I’m someone who has always wanted to know the why behind things. I notice little details, ask a lot of questions, and can get very invested in understanding how all the pieces of someone’s story fit together. That’s just kind of how my brain works.This naturally comes into the therapy room with me. I tend to notice patterns and make connections pretty quickly, and I’m not afraid to ask about something when I think there might be more there. Sometimes we’ll dig a little deeper, sometimes we won’t, and sometimes we’ll laugh about something completely unrelated.

A lot of my professional experience has also put me in spaces where the easiest explanation usually isn’t the whole one. I’ve worked with young people involved in the justice system, including youth with complex mental health, behavioural, and developmental needs, and I completed my clinical training supporting survivors of sexual violence.

Somewhere in there, I also collected a few credentials. I have an MA in Counselling Psychology, a BA in Childhood & Youth Studies with a minor in Psychology, and a Graduate Certificate in Addictions & Mental Health. I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Intensive Support and Supervision Specialist (ISSP) for justice involved youth.

Outside of work, I’m a mom of three, which means life is rarely quiet. I love pilates and spin, being outside on the water, and live music. I’m usually wearing something pink, probably have about six things happening at once, and despite all evidence suggesting I should become more organized, I remain optimistic.

We, as people, are complicated. And if I’m being honest? I love it.

Credentials and approach matter, but so does genuinely connecting with the person sitting across from you. If you’ve made it this far and something about me or the way I think has clicked with you, maybe we should meet.

xo,
Denisha