Christine Silva, BSc,, BScN, RN, RP (Qualifying)

 Hello there. My name is Christine Silva. I am a Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Psychotherapist (RP-Qualifying) who specializes in anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, chronic pain and parenting skills.

On Being a Registered Nurse (RN)

I have been a community nurse for 20 years with a passion for patient advocacy and a holistic approach to healing. I have helped clients with not only their physical/medical needs but also their mental health, listening to their fears, hopes and life challenges. 

On Being a special needs parent

I am a mom of 2 special needs children. My son has Autism (Level 1-2), ADHD, anxiety, a congenital heart defect and a learning disability and my daughter has epilepsy, ADHD and anxiety. I understand your concerns for your children, not only when they are little but as they grow older into adolescence and adulthood. 

On Being neurodivergent

I didn't realize that neurodivergence is highly influenced by genetics and your environment. Since both my children are neurodivergent (ADHD), I decided to see if I was as well. After a professional assessment, it was clear that I too, have ADHD. I was relieved because now I understand why I think and do the things I do just like my children. I always believed that "Knowledge is Power" and being informed can be confusing with the internet. I can help you navigate through the confusion and help you become informed regarding your current challenges.

On Having Chronic Pain

Unfortunately, I have lived with chronic pain for 25 years after having a major car accident in 1999. I sustained multiple injuries including lower back pain that leads to sciatica, nerve impingement in my left arm and osteoarthritis in my right shoulder. I also sustained other injuries and conditions like carpel tunnel in both hands, tendonitis in both elbows and shingles in my neck and right shoulder that contribute to more nerve impingement and neuralgia. I understand the emotions that come with long term pain including anger, depression and frustration when you can't do something like you used to do. 

If you're looking for a licensed professional who will be there to help you work through difficult feelings and build skills for improving your life, we might be a great fit. I can help you take a real look at your emotions, core values or lifestyle and empower you to make some real, attainable & positive choices. That is what nurses ultimately do: facilitate positive change.

My education

Bachelors Degree  in Nutritional Sciences

(BSc.)

University of Guelph, Ontario

Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BScN)

McMaster University

Masters in Counselling Psychology (MACP)

Yorkville University

My license numbers

CNO: # 0516138 (RN)

CRPO: #14481 (RP - Qualifying)