About Me
I am Sarah Mikael, a Registered Social Worker and therapist. I know how it feels to struggle, to wear a fake smile while holding back tears. I’ve been there. My approach is built on this simple understanding that therapy is a collaborative partnership where we work together to understand your challenges, try and build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you feel more confident and balanced. Drawing from my multicultural roots and utilising my multilingual skills, I am here to help you rewrite your story in a safe, nonjudgmental space where you are heard, validated, and empowered.
Professional Experience
- Extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families
- Specialized training in Crisis Intervention, Trauma-Informed Care, and the Neuroscience of Addiction
- Supports clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds with cultural sensitivity and humility
- Field Instructor supporting the Renison Field Education Program
Licenses & Certifications
- Registered Social Worker (SASW #4623, OCSWSSW #847368, NSCSW #10008)
- Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCPA #10003801)
- Master of Social Work (MSW) & Master of Counselling Psychology (MACP)
- Certified in Death, Dying, and Bereavement and Opioid Use Disorder treatment
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Person-Centered & Strengths-Based Approaches
- Family Systems Therapy
Client Focus
- Age Groups: Children (6+), Adolescents, Adults
- Populations: Individuals, Couples, Families
- Languages: English, Urdu, Pashto, Hindi, Arabic
- Specialties:
- Trauma & PTSD
- Anxiety & Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Cultural Adjustment & Identity
- Family Conflict & Relationship Challenges
- Anger Management & Emotional Regulation
- Life Transitions & Stress