Meet Ankita

Ankita is a Registered Social Worker with 6 years of experience working with children, youth and families, in community mental health and education settings. Ankita has a strong understanding and knowledge of common social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties children, youth and their families face. Ankita works closely with children, youth and families to help navigate life’s challenges, and to support them in recognizing their strengths and in reaching their desired goals. 

Ankita understands that it can be difficult to share personal feelings and experiences. Ankita’s gentle and patient disposition makes her easy for children and youth to connect with. Ankita creates a safe and caring, therapeutic environment based on trust, support, positivity, and mutual respect.

Areas of treatment

Techniques used

• Attachment Theory

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 

• Emotion Focused Family Therapy

• Trauma-Informed

• Mindfulness

• Play and creative arts

• Polyvagal Informed

• Safe and Sound Protocol

• DIR Floortime Therapy

• Theraplay

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Waterloo

• Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Waterloo

• Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University 

Certifications

• DIR Floortime Therapy 101

• DIR Floortime Therapy 201 & 202 Certified

• Safe and Sound Protocol

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

• SafeTalk Suicide Alertness Training    

• Mental Health First Aid - Adults Who Interact with Youth  

• Human Trafficking Prevention Training

• Infant Wellness training

• Emotion Focused Family Therapy

• Advanced EFFT Training

• Theraplay Level 1

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (In Training)

Professional organizations

• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)

• Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)