Nadia Petraroja is a Child and Adolescent Therapist at the Redpath Centre and a Child and Family Therapist for Aisling Discoveries Child and Family Centre in Scarborough where she works with children, adolescents and families with social/emotional issues such as anxiety, depression, learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD. She has experience in addressing physical abuse, domestic violence and parenting concerns. She also supports young children with learning disabilities through a remedial tutoring program. Nadia incorporates her 11 years of experience as an educator at the elementary and junior high school level in her clinical work with a broad understanding of the school system and school related issues with children and adolescents. Nadia has worked professionally both as an educator and performer in the areas of music, drama and dance. She has written a play with music on the topic of nutrition which toured schools in the Toronto area. She enjoys composing and performing songs for young children. Nadia incorporates the elements of drama and movement into her work with children through role play and creative/expressive movement.

Specialization: Parent counselling and education, family therapy, learning disabilities (including non-verbal LD), Asperger Syndrome, physical abuse and it's impact on children, domestic violence, social and emotional struggles in children, teens and adults

Education:

• Masters of Social Work, University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work
• Bachelor of Education, University of Ottawa
• Honours B.A in Drama and Education, University of Windsor

Professional Affiliations:

•  Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers