Lea Muhigi​ 

Social Worker, MSW                  ​​​

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About Lea

Lea is a compassionate and dedicated social worker with a Master’s in Social Work and a Bachelor’s in Psychology. She believes that “every human life is inherently valuable” and is committed to creating a safe, supportive space where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to thrive. 
 

Approach

Lea’s approach is profoundly person-centered, prioritizing each individual’s unique needs and experiences. With a strong commitment to reducing stigma, she empowers individuals to reclaim their voice and embrace their intrinsic worth. Through her non-judgmental and empathetic therapeutic style, Lea creates a safe and respectful space for healing. Drawing from evidence-based techniques such as trauma-informed therapy, narrative therapy, strengths-based therapy, humanistic therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), she personalizes her methods to support each individual’s journey effectively.

 

How Can Lea Help You?​

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to reframe negative thought patterns and develop effective coping skills

• Attachment-based therapy to help understand and heal attachment issues

• Trauma-informed therapy to process past experiences, helping individuals understand the impact of trauma and develop emotional regulation tools

• Strength-based therapy helping you build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness

• Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe their experiences and build empowering personal stories.

• Address suicidal ideations and behaviors with compassion and evidence-based strategies to foster hope and resilience.

• Humanistic approaches that prioritize your personal experience

 

Key Areas of Focus:

Anxiety and depression 
Grief and Loss
Trauma processing 

Suicide and Self-harm

Relationship problems (e.g., difficulty trusting others or forming close bonds)

Emotional dysregulation and difficulty coping with stress
Life Transitions
Stress and Burnout
Self-Care and Self-Compassion

Coping Skills 
Self-Esteem and Identity

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Population

Adults
Teens 

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Services 

Individual Therapy

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Fees: Individual therapy 50 mins: $110 per session 

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Moncton University 

Master’s Degree in Social Work from Moncton University, New Brunswick 

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Professional Associations

Member of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ)

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Lea is currently working under the guidance of Nadja Grabovari, MA, psychologist. Receipts will be issued in her name and will bear her supervisor's signature.

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Languages
English, French and Swahili 

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Lea is currently accepting clients under the sliding scale program (Community Care Program) 

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