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Karen A. Smith

Karen A. Smith (She/Her)

MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker
Ethno-Racial Identity: South Asian
Karen Smith is a Registered Social Worker and is passionate about supporting people on their mental health journey. Karen has experience working in government sector and not-for-profit. Karen is experienced in supporting individuals with grief and loss, anxiety, depression and trauma. She uses her knowledge and experience with working in organizations to support people with workplace stress and burnout with a focus on self-compassion and providing tools for resilience. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma Informed practices, Strength-Based and Anti-Oppression approaches in her practice. She is client centred, engaging, collaborative and creates a safe, inclusive space to build therapeutic partnerships with clients. Karen is committed to helping people achieve wellbeing by exploring their strengths, building resilience and recognizing their ability to make positive change.
Communities Served
Black Individuals, Indigenous Individuals, South Asian Individuals, Middle Eastern Individuals
Approximate Wait Time
4-6 Days
Therapist Session Availability
Weekdays, Daytime - 9:00am - 1:00pm, Weekdays, Daytime - 2:00pm - 5:00pm, Weekdays, Evening - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Locations
Available online only
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
My practice at a glance
4 Year(s) of Experience
Available online only
Age Group Served
Adolescents (12-17), Adults (18+), Seniors
Conditions Treated
Abuse, Acute Incident / Stressor, Addiction, Addiction - Alcohol, Addiction - Drug, Adoption, Anti-Arab Racism, Anti-Black Racism, Anti-Asian Racism, Anti-Indigenous Racism, Anti-Latinx Racism, Anti-Semetism, Anxiety, Anxiety - Social, Anxiety and Depression, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Anxiety and Stress, Assertiveness, Bullying - At School, Bullying - In the Workplace, Cancer / Terminal Illness, Chronic Illness, Communication, Dementia - Caregiver, Depression, Discrimination, Discrimination Based on Disability, Emotion Regulation, General Wellbeing / Wellness, Gradual Return to Work, Grief & Bereavement, Harassment, Islamophobia, Life Transitions, Low Self-esteem and Self-confidence, Microaggressions, Navigating Colonized Environments, Panic Attacks, Parenting, Personal Growth, Phobias, Physical Disabilities, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Pregnancy or Fertility Issues, Racism, Rare/Life-Limiting Disease, Relationship Problems, School Problems, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Esteem and Identity Issues, Separation / Divorce, Social Skills Development, Stress, Stress - Occupational Injury, Stress Management / Relaxation, Supportive Therapy, Systemic Discrimination, Trauma, Violence, Work-Related Issues
Language Spoken
English
Therapeutic Approaches
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Patient Centered, Solution-focused Therapy (SFT), Trauma Focused or Trauma-informed Approaches
Ethno-Racial Identity
South Asian
Religion and Spiritual Affiliation
Christian
Lived Experiences
Indigenous, Black and Racialized, A Member of a Racialized Community, A Member of a Marginalized Community
Locations
Available online only
You need your Unique Client Identification Number (UCIN) and approved sessions in order to book sessions with this counsellor. If you don’t have this information, contact a Care Navigator here before reaching out to this counsellor.
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