Richelle LeBlanc

Owner/ Thariapst - CYC, BSW, MSW, RSW

Hello, I am Richelle LeBlanc, a registered social worker with the OCSWSSW. I received my Bachelor of Social Work in 2022 from the University of Western Ontario, and my Masters of Social Work in 2023 from the University of Waterloo. I have been working in the field of social services for 7+ years and currently work full-time in healthcare as an outpatient mental health social worker. 

I come to this team with experience in many unique settings where I have had the opportunity to support individuals of all ages. I have experience supporting clients with grief and loss, pregnancy and post-partum, mood and behavioural challenges, relationship challenges, improving self-esteem and self-compassion, as well as navigating new roles.

I use an anti-oppressive, strengths-based and client-centered approach to my counselling sessions and adapt my sessions to meet each individual’s personality, needs, goals and communication styles. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy with my clients. When working with couples, I primarily utilize the Gottman Method as well as incorporate aspects of EFCT and CBT. 

Beginning counselling can sometimes feel scary, but I am here to help you navigate life’s challenges and offer you a confident space to promote healing and growing. I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your goals!