About Me
I BEGAN THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK IN 2021, in community & residential mental health, supporting adults and youth living with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction to navigate housing, healthcare, education & social services, immigration, legal and correctional services. Perhaps most fundamental to my learning has been people's capacity for resilience and the power of connection in dealing with trauma, mental health, and addiction.
MY PRACTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH services has been a dynamic experience, intersecting with first-episode psychosis treatment for youth experiencing homelessness, emergency psychiatry & crisis support, inpatient care, community & residential treatment & housing, and clinical work in primary health care. My practice has included work with children, youth, individuals & families, co-facilitating psychoeducational groups, delivering workshops & educational talks. Each and every one of these experiences has fostered personal & professional growth.
MY CURRENT PRACTICE serves youth and adults. I provide support to clients interested in improving mental & emotional health, navigating life transitions & stressors, expanding skills in coping, assertiveness, parenting, and executive function.
A TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE helps clients explore their trauma, whether developmental, intergenerational, acute or complex from a neurophysiological lens, identifying trauma activation and building healthy self-regulation skills. I work with First Responders looking to develop healthy coping strategies that promote resilience & longevity in their careers.
BEHAVIOURAL & SUBSTANCE ADDICTION TREATMENT is a significant part of my practice. I'm always honoured to be part of the tough road to recovery, meeting clients wherever they're at: sober-curious, wanting to change their use, or working on relapse prevention. With consent, I welcome the opportunity to include loved ones in the process if & where it may be beneficial to the client.
SUPPORT FOR ADHD includes providing clients with a solid understanding of their Executive Functioning, developing strategies for use across domains, building their support system, and viewing their traits through a lens of strength.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE, I am a mom to two very spirited, bright & funny kids and one kind-hearted, witty & talented teen. I have a wonderful partner who manages to turn the impossible into possible, fears into encouragement, and big ideas into reality.
I ALWAYS FIND TIME for reading, podcasts, creating new resources, pup walks, & coffee breaks. Professional development is very important to me and I recently completed Professional Certificates in Trauma & Addictions through WLU. I am excited to be starting training in EMDR this summer!
CREATING A SPACE THAT FEELS COZY & welcoming has been a wonderful part of establishing my practice. My space is a reflection of my clients' suggestions & ideas and I love to change & rearrange things.
Juliette Tilbury
EDUCATION
My education in Social Work, trauma, addictions, and mental health has spanned a 25 year period with experience in the areas of community, crisis, residential, psychiatry, and clinical.
Addiction Certificate, Wilfrid Laurier University
Trauma Certificate, Wilfrid Laurier University
Master of Social Work, York University
Bachelor of Social Work, University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Arts, Social Development Studies, University of Waterloo
MEMBERSHIP
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Ontario Association of Social Workers
The Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance
GENERAL WELLBEING
Understand anxiety & depression as nervous system responses.
Establish & protect boundaries to improve relationships with self & others.
Build & maintain healthy habits.
Develop a growth mindset & repair unhelpful thinking styles.
Learn about the role of emotions.
TRAUMA
Learn about trauma & the body.
Understand developmental trauma.
Explore trauma narratives & emotions.
Practice mindfulness, grounding & self-soothing.
ADHD
Understand the ADHD Brain.
Learn about your Executive Function strengths & challenges.
Develop a dopamine plan.
Build your support team.
ADDICTION
Learn about addiction & the brain.
Identify emotional, cognitive, & behavioural signs of relapse.
Develop a relapse prevention plan.
Strengthen your support network.
YOUR FIRST VISIT
Entrance to the office is by appointment only; kindly let yourself in and make yourself comfortable. The coffee nook is well-stocked; please help yourself to a coffee, tea, or something cool from the fridge. If you've rushed out the door without breakfast or missed your after-school snack, please help yourself to something to eat. Snacks & drinks are welcome in our session as well. Please connect with me prior to your appointment to advise of any risks of anaphylaxis.
Magazines and a collection of my favourite therapy resources are available to browse. You'll find a private bathroom beyond the waiting area for your use. Before our first appointment, take a few moments to complete the Intake & Consent Forms in your Jane App profile. We will review consent & confidentiality, answer any questions you may have about my practice, and explore your hopes and goals for therapy.
Notepaper & journals are available for your use during our session. You'll find fidgets, doodle supplies, fuzzy blankets & throw pillows to make your visit as comfortable as possible. Visitors are often greeted by Tia, the friendly & playful Barbet. She loves to snuggle if you do but is also content to give you your space.
SERVICES
Virtual & In-Office Sessions
Virtual appointments available within the Province of Ontario.
90 Minute Session $270
60 Minute Session $180
45 Minute Session $135
30 Minute Session $90
Parent & Youth Session $270
15 Minute Consultation No Charge
BOOKING
Create and manage your profile on Jane! A securely stored credit card allows you to easily book your own appointments. Add your name to a waitlist for your preferred spot, access intake and consent forms, and instantly obtain your receipts. Receive email or text reminders about your appointments.
PAYMENT
Payment is due following appointments and will be processed via Jane using the credit card securely stored. You'll receive the receipt by email upon successful payment processing.
INSURANCE
If you are seeking reimbursement from your insurance provider, please confirm coverage for Registered Social Worker (I am not a Registered Psychotherapist). I do not bill directly to insurance companies. A receipt with registration number will be provided upon payment that you may submit to your insurance provider for applicable reimbursement.
CANCELLATION
Should you wish to reschedule or cancel an appointment, 48 hours notice is required to avoid a Late Cancellation Fee. Appointments may be cancelled through your Jane profile or by email. Late cancellations due to illness are excluded from the fee. Appointment no-shows are treated as late cancellations and the fee will apply.
Late Cancellation Fees: 1st Time $20, 2nd Time 50%, 3rd Time 100%
Location
845 Upper James Street Suite 203 Hamilton, ON L9C 3A3
Located at the intersection of Upper James & Mohawk Streets. Free parking at the back of the building near a convenient entrance to stairs up to the 2nd floor office. A set of double doors off the parking lot offers access to the elevator. Entry to the building is restricted during evening hours and accessible by code.
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