Durel Williams

Durel Williams I am a Registered Social Worker with over 20 years in this field.

I am also an EMDRIA Certified Therapist providing trauma therapy for clients who live in Ontario and Nova Scotia.

Therapy can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also bring up feelings of unease and distress. Here are a ...
03/17/2026

Therapy can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also bring up feelings of unease and distress. Here are a few tips to enhance your therapy experience.

What about you? What are some of the things you do to get the most out of your therapy experience? Let me know in the comments! 👇🏾

Happy International Women’s Day!
03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day!

Social work is “heart” work. 🫶
03/06/2026

Social work is “heart” work. 🫶

Social workers help us navigate systems - at the individual, family, community, or political level. They work with you t...
03/04/2026

Social workers help us navigate systems - at the individual, family, community, or political level. They work with you to understand and resolve complex individual needs, or engage in political advocacy to bring about meaningful an lasting change!

This week we’re recognizing  ! “When care and insight come together, change happens.”This week I celebrate my fellow soc...
03/02/2026

This week we’re recognizing ! “When care and insight come together, change happens.”

This week I celebrate my fellow social workers who bring care and insight to their domains, helping to build stronger, safer, and healthier communities!

Today is recognized as  . The theme this year is “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice”. This yea...
02/20/2026

Today is recognized as . The theme this year is “Renewed Commitment to Social Development and Social Justice”.

This year’s observance advocates for the advancement of and in light of existing problems of “structural inequalities, labour market informality, gender disparities and declining trust in institutions” (United Nations, 2025).

All of these factors contribute to systemic issues that disproportionately impact populations that already have limited access to basic resources, and significantly impacts their physical and .

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On November 26, 2007, “World Day of Social Justice” was declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to be celebrated annually on February 20.

Achieving and sustaining happiness isn’t always easy. Read more on three keys to happiness from Heartspring Therapy’s bl...
02/17/2026

Achieving and sustaining happiness isn’t always easy.

Read more on three keys to happiness from Heartspring Therapy’s blog!

The keys to experiencing happiness.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by a mountain of responsibilities, tasks & decisions. Soon enough anxiety gets the better o...
02/16/2026

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by a mountain of responsibilities, tasks & decisions. Soon enough anxiety gets the better of us & we abandon everything altogether because it’s just too much & feels impossible.

There’s nothing wrong with having big goals & great expectations, but when we perceive these goals outsize our resources, our likelihood of even starting decreases.

Try to tackle one task, goal, or decision at a time. And don’t forget to celebrate each one!

Your playlist is low key reflecting how you feel isn’t it? What’s on your playlist today? 🎧
02/13/2026

Your playlist is low key reflecting how you feel isn’t it? What’s on your playlist today? 🎧

"For people of African descent, access to therapy goes beyond scheduling and affordability. Much of it goes to the legac...
02/11/2026

"For people of African descent, access to therapy goes beyond scheduling and affordability. Much of it goes to the legacy of oppressive and exploitative systems of colonialism and slavery, which has shaped generations of identity and sense of self-worth."

Read more in Heartspring Therapy's Blog Post "Seeking Therapy ".

With each passing year we realize that there is increasing awareness regarding mental health. There has been a significant push to de-stigmatize mental illness, and this has had great benefit including increased resources for mental health services, and improving access to these services.However, fo...

01/14/2026

Ever wondered how EMDR helps to heal the impact of traumatic experiences? In this video I explain what EMDR is, and how it is used to help treat trauma memories.

12/22/2025

Here’s to showing up for yourself this year! 🥂 Thank you for inviting Heartspring Therapy to be part of your story throughout the year!

✨Happy Holidays✨and an AMAZING 2026! 🎉

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Toronto, ON

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+14166885274

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