Stephanie Dinsmore EdD MSW RSW (she/her)
As a trauma-informed, person-centered, and relational therapist learning is paramount to me to effectively provide concurrent knowledge and best-practice services to my clients. In March 2023, I completed my Doctorate in Higher Education and Leadership EdD with Capella University. In addition, I hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, and I am a registered social worker (RSW) and member in good standing of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I hold over fifteen years of experience with counselling and in the field of mental health and wellness. In addition to my formal education, I have continued in my pursuit of expanding my professional development folder. Most recently, I have been working towards a certificate in Somatic Experiencing certificate to work from a bottom-up approach to Big T trauma and Ecotherapy where we can experience walk-n-talk in nature while we work together on the client’s mental health. As a senior therapist, I consider myself an eclectic as I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities in addition to the ones I just mentioned; Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), all of which work to support the unique individual.
My counselling style is inclusive of the whole-person, culturally competent, strengths-focused, and client-centered. We will work to address your present life challenges while integrating your past experiences. My services suit individuals, youth, post-secondary students, couples, and families feeling overwhelmed by their thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and life experiences. I specialize in treating Trauma (t and T), Depression, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, Negative Thought Patterns, family conflict, chronic illness/chronic pain, and Hoarding related disorders.
Most importantly, I am genuine, authentic, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and through the therapeutic process, I will help you work through life’s challenges in hopes of living a more fulfilling life. In my time, I love spending time with family/friends and my two dogs. I love to stay active through Crossfit, health, wellness, and spending time in nature.
Education & Credentials
Current Employment:
- Director/Social Worker of Mindful Path Counselling, 2017-Present
- Clinical Lead, Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford campus 2017-Present
Education:
- Doctorate of Higher Education and Leadership EdD (2020-2023)
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Wilfrid Laurier University (2016)
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), University of Waterloo (2015)
- Double Honors Bachelor of Criminology and Contemporary Studies (BA), Wilfrid Laurier University (2012)
- Police Foundations, Niagara College (2008)
Professional Development:
- Walk-N-Talk Therapy course, Certificate
- Trauma Treatment; IFS Informed, EMDR Informed, CBT and Somatic Based Interventions, Certificate
- Narrative Therapy, Certificate
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Certificate
- The Gottman Method-Couples, Level 1 and 2 Certificate
- Leading for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Certificate
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Intensive Training, Certificate
- Advanced Directives Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Certificate
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Exposure, Certificate
- Mental Health First Aid, Certificate
- Walking Through Grief Helping Others Through Loss, Certificate
- Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Certificate
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Certificate
- Initiative to Address Human Trafficking, Certificate
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Certificate
- Level 1 Trauma Counselling, Certificate
- Level 2 Trauma Counselling, Certificate
- Walls 2 Bridges: Women’s Knowing Seeing Being and Doing Certificate
- Haudenosaunee Cultural Teachings, Workshop
- Safe Spaces Training, Certificate
- Core Knowledge and Skills for Withdrawal Management with a Concurrent Disorders Perspective, Certificate
- Accessibility Works Training, Certificate
- Walking the Walk; Vicarious Trauma, Certificate
- Getting Grounded, Certificate
- Progressive Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB), Certificate
- The Attachment Roadmap; Certificate
- Assessment of Risk for Honor-Based Violence (PATRIARCH) Training, Certificate
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Certificate
- HIV/AIDS Training, Certificate
- Level 1 Violence Threat Risk Assessment, Certificate
- Level 2 Violence Threat Risk Assessment, Certificate
- Aphasia Training, Certificate
- Safe talk, Certificate
- ASIST Training, Certificate
- Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps, Certificate
- Standard First Aid with CPR C+ AED, Certificate
- WHMIS Training, Certificate
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Manager Training (Ontario – Bill 168), Certificate
- Workplace Violence and Harassment Employee Training (Ontario – Bill 168), Certificate
- PRN/Narcotics Handling Pertinent to Schedule 20, Certificate
- Customer Service Standards Related to the Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Certificate
Professional Development in Wellness:
- Crossfit L1, Certificate
- Precision Nutrition PN1, Certificate
Podcast~ Coming Soon
