Michelle White
RSW
Registered Social Worker
Michelle is a compassionate and experienced Social Worker registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). With over two decades of experience, Michelle has dedicated her career to supporting children, youth, and families through evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Additionally, she integrates mindfulness and meditation techniques to foster holistic well-being and personal growth.
Currently, Michelle works as a counsellor in the education sector, providing individual and group counselling, facilitating strength-based programs, and advocating for student needs. As an educator, Michelle has shared her expertise with future professionals as an instructor at Humber College and Fanshawe College, designing and delivering comprehensive lessons in the School of Community and Social Services.
Michelle has extensive expertise in areas such as:
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Emotional regulation
- Trauma
- Depression
- Self-esteem
- Social skills development
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care with a minor in Family Support from Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson) and a Diploma in Child and Youth Work with Honours from Humber College. Her commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in certifications in crisis prevention, mindfulness facilitation, and transformative justice mediation.
In her free time, Michelle enjoys hiking, camping, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends. This balance of professional dedication and personal fulfillment embodies her holistic approach to both life and work.