Rochelle

Rochelle Kaikai, MSW

Registered Social Worker

“I am an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting the mental health of parents during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. You matter and so does your mental health.”

About Me

I am a mom of 4 (including twins!) and a perinatal mental health therapist. I know that reaching out for support isn’t easy — especially if you’re used to putting yourself last. I see this a lot, particularly with parents who’ve been running on empty for a long time. The truth is, life gets hard. The hardest moments are the ones that push us to grow the most. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not quite yourself lately, please reach out. I support individuals who are tying to conceive, expecting, postpartum, and beyond. Therapy can help you reconnect — with yourself, with what matters, and with the life you want to build. Whenever you’re ready, I’m here. Book a free consultation to get all of your questions answered. Are you a parent of multiples? If so, you have come to the right place. Reach out to talk to me about therapy for parents of twins, triplets +.

Approach

I use a variety of approaches when supporting folks, because lets face it, we are all different. You are a unique person and I see that. My priority is to make you feel heard, understood, and support you in finding manageable strategies to reach your goals. I tend to lean on strategies from DBT, ACT, CBT, IPT, and narrative modalities. I know you are busy and your life is full, so I want your sessions to feel useful and supportive.
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Basic Information

Services

I specialize in perinatal mental health and support folks in areas such as: -Postpartum depression, anxiety, and other Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders -anxiety & depression -birth and postpartum planning/processing -trying to conceive -stress & burnout -parenting multiples -anger management (& mom rage) -matrescence and more!

Services Offered:

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    Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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    Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

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    Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Individuals
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Pregnancy & Fertility Issues

    The emotional and psychological dimensions of pregnancy, fertility treatment, pregnancy loss, or the transition to parenthood.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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    Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Professional Title:

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    Registered Social Worker

    A social worker registered with a regulatory body to provide social work services including therapy and case management.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work

Masters

CSWE / CASWE Accredited University

Year: 2015

Registrations

Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Social Worker

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Memberships

Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW)

Full Member

Service Area

Rooted Thistle Counselling

In-person & Online

Kitchener, Ontario

Canada

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