My specialty is working with Men and Women to reduce the effects of conflict and violence on the lives of their children. This can take place whether parents are together or separated. In my 18 years of experience addressing Anger Management, Family Violence and Parent/Child Conflict it has been my great privilege to help families successfully address problems, improve their interactions, and live more in tune with their chosen values. I have special training in helping children as young as age 4 deal with difficult situations and problems, and have worked with young parents as well as grandparents who are primary caregivers.

then, a consultation could be very helpful. Families I have worked with tell me that the consultation process helps them to:

How A Consultation Is Done

Before the consultation we will have a half-hour phone call, which takes place free of charge. This will help us decide if we can work well together.

To schedule this free initial call, leave me a message at 416 878-7114, with a number and time that would be convenient for you. I will get back to you right away.

During the phone call I will answer any questions you may have about the process. You will decide who should be at our first meeting, and begin to define the problem that you want to focus on.

I will ask you to fill out a short consultation form before our meeting either by email or in person before we meet. This will help to make the time we spend together as productive as possible.

During the consultation
Consultation with me is a focused, solution-building process that will help you define how problems are getting in the way of your life and steps you can take to get back on track.  It is my job to ask thought provoking and action stimulating questions, and together we come up with next steps that you can live with. Very often, even thinking differently about a problem will help you get closer to your valued way of living.

During our meeting, I will ask you if the conversation is useful, and if we are moving in the right direction. We will make notes together, and work for one hour to develop some useful next steps. At the end of the hour, you will decide whether or not to plan another meeting, and how soon you would like that to happen. You will keep a copy of the notes made during our session for your own use.

After the consultation
You are welcome to call at any point for a further meeting if one is not already arranged. There is no expectation of a weekly commitment, and there is no set number of meetings required for service.  These decisions are up to you.

Location and times
Meetings are scheduled at mutually convenient times, including weekend and evening appointments. The location is the Leaside Therapy Centre at 1395 Bayview Avenue. There is street parking available, and it is easy to get here by bus: from the Davisville station on the Yonge Street Line, take the number 11 Bayview. Get off at the first stop before the bus turns onto Bayview, and walk south one block.

Unfortunately, the Centre is not wheelchair accessible.

Fees

Consultations are one hour long, and the fee is ninety-five ($95.00) dollars, payable in cash or by personal cheque at the end of each consultation. Payment by post-dated cheques is accepted for families who require this flexibility. Receipts are given and may be used for tax purposes, or where accepted by insurance coverage. This service is not covered by OHIP.

My Credentials

I have been working with families, individuals and children in community settings for over 18 years. My experience includes working with women in prison, supervising youth in conflict with the law, working with teens in residential settings, and counselling for families dealing with the after-math of family violence. I have worked with men who have been separated or divorced because of family violence, and I have worked with children, youth and adults who have been affected by sexual abuse.  I have worked with extended families, foster care families, and families of many cultural backgrounds, including First Nation families.

I have training and experience in Narrative practices, and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto.  I am a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers, and a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

To contact me:
bmillerconsulting@gmail.com
416 878-7114