Ruth Wilgress is a registered psychotherapist, certified play therapist and expressive arts therapist specializing in working with children (as young as 3 years old), teens/youth and adults using integrative therapy approaches. Ruth is trained and has experience in the following therapy approaches such as: art therapy, music therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, internal family systems, narrative therapy, DDT, and DBT, mindfulness, sand tray therapy, and theraplay (dyadic work with caregivers and children together) and Safe and Sound Protocol.
I am continuously taking new trainings when possible to gain new tools to help people. I use a strength-based and collaborative approach in my work with people.
I have a life long love for learning and helping others.
I use a strength-based, collaborative approach and enjoy empowering others and evoking a sense of awareness and positive change.
I practice therapy virtually via zoom, phone and in a comfortable office at my private practice under covid - protocols in Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada.
I am registered as a psychotherapist for over 7 years with the College of Psychotherapist of Ontario and in good standing #003560 and a certified play therapist with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. I have over 7 years experience working with children who reside in the foster care system, sexual assault centres, developmental services sector, trauma programs and the Canadian Mental Health Association.
I have worked with children and youth with the Metis Nation of Ontario, Boost, NIHB, Victim Services, Children's Aid Society, and Milestones Foster Care agency and private run agencies.
