Life can not only feel overwhelming at times, but also as though no one understands your experience. Sharing in moments of trust and acknowledgement are what you can expect in session. Leigh-Anne has over 20 years experience supporting parents, children and caregivers with connecting their experiences to their emotional response. Finding connection and validation are at the forefront of beginning to change and grow and this will lead our sessions as we unpack your experiences and process through the use of therapeutic strategies that are comfortable for you. Leigh-Anne has worked with individuals who have experienced both single incident and generational trauma, adult and children’s mental health, substance misuse, interpersonal violence; parenting challenges as well as pre and post natal care. Grief and Loss are any area of specialization. I have a passion for understanding and connecting with others in an effort to support them in being their truest selves. I welcome the use of humour in creating comfort and connectedness with others. My goal is to work beside you, nudge, and encourage you as we move through the process of change together.

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Rachael Vanderkant is a registered social worker with a Master of Social Work obtained from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Brock University.

Rachael draws from her experience as a DSBN social worker in working with youth, teens and young adults who are tackling a variety of concerns such as life transitions, anxiety, depression, and emotion regulation challenges. Rachael has experience working with both youth and adults facing eating disorders, self image and self esteem concerns through both professional and internship work in hospital eating disorder clinics (Mcmaster and THP). Rachael has formal training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family-Based Therapy (FBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and is proficient in applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches throughout work with clients. I feel that compassion, empathy, and commitment to building strong relationships is at the heart of supporting clients to make positive changes. I am committed to working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their personal goals.

Rachael Vanderkant is a registered social worker with a Master of Social Work obtained from the U... Read More