Area of Focus: 

Adults, Teens, Youth, Children

Cheyenne Sexton is a registered Social Worker and Cognitive Behavioural Therapist who earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Waterloo, following a Bachelor of Social Development. With over 15 years of experience, her practice is rooted in community service, crisis response, and mental health advocacy, supporting children, teens, and adults across diverse and often underserved populations.

Having grown up in a low-income community facing high crime rates and limited opportunities, Cheyenne developed a firsthand understanding of the social determinants of poverty — an experience that continues to inform her empathetic, grounded approach to practice.

In her clinical work, Cheyenne brings a holistic, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approach. She is committed to fostering inclusive, accessible care and supporting clients through compassion, collaboration, and evidence-informed practice. Her professional interests include helping those navigate everyday struggles,  crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, community mental health, and supporting marginalized and underrepresented populations. Overall, she enjoys helping anyone that wants a safe space and a friendly person to talk to.

Before formally entering the clinical Social Work field, Cheyenne worked extensively in emergency response, fire prevention, and mental health–focused community roles, including as an Administrative Assistant at Qualia Counselling Services during the global pandemic. Through this work, she gained significant experience in crisis de-escalation, trauma-informed communication, and supporting individuals navigating acute stress, mental health challenges, and systemic barriers. Her work has consistently centered on safety, dignity, and empowerment.

Cheyenne has supported clients across a wide range of settings throughout her career, including inpatient mental health and addictions, Ontario Works/subsidized housing, First Nations communities, youth programs, and educational environments. She has collaborated with multiple interdisciplinary teams, facilitated mental health education, and contributed to policy and program development through her involvement with the Grand River Hospital Advisory Council and self-curated social action initiatives.