Sally Dokis, MSW, RSW

My name is Sally Dokis, and I am a registered social worker from Dokis First Nation. I utilize Indigenous and non-Indigenous models of care when working with clients.

The principles that guide my clinical counselling are from Indigenous and mainstream methods of healing. My focus in my clinical practice is Mino-bimaadiziwin (the Good Life) when working with clients. 

My experience includes working with children, youth, adults, groups, and couples. I have experience working with Indigenous people in areas such as mental health, addictions, mental health with children and adolescents, forensic social work, grief therapy, life coaching, emotional health, and trauma response.

Who I Work With

I work with children, youth, adults, seniors, couples, and groups.

I support Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals, families, and communities on their healing journeys, providing a safe, non-judgmental space rooted in cultural wisdom and professional experience.

I have experience working with clients through a wide range of concerns including:

• abuse (emotional, sexual, and physical)
• anxiety
• childhood abuse
• depression
• grief and loss
• panic attacks
• stress
• trauma and traumatic loss
• violence
• mental health and addictions
• children and youth mental health
• life coaching
• emotional health
• self-esteem and confidence

My Approach

My approach includes wholistic healing with compassion, resilience, understanding, non-judgmental care, and protection.

Guided by both Indigenous and Western models of care, my practice integrates trauma-informed care with Indigenous knowledge, empowering clients to heal, grow, and achieve balance in their lives.

Modalities & Training

I draw from Indigenous and mainstream approaches to healing, integrating cultural knowledge with trauma-informed and strengths-based care.

My work is informed by:

• Indigenous approaches to healing
• trauma-informed care
• strengths-based approaches
• Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• crisis response and trauma support
• grief and bereavement counselling