Dawn Mewhinney, MSW, RSW

Hi, I’m Dawn (she/her). I work with youth (12+) and adults experiencing difficulties related to trauma, anxiety, substance use, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and general life stressors.

I collaborate with my clients to develop treatment plans that help them meet their goals. This can include approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy and other humanistic approaches. I specialize in the treatment of trauma using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Whether you have experienced trauma or are stuck in unhelpful patterns, psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to break free and flourish as your authentic self. I am honoured to support your journey.

Experience and Areas of Practice

Dawn is a Registered Social Worker and graduate of the University of Windsor (Master of Social Work) and University of Guelph (Master of Science in Family and Social Relations, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology).

She has enjoyed a long career in the public sector working with families, middle and high-school-aged youth, and adults.  Her career has included Child Welfare, School Social Work, and clinical outreach and stabilization support for adults with complex mental health and substance use issues.  She is also certified to provide clinical supervision to other Registered Social Workers.

In order to best support her clients, Dawn is committed to professional development. She has received additional training in various evidence-based modalities including: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her approach is holistic, eclectic, trauma-informed and strength-based. Her clients are in the driver's seat and she serves as a helpful guide along the journey. She will always honour your personal strength and inner knowledge.

She is a strong advocate for social justice and ending homelessness in Canada. In her spare time she enjoys hiking with her dog and in the winter can be found on the hills snowboarding with her family.

Client Focus: Individuals (age 12+)

Types of therapy: EMDR, CBT, EFT, ACT, DBT, Narrative, Solution Focused, Trauma-informed

Treatment areas: anxiety, trauma, substance use, school avoidance, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, life transitions

Hourly Rate: $175