Allison Streutker

Hi, I'm Allison!

Pronouns: (She/Her/They/Them)

Services Offered: Individual Therapy (Ages 16+)

In Person + Virtual Appointments

Insurance Designation: Master of Social Work Student Intern, Registered Social Worker

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As a Master of Social Work student with five years of experience in social work, my goal is to support clients in understanding the bigger picture of their lives. I help individuals connect with their values and strengths while working towards their goals. I believe in the importance of exploring not just your present experiences, but also the deeper layers of your past, in order to support your individual needs.

I also believe that the systems that we exist in play a large role in our lives, which is why my approach includes not only supporting clients to make changes in their lives, but also advocating for systems to change, so that the diverse needs of everyone are supported. As a diversity-affirming and trauma informed therapist, I aim to provide a space where clients can explore their identities without judgment and begin to thrive in self-accepting ways.

My personal journey as someone who was diagnosed as neurodivergent late in life has deeply shaped my approach to therapy. I understand firsthand how discovering something that you didn’t know about yourself can feel overwhelming and disorienting, especially when resources and support are limited. This has fueled my passion for supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families as they navigate these challenges.

​I use techniques from a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), which I blend to meet the individual needs of each client. By combining these methods, I help clients build emotional regulation skills, clarify their values, and reshape the narratives they tell about themselves - all within a supportive, non-judgmental framework. Whether you are seeking support with understanding yourself better, healing from past experiences, or navigating resources and supports, I am here to walk with you on your journey. Please contact me to book a free 15-minute phone consulation.

• Education & Training

  • Honours Bachelor of Psychology and from Lakehead University

  • Honours Bachelor of Social Work from Lakehead University 

  • Master of Social Work from Lakehead University (Ongoing)

• Additional Training

  • Neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD, FASD)

  • Intimate Partner and Gender-Based Violence

  • Queer and Transgender Inclusivity

  • Suicide and Self-Harm

  • Harm Reduction

• Treatment Specialties

  • Autism and coexisting conditions (ARFID, pica, alexithymia, sensory processing difficulties, learning disabilities, etc.) 

  • Other neurodivergence (ADHD, FASD, etc.)

  • Trauma, childhood trauma

  • Anxiety, depression, mood

  • Self-esteem and self-acceptance

  • Stress, life transitions

  • Gender and sexuality

  • Interpersonal and relationship challenges/violence

• Therapeutic Modalities

  • Neurodiversity-Affirming 

  • Anti-oppressive, Trauma-informed

  • Tri-Phasic Model of Trauma

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) techniques

  • Somatic Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Narrative Therapy techniques

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)