Danielle DaCosta, MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker

 
 
 

"You can't stop the waves but you can learn to surf."

-Jon Kabat-Zinn

 
 

Danielle DaCosta is a Registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with honours at McGill University and a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Toronto. 

In addition to working as a social worker in private practice, she works at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences with experience in specialized clinics treating anxiety and mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and geriatric mental health. Ms. DaCosta works from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy framework and also incorporates other evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and mindfulness. She uses an empathetic and non-judgmental approach while collaborating with clients to develop individualized treatment plans to help them reach their goals.

Ms. DaCosta has expertise in the following areas:

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 

  • Mood Disorders

  • Anxiety disorders

 

 

Hours of availability (in-person or virtual):

Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm