Donya Jalali, MSW, RSW
Bio
Donya Jalali (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker of Iranian descent who lives, learns and works as an uninvited guest on the stolen territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people. Donya has worked in the field of mental health for the past 12 years and has a variety of exper
Donya Jalali (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker of Iranian descent who lives, learns and works as an uninvited guest on the stolen territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) people. Donya has worked in the field of mental health for the past 12 years and has a variety of experience working with individuals and families struggling with substance use, parent-teen conflict, family dynamics, and with older adults suffering from cognitive decline. In 2019, Donya completed her Master of Social Work from the University of British Columbia and has since furthered her passion for supporting individuals and their families on their journey to wellness. Donya practices in Dialectic Behavioural therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) strategies. She currently works for a public health authority in addition to private practice counselling and is an approved mental health provider with the First Nations Health Authority. Donya loves to spend her time with her toddler and partner; on most days you can find them either in the forest or by the water.
Fees: $130