Laura Thornhill, MSW, RSW, BA(Hons.), CYW
Registered Social Worker | Psychotherapist | Brampton, Ontario
Laura Thornhill is a Registered Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist based in Brampton, Ontario, providing evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals, children and parents across Peel Region and Ontario.
Laura holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Toronto, specializing in children and family mental health. She graduated Cum Laude from York University with a Bachelor of Social Science, and also holds a Child and Youth Worker (CYW) Diploma with honours.
Laura’s advanced clinical training includes:
- Bessel van der Kolk’s Trauma Stress Studies Certificate Program
- Harvard University’s Mind/Body Institute — Positive Psychology Certification
- The Cedar Centre’s Group Therapist Trauma Program
- Women’s College Hospital’s Trauma Education, Recovery and Resiliency Group Therapist Training Program
Professional Affiliations:
- Employee, North York General Hospital — Mental Health Services
- Contracted Therapist, The Womb — Milton, Ontario
Laura is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), with a proven record of upholding professional and ethical standards.
With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Laura has worked across the spectrum of individual therapy, group therapy, child and youth mental health, trauma recovery, parenting support and family wellness — serving clients in Brampton, Mississauga, Peel Region, Milton and across Ontario.
Laura brings warmth, clinical expertise and genuine dedication to every therapeutic relationship. Her approach is trauma-informed, strengths-based and deeply client-centred.