauma Informed Narcissistic Recovery Coach (In Progress)
- Certified Somatic Trauma Informed Practitioner (In Progress)
- Certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist (In Progress)
- Certified Trauma Informed Positive Psychology Practitioner (In Progress)
- CBT Intensive Certification for Social Workers, United CBT (2021, 2023)
Volunteer Work
I have a heart for giving back, and engage regularly in volunteerism.
I currently volunteer with St. John's Pet Therapy Program at Michael Garron Hospital providing supporting care visits for patients, staff, visitors and families on various hospital units through my association with St. John's Ambulance Pet Therapy Program.
I have over 100 volunteer hours logged in Equine training and handling at the Horse Therapy Centre of Canada, in Stouffville Ontario.
Volunteer for Crescent School, Independent Boys' School in Toronto, since 2013 in various capacities.
Timeline
Hypnotherapist
Self
05.2024 - Current
Coach and Strategist, Women in Transition
Self
01.2019 - Current
Betrayal Recovery Coach
Self
11.2012 - Current
Photographer
Self-employed
05.2002 - 04.2014
Social Work Intern
Practicum Training and Supervision
01.2000 - 04.2001
Outpatient Mental Health Clerk
Markham Stouffville Hospital
07.1998 - 08.1999
Registration Clerk, Emergency Department
London Health Sciences Centre
03.1991 - 06.1998
- Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, 2024
- Certified Trauma Informed Narcissistic Recovery Coach (In Progress)
- Certified Somatic Trauma Informed Practitioner (In Progress)
- Certified Narcissistic Abuse Specialist (In Progress)
- Certified Trauma Informed Positive Psychology Practitioner (In Progress)
- CBT Intensive Certification for Social Workers, United CBT (2021, 2023)
Trauma Informed Narcissistic Recovery Coach - Coaching
School of Trauma Informed Positive Psychology
Certified Hypnotherapist - Hypnotherapy
School of Rapid Transformational Therapy
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts, Hons. - Psychology
University of Western Ontario
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