Alexandra Janeiro, MSW, RSW is a registered social worker who supports children (ages 6+), teens, and adults through anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, relationship concerns, body image concerns, and behaviour/emotion regulation. Her style is warm, practical, and trauma-informed- pairing empathy and curiosity with evidence-based tools clients can use between sessions. 

Her sector background spans community mental health, child and family services/child protection, outpatient counselling, and crisis response. Services include individual therapy, skills-based groups, and parent/caregiver coaching- especially for challenges such as ADHD, and ODD.

Clinically, Alexandra integrates CBT and Trauma-Focused CBT with solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness techniques, creative expression, and attachment- and trauma-informed care. She aims to create a safe, supportive space where change feels doable- and lasts!

Focus Areas (Ages 6+):

• Children struggling with emotion and behaviour regulation

• Parenting support (couples/family navigating parenting concerns)

• Anxiety and stress • Depression • ADHD • ODD

• Dis/ability • Life transitions • School and career concerns

• Women’s mental health • Body image concerns

• Relationship issues • Family caregiver support

• Grief and loss

• Self-harm and suicidal ideation (support and safety planning)

Credentials: MSW (Wilfrid Laurier); MA Sociology—Migration & Ethnic Relations (Western); Honours BA Sociology, Minor in Psychology (Brock); Children’s Mental Health Certificate (Conestoga). Specialized training: Trauma-Focused CBT (2024), Advanced/Foundational CBT (2024), Morivational Interviewing (2023), Attachment & Trauma (2023), Forensic Injury Assessment (2023), ASIST Suicide Prevention (2022).

In her practice, Alexandra offers a compassionate space where healing is not about fixing, but about reconnecting—with your body, your voice, your values, and your sense of self. Her approach is grounded in learning about the unique needs of each individual and creating a safe, supportive environment for growth.

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