About

Vanessa Mensah, MBA, RSW, CCIP, is a therapist, offering trauma-informed mental health support to individuals, couples, and families. With a career that spans several public sectors—including criminal justice, child welfare, and municipal government—Vanessa brings invaluable experience in leading transformative initiatives that advocate for reconciliation and foster a sense of belonging for belonging for equity deserving communities.

Vanessa has over 15 years of experience and is committed to guiding clients on their healing journeys. She helps them navigate trauma, strengthen relationships, and build resilience. Her approach is rooted in an intersectional, anti-oppressive framework that addresses emotional wounds and the ongoing impact of systemic oppression.

In addition to therapy, Vanessa provides consulting services to organizations, helping executives, board members, managers, and staff enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and create supportive, inclusive workplace cultures. Her consulting offerings also include anti-oppressive training, critical incident response, and strategies for fostering emotional well-being within organizations.

Qualifications

• Member of: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP)
• Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Family and Community Social Services - University of Guelph-Humber
• Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) - Canadian Center Diversity Institute
• Leadership Impact Certificate – York University, Schulich Executive Education
• Master of Business Administration - University of Fredericton
• Leadership and Inclusion Certificate - Centennial College
• Social Service Work Diploma - Sheridan College Institute
  
• Forensic Experiential Trauma