Sarah Dandary MSW RSW

Sarah Dandary

Registered Social Worker • MSW RSW

Registered Social Worker

MSW RSW

  • Availability: In-person in downtown Whitby and virtually across Ontario.
  • Schedule: Weekdays and evenings
  • Languages: English
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  • Ages: 12+
  • Individuals: $160 (50 mins)
  • Families: $225 (80 mins)

Maybe you're here because...

  • Your life or relationship has gone through a shift or transition, and you’ve lost your sense of self or emotional balance
  • You’re struggling with the stress of parenting and the feeling of having to hold everything together
  • You’re exhausted from constantly trying to push through the overwhelm/burnout cycle
  • You’re dealing with the emotional weight of grief or loss
The good news is that you don’t need to go through any of this on your own.

Who I work with:

I offer individual support for:
  • Youth and adolescents
  • Adults
I offer support for families who are:
  • Trying to build better relationships with each other
  • Navigating life transitions
  • Dealing with harmful or unhelpful patterns
  • Struggling with parenting and communication patterns

I work with people who are often in the “messy middle”—balancing responsibilities, navigating change, and feeling the weight of it all, even if they seem to be holding it all together on the outside.

What we'll work on together:

My approach is warm, collaborative, and rooted in respect. Therapy with me is not about fixing you, it’s about understanding you.

My work is rooted in:

  • Trauma-informed therapy
  • Relational and attachment-based approaches
  • An intersectional feminist lens
  • Strengths-based and client-centered care

What this can look like:

  • Talking through what feels “off” and making sense of it
  • Exploring patterns in relationships, thoughts, and behaviours
  • Building awareness around emotional responses and coping strategies
  • Strengthening boundaries, communication, and self-trust
  • Creating space for parts of your experience that haven’t been heard before

What this can look like:

  • Talking through what feels “off” and making sense of it
  • Exploring patterns in relationships, thoughts, and behaviours
  • Building awareness around emotional responses and coping strategies
  • Strengthening boundaries, communication, and self-trust
  • Creating space for parts of your experience that haven’t been heard before
I move at your pace—offering reflections, insight, and tools when helpful—while making sure the work feels relevant and meaningful to you.

Accepting new clients!

In-person appointments are available in downtown Whitby and virtual sessions across Ontario.

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What clients like about me:

Clients often share that they feel genuinely seen and understood in my sessions. I bring a calm, grounded energy and create a space where you don’t have to filter yourself or have everything figured out. People appreciate my thoughtful reflections, my ability to notice patterns, and the way I balance warmth with insight—helping things make sense without feeling overwhelming.

Things I won’t do when you work with me:

  • I won't judge, shame, or minimize your experience.
  • I won't rush you or expect you to have the “right words.”
  • I won't take a one-size-fits-all approach.
  • I won't position myself as the expert of your life—you are.

How I got here:

My path into this work began long before my formal training. Growing up, I witnessed people close to me navigating mental health challenges, substance use, and trauma, often without the support they needed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I saw how inaccessible care could be, especially for those with complex life experiences.

Since that time, I’ve supported individuals facing housing insecurity, substance use, family violence, reintegration after incarceration, and mental health crises, as well as youth and adults navigating trauma, neurodiversity, and identity exploration. These experiences shaped my belief that people are not the problem, often, they are responding to environments and experiences that required them to survive.

Sarah Dandary MSW RSW

Education:

  • Master of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Social Work

Specialized Training:

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Crisis intervention
  • Substance use and concurrent disorders
  • Family violence and safety planning
  • Neurodiversity-affirming approaches
  • Intersectional, feminist-informed practice

Specialties:

  • Burnout and overwhelm
  • Relationship challenges and life transitions
  • Grief and loss
  • Identity exploration
  • Parenting stress
  • Trauma and complex life experiences
  • Emotional regulation and self-understanding

Accepting new clients!

In-person appointments are available in downtown Whitby and virtual sessions across Ontario.

Book with Me
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