Kerstie Kona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
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Tired of telling your friends about your situationship, your micromanaging boss, or feelings you can’t quite make sense of? Sometimes you just need a space to vent and be heard, while a trained professional helps you recognize underlying mental health symptoms & unhealthy behavioural patterns.
Many of the people I work with are trying to figure out how to navigate cultural expectations, their own personal goals, and the pressure of comparing themselves to what they see on social media.
I specialize in working with teens and adults, combining trauma-informed care and cultural sensitivity with evidence-based methods which include DBT skills, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, somatic healing, and motivational and acceptance based skill building to support self-esteem, resilience, and personal growth.
Whether you’re balancing school, career pressures, unhealthy relationships, family expectations, or trying to figure out your next step, therapy offers a space to slow down and sort through what’s going on. Together, we’ll identify coping skills, engage in mindfulness, strengthen your confidence, and help you move forward with greater clarity and resilience.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
Payment Methods
American Express, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Desjardins
- Manulife
- SunLife
- TELUS Health
Kerstie Kona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Manitoba / 5934 Kerstie Kona
- In Practice for 4 years
- Attended Wilfred Laurier University , Masters of Social Work , Graduated 2023
- Certificate from Disorders Due to Substance Use/Addictive behaviours & Anxiety Related Disorders 2025
- Certificate from Exposure Therapy for Anxiety Disorders Psychology Salon / 2026
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Kerstie Kona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self Esteem
- Coping Skills
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioural Issues
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Kerstie Kona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black ,
Indigenous Peoples
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Ethnicity
Black ,
Indigenous Peoples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Kerstie Kona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Kerstie Kona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW