About Me:
Christine Rossi-Wright (she/her) BEd, MSW, RSW
I’m so glad you’re here.
I am a registered Master of Social Work (MSW), psychotherapist who works from a holistic, trauma-informed lens. My practice is grounded in the belief that healing happens in connection, with ourselves and with others.
My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps us gently understand the different parts of ourselves that show up in anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm.
Often, these experiences come from parts of us that have learned to protect us in the best way they know how.
Rather than trying to fix or push these experiences away, we take time to understand them, so they can begin to feel a little less heavy and a little easier to hold.
My hope is to support you in building self-understanding, emotional safety, and a greater sense of inner steadiness.
Right now, you may be worrying about something, doubting yourself, or feeling like nothing will change. Maybe you’re wondering, “How will I cope with all of this?” You may have thought about reaching out for support before, or you may be realizing now that it’s time. Whatever brings you here, we can start there.
You are the expert in your own story.
In our first session, we will talk about what brought you to therapy, and together we will begin to gently get to know the parts of you that make up your experience, with curiosity, compassion, and care.
I recognized how much courage it takes to reach out for support. My hope is to offer a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported as you move toward a greater sense of ease and wholeness.
Fun Fact About Me:
Before becoming a social worker, psychotherapist, I worked as a performer in musical theatre across Canada and abroad. That experience deepened my appreciation for expression, presence, and the power of connecting to our inner voice – all of which continue to inform my work today.
“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.”
Education:
Master of Social Work - University of Windsor
Bachelor of Social Work and Women’s Studies - University of Windsor
I also hold a Bachelor of Education, Primary Division, Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies, and a Diploma in Musical Theatre.
Continuing Education & Professional Development:
Ongoing IFS trainings, personal therapy and consultations
Fun & Creative Ways to Unblend (Colleen West, January 2026)
IFS is Grief Work: Healing Unattended Losses (Jory Agate, November 2025)
Somatic IFS (Susan McConnell, November 2025)
Stepping Stone: 16-week Comprehensive IFS course (Mel Galbraith, April 2025)
Self-Led Classrooms (Tim Amaral & Mel Galbraith, March 2025)
Peter Levine's Trauma Master Class: Somatic Experiencing® in action with deep-rooted trauma, attachment wounds, and chronic pain (Peter Levine with Rich Simon, May 2025)Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: An Introduction (Amy Alexander, April 2024)
Redeveloping Secure Adult Attachments (Annette Kussin, March 2024)
Using Internal Family Systems Therapy for Overcoming Addictive Behavior Patterns (Dr. Marc Lewis, March 2024)
Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Informed Therapy Master Class (Deb Dana and Dr. Stephen W Porges, May 2023)
Trauma Stewardship: A Workshop on the Fundamentals of Trauma & Vicarious Trauma (Karine Silverwoman, April 2022)
CBT Intensive Training for Social Workers 30/30 hours - (Dr. Sanjay Rao, September 2021)
Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Mental Health Commission of Canada, December 2019)
I sit on the Behind the Scenes Charity’s Steering Committee, helping to create resources and initiatives that increase awareness around mental health in the Canadian and United States Entertainment industries. I am also a member of Entertaining Health, an initiative that promotes the health & wellbeing of people who work in the entertainment and event industries internationally.
I continue reading books, listen to podcasts, take part in IFS practice triads, IFS peer practice groups, consultations, & more.