DANIELLE KAST
(She/Her)
SPECIALTY AREAS
Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem/Body Image, Symptoms of Disordered Eating, Body
Dysmorphia, Stress, Life Transitions, School/Workplace Stress and Relationship Issues
THERAPIES PRACTICED
CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance, Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
POPULATIONS SERVED
Adolescents & Adults
CREDENTIALS
Registered Psychotherapist
LANGUAGES
English
Danielle is a Registered Psychotherapist, with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). Danielle holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and continues to keep up with relevant training to provide best therapeutic practices. Danielle has 5 years of experience in the mental health field where she has worked with Neurodivergence in the developmental service sector as well as worked with incarcerated and troubled youth.
Danielle works with many mental health domains including in Generalized
Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Depression, Attachment styles/Relationship issues,
Grief, OCD, School/Workplace Stress, Life Transitions, Disordered Eating and
Body Dysmorphia. Danielle utilizes a client-centered approach that is
integrative, pulling from many modalities including, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Emotion-Focused Techniques (EFT) to create a safe and a supportive environment for growth and healing.
Her goal is to empower clients to understand their experiences and develop
effective coping strategies. She prioritizes the importance of providing a safe and nurturing environment where your thoughts, emotions, and difficulties can be shared. Danielle invites those ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and positive change to reach out.
FUN FACT
I received my Junior Black Belt in Gojo Ryu Karate when I was sixteen years old.