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Domenica Fanelli

Domenica is an Occupational Therapist (OT) licensed and registered to practice OT in Ontario, Canada and she has been supervised in the controlled act of psychotherapy as an OT. Domenica values a culture of continuous learning in the field of Mental Health. She obtained her Master’s of Science in Occupational Therapy from Queen’s University, in Kingston, Ontario in 2020 as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Distinction from TMU in Toronto, Ontario in 2018.

Domenica’s clinical experience includes assessing and treating clients with various presenting concerns, to help break down barriers and advocate for them to feel seen and heard. Domenica’s experience as an OT includes working in mental health across neurodiversity-affirming services, focusing on sensory/functional differences, and providing mental health crisis intervention and case management support. Over the years, Domenica has been gaining more experience and knowledge by working with neurodiverse folks who teach and inspire her every day. This neurotypical world can make it difficult for someone who is neurodiverse, so as an OT, Domenica wants to raise awareness of barriers neurodiverse people face.  

Domenica is a strong believer in life-long learning and professional growth, and she continuously strives to provide compassionate, collaborative, and client-centered care as well as neurodivergent- affirming care to all the clients she sees and meets along their journey. She looks forward to connecting and meeting you to learn and grow with you in the way that best fits your needs.

  • Autism, ADHD, Anxiety/Depression, Dementia, Intellectual Disabilities, Education and Learning Disabilities, Sensory Differences/ SPD, Emotion Regulation, Executive Functioning, Day-to-Day Functional Goals, Relationship Issues, School and Work Accommodation, Sensory Assessments, Adapted Functional Assessments

  • Travelling, board games, going for hikes, being a tea “connoisseur”, self-discovery, searching for the newest series to watch on Netflix

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Depression and Anxiety Disorders

    • Brief Focused Counselling Skills: Strategies from Leading Frameworks 

    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Balancing Acceptance and Change 

    • Introduction to Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

    • Mindfulness MBSR with 1-Day Silent Retreat

    • Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) for Caregivers of People with Developmental Disabilities Level 1 & Level 2 Facilitator Training

    • Fundamentals of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 

    • Motivational Interviewing: Level 1 Certification

    • Supervised in the controlled act of Psychotherapy as an Occupational Therapist