Therapist:

Danielle Lauren Kew

Location:

Quinte West and online

Danielle’s Background:

Danielle saw dysfunction at a young age and not knowing any better, she also followed in the footsteps of unhealthy patterns and life choices. As an adult Danielle decided to see a Christian therapist who helped her heal from the past and become a healthier version of herself. 

Danielle has always been passionate about helping others, and is eager to help others help themselves. Danielle is especially passionate about the family, and rebuilding it from a systemic perspective. Each individual contributes to the well-being of a household and each person’s perceptions and feelings are equally valid for the household to function. She is passionate about healthy communication and building healthy relationships.

Danielle adores children and believes one of the most important jobs is parenting. She is passionate about raising children in a safe and loving environment, with appropriate boundaries and structure.

Danielle has a gentle, non-judgmental approach, while also challenging her client’s thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours to initiate healing and growth.

Danielle believes the Bible is the framework for everything in life, and by returning to the truth and simplicity of the Word of God, Christians can live a fulfilled and blessed life. That does not mean that Christians will be exempt from struggles, as even the most perfect human, Jesus himself suffered and experienced great pain. God in the flesh also wept, grieved, hungered, was betrayed and abandoned, beaten and killed. Jesus, the perfect counsellor modelled grace, forgiveness, love and resilience, while submitting fully to the will of God.

Danielle loves to travel and has visited over 20 countries. She has been learning Spanish for 3 years and her goal is to be fluent one day. Danielle chose the name “Pura Vida” meaning pure life as it represents gratitude, positivity, and appreciating the simple things in life.

Danielle’s Education:

Danielle’s current education is a 4 year Bachelor of Counselling Degree specializing in Family Therapy, a Child and Youth Worker Diploma, a Personal Support Worker Certificate, a Life Coach Certificate, a Trauma Certificate, a CBT-Insomnia Certificate, and a 3 year Bachelor of Biblical Studies Degree.

Danielle will begin her Master of Counselling Degree in the near future.

JOHN 4:14

“But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”