Patricia Bailey-Brown, a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, is currently undertaking doctoral studies in health policy and equity at the School of Health Policy & Management, Faculty of Health, York University. She holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in social work from the University of Waterloo and Toronto Metropolitan University, respectively, along with a diploma in Social Service Worker – Immigrants and Refugees from Seneca College. With over a decade of experience,
Patricia has applied her formal education to assist individuals and families grappling with a spectrum of mental health challenges such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders, and bipolar disorder. As a Black, Caribbean, lesbian woman who has navigated Canada’s refugee system herself, Patricia has directed a significant portion of her private practice towards offering trauma-informed and culturally pertinent counseling to 2SLGBTQ+ Afro-Caribbean newcomers, refugees, and asylum seekers. This specific demographic and their mental health requirements form the focal point of Patricia’s professional interests. Her academic pursuits and research endeavours are dedicated to elucidating and advancing a Black, trauma-informed methodology, which draws upon the expanding interdisciplinary discourse on the resettlement experiences of Afro-Caribbean 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.
Patricia’s overarching aim is to contribute to the development of intersectional, collaborative, culturally attuned, and targeted interventions aimed at mitigating adverse mental health outcomes for Afro-Caribbean 2SLGBTQ+ asylum seekers. Alongside her academic and professional endeavours, Patricia generously volunteers her expertise in social work and mental health to provide solution-focused therapy, group counseling, immigration assistance, and psychoeducational workshops for community-based organizations.
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