Chevieve Heri, MSW, RSW

(She/Her)

Locations: Toronto and Phone/Video
Disciplines: Individual Therapy and Family Therapy
Languages: English
Top Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Panic, Stress, Culture and Racial Identity, and ADHD

Education

  • Master of Social Work, University of Toronto
  • Honours Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, McGill University

License and Memberships

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW): 866279
  • Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals, Member

About Chevieve


People often come to therapy carrying more than they can name: a persistent worry, a low mood, a relationship strain, a mind that feels scattered, or simply the constant weight of trying to keep it all together. As a Registered Social Worker, I regularly work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, and everyday stresses, among other concerns. My clients are often people who feel overwhelmed or stuck, who are unsure where to start, and who want a space that’s collaborative rather than clinical. I see my role not as fixing what’s wrong, but as helping people better understand themselves, build practical tools, and reconnect with their own resilience. I bring warmth, curiosity, and genuine investment in your goals, wherever you might be starting from.


Therapy with me is a partnership, not a prescription. I draw on strengths-based, collaborative methods to help you make sense of what you are feeling and turn that insight into concrete next steps. Whether you feel stuck, weighed down, or simply ready for change, we will figure out what moving forward actually looks like for you.


Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. If you are curious about whether we might be a good fit, I would welcome the chance to talk it through with you, so please feel free to book a free 15-minute consultation with me. Even if it turns out I am not the right therapist for you, I would be glad to help point you toward someone who is.


Therapy with Chevieve


In our first session, we will talk about your background, what is bringing you in, and what matters most to you personally. From there, we will continue to explore your concerns in greater depth and set clear, collaborative goals for our therapy work. You are the expert on your own life, so together we will build a plan that reflects what you want and work toward it at your pace.


Chevieve’s Story


My path to becoming a therapist started with a fascination for how people think and connect with each other. I grew up in an environment where mental health simply was not talked about, shaped by a cultural stigma that, at the time, felt like the norm. Over time, I came to see that this stigma is not unique to any one culture, and exists at both personal and societal levels globally. Becoming a therapist became my way of opening that door, normalizing mental health, and creating a space where people can share their experiences with confidence instead of shame. That belief still shapes every session I sit in today—people are more than their struggles, and healing happens through connection.


About Chevieve’s Training and Credentials


I am a Registered Social Worker (OCSWSSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Toronto.