Hello!
I'm Thelma Abankwa
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My philosophy is to walk with you on a journey to discovering the tools you possess to cope with life's challenges.
π©π» Woman, 30 - 50
π Pronouns: She/Her
π£οΈ Languages: English
π Location: Brampton, ON
π΅ Hourly Rate: $100
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Understanding the role of past trauma in clients' lives
Highlighting clients' strengths and abilities
Emphasizing the client as the expert in their own life
Focusing on practical skills and coping strategies for present-day challenges
Highlighting the impact of thoughts on emotions and behaviours
Thelma
Abankwa
About me
I provide a safe and non-judgmental environment for you to process and heaI. I am a Registered Social Worker and believe in a holistic and collaborative treatment approach to help achieve your goals.
My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, queer-allied, harm reduction, and mindfulness based. My specialties involve supporting clients with addictions, self worth/esteem, cultural identity, sexuality, spirituality, race based trauma, grief and loss, stress and anxiety, depression, life transitions and career development. My therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Solution- Focused Brief Therapy.
My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, queer-allied, harm reduction, and mindfulness based. My specialties involve supporting clients with addictions, self worth/esteem, cultural identity, sexuality, spirituality, race based trauma, grief and loss, stress and anxiety, depression, life transitions and career development. My therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing and Solution- Focused Brief Therapy.
Identify as racialized
Yes
Ethnicity
Identity based upon a presumption of shared history and common
cultural
inheritance.
Black or African American
Race
Identity based on physical/genetic characteristics.
African Canadian
Immigration history
We use the term "settler" rather than "immigrant" to emphasize
that we
live on Indigenous land.
Second generation settler (parent/s came from a different land)
Identify as 2SLGBTQ+
No
Sexual orientation
This information may help clients looking for a provider with
specific
kinds of lived experience.
Heterosexual or straight
Experience working with 2SLGBTQ+
Prefer not to answer.
Hours & Location
Available hours
Weekday evenings (after 6 PM)
Weekends during the day
Weekend evenings (after 6 PM)
Weekends during the day
Weekend evenings (after 6 PM)
Hourly rate
$
100
Location
Brampton, ON
Qualifications
Licensed to practice in Ontario
Yes
Professional designation
Registered social worker (RSW)
Professional association
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
Education
Master of Social Work
University of Waterloo , 2021
University of Waterloo , 2021
Approaches to care
Therapeutic Modalities
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-based therapies
Solution Focused
Dialectical Behavioural (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-based therapies
Solution Focused
Specialty
Addictions
Substance use
Addiction recovery
Addiction recovery
Adjustment & Transitions
General topic(s) related to adjustment & transitions
Immigration
Adolescence
Immigration
Adolescence
Behavioural Concerns
General topic(s) related to behavioural concerns
Self-harm
Behavioural addictions
Self-harm
Behavioural addictions
Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation
General topic(s) related to gender identity and/or sexual orientation
Bi
Gay
Lesbian
Affirming of non-monogamy/polyamory
Therapy for sex workers
Body-Positive therapy
Bi
Gay
Lesbian
Affirming of non-monogamy/polyamory
Therapy for sex workers
Body-Positive therapy
Emotions
General topic(s) related to emotions
Anxiety
Depression
Dissociation
Body image concerns
Emotion regulation & Anger management
Suicide
Anxiety
Depression
Dissociation
Body image concerns
Emotion regulation & Anger management
Suicide
Ethnicity & Culture
General topic(s) related to ethnicity & culture
Experience with 1st generation immigrants
Experience with 2nd generation immigrants
Experience with 1st generation immigrants
Experience with 2nd generation immigrants
Illness & Disabilities
General topic(s) related to mental health or physical illness and/or disabilities
Physical disabilities
Chronic illness
Mental health disorders
Personality disorder
Schizophrenia & Psychosis
Physical disabilities
Chronic illness
Mental health disorders
Personality disorder
Schizophrenia & Psychosis
Neurocognitive Differences
General topic(s) related to neurocognitive differences
Physical Health
General topic(s) related to physical health
Relationships
General topic(s) related to relationships
Relationships & Intimacy
Loss & Grief
Relationships & Intimacy
Loss & Grief
Stress & Trauma
General topic(s) related to stress & trauma
Work stress
Burnout
Bullying
Historic and intergenerational trauma
Post-traumatic stress
Work stress
Burnout
Bullying
Historic and intergenerational trauma
Post-traumatic stress
Other Topics
Spirituality & Religion
Clients
Type of therapy
Individual
Age groups
Adolescents (age 14-18)
Younger Adults (19-35)
Adults (36-64)
Seniors (65+)
Younger Adults (19-35)
Adults (36-64)
Seniors (65+)
Accessibility
Modes of delivery
Text
Phone
Video
Phone
Video
Sliding scale
Yes
; Range:
60-100
Physical accessibility features
Prefer not to answer.
Experience working with clients with disability
Prefer not to answer.
