Hi, I'm Karena.

I believe healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy. Therapy can be a space where you feel safe, understood, and even laugh a little while working through the hard stuff. My therapy style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, I want you to feel comfortable showing up as you are, even on messy days.

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I’m a Registered Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto and have been working in the field for over 8 years. As a first-generation Canadian of Caribbean roots, I value the stories, cultures, and lived experiences that shape who we are. I understand how upbringing, family expectations, and roles can influence our identities, relationships, and mental health. From my own experience navigating racial bias and feeling pressured to meet idealized standards, I hope to create a space where clients can be seen, respected, and free to be themselves.  

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I specialize in working with individuals from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds and understand how life experiences, including trauma and systemic inequities, can live in both the mind and body. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression/mood disorders, eating concerns, relationship and family challenges, self-esteem and identity, and major life transitions. Together, we work on understanding patterns that no longer serve you, with the goal of feeling more grounded, clear, and aligned with yourself.

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Outside therapy sessions, you’ll find me exploring the world or cheering on the Toronto Raptors. Like my love for sports, I bring a similar perspective into my work. I believe therapy is most powerful when we approach it as teammates, working collaboratively to create meaningful change.

If you’re looking for a therapist who’s compassionate, open-minded, and human, I’d love to be on your team.