Nadia Brabant
Nadia Brabant, MSW, RSW (she/her)
Registered Social Worker
Provinces: Ontario Only
Your Life May Be Full Of Ups And Downs - Therapy Can Be A Place To Find Peace and Empowerment
There is so much about life that is not in your control, but seeing a therapist is a small and important step towards personal empowerment. I believe that people heal people, and that healing comes when you feel you’ve been truly heard, by someone who listens with compassion, understanding, and respect. Human connection, at its deepest level, is about being seen, heard, and understood without judgment.
I’m a Registered Social Worker and I’ve been working in the field of mental health for over 15 years. I am fully fluent in both French and English and am happy to conduct sessions in either language. I work with people aged 14 years and older, people often see me for support with trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, and identity. I am queer myself and offer affirming care for people looking for a safe space to explore gender and sexuality.
What To Expect in Our Psychotherapy Sessions
One thing to know is that I’m here for you, and this time is yours. We will talk about what’s brought you to therapy, what’s working in your life and what’s not. Then we’ll work on a plan to get you to feel more at peace and in control in your day-to-day life. I use a variety of approaches in session with clients, with my go-to being EMDR - a type of therapy that is often helpful for trauma - be it PTSD, Complex PTSD, and other forms such as childhood abuse/neglect, or traumatic events in adulthood.
How I Became a Therapist
It’s been a journey! I can say I wish I had started earlier - because I love what I do. When I was younger, I wanted to become an Olympian hockey player - I went to the University of Toronto to play for the Women’s Varsity Blues, but an injury quickly put an end to that dream. After that, I went to Concordia University in Quebec to study Fine Arts (a passion I’ve had since childhood) with a minor in Psychology. I began to see the appeal of art therapy and was inching towards that when I moved back to Toronto.
After having a child with my then partner, I got a job as a child and youth worker - and was able to use my therapy training to help children and families. From there, I became determined to get more skills and credentials and went through York University’s Social Work Master’s program. Along the way, I began seeing my own therapist - and worked on deep grief from my childhood. This healing and processing made me so grateful that we live in a time where mental health care is becoming increasingly accessible and less stigmatized.
It Is Never Too Late to Seek Support
Sometimes, when you’ve been hurting for so long, it can be hard to imagine a different way of being in the world. This is why I focus on providing a supportive environment during our therapy sessions where you can explore your story, develop new ways of managing stress and strong feelings and achieve personal growth.
I believe in the power of therapy to bring about positive change and I’m here to support you on your journey to healing and well-being. I’m accepting new clients - feel free to reach out to book your free consultation.
Areas of Practice and Approach
Individual Counselling
Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Attachment Based Therapy
Support For
2SLGBTQIA+
Anxiety
Bipolar
Borderline Personality Disorder
Burnout
Caregiver Stress
Car Accidents
Communication Skills
Death and Loss
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Family Dynamics
Gambling
General Stress
Gender Identity
Grieving Life Transitions
Intergenerational Trauma
Isolation
Parenting 2SLGBTQIA+
Parenting Challenges
Perfectionism
Postpartum
Pregnancy
Prenatal
PTSD
Reproductive Grief, Loss & Trauma
Self-Esteem
Sexual Assault
Social Anxiety
Substance Use
Trauma
Video Game Dependency
Women's Issues
Work or School Stress
Work-Life Balance
Age Group I Work With
13 - 64 years old
Professional Qualifications and Experience
Working with Children & Families, Dual Certificate, University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work and The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre, Gail Appel Institute, 2011;
Emotion Focused Therapy for Families (EFTF), Certificate, York University Psychology Clinic
Ontario Social Work Certification of Registration, OCSWSSW
Understanding and Treating Children and Youth with Attachment Disorders: Advanced Level I and II, Safeguards Training, 2010
Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) Level 1 Certificate 2016
EMDR Certified, EMDIRA
Languages I speak
English
French
Professional Fees
Consultations
- Initial consultations are FREE
- All consultations are 20 minutes long
Individual Counselling
- $160
- 50 minute session
Couples Counselling
- I’m not accepting couples at this time
Crypto Payments
- Are available
- Email us for more information
