Meet Davina
Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read more about me to see if I am a good fit for your therapy journey.
My name is Davina. I am a second generation immigrant (Canadian-born to immigrant parents) with a South Asian / Caribbean heritage. With my cultural background, I truly understand the connection between culture and mental health and feel driven to support South Asian adults to figure out how to navigate complex family relationships so that they can make meaningful changes and feel more in control of their lives.
I also have a strong sense of what it feels like to be a perfectionist and to feel burnt out at work after having focused on achievement and success for most of my adult life. Supporting adults who want to achieve a better work-life balance and feel more of a sense of fulfillment, purpose and meaning in their everyday life is a specialty of mine and I am here to help you build the life you want.
And, if you are dealing with symptoms of a chronic illness, adjusting to the many changes that come with a physical disability, or are a caregiver of a loved one going through these challenges, then my online therapy services may be a good fit for you given my extensive background in health care, including nearly 10 years experience as an inpatient Social Worker at a physical rehabilitation centre.
I am a Registered Social Worker with 17 years of Social Work experience across social services, health care, and private practice.
My main therapy modalities include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I bring curiosity, collaboration, support, and guidance into the virtual therapy room - and sometimes humour (where appropriate!).
In terms of education, I have an Honours Bachelors Degree in Psychology from McMaster University and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Toronto. I am also a Certified Solution Focused Therapist (CSFT) with the Canadian Council of Professional Certification (CCPC) Global Inc.
If my profile and online therapy services connect with you, please book a consult with me - I'd be more than happy to talk with you about your next steps!