Brieanne John

Brieanne John (Kaliwahloluks) (she/her) is a member of the bear clan from the Oneida Nation of the Thames born and raised in Windsor, ON. On her maternal side, she is of Irish, Scottish, and Acadian-French descent. She has both lived experience and professional experience in navigating systems for Indigenous youth and families, including child welfare and education.  

Brieanne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Windsor, and is also a registered social worker. Her career has always been centered on empowering Indigenous youth and families, and has included promoting wellness and cultural well-being within the education system as well as service navigation in autism supports for Indigenous families.

As an Indigenous Mental Health Counsellor grounded in anti-oppressive, strengths-based, and youth-centered approaches, Brieanne is committed to creating inclusive and supportive therapeutic environments that honor the unique experiences of each person she works with.  Brieanne believes that every person carries gifts, unique strengths, and resilience. By focusing on these gifts, we can collaboratively explore challenges and create meaningful pathways toward healing and growth together. 

Conflict of interest statement: Due to her current employment, Brieanne cannot work with youth who are accessing services through Autism Ontario and/or AccessOAP.