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Leah Direnfeld

Social Worker

Fun Facts

“Leah enjoys travelling, and has surfed the west coast of Tofino, hiked the mountains in Banff, and kayaked on the Adriatic Sea”

“One of Leah’s favourite quotes to live by is: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom” - Viktor E. Frankl”

“Leah’s TV guilty pleasures include watching Survivor and The Amazing Race”

“Leah likes to relax by working on puzzles, adult colouring books and making flower arrangement”

“The most recent book Leah has read is The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Dr. Edith Eger”

Leah Direnfeld

Social Worker

Leah is a registered social worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

Training/Work Experience: Leah completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto and has worked at several Family Health Teams and a Family Service Agency. In addition to working at Mindfit, Leah is part of the Health and Wellness team at the University of Toronto.

Presenting Concerns: Leah works with individuals experiencing a variety of concerns including:

  • anxiety
  • depression/low mood
  • stress/burnout
  • school/work
  • adjustments/life transitions
  • relationships, and insomnia

Approach: Leah uses an evidence-based approach that is non-judgmental and client centered. Her approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs. She uses an integrative approach that typically incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy as well as elements of acceptance commitment therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, motivational interviewing, self-compassion, and mindfulness. Her goal is to provide you with tools that can help you make changes that have a positive impact on your wellbeing and day-to-day functioning.

Outside of MindFit: Leah enjoys cooking, baking, swimming, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends

Fun Facts

“Leah enjoys travelling, and has surfed the west coast of Tofino, hiked the mountains in Banff, and kayaked on the Adriatic Sea”

“One of Leah’s favourite quotes to live by is: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom” - Viktor E. Frankl”

“Leah’s TV guilty pleasures include watching Survivor and The Amazing Race”

“Leah likes to relax by working on puzzles, adult colouring books and making flower arrangement”

“The most recent book Leah has read is The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Dr. Edith Eger”