Liezel Amador is a Registered Social Worker with over a decade of experience working with individuals and families. Liezel has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and has a special interest in working with young adults. Liezel offers individuals professional support and guidance in addressing and managing mental health concerns. This may include individual, couples, or group therapy sessions, as well as specialized services such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, or other evidence-based approaches. Liezel’s goal is to help individuals improve their emotional and mental well-being, manage symptoms of mental health disorders, and develop coping skills for dealing with life’s challenges. Liezel uses a variety of therapeutic modalities to provide counseling to individuals and offers a flexible and holistic approach to mental health and well-being. It is important to utilize a variety of different techniques and approaches in order to address the unique needs and concerns of each individual client. This may include traditional talk therapy, family therapy, or other evidence-based techniques. By using a combination of modalities, Liezel aims to provide clients with the most effective and personalized treatment plan possible. Liezel provides clinical social work services to individuals and offers professional support and guidance to people in addressing a wide range of personal and social problems. With experience working in schools and child welfare, Liezel has extensive knowledge of community resources, advocacy, and is able to assist in connecting with collaterals. Liezel is experienced in providing crisis intervention and case management. Liezel believes it is important to focus on improving the well-being of clients and address issues such as mental health disorders, relationship problems, and life transitions. Sessions are being offered in-person (Manitoba residents) and virtually (Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta residents). New clients are currently being accepted.

My name is Jennifer, and I am an accredited life coach who supports individuals like you to navigate workplace bias and systemic barriers to reach your full career potential. Through lived experience as a senior manager in government, I understand discrimination and microaggression can have a significant impact on our career growth, sense of belonging, and mental health. This can result in feeling disengaged, invisible and/or powerless at work. I offer one-on-one coaching sessions that are confidential, personalized, and solutions-focused. I empower my clients with impartial guidance, actionable strategies and curated learning resources. Coaching topics may include: identifying a career path; clarifying career goals; setting work boundaries; developing a personal brand for networking; gaining mentors, sponsors and/or allies; dealing with microaggressions; having difficult work conversations with supervisor or peers; advocating for support; etc. My goal is to ensure Black people have a fair and equal chance at career satisfaction and success. Let’s connect to discuss your unique situation and how we can work together.

I am a therapist, life coach, and registered social worker. I promote mental health and wellness through therapy and life coaching sessions as well as advocacy work. I have an interest and expertise in coaching and counselling unique populations such as Black boys, Black men, and individuals within the BIPOC Community. I am proud to guide and support clients of all backgrounds. You will be motivated and supported in using your voice and overcoming the adversities and trauma you are facing. You can ask me about my pro bono rate. I offer affordable therapy sessions which allow you to effectively solve the problems affecting your life. I encourage you to draw upon your individual strengths and abilities. I work with clients who have anxiety and depression. I take a culturally and racially sensitive approach as well as a strength-based perspective in working with my clients. My strong values of integrity, respect, cultural sensitivity, and empathy allow me to practice effectively as a therapist and life coach. As a Christian social worker, I operate with kindness and patience. I challenge you to start a New Chapter today and to take control, as the author of your life! For more information, please visit www.NewChapterLCS.com

Adijat Bunmi Adekunle (she/her) is a Mental Health Therapist and the Clinical Director of Heartfire Medicine. Adi co-founded Heartfire after a decade of determined, uncompromising effort to provide clinical mental health counselling for underserved groups and individuals like BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIIA+, and Muslim communities in Saskatchewan. The path to directing a private practice was paved for Adi in countless experiences of prejudice, microaggressions, performative allyship, and "culturally competent" or "culturally informed" professionals, rather than ones who were culturally humble or appreciative. She doesn't only understand the imperatives for mental health professionals working with BIPOC clients — she's also intimately familiar with the struggles as a client, and seeker of support as a Black Woman herself. She has spent her career holding space for non-judgemental acceptance, compassionate patience, and an intersectional approach to the traumas of oppression, especially in our BIPOC, Queer, and Trans communities. Sitting down with Adijat, or participating in a Heartfire Learning experience, means a safe place to collaborate, determine goals, and empower not just yourself, but your community and beyond. Her areas of focus include racial and cultural safety, gender and sexual diversity, intergenerational trauma and anxiety, especially in teens and children. Adijat holds a Master's in Social Work from Dalhousie University, a Bachelor's in Social Work from the University of Regina, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Saskatchewan.

Lolita is a Bermudian-Canadian, who has worked in Canada, Belize, Mainland China and Hong Kong. She is a Registered Social Worker in Ontario, Canada and a registered psychotherapist in Hong Kong. Along with her counselling degrees she holds post graduate certifications; in Sexual Health & Rehabilitation, and Intensive Sex Therapy. Supporting clients who are battling issues in transitions, anxiety, self-harm, gender identity, marriage, parenting, and working with victims of sexual assault and childhood trauma are Lolita’s areas of speciality.

<blockquote>Truth, Healing & Reclaiming your identity, are goals I want you to achieve. The stories we tell ourselves influence how we: perform in relationships; view ourselves, & make sense of our experiences of the world around us. I use a narrative approach, which is effective in helping process topics such as: trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, addiction, depression, & family of origin challenges, amongst others. My experience has provided me an in-depth understanding of how social justice issues like: racism, gender discrimination sexual orientation, ability & such impact us. I want to carefully consider the impacts of each with you.</blockquote> I have been working as a social worker since 2008 having helped my clients through a variety of challenges. In my work, I assist in your growth by retelling the story of your experiences so that the stories can help you discover your truth, & heal from past wounds so that you can positively move forward in your life. Trust, Honesty and Respect or “THR”, as I like to call it, are 3 crucial fundamentals that should be part of any therapeutic relationship. I work from an open & non-judgemental mindset, respecting the experiences of each individual. This allows space for you to feel truly heard & understood. I am looking forward to working with you!

Hello and Welcome! I'm Shala (shay-la), counsellor and social worker located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem First Nation). I provide a warm and genuine space for you to show up authentically; whether you’re feeling down and demoralized, determined and energized, or somewhere in between, my intention is to engage with you where you're at. I am committed to facilitating a safer mental health space for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). My lived experience, research background, and social work practice make me well equipped to walk alongside folks struggling with: - workplace burnout - social isolation/ loneliness - anxiety or depressive symptoms - discrimination and/or race-based trauma/ grief - identity - intergenerational trauma - internalized-oppression I demonstrate my values of warmth, kindness, honesty, transparency, empathy, curiosity, reciprocity, and quality connection in my work with clients. I view my clients as the experts of their own lives who, with a little support and guidance, can find balance and an enhanced sense of wellbeing. My practice is rooted anti-oppression, anti-racism, intersectional womanism, and decolonization frameworks. I draw on various evidence-based modalities to provide therapeutic support, some being: - Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) - Strengths-based - Person-centered - Mindfulness Practice - Narrative Therapy - Trauma-informed - Family Systems - Solutions Focused Brief Therapy I tailor my treatment to fit your unique needs and honor your inherent knowledge and lived experiences. If you’re interested in working towards greater self-compassion and healing in therapeutic relationship, please don't hesitate to reach out!

Propriétaire de la Clinique de Travail social et de Psychothérapie Retrouve Le Sourire inc., Thierry Kininga est détenteur d’un baccalauréat et d’une maîtrise en travail social. Il poursuit des études en sexologie et au doctorat en travail social. Membre en règle de l’Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ); il est psychothérapeute, détenteur du permis de pratique de la psychothérapie délivré par l'ordre des psychologues du Québec. Les principales approches et modèles théoriques qu’il utilise sont : - Psychosociale, - Systémique, - Humaniste et existentielle, - Motivationnelle, - Centrée sur les solutions, - Narrative, - Écosystémique, - Structurelle, - Interculturelle, transculturelle et parcours de vie, - Cognitive comportementale (TCC 3e vague), - Pleine conscience - Hypnose - Systémique, - Psychodynamique. Dans sa pratique clinique, il privilégie une vision (approche) éclectique. Ce qui lui permet d’analyser la nature et la portée de vos problèmes. Il s’assure ainsi de bien cerner vos besoins grâce à une évaluation de votre fonctionnement social complet ou sommaire en vue de l’élaboration d’un plan d’intervention psychosociale ou de traitement personnalisé. Cela, afin de vous accompagner progressivement vers l’équilibre de vie que vous cherchez à retrouver ou à atteindre. Il est reconnu pour : - Humanité - Professionnalisme et collaboration - L’écoute - Ouverture d’esprit et authenticité - Respect, - Non-jugement - Intégrité et franchise Il intervient auprès des personnes en individuel, en couple, famille et groupe. Il offre également de la formation en entreprise : pour les cadres (gestionnaires) et pour les employés. Il offre également des services en création des programmes et évaluation des programmes d’interventions psychosociaux. Il reçoit uniquement sur rendez-vous et offre ses services thérapeutiques uniquement en français.

Looking for an unbiased person to talk to and get outside perspective from? Perhaps you’re looking to create a toolkit to help you combat anxiety that won't allow your mind to just quiet down. Or, maybe that's not it at all. Maybe you’re looking to explore sexuality and understand pleasure, relationships, and your body in new ways. It can be difficult to explore sexuality in a world where we're supposed to pretend like it doesn't exist. Wherever you're at and if you’re I am a life transitions, boundaries, anxiety, and sex therapy specialist. Together, we will look at your needs and the ways in which they are or aren't being fulfilled. You will leave each session with new skills or perspectives to apply in your life outside of session so that relationships with yourself, loved ones, and in the workplace can be improved. If you’re feeling ready to tackle these items or just want to get to my approach a little more, submit a request to connect. I offer free 15-minute free consultations am a reimbursable claim expense for most insurers.

My name is Tanice, and I want to start off by congratulating you on taking this first step towards making yourself a priority in your life. If there is one part of life that may be difficult…it is the moment that you realize you are doing your best, navigating through life, making the checks and balances, and yet you feel that despite it all… there is more that can be done to ground you in life… which brought you here… to seek guidance, and engage in collaborative work with someone like myself. I have an enriched level of experience with all populations, races, cultures, both men and women, and children. I have worked in various sectors, which includes mental health. I am a licensed social worker, with community, academic, and hospital background. As a seasoned Psychotherapist in Toronto, I have been a part of thousands of positive life changes throughout the city. Throughout those years, I have worked with inmates, parolees, children, seniors, children with a disability, adults diagnosed with a mental illness, adults experiencing mental health challenges, adults requiring case management support in various areas of their life. I am a trained behaviour therapist, a registered and licensed social worker, which includes the designation as a psychotherapist within my scope. Even though it is a beneficial and positive path to explore, no matter how you feel in this moment, about this decision…I am here to meet you where you are in your journey.