Linda Mensah

she/ her

ADULTS Individuals + Couples

MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker

If you’re experiencing shame, confusion, anger, or sadness — you no longer have to do this alone.

Accepting new clients

1st & 2nd Gen Identities, Queer & Trans Refugees & Immigrants, Perfectionism, Self-Esteem, Depression and Anxiety

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Linda Mensah

she/ her

ADULTS Individuals + Couples

MSW, RSW, Registered Social Worker

If you’re experiencing shame, confusion, anger, or sadness — you no longer have to do this alone.

Accepting new clients

1st & 2nd Gen Identities, Queer & Trans Refugees & Immigrants, Perfectionism, Self-Esteem, Depression and Anxiety

Areas of Focus:

back to all clinicians

schedule a consultation

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Avni Jain

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ADULTS Individuals + Couples

M.A., Registered Psychotherapist

"Therapy begins with meeting you where you are." 

Accepting new clients

PERFECTIONISM, BURNOUT/ STRESS, SEXUALITY, EMOTIONAL INTIMACY & ATTACHMENT

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Thank you!

We appreciate your interest in working with us. You should expect a message from our Intake Coordinator shortly. We aim to respond to all inquiries in 1-3 business days. 

-Dr. Thema Bryant

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Sometimes we don’t have the words to describe exactly what’s wrong with us. All we know is that we feel completely exhausted by all of it. We feel it in our bones. We’re having trouble keeping up with our lives and we feel like we keep repeating the same mistakes — like we keep letting people down and aren’t showing up properly. We keep trying to fix it, but nothing seems to work. We might resort to hiding all or part of ourselves because we think it’ll just make it easier for everyone. But the loneliness we feel from hiding all or part of ourselves from our families, friends, loved ones can feel insidious and insurmountable or feel like its beginning to sabotage our ability to be “productive”, “normal”, or “good” at work or at school; in our romantic relationships; or, with our parents and friends.

If this is how you might be feeling, you no longer have to do this alone. Together, we can navigate these challenges. As a second-generation Ghanaian-Canadian, cis-het woman, and registered social worker my work is an extension of my lived experience navigating race, gender, class, neurodivergence, and mental health. My personal story is largely defined by themes of identity, otherness and belonging. This experience is what underscores my passion for providing compassionate and affirming therapy services that prioritizes the mental health and wellbeing of racialized folx.

I offer psychotherapy services under the supervision of Nadia Saad, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist. Learn more about Nadia Saad here.

"May you enter spaces where you are seen, heard, appreciated, understood and celebrated. May you become that space for yourself and others."



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-Dr. Thema Bryant

Connect with Linda

Sometimes we don’t have the words to describe exactly what’s wrong with us. All we know is that we feel completely exhausted by all of it. We feel it in our bones. We’re having trouble keeping up with our lives and we feel like we keep repeating the same mistakes — like we keep letting people down and aren’t showing up properly. We keep trying to fix it, but nothing seems to work. We might resort to hiding all or part of ourselves because we think it’ll just make it easier for everyone. But the loneliness we feel from hiding all or part of ourselves from our families, friends, loved ones can feel insidious and insurmountable or feel like its beginning to sabotage our ability to be “productive”, “normal”, or “good” at work or at school; in our romantic relationships; or, with our parents and friends.

If this is how you might be feeling, you no longer have to do this alone. Together, we can navigate these challenges. As a second-generation Ghanaian-Canadian, cis-het woman, and registered social worker my work is an extension of my lived experience navigating race, gender, class, neurodivergence, and mental health. My personal story is largely defined by themes of identity, otherness and belonging. This experience is what underscores my passion for providing compassionate and affirming therapy services that prioritizes the mental health and wellbeing of racialized folx.

I offer psychotherapy services under the supervision of Nadia Saad, MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist. Learn more about Nadia Saad here.

"May you enter spaces where you are seen, heard, appreciated, understood and celebrated. May you become that space for yourself and others."



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Within the therapeutic relationship, I will aim to empower you to become your most authentic self, and work with the diverse needs of you and your community. Together, I hope we can nurture your resilience, and provide you with tools to manage strong emotions and strengthen your relationships.

My approach is strengths based, relational and driven by meaningful connection. My goal is to assist you in deepening your self understanding, encourage self reflection and support you in developing the strategies and skills for change. Our work will be collaborative and will start with curious and compassionate inquiry on your goals and needs for therapy. 

My work is supervised by Dr. Hugo Stevenson, PhD CPsych. Learn more about Dr. Stevenson here.

"Forgive yourself; you are not perfect. Show yourself grace; you are still learning. Show yourself patience; you are on a journey."






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Thank you!

We appreciate your interest in working with us. You should expect a message from our Intake Coordinator shortly. We aim to respond to all inquiries in 1-3 business days. 

Availability

-Dr. Thema Bryant

"May you enter spaces where you are seen, heard, appreciated, understood and celebrated. May you
become that space for yourself and others."




  • Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays, Fridays.

Accepting new clients

Services Offered

  • Adults: Individuals & Couples Therapy 
  • IFHP Program Provider - Medavie Blue Cross

English

Specialties/ Areas of Focus

1ST & 2ND GEN IDENTITIES, QUEER & TRANS REFUGEES & IMMIGRANTS, PERFECTIONISM, SELF-ESTEEM, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

Therapy Approaches

  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic (Polyvagal Felt-Sense Method & Somatic Experiencing)
  • Solution-Focused Brief

Education

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers
  • Ontario Association of Social Workers
  • Canadian Association of Social Workers
  • Master of Social Work, Toronto Metropolitan Univeristy (formerly Ryerson)
  • Bachelor of Social Work, University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Fun Fact/ About Me

📚 Something I always have on my desk: 
Aside from the endless accumulation of dust, receipts, and neon-coloured post-it notes despite my best efforts to keep my desk clean? A Snowy figurine that I got from the Tintin Museum in Belgium, a Matryoshka doll that I got from Poland, and usually a mug of earl grey tea and a bottle of water.

☕️ First time therapy tip:
Finding a therapist is like finding a good pair of shoes: You wouldn’t wear a pair of shoes that don’t fit, but it takes a while to find a pair that fit just right. Have patience for the process and know that you might have to try on a few different types of therapists before you find one that adequately meets your needs.
I am a second-generation Canadian 🇨🇦 with heritage from Ghana, West Africa 🇬🇭. I was born here in Canada — in Hamilton, ON — but I grew up in Calgary, AB. I consider myself Ghanaian-Canadian.