Sonia Messina
Intern Therapist
Sonia Messina is a newly graduated therapist with over 17 years of experience in Child and Youth Care Practice, supporting children and adolescents with diverse needs. She specializes in working with youth in the latency and adolescent stages and takes a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to therapy. Sonia recently completed her Master’s in Social Work and is passionate about helping youth and their families build resilience, heal, and move toward greater well-being.
Full Bio
Sonia Messina is a newly graduated therapist with a strong background in Child and Youth Care Practice (CYCP), bringing over 17 years of experience supporting children and adolescents with diverse needs. Her work has primarily focused on youth in the latency and adolescent stages, where she has developed a strong understanding of the unique challenges they may face.
Her therapeutic approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice, allowing her to create a safe and supportive environment for young people as they explore their emotions and experiences. She is dedicated to empowering her clients, helping them build resilience, and supporting healing and growth.
Sonia recently completed her Master’s in Social Work, further strengthening her skills and knowledge in the field. She is passionate about making a meaningful impact and is committed to helping youth and their families navigate their journeys toward greater well-being.
Types of Treatments and Assessments Offered
Therapy Sessions
- Individual Therapy Sessions
- Couples Therapy Sessions
- Family Therapy Sessions
Provinces
- Ontario
Populations Served
- Youth (8-12)
- Adolescent (13+)
- Couples
- Families
- LGBTQ+
Areas of Focus
Stress and Anxiety
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Work or School Stress
- Work-Life Balance
Trauma and Abuse
- Childhood Trauma
- Intergenerational Trauma
- PTSD
- Trauma
Relationships
- Communication Skills
- Friendship Challenges
- Marriage and Partnership Challenges
- Communication Issues
Mood and Behavioural Disorders
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Emotional Regulation
- Suicidal Ideation
- Conduct Disorder (CD)
- Impulse Control
- Oppositional Defiance Disorder
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Somatic Symptom Disorder
Identity and Self
- 2SLGBTQIA+
- Body Image
- Life Skills
- Marginalization and Oppression
- Perfectionism
- Personal Development
- Racial Challenges
- Religion and Spirituality
- Self-Esteem
- Setting Boundaries
- Sexuality
- Racial Identity
Grief and Loss
- Death and Loss
- Grieving Life Transitions
Parenting
- Parenting 2SLGBTQIA+
- Parenting Challenges
- Pregnancy and Postpartum Counselling
- Parenting Issues
Addiction
- Harm Reduction
- Substance Use
- Alcohol Abuse
- Drug Use
- Internet Addiction
- Stopping Smoking
- Video Game Addiction
Physical Health
- Fertility Challenges
- Sexual Health
- Learning Disabilities
Availability
- Weekdays - Evening (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
- Weekends - Morning (7:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Provider Type
- Registered Social Worker
Language Spoken
- English
Therapeutic Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anti-Oppressive
- Brief Solution Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Voice of the Child
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