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Deanna Gooden
Registered Social Worker
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Deanna Gooden focuses her practice on helping individuals confront past traumas and suppressed emotions. She believes that these unresolved issues, if ignored, can resurface and impact our lives and relationships. She highlights the importance of taking risks for self-discovery and personal growth, emphasizing that fear of failure can limit one's potential.
My experiences and interests give me a unique understanding of…
- Navigating mixed raced and mixed cultural identities.
- Transitioning from competitive sports.
- Navigating new relationships to exercise and perfectionism.
My cultural or ancestral background is…
- Black (Mixed Race)
My work as a therapist is inspired by (not limited to)...
My clients describe me using words like…
- Compassionate
- Patient
- Kind
- Understanding
Expertise
Areas of Focus
Specializations
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Anxiety and Stress Management Skills
Attachment
BIPOC
Burnout
Suicidal ideation
Perfectionism
Relationships
Depression
Grief and Loss
Identity and Self-Exploration
Life transitions
Intergenerational trauma
LGBTQ2IA+
Negative body image
Racism
Self-esteem
Sports Performance
Self harm
Trauma
My clients often self-identify as…
- Racialized
- Women
- Neurodivergent
- Perfectionist
I’m the right therapist for you if…
- You want to grow a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and actions and how they are interconnected.
- You want to explore your past and current experiences to understand how they shape your relationship with yourself and others and how you navigate through life.
- You want to build a deeper understanding of your emotions to be able to not only manage them but experience them as meaningful rather than uncomfortable or overwhelming.
Therapeutic Frameworks & Approach
Anti-Opressive Practice
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness
Narrative Therapy
Trauma-Informed
Self-Compassion
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If we work together you can expect to feel...
- Listened to and understood.
- Moving at your pace to work towards your goals.
- You are in a safe space where you can explore your relationship with yourself and others and grow your confidence in meeting lives many challenges.
Served Populations
BIPOC
Adults (18+)
LGBTQ2IA+
Seniors (65+)
Practice Details
Service Offerings & Rates
Initial Consultation (15 min)
Free
Individual Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
Couples Therapy (60 min)
Sliding scale offered on case by case basis
During your free consultation, we'll go over...
- What led you to reach out for support
- What are you looking for in a therapist.
- What are you hoping to work on.
If we work together you can expect me to…
- Work alongside you to reach your goals while creating a safe and compassionate space for self-exploration.
Insurance & Benefits Coverage
Coverage depends on the insurance plan. Check with your provider to see if your plan covers one of the listed designations.
Registered Social Worker
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In Person Sessions
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Education
Kings University
Bachelor of Social Work
University of Toronto
Masters of Social Work
Certifications
Languages
English
Contact
Deanna