Karlene Grant, BSW, MSW, RSW

Karlene Grant is a Registered Social Worker and therapist with over 26 years of experience. Her approach is rooted in care, compassion, and professionalism. She is dedicated to helping adults, children, youth, and families discover themselves and make lasting changes to improve their relationships, lives, and mental health. Karlene assists individuals and couples in finding effective communication strategies, supporting each other, and building successful relationships. She is registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Areas of Practice

Karlene offers a wide range of services to support individuals, couples, and families through various life challenges:

• Therapy: Individual, Couple, and Family Therapy
• Separation & Divorce Support: Co-parenting Counselling, Divorce Coaching, and Parenting Coordination
• Family Law Services: Parenting Plans, Reunification Therapy, and Voice of the Child Reports

Specialized Training

Collaborative Practice (Family Law) As a trained Family Professional in Collaborative Practice, Karlene is skilled in an approach that helps families resolve legal issues like separation and divorce without going to court. This method uses a team of professionals (including lawyers, financial specialists, and mental health experts) who work together with the family to reach mutually agreeable solutions. The process emphasizes open communication, cooperation, and respect to reduce conflict and support the well-being of all family members.

Therapeutic Modalities Karlene is trained in several evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Crisis Intervention
• Trauma-Informed Care