Dori Zener, Toronto Ontario

Email: dori.zener@redpathcentre.ca

Phone: (416) 920-4999 Ext 0172

New Clients: Dori is currently accepting new clients

Referrals: Self-referral or by a mental health professional

Fees:  $130 per hour, covered by some private insurance plans

Dori Zener is an Individual, Couple and Family Therapist at the Redpath Centre and a Social Worker in the Child Development Program at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Dori a been working with families impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities and intellectual disabilities for over ten years. At Holland Bloorview she provides support to families after a new diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She spearheaded the implementation of Stepping Stones Triple P at Holland Bloorview, an evidence-based parenting program that increases parenting confidence and reduces challenging behaviour in children with disabilities. Dori is actively involved with interprofessional education. She collaborated with professionals across the GTA to develop "Perspectives," an education program for interdisciplinary health care students to learn about providing collaborative care for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental disabilities across the lifespan.  Dori has been interviewed by national media regarding the impact of diagnosis and support options for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. At the Redpath Centre Dori uses a strength-based solutions-focused and cognitive behavioural therapy approach to enhance the lives of those impacted by Autism Spectrum Disorders and related mental health issues.

Specialization: Adolescents (13+ years) and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Individual counselling, couple relationships and family therapy.  Particular interest working with girls and women on the spectrum.

Services Offered:  Individual, couple and family counseling using a solution-focused and cognitive behavioural therapy approach.  Learn how to understand and regulate emotions, build social insight, enhance relationships, increase self awareness and self confidence, set and achieve personal goals, strengthen parenting abilities and improve partner and family relationships.

Education:

• Master of Social Work, University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work
• Bachelor of Arts (Hons.), Social and Political Theory, University of Western Ontario
• Certificate in Solution-Focused Counselling, University of Toronto
• Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Accredited Provider
• Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Boot Camp, Dr. Christine Padesky
• Certified Inter-professional Educator

Professional Affiliations:

• Ontario Association of Social Workers
• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities

Selected Publications:

Lumague, M., Morgan, A., Mak, D., Hanna, M., Kwong, J., Cameron, C., Zener, D., & Sinclair, L. (2006)  Interprofessional Education:  The Student Perspective. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 20(3), 246-253.