Meet the Team
Our team combines decades of experience in mental health, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care. Each member brings a unique blend of expertise and compassion to help you feel supported, understood, and empowered on your path toward healing and growth.
Angie Kingma, Registered Psychotherapist
About Angie
Angie Kingma is a Registered Psychotherapist and the founder of Mindfulness for Health, a practice she established in 2011. She brings more than 25 years of experience in mental health, integrating clinical expertise with evidence-based, mindfulness-informed approaches to support adults seeking meaningful and lasting change.
Angie holds a post-graduate degree in Occupational Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health, and she has worked extensively in a range of clinical settings supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress-related conditions, and significant life transitions. She is also skilled in working with complex trauma, childhood emotional neglect, and longstanding emotional patterns that continue to affect present-day relationships, self-worth, and overall well-being. Her work is grounded in current neuroscience and combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, somatic and nervous system regulation practices, and Energy Rising principles.
In her psychotherapy practice, Angie helps clients understand the roots of emotional patterns, regulate their nervous systems, and develop healthier ways of relating to their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. She is known for her steady and attuned presence, her ability to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, and her integrative approach that blends insight, mindfulness, and experiential healing.
Career and Professional Training Highlights
- Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO)
- BA (Hons.) in Gerontology and Sociology
- BHScOT – Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy
- Over 20 years at Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital, Intensive Outpatient Mental Health Program (formerly START)
- Faculty roles at the University of Toronto, NeuroNova, and The Centre for Mindfulness Studies
- Verified provider with Theravive, Psychology Today and Homewood Health
- Certified Brainspotting Therapist
- Levels 1 & 2
- Working outside the Window: Integrating Ego State Therapy and Complex Trauma
- Masterclass with David Grand
- Brainspotting for Imposter Syndrome, Low Self-Esteem
- Brainspotting Intensives
- Advanced studies in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
- Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Specialized training in Healing Attachment Wounds and Affect Dysregulation with Expressive Modalities and Parts Work
- Completed the Certified Professional Training in MBCT through the University of California, San Diego Centre for Mindfulness
- Co-created a published MBCT for Chronic Pain pilot study through Mount Sinai Hospital
- Regular facilitator of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy programs for corporate and community groups
- Creator of “Mindfulness Mondays” at Trillium Health Partners for hospital staff wellness
- Personal ongoing mindfulness meditation practice with regular retreats
Speaking Engagements (Selected)
- Bell Let’s Talk – Blakely Health Innovation Series
- Region of Peel – Staff Education Series
- University Health Network Toronto Rehab – Keynote Speaker
- McMaster University – Mental Health and Occupational Therapy
- University of Toronto – Mindfulness and Managing Stress
- Homewood Health Centre – Keynote Speaker
- Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists – Mental Health Conferences
- Lymphoma Canada – Take It to the Mat Wellness Series
Danusia Gronkowski, Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist
About Danusia
Danusia Gronkowski is an Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist registered with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO) and the Ontario Society of Occupational Therapy (OSOT). With more than 30 years of experience in outpatient mental health, she is known for her compassionate, nonjudgmental presence and her expertise in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Danusia helps clients gain insight into unhelpful patterns, rebuild self-esteem, and develop healthier ways of coping. Her work fosters emotional regulation, improved relationships, and a renewed sense of well-being.
Career and Professional Training Highlights
- Registered Occupational Therapist and Psychotherapist (COTO, OSOT)
- Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Therapy, McMaster University
- Former clinician at Bellwood Health Services, part of the EHN Canada Network
- Specialized in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Completed numerous DBT and CBT trainings, including:
- CBT Certificate Program and Level II Certification
- DBT Basic, Advanced, and Skills Training Courses
- CBT for Depression and Anxiety (Dr. Martin Antony)
- CBT for Psychosis (Dr. Noah Lazar)
- Training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr. Louise Hayes
- Courses in Motivational Interviewing and Fundamentals of Addictions (CAMH)
- Advanced study in Trauma Foundations (Laurier University)
- Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (Jill Ehrenreich-May)
- Expertise in Brief Solution-Focused Therapy and Action-Based Cognitive Remediation (ABCR)
- Committed to lifelong learning and professional development in evidence-based and trauma-informed care
- 30 years of experience in Outpatient Mental Health at Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Hospital
- Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Toronto
What to Expect When Getting Started
Book Your Complimentary Meet and Greet
Your first step is to schedule a complimentary Meet and Greet with the therapist of your choice. This short, no-pressure conversation gives you a chance to ask questions, share a little about what brings you here, and see if it feels like a good fit.
Connect and Explore
During your Meet and Greet, we will take time to understand your needs, goals, and what kind of care may be most supportive. It is an open, friendly space to explore your options and talk about how we can best help.
Create a Plan
If you decide to move forward, we will work together to develop a personalized plan that reflects your pace, preferences, and goals. Everything we do is designed around what feels right for you.
Begin the Journey
When you are ready, we will move forward at a pace that feels right for you. This stage focuses on helping you feel more confident, connected, clear minded, and emotionally steady as you begin to break old cycles and live in closer alignment with your values. Together, we create space for steady growth and meaningful change.
Connect With Our Team
If you have questions or are unsure where to begin, we are here to help. We understand that reaching out can feel difficult, especially when you are already managing so much. You can use the form below to contact us with any questions about our services, approach, or how to get started. Someone from our team will respond with care and clarity to help you take the next step at your own pace.
3425 Harvester Road Burlington Ontario L7N3N1