Marianne Brooks
ESQUIMALT,BC
Summary
My interdisciplinary experience across child mental health, refugee support, human trafficking advocacy, and social policy have enabled me to become an empathic, client-centered, clinical counsellor. It has also enabled me to develop my capacity for therapeutic rapport, provide culturally responsive care, and support clients through complex emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial challenges. I'm passionate about integrating evidence-based practices in mental health care and honouring clients lived experiences.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
MSW Casual MHSU
Royal Jubilee Hospital
Victoria, BC
10.2025 - Current
- Provided crisis intervention services to patients and families experiencing emotional distress.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic patient support and resource allocation.
- Educated patients on available community resources to enhance their access to care and support services.
Counsellor
NeurAlive Counselling and Neurofeedback Clinic
Victoria, BC
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered individual, couples, and family counselling, facilitating clients' emotional regulation and navigation of relational challenges and life transitions.
- Apply evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to deliver individualized, client-centred care.
- Conducted comprehensive intake and biopsychosocial assessments, guiding collaborative, goal-oriented treatment planning for improved client outcomes.
- Support clients in developing insight, coping strategies, and adaptive skills to improve emotional resilience and overall wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and case notes in accordance with ethical and professional standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary clinicians in private practice, ensuring coordinated and holistic care that enhances client support and treatment efficacy.
Graduate Assistant
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Supported in course material preparations
- Graded coursework and exams
- Managed academic records
- Responded to student queries
- Facilitated interactive learning
Practicum Student - Counselling
Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health
Victoria, BC
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Delivered individual counselling for children with complex diagnoses and their families, supporting emotional regulation and parent-child connection.
- Conducted comprehensive intake and biopsychosocial assessments to inform trauma-sensitive, developmentally appropriate care plans.
- Participated in autism assessments and Mental Health Assessments (via Citrix PowerChart), gaining hands-on experience in diagnostic processes.
- Applied Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) techniques while co-facilitating parent support workshops, improving family communication and relational resilience.
- Attended specialized child development workshops to deepen understanding of cognitive and brain development, directly informing clinical interventions.
- Collaborated in multidisciplinary team meetings, Family Case Planning Conferences (FCPC), and Intensive Case Management (ICM) sessions to develop integrated care plans.
- Maintained thorough documentation of assessments, case notes, and observations to support client progress and care continuity.
Practicum Student
United Way Windsor-Essex
Windsor, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided one-on-one support to high school students, addressing barriers to academic and personal success through tailored guidance and goal setting.
- Facilitated group sessions to strengthen social-emotional skills, including self-esteem, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
- Tracked student progress through detailed documentation and implemented innovative, research-informed strategies to enhance outcomes.
Grant Specialist
Mitacs
Montreal, QC
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Secured and led a grant-funded policy research project on housing for homeless youth, resulting in doubled funding from the City of Windsor
- Conducted comparative policy analysis, literature reviews, and stakeholder interviews to identify service gaps and best practices
- Produced a final report for Family Services to inform strategic planning and resource allocation for youth housing initiatives
Social Policy Researcher
University of Windsor – Mitacs – Family Services Windsor-Essex
Windsor, ON
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Engaged with organizations to develop grant applications
- Acquired grant, doubled project funding
- Conducted interviews to identify policy gaps
- Developed report guiding resource allocation
Refugee Resettlement Coordinator
Matthew House
Windsor, ON
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supported asylum seekers through all stages of the refugee claim process, including Legal Aid applications, Basis of Claim forms, work permits, housing, and social assistance
- Liaised with legal representatives and government agencies to resolve licensing and application issues, streamlining access to essential services
- Maintained accurate, confidential records while managing sensitive case information with care and professionalism
Assistant to the Executive Director
Payoke
Antwerp, Belgium
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Conducted comparative legal analysis of sex work legislation across the EU, emphasizing human rights protection and legislative gaps
- Collaborated with NGOs and advocacy groups to inform Belgian policy in response to the Nordic model (client criminalization)
- Engaged with survivors and law enforcement to assess the real-world impact of inconsistent trafficking legislation across Europe
Parliamentary Assistant
Parliament of Canada
Ottawa, ON
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Represented MP Mauril Bélanger and the Liberal Party of Canada at constituency events and public functions
- Drafted and refined speeches advocating for Bill C-210, which amended the national anthem to be gender-inclusive — contributing to legislative advocacy and public messaging on equality in federal law
- Collaborated with the ALS Association to support awareness efforts aligned with Mr. Bélanger’s condition
- Assisted in planning and executing memorial events in Parliament and the broader community following Mr. Bélanger's passing
Administrative Assistant
Family Services Windsor-Essex
Windsor, ON
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided administrative and logistical support for programs, events, and internal operations.
- Organized fundraisers to support agency services.
- Developed a bilingual lexicon adopted province-wide, contributing to agency accreditation in bilingual service delivery
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in German
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04-2019
Master's of Social Work - undefined
University of Windsor
Windsor04-2024
Skills
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Team Collaboration
- Project Management
- Policy Analysis
Languages
English (Native), French (Native), German (Proficient).
Certification
Brain Story Certification Jun 2024 - Aug 2024, YouthREX, Introduction to Human Trafficking Jun 2024 - Aug 2024, CAMH, Core Emotion - Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) Jan 2024 - Feb 2024, Mental Health Foundations, Foundations of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Feb 2024, OASW, Beck Institute Apr 2025 - Present, Basics of CBT
Interests
Baking and cooking, Yoga and pilates (certified instructor), Travelling
Timeline
MSW Casual MHSU
Royal Jubilee Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Counsellor
NeurAlive Counselling and Neurofeedback Clinic
08.2025 - Current
Practicum Student - Counselling
Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health
01.2024 - 04.2024
Practicum Student
United Way Windsor-Essex
05.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Assistant
University of Windsor
09.2022 - 06.2024
Grant Specialist
Mitacs
01.2021 - 06.2022
Social Policy Researcher
University of Windsor – Mitacs – Family Services Windsor-Essex
05.2020 - 12.2020
Refugee Resettlement Coordinator
Matthew House
06.2019 - 08.2019
Assistant to the Executive Director
Payoke
04.2017 - 06.2017
Parliamentary Assistant
Parliament of Canada
05.2016 - 08.2016
Administrative Assistant
Family Services Windsor-Essex
07.2012 - 01.2015
Master's of Social Work - undefined
University of Windsor
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in German
University of Windsor
Additional Information
- Volunteer Experience
- Center for Social Welfare Macedonia – Thessaloniki, Greece (Jun 2015–Aug 2015)
- Alzheimer's Society – Windsor, ON (Sep 2012–June 2013)
- Pride Festival – Windsor, ON (Aug 2012, 2013, 2014)