Dharti (Dee) Patel,
LSW

Dharti (Dee) is a Master of Social Work–trained professional and Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with over five years of experience supporting youth, families, newcomers, and individuals navigating mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and ODD. She also works closely with individuals experiencing social, financial, and life stressors, offering steady support during times of uncertainty and transition.

 

Dee is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. Her approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and culturally responsive, drawing from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and trauma-informed crisis intervention. She is committed to helping individuals build resilience, develop practical coping strategies, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

 

She believes that healing begins where judgment ends, and strives to create a therapeutic space grounded in authenticity, cultural humility, and deep respect for each person’s lived experience.