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Ericha Braun

Social Worker

Ericha Braun, MSW, RSW is a registered social worker providing individual and group therapy at OICBT since 2021. Ericha received her Master’s degree in Social Work from Carleton University where she focused on counselling approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, solutions-focused therapy, and narrative therapy. Ericha has completed additional professional training in dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Ericha operates from a client-centred and trauma-informed perspective to create a supportive and individualized environment for you to explore the mental health challenges you’re experiencing. Ericha combines evidenced-based practices and a strengths-based approach to help you work toward your goals and build a life that feels meaningful for you.

Ericha provides services both in-person and virtually

About Ericha

Registered Social Worker; Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers; https://www.ocswssw.org/

Member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers; https://www.oasw.org/Public/Public/Home.aspx

Master of Social Work; Carleton University (2020);

https://carleton.ca/socialwork/master-of-social-work/
Bachelor of Social Work; Carleton University (2018);

https://carleton.ca/socialwork/bsw-program/

Advanced Diploma in Child and Youth Care; Algonquin College (2015); https://www.algonquincollege.com/wellness-safety-community/program/child-and-youth-care/

Ericha provides individual therapy to adults (ages 18-65) within the following areas of focus:

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety (Generalized, Health, Panic, Social)
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Depression
  • Family Accommodation Work
  • Grief/Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Substance Misuse
  • Skin Picking (Excoriation)
  • Work stress and burnout

  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Schema Therapy

University Medal in Social Work; Carleton University; 2018; https://convocation.carleton.ca/ceremony/medals-and-awards/

  • CBT Disorder Specific Training – OICBT
  • Introduction to Radically Open DBT – Hummingbird Professional Development Network
  • ACT for Grief and Loss – Psychwire with Dr. Russ Harris
  • ACT for Beginners – Psychwire with Dr. Russ Harris
  • DBT Skills – Psychwire with Dr. Marsha Linehan
  • Essentials of CBT: Level II: Implementing CBT – OICBT
  • Essentials of CBT: Level I: Learning CBT – OICBT

Assistant Manager, Transitional Shelter Services, Shepherds of Good Hope, 2018 – 2021

https://www.sghottawa.com/programs-services/

Frontline Worker, Transitional Emergency Shelter Program and Managed Alcohol Program, Shepherds of Good Hope, 2017 – 2018

https://www.sghottawa.com/programs-services/

My relevant practicum experience was:

Clinical Intern, Michelle Aziz Counselling, 2020

https://unwaveringhope.ca