Aleesha Simpson

Social Worker, MSW

​Aleesha is a compassionate and dedicated social worker with a Master’s in Social Work and trauma-informed psychotherapy training. With over five years of experience counselling adults, adolescents, and children, she is deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where her clients feel empowered to begin their healing journey.

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How can Aleesha help you?

​As a Black, queer-identifying counsellor, Aleesha is guided by empathy and a respect for intersecting cultural, gender and sexual identities. Aleesha has experience working with adolescents and adults facing trauma, depression and anxiety, sexual assault, childhood sexual, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence, self-esteem and body image issues, and relationship difficulties, such as issues with boundary-setting and communication. By supporting her clients using a collaborative and trauma-informed approach, her clients can process their trauma, and gain effective emotional regulation and interpersonal skills. Aleesha believes that her clients are champions of their own story. Her ultimate goal is to give them tools so that they can believe it themselves.

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Therapeutic Approach

​● IFS-informed; a somatic and body-centered approach used to identify and support the wounded parts of us that have emerged following traumatic events. This is a non-pathologizing and empowering approach that encourages clients to reconnect with their true selves and ultimately lead their own healing journey.

● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress, anxiety and depression

● Dialectical Behavioural Therapy( DBT) for identifying challenging behaviours and emotions that contribute to emotional distress and relationship difficulties

● Survivor-centered, trauma-informed support for survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence

● Support in improving relationships, boundary-setting, and communication skills

● Support in gaining emotional regulation and stress-management skills

● Non-judgmental support in crisis management, suicidal ideation, and self-harm to encourage hope and resilience

● Culturally sensitive and LGBTQIA2+ inclusive support in identifying and addressing systemic barriers to promote resilience.

● Humanistic approaches helping with self-exploration and self-awareness, encouraging to reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, helping you develop a deeper understanding of your true self.

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Key Areas of Focus:

​Anxiety and Depression

Domestic Violence Sexual Assault

Childhood Abuse ( sexual, physical, emotional & psychological)

Trauma Suicide and Self-harm Relationship difficulties

Burnout

Self-Care and Self-Compassion

Coping Skills and Stress Management

Self-Esteem and Identity

Personality Disorders

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Population

Teens

Adults

Services

Individual Therapy

Teen Counselling

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Counselling Fee:

​Individual Therapy, 50 mins: $ 130 per session

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Social Work Master’s Degree in Social Work from McGill University Member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ)

Languages

​English, French

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