About Shana Southwind, MSW, RSW

I'm Anishinaabe/Ojibway from Treaty 3 Territory and was raised on reserve. My lived experiences, alongside my professional training, have shaped both who I am and the therapist I am today.

I'm a Registered Social Worker and psychotherapist with a Master of Social Work specializing in Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency from the University of Toronto. Alongside my private practice, I provide counselling and psychotherapy within First Nations communities, with previous experience in Indigenous child welfare, policy, and community mental health.

A little more about me: I love travelling, spending time outdoors, and staying active. I'm also a very proud dog mom to my little rescue named Cedar. These are some of the things that keep me grounded and connected to life outside of work.

My approach

My approach is client-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. Depending on what you need, our sessions might involve exploring experiences and patterns, understanding thoughts and emotions, developing practical coping strategies, psychoeducation, mindfulness, or mind-body awareness.

I believe you are the expert in your own life. My role isn't to tell you what to do, but to offer a supportive space where we can make sense of what's happening and work toward changes that feel meaningful to you.

Most importantly, I want therapy to feel human. You don't need to have the right words or know exactly what you want to work on. We can start wherever you are.

Think we might be a good fit?

If something about my approach resonates with you, I invite you to book a free 15-minute consultation. We can connect, talk briefly about what you're looking for, and see if working together feels like the right fit.

OCSWSSW #: 852831

OASW #: 28968