Kisha Elliston BAH, MSW, RSW

Service Description

“To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.”  No statement could be truer than for Kisha Elliston.  Ms. Elliston’s passion to help those in need and to assist in any way she can in giving back to the community.  This shows in her efforts to lend a helping hand wherever she can.  Recognizing the necessity in education, Kisha has fulfilled a Masters in Social Work (MSW), alongside has an Undergraduate Degree in Honours Sociology, and a Diploma in Legal Administration.  Kisha Elliston, MSW is a registered Social Worker/ Psychotherapist with over 12 years of counselling experience including strong knowledge in working with youth, individuals, couples, families, and in a group setting.  To name a few, not only has she worked with the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR) helping women find their grounding again, and regain their confidence and strength; she has also worked at CAMH with the Youth Urgent Care Clinic (YUCC), and Substance Abuse Program for African-Canadians and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY).  She has excellent knowledge of the Anti-Oppression approaches, and Anti-Black approaches. She is experienced and sensitive in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity.  Kisha Elliston also is a strong voice within the community and all over the Greater Toronto Area being asked to participate as a panellist, and asked to be a speaker and share her knowledge at many mental health and wellness engagements. Those who have been fortunate enough to meet Kisha can attest to being immediately captivated by her extraordinary interpersonal skills.  She is pleasant, cheerful, amicable and unforgettable.  Quite easily, Kisha Elliston has found her way into the hearts of those that love her.  She is a presence that uplifts and inspires, and even though she may be just one person to the world, to those that know and love her, she is truly one that has left an imprint in their world.