Keisha Villeneuve
Lively,ON
Summary
Dynamic therapist with a person centered approach at Michelle Berthiaume Care & Counselling and in previous roles throughout my career. Proficient at fostering client relationships and implementing effective treatment plans. Skilled in patient education and critical thinking, I excel in enhancing mental health outcomes through tailored strategies and collaborative care, ensuring clients achieve their personal wellness goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Michelle Berthiaume Care & Counselling
04.2026 - Current
- Conducting initial assessments to determine clients' goals for improved mental health and overall well-being
- Developing and implementing treatment plans including person centered therapy modalities for clients
- Cultivated therapeutic relationships with individuals, families, and couples to enhance trust and engagement in the therapeutic process
- Monitored clients’ progress and adjusted treatment plans to ensure alignment with evolving client needs
- Providing clients with coping strategies, education on mental health and self-advocacy
- Completed documentation and other administrative tasks.
- Collaborated with clinicians to coordinate ongoing interventions that support client recovery and well-being
CARERS and TEACH Clinician
Alzheimer Society – Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Facilitate structured psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions for care partners of people living with dementia, utilizing Mount Sinai’s evidence-based programs (CARERS and TEACH).
- Conduct pre-group assessments to identify client goals, challenges, and support needs, ensuring person-centered care.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to increase program referrals and accessibility.
- Deliver practical communication tools in groups by working with simulated patients to strengthen client learning.
- Participate in annual professional development conference and training
Intake Clinician
Roles & Associates Psychotherapy
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Reviewing clinical intake forms and pairing clients with appropriate clinicians
- Assisting clients in completing intake forms
- Scheduling appointments
- Completing additional duties as assigned by supervisor
- Reviewing current processes and adjusting where necessary to meet client centered needs
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Transition Activation Support Lead with Behaviour Supports Ontario
Alzheimer Society – Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Supported clients during transition to alternate environments, ensuring comfort and continuity of care.
- Provided tailored tips and strategies to facilitate smooth transitions for clients and care partners.
- Assist care partners with having long term care discussions with their loved one.
- Assisting with transitional paperwork (e.g. Transitional Care Plans, Personhood)
- Attending meetings with interdisciplinary teams, connecting with care partners to provide updates and create visitation schedules, and collecting program statistics
- Built rapport with clients living with cognitive impairments through diverse activation strategies.
- Exploration and modification of activities so clients can continue to engage in meaningful activation throughout the progression of their disease.
- Collaborate with community partners to ensure the care team is working together to provide quality service to clients.
- Scheduling joint visits with OHAH personal support workers to model approach with clients who are living with Dementia or have other cognitive impairments.
- Participate in BSO meetings to address and discuss topics such as the wait list, challenging files and BSO processes, and system issues.
- Completed assessments and documentation, maintaining up-to-date files.
- Provide shadowing opportunities for new and returning staff and students
Personal Support Worker
Elizabeth Center
02.2011 - 04.2021
- Providing person centered care in a dignified way
- Assisting residents with activities of daily living
- Facilitated meaningful conversations with residents to enhance emotional well-being
- Participated in care conferences to advocate for residents' needs and support families
- Created and implemented wellness initiatives that improved health and quality of life for residents
- Provided supportive care in a long-term care home environment.
- Documenting all the care that has been provided
- Reporting daily to nursing supervisors
Education
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Greater Sudbury06-2025
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Everest College
Greater Sudbury, ON09-2010
Skills
- Point of Care
- Therapeutic software
- Patient education techniques
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Client relationship building
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Task organization
- Works well independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Leadership
- Team oriented
- Continuing education
- Proficient in Excel
- Canvas
- Attention to detail
Volunteer Experience
- Walden Lions Club
- Food Bank
- Wellness Committee
- Fundraising Events in long term care
Certificates And Training
- Registered Social Service Worker with OCSWSSW
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
- GPA and U-First Certificates
- Dementiability Certificate
- Living the Dementia Journey Training
- BSO Foundations Training
- Worker and Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps Certificate
- WHMIS
- Mental Health First Aid Canada Course Certificate
- ASIST Training
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Certificate
- CPR and First Aid Training
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Compassion focused Therapy
- Grief and loss in children & youth
Timeline
Therapist
Michelle Berthiaume Care & Counselling
04.2026 - Current
CARERS and TEACH Clinician
Alzheimer Society – Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts
04.2025 - 04.2026
Intake Clinician
Roles & Associates Psychotherapy
01.2025 - 04.2025
Transition Activation Support Lead with Behaviour Supports Ontario
Alzheimer Society – Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts
01.2022 - 12.2024
Personal Support Worker
Elizabeth Center
02.2011 - 04.2021
Social Service Worker Diploma -
Cambrian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Personal Support Worker Certificate -
Everest College