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Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
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Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei

Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW (she, her)

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Pickering, ON L1X
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Pickering, ON L1X
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The integration of lived experience, advanced clinical training, cultural humility, & faith-informed compassion makes me unique. I am not only a psychotherapist & scholar-practitioner; I am also a survivor, a systems navigator, & a community builder. I understand trauma not just conceptually, but personally and professionally. I work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, & culturally responsive lens, recognizing that many of my clients have survived layered & ongoing adversities. I meet clients where they are, honour their stories without judgment, & walk alongside them as they reclaim their voice, power, & a sense of self.
My approach blends clinical expertise with genuine human connection. I do not “fix” clients; I empower my clients to recognize the resilience, wisdom, and capacity they already carry. Therapy with me is a space where safety, dignity, respect, and hope are restored.
You don’t have to carry this alone. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from being strong for too long, support is available. I offer a safe, respectful space to heal at your pace. If this resonates, I invite you to reach out. One small step can make a meaningful difference.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei now - (365) 399-5393

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pickering, ON L1X

(365) 399-5393

117 Corley Street

Lindsay, ON K9V map
My website
Therapy is provided primarily through secure virtual sessions/in-person allowing you access from the comfort and privacy of your home.
$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Dr. Chipo incorporates different models of interventions such as narrative, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, DBT
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Let's Connect (365) 399-5393
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pickering, ON L1X

(365) 399-5393

117 Corley Street

Lindsay, ON K9V map
My website
Therapy is provided primarily through secure virtual sessions/in-person allowing you access from the comfort and privacy of your home.
$300 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Dr. Chipo incorporates different models of interventions such as narrative, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, DBT
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $300
  • Couple Sessions $450
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Cheque, e-Transfer

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Canada Life | Great-West Life
  • Desjardins
  • Johnson
  • Manulife
  • TELUS Health
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I offer private-pay psychotherapy services. Payment is due at the time of your session, and you will be provided with a detailed receipt that you can submit to your extended health insurance provider for reimbursement, if eligible.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
or call with questions - (365) 399-5393
"
I offer private-pay psychotherapy services. Payment is due at the time of your session, and you will be provided with a detailed receipt that you can submit to your extended health insurance provider for reimbursement, if eligible.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
or call with questions - (365) 399-5393

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers Chipo Nwakwubei

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 12 years
  • Attended St. Thomas University , Doctor of Social Work, Graduated 2025

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with OCSWSSW 825952 / 2015
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Windsor MSW / 2018
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am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Doctor in Social Work (DSW). My advanced training and scholarship focus on trauma, domestic violence, clinician wellbeing, and the emotional impact of systemic and social inequities.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
or call with questions - (365) 399-5393
"
am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Doctor in Social Work (DSW). My advanced training and scholarship focus on trauma, domestic violence, clinician wellbeing, and the emotional impact of systemic and social inequities.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
or call with questions - (365) 399-5393

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Your treatment plan is collaborative and tailored to your needs. It may include trauma-informed therapy, emotional regulation and grounding strategies, processing past and present experiences, boundary-setting, strengthening coping skills, and restoring a sense of safety, identity, and personal agency.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
or call with questions - (365) 399-5393
"
Your treatment plan is collaborative and tailored to your needs. It may include trauma-informed therapy, emotional regulation and grounding strategies, processing past and present experiences, boundary-setting, strengthening coping skills, and restoring a sense of safety, identity, and personal agency.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
or call with questions - (365) 399-5393

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Shona , 
Zulu

Religion

Christian

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Shona , 
Zulu

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Feminist
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Dr. Chipo incorporates different models of interventions such as narrative, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Validation Therapy, Advocacy and Client-Centered Therapy.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
or call with questions - (365) 399-5393
"
Dr. Chipo incorporates different models of interventions such as narrative, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Validation Therapy, Advocacy and Client-Centered Therapy.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
or call with questions - (365) 399-5393

Location

Primary Location

Pickering, ON L1X

(365) 399-5393

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

117 Corley Street

Lindsay, ON K9V

(365) 399-5393

Nearby Areas

Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

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Therapy is provided primarily through secure virtual sessions/in-person allowing you access from the comfort and privacy of your home.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (365) 399-5393
"
Therapy is provided primarily through secure virtual sessions/in-person allowing you access from the comfort and privacy of your home.
Photo of Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei, Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Dr. Chipo Nwakwubei
Registered Social Worker, DSW, MSW, RSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (365) 399-5393