Dora Habashi - MSW, RSW
Utilizing a strength based, narrative therapy approach to create a safe space for clients, Dora endeavors to empower individuals to make sense of their situation, identify healthy goals and experience therapy that is supportive, solution focused and change-oriented.
As a social work leader within the child welfare sector, Dora has worked with children, youth and adults experiencing trauma, family conflict, separation, mental health, addiction, anxiety, depression, intimate partner violence, adoption and issues of fertility.
Dora has had the privilege of working with diverse populations and communities which has anchored her practice in anti-oppression, equity and the intersectionality of cultural, religious, and spiritual frameworks.
Specializations:
Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Behavioural Issues, Body Positivity, Career Guidance, Codependency, Coping Skills Development, Career Guidance, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Infertility, Life Transitions, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Stress Management.
Therapy Approaches:
Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Person-Centered and Strength Based Approaches.
Additional Certifications/Trainings:
- Leading for impact for supervisors/managers (Schulich School of Business).
- Managing mental health in the workplace (Queen’s University).
- Taking charge of change program (Prosci).
Professional Registration:
Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) & Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).