Jessie Grosz (She/Her)
MSW, RSW
Jessie Grosz is a Registered Social Worker with over 16 years of experience. She has a Master of Social Work degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. Jessie is a member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, and the Ontario Association of Social Workers.
Jessie supports students (16+) and adults. Jessie began her career in social work by volunteering at a soup kitchen. Here, Jessie provided support to vulnerable individuals and learned the complexities and mental health impact of being unhoused and displaced. Jessie's commitment to volunteering in her community continued with her involvement in a mentorship program for youth and as a member on the Board of Directors for a local community centre. Jessie's professional experience includes working alongside families in child welfare, providing support to children and youth as an Adoption Worker and as Children and Youth Services Worker. In these roles, Jessie developed a deepened understanding of trauma and attachment and the impact on individuals and their mental health, and in their relationships with others. Jessie is currently a school social worker at WCDSB, where
​she provides support to students, families and educators. Jessie enjoys working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, where a responsive collaborative approach takes place. Jessie is very familiar with the challenges facing school-aged children today, and the potential impact on families. In this role, Jessie provides mental health assessments, crisis intervention and safety planning along with providing referrals to community resources. Jessie infuses a number of therapeutic modalities that help to inform her work, including CBT, DBT, ACT and SF therapies. As part of Jessie’s commitment to increasing the conversation around suicide and suicide prevention, she is a trained Safe Talk facilitator. Jessie enjoys facilitating workshops for students, parents and board staff on a variety of mental health topics. Jessie has also co-developed and co-facilitated a number of groups for school-aged children using evidence-based practices and informed by mental health needs.
Jessie believes in ongoing learning and attending training regularly is an important part of her personal and professional growth. Jessie has supervised MSW students and appreciates the mutual learning that takes place. Jessie values authenticity, and transparency and approaches every client with compassionate curiosity.