Assia Messaoudi Therapy

Compassionate, curious, and collaborative therapy for growth and healing.

Qualifications

Current Clinical Practice

I’m a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and hold a Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto, where I specialized in the Social Justice & Diversity stream of study. I also have a diploma in Assaulted Women’s and Children’s Counsellor/Advocate studies from George Brown College and a BA from the University of Toronto.

I draw on approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and tailor each session to meet you where you are. My practice is trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and grounded in cultural humility.

Currently, I work as a social worker at Mount Sinai Hospital’s Academic Family Health Team, where I offer short-term therapy for folks navigating depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, and trauma. I also support medical residents in building their counselling skills and collaborate with a team of physicians to provide holistic, person-centered care.

Being a first-generation Algerian-Canadian has deeply shaped how I understand healing, identity, and connection. I strive to create a space where all parts of you are welcome.

Education and Registration

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) – University of Toronto
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
  • Assaulted Women’s and Children’s Counsellor/Advocate Diploma – George Brown College
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts – University of Toronto

Trainings & Certifications

  • Attending regular clinical supervision with a Certified Level III IFS Supervisor
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (Talk It Out Counselling Clinic) — September 2023
  • Narrative Therapy (University of Toronto) — December 2023
  • Narrative Therapy for Single Session (Woodgreen Community Services) — October 2024
  • Best Practices in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work Alumni Association) — December 2023
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Beginners (Psychwire) — expected June 2024
  • Motivational Interviewing (Talk It Out Counselling Clinic) — October 2023
  • Trauma Informed Care (George Hull Centre for Children and Families) — January 2023
  • Harm Reduction Training (Eva’s Place) — March 2020
  • Crisis Intervention Training (Naseeha Youth Helpline) — May 2023
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (LivingWorks) — May 2024
  • Cybercounselling and Social Work (University of Toronto) — January 2024
  • Using Sensorimotor Psychotherapy to Treat Complex Trauma (PESI UK) — November 2024

In Progress / Upcoming Trainings:

  • Complete IFS Therapy Immersion: Integrating the Internal Family Systems (IFS) Model Across Clinical Applications (PESI Canada)
  • The Ultimate DBT, CBT, and ACT Training (PESI Canada)
  • Complex Trauma Certification Training: Interventions from EMDR, Parts Work, CPT, and Polyvagal Theory (PESI Canada)
  • Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1 & 2 (PESI Canada)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for PTSD (Unified CBT Academy)