Fika Mental Health
Desiree Bertrand
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, BA, Masters Intern
(she/her)
It might be hard to find the words to explain how you're feeling, or maybe you're just tired of trying to figure it all out alone. If you're navigating health challenges or chronic illness, parenting stress, or relationship struggles, Desiree offers support that meets you where you are. Together, you can start to untangle what’s weighing you down and move forward.
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Desiree holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and is currently completing a Master of Counselling Psychology. She’s worked with individuals across ages and life stages in both community-based and culturally grounded settings. Her focus is on creating a warm, non-judgmental space where your experience is treated as their own.
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Desiree’s approach draws from a range of therapeutic frameworks, with flexibility at the heart of her work. She specializes in supporting people dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, chronic illness, life transitions, and family or relationship challenges. Reach out to book a free consultation call and see if it feels like a good fit.
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Desiree's services: individual counselling, couples counselling, virtually or over the phone
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Ontario, Nunavut, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC
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Desiree Bertrand's Additional Certifications and On-Going Education
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​​Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Wilfried Laurier - 2002
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology - University of Windsor - 2005
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology - In Progress
​Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Member
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals Member
Behaviour Change for Health and Wellness - 2024
Trauma-Informed Care: Framework for Practice with Aboriginal Peoples - 2017
Introductory Theraplay Level 1 and MIM Training - 2015
Motivational Interviewing (Native Horizon Treatment Centre) - 2014
The Use of Play Therapy in Treating Bereaved Children and Children of Divorce - 2013
Understanding and Treating Anxious Children - 2013
Treating Traumatized Children - 2013
Attachment Theory and Therapy in a Play Therapy Setting - 2013
Filial Play Therapy - 2012
Advanced Play Therapy - 2012
Grief Recovery Edu-Therapy Certificate of Specialization - 2012
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Level 2 - 2011
ASIST Suicide Training - 2010
Trauma Counselling for Front-Line Workers Level 1 - 2008
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Level 1 - 2006
Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents in the School - 2006
CISM: Advanced Group Crisis Intervention - 2006