In-Person (Parry Sound) - Children - Teens

Vyda-Jane Boucher, BSW RSW

registered social worker

My social work journey started from a young age, and I have worked very hard to continue to grow my educational and professional background in the hopes of being fully equipped to help those in need of assistance, counselling, and support in our community.

I have a background in crisis counselling and have experience working with individuals who have been impacted by crime or tragic circumstance (including domestic violence, addictions, and mental health). My passion lies in art and play therapy; learning how to express big emotions and feelings through safely moving our bodies and allowing creativity.

My overall goal is creating a safe space, where you can be heard, understood, and believed. I am here to listen, support, encourage, and provide guidance. Everyone is always the hero of their own stories, and I would like to help you find the strength within yourself.

    • Bachelor of Social Work,
      University of Manitoba

    • Victimology, Post-graduate certification with honours,
      Algonquin College

    • Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Criminal Justice,
      Carleton University

    • Certified Trauma Integration Clinician (CTIC)
      ATTCH, 2024

    • Intensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills
      DBT House, 2024

    • Bridges out of Poverty
      Aha Process, 2024

    • Foundation of VAW practice,
      Ontario Association of Interval & Transitional Houses, 2021

    • Incident Group Debriefing
      Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute, 2019

    • Mental health first aid,
      Mental Health Commission of Canada, 2016

    • safeTALK
      Suicide Alertness for Everyone, 2016

    • ASIST
      LivingWorks, 2015