Anada Treleven
"Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls our lives."
-Akshay Dubey
Hello, my name is Anada Treleven and I am a Black female therapist serving in the Ontario region, including Ottawa. I have been working in the field for 20+ years. I have a passion of working with clients to discover practical ways to care for their mental and emotional well-being, so that they can feel more like themselves, even during the challenging times. My goal is to create a safe, empowering, and encouraging space where you can feel supported and understood to handle life with confidence and strength.
I became a social worker as I've always had a passion for helping others. Through my professional journey, I've worked in group homes, schools, have been a foster home assessor and supervisor, and worked in various roles in child welfare. I have been able to support children, youth, and families during times of crisis, helping them strengthen both as individuals and as family units to the best of their ability. I've also been driven by a deep desire to give back to the community, particularly when I recognized areas and communities where more was needed.
I started a social skills group for young black girls called Young Queens, as I found through my work they were lacking interpersonal skills, lack of self esteem, conflict resolution and healthy relationships. I also co-founded the Kujenga Wellness Project, a non-profit dedicated to working within the BIPOC community. As one of the co-leaders, we helped to bridge gaps in various systems (i.e. child welfare, education, criminal, etc) while organizing workshops and events that fostered connection, resilience, and a stronger sense of village within our community. For me, this work has always been more than a job, it is about walking alongside others during their challenges, nurturing and bringing out their strengths, and guiding them towards healing, resilience, and growth.
Who Anada Serves: Anada serves individuals 6-16, and families.
Fun Facts About Me:
I cherish spending time with family and friends. My favorite thing to do is laugh—it always brings me joy. I enjoy reading non-fiction, romance, and psychological thrillers, with the occasional biography sprinkled in. For self-care, I love to unwind by colouring or binge-watching movies and TV series.
Favourite Agapé Lens Value:
My favourite Agapé Lens value is "Integrity and Transparency" because it builds trust and allows genuine connections. I value honesty and authenticity, and I try to live in a way where my words and actions align.