OUR TEAM
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Chenessa Solomon
MSW, Registered Social Worker (she/her)
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional
Locations: Point Edward & Virtual
Populations: Youth (16+) and Individuals. NIHB Provider.
More Than Just My Work: If I am not in the office you can find me exploring the outdoors, attempting to help my cats cohabitate and spending time with my loved ones.
I enjoy gardening, learning about the art of energy work, and reading.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, and anxious? Thinking you cannot carry on feeling this way? Do you feel at times embarrassed and ashamed, unable to talk to your friends and family because they do not understand you?
Anxiety, depression and grief can be all consuming. I am here to help you carry the weight of your experiences and work alongside you, while you discover new tools to allow you to have the life you want. You are not alone, you are not a burden, and you can grow through this. Finding yourself on this page is one of many steps that youβre taking to reclaim your life. That takes courage.
I believe that everyone needs someone to talk to at different points in their life and my practice is built on the belief that you already have the strengths needed to create the changes that you want. I go into our working relationship knowing and honoring that you are the expert of your life. My role is to support your progress from a non-judgement, empathic, and empowering place. I work with folx that are 16 + and live in Ontario.
I understand that we are both human and life requires us to be flexible. I offer sessions over the phone, in person or secure virtual platforms. You matter and Iβm so looking forward to meeting you.
Experience
I am a Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. My Bachelor's degree is in Womenβs Studies and Social Work and my Masterβs of Social Work. I have worked in various agencies spanning from: non-for-profit, emergency housing services, Family Health Teamβs, group homes, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Community Health Centreβs, and lastly, private practice. I have also volunteered with the Distress Centre and a long-term care facility.
Client Focus
Youth (16+) and Individuals. NIHB Provider.
Anxiety & Stress Management
Depression
Trauma & PTSD
Grief
Disordered Eating
2SLGBTQIA+
Approaches Used In Therapy
I work from a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist approach. I blend evidence-based interventions to meet you where you are, as a unique and multi-faceted person (we all have many pieces to our puzzle!)
Strengths Based Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Soon to be trained in EMDR
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy