Sharleen Nwakwesi, LCSW

Sharleen Nwakwesi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem concerns, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and other life transitions. Her work is grounded in a client-centered, solution-focused approach that emphasizes respect, collaboration, and practical strategies to build on each person’s strengths. She aims to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where individuals and families can identify goals and make decisions that improve daily functioning and emotional well-being.

Sharleen’s clinical training includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Bachelor of Social Work, and a Master of Social Work from the Universities of Toronto and York. As an LCSW - a clinical social work license for practitioners trained in assessment and therapeutic interventions - she has worked extensively with people facing the impact of medical and mental health conditions. Her practice often addresses adjustment to acute and chronic illness, acquired brain injury, dementia and other cognitive disorders, geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, bereavement, and related symptoms of depression, anxiety, and behavioral change.

Across a long career supporting individuals and families, Sharleen draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s circumstances. Her emphasis on mutual trust and caring supports clients in setting realistic goals and taking steps that align with their values and life context.