Danya Lewis
(she/her), MA, RN, RP(Q)
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, caught in self-doubt, or navigating a major life transition, you may be wondering how to move forward. You may be carrying grief, burnout, guilt, or uncertainty. Perhaps you’re questioning your relationships, career, or sense of identity, trying to shift long-standing patterns, or facing cancer, illness, or the challenges of caregiving. I work with people who want space to slow down, feel understood, and find a way forward that feels like their own, while reconnecting with themselves and what matters to them.

Therapy with me is collaborative, human, and deeply relational. It’s a space where we can invite clarity when things feel tangled and make room for what’s harder to name. I’m in your corner and I’ll also gently challenge you when helpful. With honesty, curiosity, and at times humour, we’ll explore your story, honour what helped you survive, bring your strengths forward, and gently release what no longer serves you.

My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can show up as you are, without needing everything figured out or knowing exactly where to begin. A place where you can feel genuinely heard and understood, with permission to be honest, uncertain, and human. We can begin wherever you are and figure it out together.

My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive, with attention to how identity, lived experience, and systemic factors shape our inner worlds. I draw from narrative, attachment-focused, and parts work approaches, incorporating mind-body connection and nervous system regulation. I aim to meet you where you are, listening and learning alongside you, and supporting your growth in ways that feel authentic and empowering.

Before becoming a therapist, I began my work as a registered nurse, supporting individuals and families through cancer, chronic illness, grief, and life-altering transitions. These experiences continue to inform my work and inspire my commitment to creating spaces that are accessible, affirming, and healing.

I know how vulnerable it can feel to reach out for support. Beginning therapy was an important step in my own journey, and I deeply respect the courage it takes to begin. My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by both my healthcare work and my personal experiences in therapy, reinforcing the importance of relational safety and genuine connection.

I am a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a Registered Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario, with over nine years of experience in healthcare. I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from York University. I am also deeply committed to ongoing personal therapy, clinical supervision, and reflective practice, approaching my work with humility, curiosity, and a dedication to lifelong learning.