Simone Donaldson
"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."
-Alice Walker
Hello, my name is Simone Donaldson and I am a Black female therapist serving in the Ontario region. I believe that we often forget that we already possess the answers , strengths, and capability to navigate difficult times, and my hope is to guide people to and through these answers. I also believe if we reminded ourselves that we are inherently valuable and created for a purpose, we would tap into our most healed selves, allowing us to thrive.
Psychotherapy is transformational work for the mind, body and soul. I have seen personally and professionally where mental health support can truly change whole lives, and when neglected, completely deteriorate lives. I entered this work, because even at a young age, I was always drawn to ensuring others felt seen, heard, valued and well. I am both an advocate and nurturer at heart. I have my Bachelor’s Degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and Master’s from Dalhousie University, which has significantly helped shape my practice, along with lived experiences.
I address a variety of concerns including anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship conflict, grief, racial trauma, and domestic violence to name a few. I am an eclectic therapist, who incorporates an Africentric and anti-racist framework aligned with a variety of modalities, which include Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) & Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). I am truly excited to support you on your healing journey.
Who Simone Serves: Simone prioritizes the Black community serving individuals 12+, couples and families.
Fun Facts About Me:
Besides “Quality Time” and "Acts of Service", unofficially my love languages are also laughter and music. I love to sing and can easily listen to music all day every day. To decompress after a long day, my go to is usually to watch a good comedy show or movie, and I love to bring humour into my personal and professional life.
Favourite Agapé Lens Value:
My favourite Agapé Lens value is “Authenticity & Purpose”. I am convinced that being able to walk in one's authenticity and purpose, means that one is walking in a courageous, healing, and liberated place.This is my hope for myself, friends, family, and all of those I touch through my work.