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Eli McCay

Registered Social Worker

Eli is a genuine and lighthearted therapist with a passion for helping others see their potential for healing. Eli has spent his career working to create a welcoming, collaborative, client-led therapeutic space. He deeply understands that we are all trying to care for ourselves, and believes that challenges can lead to incredible self compassion, transformation and joy. As a man of trans experience, with a long history of chronic health issues, he respects the effort it takes to journey towards deeper self-knowledge, growth and healing, and knows there are unlimited ways to live a meaningful, vibrant life.

He first began working in healthcare in 2006, and has been a Registered Social Worker since 2014. His professional experience has ranged from educational institutions, hospitals and supportive housing agencies, as well as the private sector. Additionally, Eli’s passion for whole-person health have also led him to pursue education and certifications in nutrition, wellness and lifestyle medicine. In session, he strives to meet people exactly where they are at, utilizing his breadth of professional education and experience to create a unique approach for each person. In his continued commitment to his career and his clients, he attends regular clinical supervision, as well as numerous workshops and other training opportunities throughout the year.

Eli Lives in Hamilton with his fiancee, Lindsay, their one-eyed wonder-dog, Finnegan, and many plants. He is a former competitive rower and coach with a passion for the outdoors. When he’s not spending time in nature, you will often find Eli reading memoirs, watching stand up comedy, and learning about the cosmos.

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Education, Certificates, and Memberships

  • Degree │BSW - Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson)
  • Member │ Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
  • Member │ Ontario Association of Social Workers
  • Member │ Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Institute
  • Member │ International Association for Psychoanalytic Self-Psychology
  • Member │ American College of Lifestyle Medicine (US & Canada)
  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - Level 2 │ PESI & Evergreen
  • Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional │ PESI & Evergreen
  • Certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant │ AFPA
  • Behaviour Change Specialist │ National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Training │Relational Psychotherapy, Phase One - Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy
  • Certificate │TF-CBT - The Medical University of South Carolina
  • Certificate │CPT -  The Medical University of South Carolina
  • Certificate │ Integrative Somatic Parts Work - The Embody Lab
  • Certificate │Trauma-Informed Practice for Health Care Workers - Institute for Traditional Medicine
  • Certificate │Plant Based Nutrition - Cornell University