kindra lewis, msw,rsw

licensed social worker practicing in ottawa, on.

kindra creates a calm, empathetic and non judgmental environment. she understands that grieving and the loss of important people can feel isolating. kindra strives to create a strong therapeutic connection through listening and building trust. kindra is passionate about helping individuals and families find meaning and hope in times of transition, loss and significant life changes.

in therapy kindra uses a meaning orientated, attachment focused and trauma-informed approach. her goal is to walk beside individuals and families on their journey through loss or caregiver stress. kindra helps clients to feel more connected to their emotions by offering a safe space to explore big feelings and retell their stories. the goal is to move from a preoccupation with your loss to a place where you can find meaning.

kindra is a registered social worker with the ontario college of social workers and social service workers with a masters degree in social work from mcgill university.

she has worked for 5 years in long term care and 12 years in the hospital setting. she supports families and patients with complex health care conditions, caregiver stress, grief and loss.

 training

  • trauma counselling for front line worker, sick kids, toronto, ontario (2015)

  • compassion fatigue educator, TEND academy, kingston, ontario (2020)

  • brain spotting level 2, brain spotting canada association, ottawa, ontario (2020, 2024)

  • children’s grief and bereavement certificate, sick kids, toronto, ontario (2021)

  • certificate in grief therapy as a meaning reconstruction, portland, oregon (in progress)

philosophy

my purpose of offering therapy is to support and bear witness to others' experience of loss and caregiver stress. i offer a safe space to develop a trusting relationship. together, I believe we can build a more gentle understanding of our emotions and develop a new awareness of ourselves while adjusting to change in our lives.

past and current memberships and associations

  • ontario college of social workers and social service workers 2025

  • ontario social work association 202