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Deshawna Dookie
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RYT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M5N
Let's Connect (647) 250-0327
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I am a Trauma-Informed Social Worker, Therapist and Yoga Instructor based in Toronto, Ontario. For over ten years I have been working towards mental health awareness within Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC) communities. Through culturally informed counselling, my clients are able to address generational trauma, attachment based relationship issues, and improving self-esteem, just to name a few possibilities. In sessions, we will work together to understand the root causes that bring you to counselling, and how we can empower you with the tools to overcome them.
I specialize in practicing from a lens that addresses generational and racial trauma, and empowering you to meet your emotional, mental and spiritual goals. Using a holistic lens we will work together to improve any presenting emotional imbalances that have created barriers for you to show up as your full self in your daily life.
For many folks within the BIPOC community, there can be some hesitancy in going to counselling. However, through an initial consultation you will be able to voice any questions you may have about counselling, and what you will get out of it. Taking the first step to reach out is the first piece to getting on the path to your mental wellness.
Call or Email Deshawna Dookie now for a free 15 minute consultation - (647) 250-0327
Let's Connect (647) 250-0327
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Visa
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (647) 250-0327
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Deshawna Dookie
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RYT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Deshawna Dookie
- Certificate from Octopus Garden Holistic Yoga Teacher Training 300 hr 2023
- Certificate from The Institute of Creative Mindfulness EMDR for BIPOC Populations Training 2023
- Attended University of Toronto, Masters of Social Work, Indigenous Trauma & Resiliency
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black ,
Indigenous Peoples
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black ,
Indigenous Peoples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Groups
Black Lotus Mental Wellness
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Black Lotus Mental Wellness offers Therapy sessions, Private and Group Yoga as well as mental wellness community workshops.
Expertise
Anxiety
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Types of Therapy
Trauma Focused
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$120-$140
Location
Toronto, ON M5N
Email Deshawna Dookie about this group or call - (647) 250-0327
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 250-0327
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Deshawna Dookie
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RYT