Judy Casteels, BSW, MA
Registered Clinical Social Worker
She/Her
Virtual

Licensed in: Ontario

Education: Yorkville University

Top Specialties: Mental Health, Well-Being, Cultural Identity & Belonging

Age Groups: Young Adults (18–24), Adults (25–64), Seniors (65+), Parents/Caregivers, Families, Couples

Fee: $175

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Judy is a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology and an OHS Certificate. She brings years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of mental health and wellness challenges.

Her approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, ensuring every client feels heard, understood, and supported.

Judy has worked extensively in community, clinical, and hospital settings, supporting diverse populations, including Indigenous and Métis communities. She’s committed to helping clients build resilience, self-sufficiency, and overall well-being.

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Expertise & Info

General Expertise In:

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Stress & Burnout
Relationship Issues
Family Conflict / Parenting
Self-Esteem
ADHD
Social Anxiety
Anger Management
Emotional Regulation
Mood
Bipolar Disorder (Support)
Personality-Related Challenges (e.g., BPD Traits)
Chronic Illness / Pain Coping
Sleep Concerns / Insomnia
Body Image
Perfectionism
Imposter Syndrome
Workplace Stress
Leadership / High-Performer Mental Health
Academic Stress
Executive Functioning
Relationship Therapy
Separation / Divorce
Substance Use (Alcohol/Drugs)
Problematic Internet/Gaming
Gambling
Cultural Identity & Belonging
Racial Trauma
Domestic Violence Support / Safety Planning

Treatment Approaches:

Core evidence-based approaches

CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)

ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy)

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based approaches (MBCT/MBSR)

Family Systems / Bowen

Somatic Therapy / Somatic Experiencing

Depth / insight-oriented

Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic

Attachment-based therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Culturally responsive therapy

Indigenous-informed approaches

Integrative/eclectic

Insurances Accepted:

Canada Life
GreenShield
Empire Life
Medic Construction
RBC Insurance
Manitoba Blue Cross
SSQ Insurance
Cash Pay (No Insurance)
AGA Financial Group Inc.
Beneva
BPA
Canada Life – PSHCP
Canadian Construction Workers Union
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
CINUP
ClaimSecure
Cowan Insurance Group
Desjardins Insurance
Equitable
First Canadian
GMS Carriers 49 and 50
GroupHEALTH
GroupSource
Industrial Alliance
Johnson Inc.
Johnston Group
LiUNA Local 183
LiUNA Local 506
Manion
Manulife Financial
Maximum Benefit
MDM Insurance Services
People Corporation
RWAM
Simply Benefits
TELUS AdjudiCare
Telus Health
Union Benefits
UV Insurance

Licensure & Fees

Professional Designation:
Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW)

Location:
Ontario(Virtual Services)

Session Fees:
$175

Insurance receipts are provided. Direct billing available where applicable.

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Testimonials
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Clients are saying...

"Judy is warm, culturally aware, and genuinely easy to talk to - I felt understood from the very first session. She has a steadying presence that makes even the hard conversations feel manageable." - D.K., Ontario Client

Ontario
Canada Life
GreenShield
Empire Life
Medic Construction
RBC Insurance
Manitoba Blue Cross
SSQ Insurance
Cash Pay (No Insurance)
AGA Financial Group Inc.
Beneva
BPA
Canada Life – PSHCP
Canadian Construction Workers Union
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
CINUP
ClaimSecure
Cowan Insurance Group
Desjardins Insurance
Equitable
First Canadian
GMS Carriers 49 and 50
GroupHEALTH
GroupSource
Industrial Alliance
Johnson Inc.
Johnston Group
LiUNA Local 183
LiUNA Local 506
Manion
Manulife Financial
Maximum Benefit
MDM Insurance Services
People Corporation
RWAM
Simply Benefits
TELUS AdjudiCare
Telus Health
Union Benefits
UV Insurance
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Stress & Burnout
Relationship Issues
Family Conflict / Parenting
Self-Esteem
ADHD
Social Anxiety
Anger Management
Emotional Regulation
Mood
Bipolar Disorder (Support)
Personality-Related Challenges (e.g., BPD Traits)
Chronic Illness / Pain Coping
Sleep Concerns / Insomnia
Body Image
Perfectionism
Imposter Syndrome
Workplace Stress
Leadership / High-Performer Mental Health
Academic Stress
Executive Functioning
Relationship Therapy
Separation / Divorce
Substance Use (Alcohol/Drugs)
Problematic Internet/Gaming
Gambling
Cultural Identity & Belonging
Racial Trauma
Domestic Violence Support / Safety Planning
Adult (18+)
Child (12-15)
Couples (18+)
Seniors (65+)
If you are having a mental health emergency, call 911, The National Suicide and Crisis Helpline at 988, or go to your local ER