Kirsten Denninger, MSW, RSW
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Kirsten
About Me
When Kirsten isn't busy spending time with her husband and dog, she can be found expanding her knowledge to improve her practice. Kirsten has a wide range of interests, including trauma treatment, interventions for anxiety, stress management, and complementary approaches, including yoga, nutrition, and mindfulness. Kirsten approaches every interaction with a strength-based, trauma-informed perspective. She creates a compassionate, safe, and collaborative environment for everyone she works with. Kirsten is dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey of exploration, healing, and growth.
Education & Experience
Kirsten practices with a Master of Social Work (MSW) granted from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2020 and is a Registered Social Worker (RSW). Kirsten completed both a Bachelor of Psychology and a Bachelor of Human Justice at the University of Regina in 2011 and has worked in the human service field with children, adolescents, and adults ever since. Kirsten is professionally trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and fully incorporates this in her practice. Her practice is further informed by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Kirsten has studied yoga professionally, focusing on trauma-informed yoga and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200).
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers (SASW) Registration #: 5231
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Seniors
Language
- English
