MARCELA SCOTT
BA, BSW Registered Social Worker, RSW (SK) #4599
MSW (pending)
University of Waterloo (completion date August 2025)
I am a Mexican-Canadian, loving living in the Great White North. I am a wife and a loving mother of a sometimes-too-smart-for-her-own-good toddler and two fur babies (possibly three soon). I am also a nerd who enjoys board-games and a good cup of coffee.
My professional life took me down many different roads, until I finally realized my passion was to listen and help people, particularly those who feel they do not deserve help.
Although I enjoy working with anyone struggling with their mental health, I have a special interest in working with people suffering from trauma.
My counselling approach draws from different theories as I do not believe one single method works for everyone, and each theory and approach have their own strengths. I work and incorporate elements from CBT, DBT, CT-R, Attachment, Polyvagal and Trauma-Informed therapies.
My passion for Neuroscience and Cognition drives me to continue to learn more about how our brain and body function and react in relation to mental health, particularly, trauma.
Education
In Progress
Master of Social Work
University of Waterloo
In Progress
Trauma Research Foundation's Certificate Program in Traumatic Stress Studies
Trauma Research Institute and
PESI, US
2020
Bachelor of Social Work
University of Saskatchewan
2019
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
(Great Distinction)
University of Saskatchewan
OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
2022 Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy
2021 DBT intro and Coaching Training
2021 Suicide and Self-Injury Assessment
2021 Essentials of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
2020 Conflict Resolution Skills Training
