Esther Rhee Carnat - She/Her
Esther is a Registered Social Worker with specialised expertise in Autism Spectrum Disorder, children's mental health, trauma, and grief therapy. Her work spans clinical practice, program development, and national advocacy for grieving children and families.
Esther brings warmth, clarity, and cultural responsiveness to her sessions, supporting young people and caregivers with both practical strategies and emotional grounding. Her experience includes developing national initiatives, training professionals such as police and military family services, and volunteering with grief centres supporting bereaved youth. Esther is an inaugural recipient of the CAMH 150 Difference Makers for Mental Health in Canada Award and the University of Guelph's Award of Excellence for her work in supporting children and families across Canada.
Esther’s approach is strengths-based and trauma-informed, honouring each client’s unique way of processing loss. She is passionate about ensuring that grief support is accessible, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate for all children and youth.
Languages Spoken: English
