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Danielle Berman MSW, RCSW, RCC

I believe that each and everyone of us is unique and has individual needs. To accomodate this I adapt and custom my approach for every client.  There is an innate strength in all of us which can blossom with support.

I have a deep passion for supporting individuals and families.  I like to be able to help you find your voice when all seems lost.  I began working with children in 2010 when I cofounded, “My Study Buddies of Hamilton for Achieving Full Potential.”  I designed activities for building social skills and combined academics through therapeutic exercises. In addition, I worked in youth group homes and shelters as a youth support worker. After these experiences I realized I wanted to further my education in order to gain more tools to support individuals. 

I obtained my Masters of Social Work from Yeshiva University in New York City. During my Masters, I had the honour to train in the Mood Disorders Clinic at Baycrest Hospital in Toronto and with Child & Adolescent Services on the Complex Trauma Team in Hamilton. 

In 2014 I decided to move to Squamish to find a way to bridge my love of the mountains and my passion for mental health support and awareness. Since 2014 I have been employed in the Sea to Sky Corridor as a Mental Health Counsellor.

I have a commitment to professional development. I have experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, EMDR, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). I continue to participate in individual and peer supervision. 

In addition to my clinical work I have a deep passion for advocacy.   I spearheaded a nation-wide mental health awareness and suicide prevention campaign called Ride Away Stigma. This campaign has raised over $100 000 to create mental health programs in different communities including Squamish, BC and Hamilton, ON. I was the recipient of the 2014 St. Joseph's Spirit of Hope Award and the 2014 Canadian Association of Suicide Prevention Freddi Ford Award.

Feel free to get in touch to see if I could be the right fit for you. Contact me


Professional Memberships and Associations

British Columbia College of Social Workers

British Columbia Association of Social Workers

BC Association of Clinical Counsellors


Areas of focus

  • Suicidal Ideation/Self Harm

  • Communication/Boundaries

  • Personal Growth

  • Trauma

  • Grief and loss

  • Relationships

  • Depression/Anxiety