Raquel Griffin

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

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4 Endorsed

Kentville, NS B4N

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Accepting new clients! Are you struggling to find a disordered eating therapist who actually gets it? Are you tired of food and eating taking over your life? If you’re looking to make peace with food once and for all, free yourself from disordered eating, and ditch diet culture, then you’ve come to the right place. Here, your body size or weight will be respected just the way it is. You will explore what it means to eat according to your own internal wisdom instead of some else’s expectation. You will receive eating disorder recovery support that is realistic and empathetic.

You’re in the right place if your body is in a constant heightened and activated state; survival mode is no longer serving you and it is possible to feel more calm and at peace with your life. If a dark fog is hanging over you and daily tasks or situations feel like a mountain to climb, I can help things feel a little less hard.

I am a white, anglophone, able-bodied, straight-sized, Queer/Bisexual, cis-gender woman of settler background. I am a Registered Social Worker, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, and WPATH trained clinician for individuals seeking gender affirming care. Serving clients living in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, & Ontario.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Raquel Griffin now - (782) 822-2362

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Kentville, NS B4N

(782) 822-2362

Sudbury, ON P3A

I specialize in Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Transgender

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Are you tired of food and eating taking over your life? Book online at BirchStand.ca and begin making peace with food.

Let's Connect (782) 822-2362

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Kentville, NS B4N

(782) 822-2362

Sudbury, ON P3A

I specialize in Eating Disorders, Anxiety and Transgender

$175 Per Session, I accept insurance

Individual one-on-one therapy

Are you tired of food and eating taking over your life? Book online at BirchStand.ca and begin making peace with food.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Blue Cross
Campus Trust
Canada Life | Great-West Life
Desjardins
Equitable Life of Canada
First Canadian Health
First Nations Health Authority
Green Shield Canada
Interim Federal Health Program
Medavie Blue Cross
Veterans Affairs Canada

I offer direct billing to many insurance companies to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

Email me or call with questions - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC

I offer direct billing to many insurance companies to reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.

Email me or call with questions - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers Raquel Griffin
In Practice for 8 Years
Degree/Diploma from Dalhousie University Master of Social Work / 2018
Degree/Diploma from St Thomas University Bachelor of Social Work / 2016
Attended Dalhousie University, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2018

I've been working as a Registered Social Worker in the mental health field since 2016. I am licensed to practice in NS, NB, & ON and hold a certification in Intuitive Eating Counselling. I am WPATH-informed trained and can write letters of readiness for those seeking Gender Affirming Surgery in NS.

Email me or call with questions - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC

Email me or call with questions - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Eating Disorders
Anxiety
Transgender

Expertise

Bisexual
Body Positivity
Depression
Grief
LGBTQ+
Self Esteem
Stress

I specialize in the spectrum of eating disorders and body image concerns, or what I like to call "body/food/eating stuff". You deserve to feel more at peace with food and more comfortable in your relationship with your body.

Email me or call with questions - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC

Email me or call with questions - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC

4 Endorsements

Lee Thomas

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW

Raquel is an insightful and knowledgeable social worker who cares deeply about providing ethical treatment. She is warm and personable, while also being highly skilled clinician. I feel very fortunate to have Raquel as a colleague in this field.

Julia Smith

Counsellor, MEd, RCT, CCC

I have known and worked with Raquel Griffin at Dalhousie University. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and goes the extra mile for her clients.

Kay Vinova

Psychologist, BSc, MSc

I can't recommend Raquel enough! Raquel is a passionate, caring, and well-trained therapist who is dedicated to creating a safer space. She's a talented therapist that works diligently to help clients heal from and navigate the impact of various systems.

Sam (King) Sarty

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RN

Raquel is a warm, inclusive and skilled therapist who is passionate about her work. I highly recommend her to folks looking to heal their relationship with food and their body image. Her free online workshops are also very informative and engaging!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Feminist
Intuitive Eating Counselling
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Intuitive Eating Counselling, and Harm Reduction practices are my main therapeutic modalities or approaches.

Email me or call with questions - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), Intuitive Eating Counselling, and Harm Reduction practices are my main therapeutic modalities or approaches.

Email me or call with questions - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC

Location

Primary Location

Kentville, NS B4N

(782) 822-2362

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Additional Location

Sudbury, ON P3A

(782) 822-2362

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Towns/Cities

Postal Codes

Take the first step to help. Call now - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC

Take the first step to help. Call now - (782) 822-2362

Raquel Griffin

Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CIEC