Alexandria Testani (she/her)

Registered Social Worker

 I am a registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University. Additionally, I also hold an Honours Bachelor of Arts with specializations in Social Work and Individual Well-Being and Development, from the University of Waterloo with a major in Social Development Studies and a minor in Peace and Conflict studies. I am dual registered with the college as a registered social worker and registered social service worker. 

Choosing therapy is hard and finding the right person can be harder, it can be vulnerable but building a space that helps you feel comfort, empathy, and safety is my goal. Our lives are unique, and we experience challenges as unique as we are. It’s okay to need support in some areas of our life. Brené Brown states, "You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, that you are worthy of love and belonging”. 

I have been working in the social services sector for the past 12 years and now with New Moon Counselling spending my time gaining knowledge and perfecting my skills working with various individuals who may be living with various challenges. 

My experience working with complex issues comes from work I have done with youth homelessness and mental health, restorative justice, the judicial system, and extensive knowledge of the aging population and healthcare. I use various therapeutic modalities to help support clients the best I can depending on the needs of the client. 

In my personal life, you can find me reading a good book (or five in a row) if time allows. When I'm not reading, I love to be outdoors with family and friends building connections with nature and getting my body moving. I spend a lot of time at the barn as a parent watching my child ride, feeding horses, and taking moments to enjoy the views. I have a deep love of travel and hope to check off more destinations in the future. 

I am grateful to be able to offer support to whomever may wish to start their journey here.