Brooklyn Chang,

MSW, RSW

Registered Social Worker

Hey, I’m Brooklyn, and I’m so happy you are here. Whatever brings you to this space, whether it is trouble in relationships, concerns about your sexuality, or everyday feelings of distress, discomfort, or disconnection, know that you've come to the right place.

I believe that relationships, mental health and sex are crucial parts of our well-being and happiness, yet are often the very topics that we get told to keep to ourselves. I am committed to creating a safe and accepting space for you to explore yourself and your relationships (poly-friendly) with openness, honesty, and vulnerability. I hold a special passion for working with individuals or couples who struggle with self-esteem concerns, religious/ sexual trauma, and sexual self-confidence. Other areas I support are anxiety, depression, boundaries, trauma, grief, emotional regulation, navigating sexual desires (Kink and BDSM friendly) and relationship dynamics. 

I enjoy working with individuals and couples of all faiths and cultural backgrounds and those who are part of the LGBTQ2S+, BDSM and Ethical Non-monogamy communities. I honour people from all walks of life and communities; acknowledging that each community be it racial, cultural, locational or sexual has its own beliefs, values and traditions related to relationships, individuality and intimacy. Talking about relationships and sex can be difficult, but we will work together to examine and reconstruct parts of your life that are no longer fulfilling you.

My approach to therapy is rooted in relational and attachment-based knowledge; as relationships are how we come to know ourselves, and the world, survive and grow. I practice from an anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, holistic and sex-positive perspective. This boils down to the idea that together, we will examine the messages you have received with compassion and curiosity to see if they are still serving you.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREES

Master of Social Work Clinical Specialization - University of Calgary

Bachelor of Social Work - University of Calgary

Bachelor of Health Sciences in Addictions Counselling - University of Lethbridge

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & LICENSURE

  • The Sexually Competent Therapist [Foundations]: Integrating Sex Therapy Into Your Practice

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Russ Harris

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Breif Intervention - Russ Harris

  • Gottman Method Level 1 & 2

  • Gottman Leader (Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

  • Registered Social Worker

MEMBERSHIPS & REGISTRATION

  • Alberta College of Social Workers

  • American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)

AREAS OF SUPPORT

  • Sexual Trauma

  • Body Image Related to Sex

  • Intimacy Concerns

  • Sexual Desire

  • Sexual Self-Esteem

  • Boundaries and Communication

 
 

APPROACHES IN THERAPY

  • Trauma-Informed

  • De-colonization

  • Anti-oppressive

  • Attachment Theory

  • Strengths-Based

  • Person-Centered

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

Our relationships are some of the most important aspects of our well-being.

 

I am passionate about helping people explore their sexuality in a safe and non-judgmental space. Everyone's sexual journey is unique; my hope as your therapist is together, we create a space where we can talk about sex and relationships in a way that incorporates body, mind, and heart, while having some fun while we are at it.