Alyssa is a registered Social Worker of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She attended York University, where she completed a Bachelor of Social Work, minoring in Children, Childhood, and Youth studies, in addition to, completing a Master of Social Work, specializing in Social Justice and Diversity, at the University of Toronto.  

 

Alyssa strives to work from a critical social work lens, specifically incorporating critical race theory and queer theory into her practice, alongside, harm-reduction and trauma-informed approaches. In addition to the above, she works from a person-centred, holistic approach, using a variety of therapy modalities to best suit the needs of the individuals being supported; these may include motivational interviewing techniques, strengths-based and empowerment approaches, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques.  

 

Alyssa has experience supporting individuals who are experiencing homelessness, addictions, trauma, mental health challenges, abuse, and/or stress. Alyssa is passionate about creating and fostering spaces that strive for growth, healing and empowerment on the individual, family, and community levels. 

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Alyssa's  therapy sessions can be covered through some extended health care benefit packages as well as First Nation Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).