Leslie Bishop is a Registered Social Worker with over 12 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families across school, community, and mental health settings. She is passionate about helping children build confidence, strengthen emotional regulation skills, navigate anxiety, and develop healthy coping strategies for life’s challenges.
Much of Leslie’s career has been dedicated to working with children ages 4–12 and their families. Having worked extensively within schools for the past several years, Leslie has a strong understanding of the challenges children face both in the classroom and at home. She works closely with families, educators, and other supports to help children feel successful, connected, and confident across all areas of their lives.
Leslie understands that when a child is struggling, the whole family feels it. She values working collaboratively with caregivers, helping parents better understand their child’s emotional needs while building practical tools to strengthen connection, communication, and confidence at home.
Leslie strives to create a warm, supportive, and engaging environment where children feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow.
Registered Social Worker | Independent Contractor
Leslie Bishop (she/her)
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Training & Certifications
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Introduction to Play Therapy
- Fostering Emotional Regulation
- Child Trauma Training
- Neurosequential Model in Education (Dr. Bruce Perry)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Essentials
- Attachment Training
- SNAP (Stop Now and Plan) Core Training
- Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) Assessment
- Trauma Assessment and Treatment
- Motivational Interviewing for Anxiety and Depression
Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Play-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- DBT-Informed Approaches
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Informed Practice
- Trauma-Informed Care
Clinical Approach
- Warm and relationship-based
- Child-centered and strengths-based
- Trauma-informed and attachment-aware
- Collaborative with caregivers
- School-informed and family-focused
- Individualized to each child’s needs
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