Shaman Ishak
MSW: Registered Social Worker
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Yes
Languages
English
Format
In Person, Virtual
Availability
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Populations
Individuals, Couples, Families
AREA OF FOCUS
Anxiety, Relationship Counselling , Couples Therapy, Stress / Burnout, Parenting, Anger Issues, Grief, Acute Crisis, Men's Issues
THERAPY MODALITIES
CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed
Experience and Training
MSW — Wilfrid Laurier University
MPA — Queens University
Indigenous Healing Practitioner Program
I’m especially experienced in helping clients...
Manage anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or stress
Feel more secure and confident in relationships
Heal from trauma and break old, painful patterns
Navigate identity shifts and life transitions
Move through conflict, codependency, or disconnection
Support loved ones through mental health or behavioral challenges
Reconnect with a sense of purpose, clarity, and emotional strength
Biography
If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected—from yourself, your relationships, or your sense of direction—you’re not alone. I’ve spent over 20 years helping people move through pain, confusion, and overwhelm into a place of greater clarity, confidence, and connection. Whether you’re facing relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma, or simply trying to make sense of where you are in life, I offer a grounded, non-judgmental space to support your healing and growth.
My work is trauma-informed, strength-based, and emotionally attuned. Clients often come to me when they’re burned out, caught in unhelpful patterns, or facing major life transitions. Together, we explore the deeper stories and relational dynamics that shape your experience—and develop new ways of showing up that feel more empowered and true to who you are.
Over the years, I’ve supported individuals and families in a wide range of settings, including mental health facilities, hospitals, and crisis response teams. I’ve helped people through everything from anxiety and emotional shutdown to parenting challenges, identity struggles, and relationship repair. I also work with couples to rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and reconnect in meaningful ways.

