Hi, I’m Camille, they/them
I am a creative Black, African Diasporic, bi-racial, multi-ethnic and multicultural being. As a queer femme with non-apparent disabilities, neurodiversity, and a breast cancer survivour, I navigate the world with the wisdom of multiple experiences and resilience. My work as a facilitator and shape-shifter is rooted in activism for Black liberation, and I honour my connection to ancestral waters while drawing strength from spiritual heritage. I approach community building and social equity through the lens of my multi-cultural identity and lived experiences of transformation and healing justice.
As a Tkaronto (Toronto)-based Registered Psychotherapist, Somatic Movement and Dance Practitioner and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner™, I provide trauma-informed, socially-conscious therapy that honours the fullness of who you are. My work focuses on adult clients ages 18+. My practice is grounded in anti-oppressive, anti-racist, queer, feminist, environmental and disability justice values—with a particular focus on supporting BIPOC individuals at various intersections of their identities and healing journey—creating spaciousness for your authentic self to be seen, heard, and nourished.
My approach is relational, experiential, and embodied, drawing from over 40 years of dance and movement experience alongside specialized somatic training. I integrate wisdom from Cultural Somatics Institute training including Embodied Gatherings and embodied somatic practice groups, Somatic Experiencing®, Laban/Bartenieff Movement Analysis, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy™, and Body-Mind Centering®. This foundation is enriched by education in anti-oppression, socio-cultural attunement, and ancestral wisdom.
Through an embodied approach, I help you recognize and process signs of stress and trauma, supporting you in developing the skills to tune in and listen deeply to the answers your body holds. Together, we explore how you embody relationships with various environments, institutions, and systems, gaining insight into behavioral patterns and creating pathways for healing.
I support people with chronic stress-related symptoms—often rooted in historical trauma—by honouring innate resilience and resourcing in cultural practices. I specialize in supporting individuals in finding appreciation for their unique rhythms, honouring their capacity and developing restorative practices.
My expertise includes supporting the diverse experiences of multicultural and racialized identities, diasporic journeys, and issues surrounding social-cultural dislocation and feelings of non-belonging.
I am experienced at supporting clients with racialized and intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions—as well as supporting the wellbeing of gender-expansive, non-conforming, 2SLGBTQ+ identities, sexuality and experiences.
I am a member in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy (CAPT), and the Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists – Ontario Chapter (CADA-ON).
My commitment is to walk alongside you in your journey toward healing, honouring both your individual story and the collective wisdom that emerges when we embrace our full humanity.
The Aya is a west African Adinkra symbol meaning “Fern”.
This symbol represents perseverance, endurance, and resourcefulness. It symbolizes defiance against oppression. It is derived from an expression that when translated means “I am not afraid of you. I am independent of you”. The fern is known for its capacity to grow in unusual places, withstanding tough climates and challenging environments.
Like the Aya, the human spirit holds the capacity to overcome adversity, to grow and even thrive despite the many challenging conditions it encounters. With support and collective healing we can learn to embody our resilience and harness our inner strength.
2025:
- The Voice Keeps the Score | Linda Thai | 9hrs
- Mojuba Movement Workshop – Embodied learning | Mosa McNeilly | 2 hrs
2024:
- Gender affirming mental health care and competency for 2SLGBTQ+ | Rainbow Health Ontario | 17 hrs
- Somatic Stress Release training | Embody Lab | 100+ hrs
- Mind Body Coaching training | Embody Lab | 100+ hrs
- NeuroAffective Touch Foundation Training | Dr. Aline LaPierre | 100 + hrs
- Working with Adult children of Toxic parents | Monique Dauphin, LMHC | Development | 3hrs
- Executive Functioning: Brain-Based Solutions | Polina Shkadron MA | 6 hrs
- Wilderness Therapy: Foundations Of Nature-Based Interventions | Snowy Lajoie, LCSW-R | 3hrs
- Autism in Women & Girls | Dr. Rachel Moseley | 2hrs
- Gender Affirming Care For Transgender And Gender – Non-Conforming Clients | Nyx Melody, LMHC-D | 3hrs
- Group Therapy Interventions | Carrie Haynes, LPC | 1hr.
- Grief and the Nervous System | Brian Keating, LPC | 1 hr
- Assessment And Treatment Of ADHD: A Psychiatric Perspective | James Demer MD | 3hrs
- Relational Therapy With Consensually Non-Monogamous And Polyamorous Clients | Nyx Melody, LMHC-D | 3hrs
- Working With Survivors Of Sexual Assault: Empowering Post-Traumatic Growth | Monique A. Dauphin, LMHC | 3hrs
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Adult ADHD | Morganne Crouser, LICSW | 1 hr
- Understanding the Gaza Genocide 1 year later | Siyaq Solutions | 1.5hrs
- The Elements of Ritual: The Fundamentals | Yeye Luisah Teish | 12 hrs
- Calabash of Cowries: The Spirit of Dance | Yeye Luisah Teish and Artists | 4.5 hrs
- Cracking the Ancestral Code – Level 1 – Cultivating relationships with ancestors | 12hrs
2023:
- Interpersonal Neurobiology Study /Integration | Communion Counselling | 20 hrs
- 4 Day Silvestre Technique Experience Intensive: A study of Caboclos folklore, Orixá Dances and symbology | Rosangela Silvestre | 14 hrs
- L1-L3 Blomberg Rhythmic Movement Training – Developmental movement and motor pattern training | 48hrs
2022:
- Interpersonal Neurobiology for Practitioners of Color, Training | Communion Counselling | 47 hrs
- Decolonial Somatic Approaches | Amber McZeal PhD | 15 hrs
- The Wandering Winding Way of the Wound | Bayo Akomolafe, Sophie Stand, Tyson Yunkaporta, Vanessa Andreotti | 10 hrs
- Understanding and Challenging Ableism Within Somatic Practices | Alex Iantaffi PhD | 1.5hr
2020:
- Systemic racial trauma: A somatic perspective | Sage Hayes | 2hrs
- Tree of Life Training L1 – L3, – Imbeleko approach and narrative therapy for individuals and groups | Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo | 13.5 hrs
- Neuroscience of Dance – The dancers brain, improvisation and movement exploration | 5 hrs
- The Challenge of Racism in Therapeutic Practice | Dr. Isha McKenzie-Mavinga | 8.5 hrs
- NARM and Cultural Misattunement: Addressing the Impact of Cultural Trauma from Systemic Oppression | Narm Institute | 1.5 hrs
- Mindfulness and the Inner Work of Racial Justice | Rhonda V. Magee | 4hrs
- Removing the Barriers: 2SLGBTQ+ Inclusion | Moyo Health and Community Services | 5hrs
- Cultural somatics | Cultural Somatics Institute | 2.5 hrs
- Communal Consults – Embodied Gatherings | Resmaa Menakem | 12hrs
- Embodied somatic practice groups – Peer-directed integration (2020 – present) | 100+ hrs
2019:
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner | Somatic Experiencing Training ( 2019-2025) | 250+hrs
- Continuum – Embodied learning | Linda Rabin | 4 hrs
- Mind Body Centering experiential practices + learning (2019 – present) | Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen | 100+ hrs
- Sexuality: Confidence and comfort in the therapeutic setting | Karen B. K. Chan | 2.15 hrs
- Somatic Movement with Indigenous Worldview | Michelle Olson | 2hrs
2018:
- Black Healing and Spirituality | Cassandra Thompson | 2hrs
- Laban Movement Analysis | Canadian Somatic Centre | 15 hrs
- Bartenieff Fundamentals | Canadian Somatic Centre | 15 hrs
- Laban Movement Analysis Foundation | LSSI International | 96hrs
- Indigenous Cultural Competency Training | Native Canadian Centre of Toronto | 6hrs
2017:
- Coming Home To The Body – Continuum movement embodied learning | Robin Becker | 27.5 hrs
- Continuum – Embodied learning (2017 – 2020) | Kim Brodey | 42 hrs
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy L1 – Affect Dysregulation, Survival Defenses and Traumatic Memory | Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute | 80 hrs
- Senses & Perception and the Skeletal System Certification | Esprit en Movement | 120 hrs
- Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy Certificate (2017 – 2019) | The Center for Somatic Studies | 134 hrs
2016:
- Embodying the Architecture of the Body as a Foundation for Movement | Body Mind Centering, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen | 96 hrs
- Movement for Trauma – Level I-II | Jane Clapp | 30hrs
2015:
- Embodying the Nervous System | Body Mind Centering | 6hrs
- The Art of Repatterning through Touch, Movement and Consciousness Training| Body Mind Centering, Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen | 48 hrs
2012:
- Crisis Intervention, Suicide Prevention & Grief training | Toronto Distress Centre | 40 hrs
- Psychotherapy training (2012 – 2017)| Gestalt Institute of Toronto | 1000+ hrs
2006:
SWANAHT / MENAHT – cultural dance studies, training, performance | 19+ years of expertise
I acknowledge the sacred earth beneath my feet, known as Tkaronto and ancestrally as Turtle Island—the territories of the Anishinaabe, Mississauga and Haudenosaunee peoples. These lands and waters nourish and sustain me and I carry immense gratitude for them. I acknowledge with gratitude the current treaty holders, the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. I acknowledge these lands are bound by the sacred Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant—a promise to share and protect the gifts of the Great Lakes region with respect and reciprocity.
As a Black Canadian settler, and of African-Diasporic origin on Turtle Island, I stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples, committed to supporting resistance. I am committed to continuous learning, building relationships and the actions outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
Ancestors: I acknowledge my African ancestors who were stolen from their homelands and forced to labour on these lands and all those of African Diasporic and displanted histories. I echo the call for reparations and justice. I honour the wisdom, power and guidance of all the ancestors, their contribution and spirit. Asé-O
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