Danya Schroeder
Intake Coordinator, BSW Student
I’m Danya, and I am fortunate to have found myself here as part of a mid-life awakening following years of living a life on everyone else’s terms. But even so, I have had a rich journey to include a first career as a musician and teacher, a second career in the Canadian Armed Forces, and now a third career transitioning to Social Work. I have experienced war trauma, divorce, the challenges of parenthood, addiction and sobriety, and am now living a life that makes me excited to wake up each morning, thanks to knowing when to ask for help. Now is the season to give back and I hope to be one of the first steps towards help on your own journey.
Have you been debating starting therapy but have put it off for one reason or another? Has something recently happened and you’re looking for help right away? Feeling overwhelmed with the endless choices and options for therapists and therapeutic treatment options? Therapy takes effort, but getting started shouldn’t have to. With flexible bookings, a quick matching process, and a down-to-earth, welcoming approach, our mission is to make getting started with therapy, easy.
I’m here to help you find the right therapist, to get started on your journey to Bounce Back.
Meeting with me!
Meeting with me should feel like having a warm tea on an oversized couch with a trusted friend. Laughter, tears, frustration, all the emotions, including the awkwardness of expressing them are welcome and encouraged! My goal for you is to come away feeling like you just had a good cry and have hope and belief in your ability to handle life, a small segment at a time.
What happens in a consultation?!
We’ll start by determining what you’d like to work on in therapy and what’s brought you here! We just need a general idea of the topics for exploration and areas you’d like to focus on in therapy.
We’ll chat a bit about your day-to-day life, what you do and who you are. Finding the right therapist includes finding the right personality fit, so don’t be scared to let your personality shine!
Whether you’ve been to therapy before or this is your first time, if you have any preferences about what type of therapist you want or what you might be specifically looking for, we’ll take note. No idea what you want or need? Don’t worry! No preferences required 🙂
We’ll spend some time discussing the practical aspects of therapy such as your availability, booking information and of course financial aspects of therapy such as prices, payments & benefits coverage.
Last but certainly not least, the consultation offers an opportunity for you to ask us any questions you may have about virtual/telephone therapy at Rebound, the process of getting started or anything you’re uncertain of!
Q&A just for fun
Q: Dogs or Cats?
A: Neither. I’m all about bumble bees. The fuzzier, the better.
Q: Guilty Pleasure?
A: I grew up where guilt was the standard and I now try to fully own everything – including having too many plants.
Q: Favourite Season?
A: I could live in an eternal spring when the blossoms open up. Early fall is a very close second.
Q: Favourite Saying?
A: The platinum rule of love – “Love others as THEY want to be loved”
Q: Biggest Pet Peeve
A: People stopping their grocery carts in the middle of the aisle.
Q: Ideal Vacation?
A: Exploring a seaside European city with narrow streets and no cars and the markets are brimming with food and music.
Q: Hobbies?
A: I have more than I need, such as gardening, travelling, playing music, cross-stitching, hiking, paddleboarding, home improvement, and making the best carrot cake.
Q: Big Dreams?
A: I would love to learn how to DJ and beatbox – I want to be an 80-year-old baddie who is pumping out tunes to a massive dance floor. A girl can dream.
“You can do hard things”
Interested in starting therapy?
As your intake coordinator, I provide a comfortable, judgement-free space to help you find the best therapist for you. When you’re ready, I invite individuals from all walks of life to reach out for a free consultation and begin your journey to Bounce Back.
