Who am I?

Samantha Ranta
MSW, RSW, Psychotherapist

I have been providing psychotherapy for almost a decade and have found myself in helping roles for much longer. I truly believe in the importance of feeling heard, understood and supported.

I grew up in Northwest Ontario but have set new roots and started a family in Toronto where I have lived since my MSW. 

I have been running my own practice for several years. Before starting my practice, I worked at a community health centre.  I began to see and feel firsthand the challenges of life in a large city like Toronto for those who have relocated from smaller centres or have always lived here. Commuting can make accessing services a challenge. Many were looking for alternatives to face to face counselling due to convenience, schedule demands or well-being concerns that make it hard to leave the home. 

I created Collaborative Wellness Counselling for individuals and couples to work on their wellness, relationships and goals without added barriers.

Registered member of OCSWSSW since 2013 and OASW since 2019

Education

2022
Perinatal Mental Health Training, Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings

2020
 Advanced Certificate in Couple and Family Therapy Studies, University of Guelph

2020
Foundations of Cybercounselling course, University of Toronto

2013
Master of Social Work, York University

​2012
Honours Bachelor of Social Work, Lakehead University

2016
Bachelor of Arts- Psychology, Lakehead University