“Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up.”

- Brené Brown

Welcome! I’m Denise, a Registered Social Worker in Ontario, Canada, and I’m glad you’re here. You’ve taken the first step with counselling to start feeling better and living differently — and that’s brave.

Denise Smith
Life can be a struggle with lots of ups and downs.  
  • Are you feeling anxious, stressed and overwhelmed trying to balance life’s demands or just feeling “stuck” and unmotivated?  
  • Maybe you’re feeling unsatisfied and detached in your relationships, work, or life and find your mood all over the place.  
  • You might have just gone through a break up and feel lost and alone. 
  • You don’t know how to cope and move forward. 
I've been there and know firsthand how hard it can seem to get back on track and in control of your life again.  Let me help.
Since a young age I have been passionate about connecting with people which led to my education and career in Social Work.  I have a Bachelor of Social Work with a Minor of Psychology as well as a Master of Social Work.  For over 15 years I have worked with people of all ages in both the private and public sector.  I truly love getting to know people and learning about their unique personalities and strengths.  I would love to get to know you too!  In a comfortable, non-judgmental and easy-going way, we’ll work together to achieve your goals in a way that works for you.  
                                                                                                                                                                    Here are some of the many positive changes you can look forward to from our work together:

-	Increased skills to cope with stress and anxiety
-	More clarity about yourself and your direction in life
-	Increased confidence and self-esteem
-	Improved balance and stability in your life
-	A greater awareness of your thoughts and feelings and their impact on you
-	Improved communication and relationships
-	More control over your life
-	An overall increase in happiness, satisfaction and well-being

If this all sounds like the changes you want to make and you’re ready to start, then so am I.  Send me a message and we can take that step together.