Meet Ankita

Ankita is a Registered Social Worker with 8 years of experience working with children, youth, and families, in community mental health and education settings. She 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. Her gentle and patient disposition makes it easy for children and youth to connect with. Using a trauma-informed approach alongside various evidence-based modalities, Ankita creates a safe and caring therapeutic environment based on trust, support, positivity, and mutual respect.

Work With Ankita

Areas of Treatment

 

  • Emotion Regulation

  • Stress and Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • Social Difficulties

  • Attachment and Trauma

  • Depression and Low Mood

  • Behavioural Concerns

  • School Concerns

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Self-Esteem

  • Parenting and Parent-Child Relationship

 

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

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Education

  • Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University 

  • Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Waterloo

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Waterloo

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 (Level 2)

Professional Organizations

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

  • Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW)