Kimberlee Walker Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Kimberlee is a warm, compassionate counsellor who is passionate about “holding space” for people navigating life’s challenges. She has experience supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, domestic violence, trauma, and complex mental health. Her training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as her interest in other modalities such as CBT and ACT inform her approach. As a creative-type herself, Kimberlee also believes in the therapeutic benefits of… Show more Kimberlee is a warm, compassionate counsellor who is passionate about “holding space” for people navigating life’s challenges. She has experience supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal conflict, domestic violence, trauma, and complex mental health. Her training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, as well as her interest in other modalities such as CBT and ACT inform her approach. As a creative-type herself, Kimberlee also believes in the therapeutic benefits of an arts-based approach. When it suits her client’s interest and goals, Kimberlee is happy to explore how creative expression (of any kind) might be part of the healing process, borrowing techniques from drama, music, and art therapy. Show less

Writing, co-creating and performing in socially conscious theatre pieces on topics such as healthyrelationships, non-violence, restorative justice and LGBTQ advocacy. Facilitating theatre workshops and directing plays in Canada's first rehabiltative theatre program in a federal women's prison. Facilitating interactive audience discussion about sensitive topics for audiences across the country during national tours. Writing and facilitating interactive workshops with youth about using arts… Show more Writing, co-creating and performing in socially conscious theatre pieces on topics such as healthyrelationships, non-violence, restorative justice and LGBTQ advocacy. Facilitating theatre workshops and directing plays in Canada's first rehabiltative theatre program in a federal women's prison. Facilitating interactive audience discussion about sensitive topics for audiences across the country during national tours. Writing and facilitating interactive workshops with youth about using arts for social change. Show less

Ontario, Canada

Supporting individuals to make the transition from homelessness into stable housing and community. Facilitating "Circles" of program participants and community volunteers; thereby providing informal social support that reduces isolation and lonliness for people who have experienced homelessness. Designing and faciltiating therapeutic, recreational and educational groups and activities for program participants. Providing mental health supports to program participants. Connecting program… Show more Supporting individuals to make the transition from homelessness into stable housing and community. Facilitating "Circles" of program participants and community volunteers; thereby providing informal social support that reduces isolation and lonliness for people who have experienced homelessness. Designing and faciltiating therapeutic, recreational and educational groups and activities for program participants. Providing mental health supports to program participants. Connecting program participants to appropriate community programming and agencies. Show less

Grand Valley Institution For Women

Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling to women in the Maximum Security Unit and Mental Health Unit. Worked on an interdisciplinary mental health team to support women during incarceration. Supported women who struggled with self-harming and suicidal behaviours. Assessed for risk and made appropriate decisions in crisis situations. Learned negotiation skills to de-escalate conflict situations. Facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills groups and Anger Management Classes… Show more Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling to women in the Maximum Security Unit and Mental Health Unit. Worked on an interdisciplinary mental health team to support women during incarceration. Supported women who struggled with self-harming and suicidal behaviours. Assessed for risk and made appropriate decisions in crisis situations. Learned negotiation skills to de-escalate conflict situations. Facilitated Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills groups and Anger Management Classes Show less

50 Kent St, Ontario

Provided counselling and practical social support for women transitioning out of homelessness. Assessed for suicide risk and made appropriate decisions in crisis situations. Supported women through mental health challenges. Engaged in treatment planning with women. Co-facilitated a weekly group therapy circle for women who had experienced abuse

Assessed risk in hundreds of domestic violence cases, pursuing telephone counselling relationships with women in high-risk situations. Counselled women over the phone who were thinking about leaving abusive situations, reporting to police, recovering from abuse, or worried about the effect of domestic violence on their children. Responded to scene of crisis situations (i.e. completed suicides & sudden deaths) to provide emotional support to surviving family members, including children. Followed… Show more Assessed risk in hundreds of domestic violence cases, pursuing telephone counselling relationships with women in high-risk situations. Counselled women over the phone who were thinking about leaving abusive situations, reporting to police, recovering from abuse, or worried about the effect of domestic violence on their children. Responded to scene of crisis situations (i.e. completed suicides & sudden deaths) to provide emotional support to surviving family members, including children. Followed up with families, connecting them to appropriate services. Maintained well-documented client notes and assisted with psycho-educational group therapy sessions. Show less

Stouffville, Ontario

Developed and led 5 summers of camp programming for youth aged 3-19 about conflict resolution strategies, celebrating diversity, active listening, dealing with anger, and body image/self-esteem. Responded by pager to support children with challenging behaviours in crisis situations. Acted as the camp’s designated mediator for conflicts that occurred between campers, staff and/or parents. Created and facilitated interactive programming to develop skills in communication, conflict transformation… Show more Developed and led 5 summers of camp programming for youth aged 3-19 about conflict resolution strategies, celebrating diversity, active listening, dealing with anger, and body image/self-esteem. Responded by pager to support children with challenging behaviours in crisis situations. Acted as the camp’s designated mediator for conflicts that occurred between campers, staff and/or parents. Created and facilitated interactive programming to develop skills in communication, conflict transformation and leadership for “at risk” youth who came to the farm from group home settings and juvenile detention Show less

Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Completed an 11 month internship in a residential care setting for children and youth whom had been orphaned, abused or abandoned. Specifically provided holistic care to 12 boys aged 5-18. Collaborated with the orphanage’s psychologist in assessment. Co-facilitated group therapy sessions. Tutored children with learning disabilities. Helped children develop important life skills. Worked to develop an empowering, positive and safe environment for all residents in the home.

Master'S Of Social Work, Masters Of Social Work

Activities and Societies: SIDE (Social Inclusion Diversity & Equity) committee member -- Research Assistant for Intercultural Group Work.

Bachelor'S Degree, Peace And Conflict Studies, Drama

Activities and Societies: Vice President, Education -- Peace and Conflict Studies Student Society Graduated with Honors in Peace.