My name is Liv Noël Dakkak (they/them) and I’m a Registered Social Worker, AuDHDer, animal lover, homesteader, and a goofball.

I’m a Registered Social Worker in Ontario with a Master of Social Work from McGill University, and a Bachelor of Social Work from McGill University.

I’m a white, Arab, queer, non-binary, chronically ill, autistic and ADHDer, living on the unceded ancestral lands of the Mohawk peoples of Akwesasne. Shaped by my social location, identities, and trauma, I aim to show up authentically and truly value the relationship between myself and the folks I support. I navigate the world as a chronically ill and disabled person which has shaped my desire to actively work towards decolonizing my practice, with a focus on trauma-informed care

I strive to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued, to support you in addressing your needs and feel empowered. I don’t shy away from talking about the broader systems of oppression and how politics impact the marginalized folks I work with. My practice aims to be trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and deeply affirming of neurodivergent, queer, and trans identities.

Career path:

I worked in various backgrounds at the beginning of my career, mainly in the Quebec public health system: adult mental health sector (mainly anxiety, depression and personality disorders, DBT approaches); work with youth and their families living in difficult situations where neglect was present; work with seniors experiencing high levels of anxiety due to the pandemic. I returned to complete my Masters in 2023, but this was delayed due to needing two back surgeries, an experience that taught me much about myself, my relationships, disability and my resilience. Since my Masters, I have worked in group practices and in community settings offering drop-in counselling and group therapy to queer folks.

When I’m not in session, you can find me:

🌿 tending to my little orchard and picking fruits
🐾 hanging out with my seven animals and wife, lights of my life
🕯 exploring witchy things like crystals and tarot
🎲 playing Dungeons & Dragons and board games with friends

Or napping.