Daphne wornovitzky (she/her)

My educational background in mental health started with my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience. I went into neuroscience because I wanted to understand the biological reasons why we behave the way we do and what happens when our brain chemisty is slightly off. Through my degree I realized that I prefer to work with people to understand them and help them, rather than study them. With that in mind, I did a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a clinical specialization in adult mental health and addictions at the University of Calgary.

My approach to therapy often mixes the biological and the social. I think it is important to bring the two together, because we humans are more complex than just our biology or just our social relationships. To me, honouring our complexity is what encourages kindness towards ourselves. And that kindness can bring about some form of peace in our lives.

To complement my education, I have experience working with people from all walks of life. I have worked with caregivers of people with dementia, youth strugging with their mental health, and couples struggling with their relationships. I have worked in the eating disorder field for years now, where I have built values around weight inclusivity and trauma informed care. On top of this experience, I have experience working with people struggling with childhood trauma, domestic violence, relationships, anxiety, depression, anger, body image and self esteem. Through my work experience I have found a passion for therapy modalities focused on mindfulness, self-compassion, narratives, and trauma processing.