Meet the therapist

Sandra Sassa, Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)
Sandra Sassa, Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW)

Psychotherapist (MSW, RSW) Sandra Sassa

Hello, I'm Sandra Sassa, founder of Leloh Therapy. My journey as a Black Francophone immigrant who arrived in Canada as a teenager profoundly shapes my practice. During high school, I faced feelings of exclusion and a lack of mental health support, which led to my dropping out. These experiences deeply influenced my understanding of the impact of systemic barriers on mental well-being, especially within marginalized communities.

Despite these challenges, I later pursued higher education, became an academic, a mother of four boys, and a social justice advocate. My lived experiences fuel my commitment to normalizing therapy and destigmatizing mental health, especially for Black Francophones and other underrepresented groups.

At Leloh Therapy, I believe that seeking mental health support should be as routine as any other form of self-care. My mission is to create a safe, inclusive space where individuals can address their mental health needs without fear or judgment. I draw on my personal and professional journey to offer culturally aware, compassionate care, tailored to the unique experiences of my clients.

I invite you to join me on a path of self-discovery and empowerment, where mental well-being is recognized and embraced as an essential part of a fulfilling life.

If you are in a crisis or any other person may be in danger - don't use this site.
These resources can provide you with immediate help.

External Help
Canada

Emergency
911

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text
988

Mental Health Crisis Intervention Team Call
211

Crisis Text Line (Powered by Kids Help Phone) Text "DESERVE" TO
686868

YourLifeCounts.org
https://yourlifecounts.org/find-help/

Crisis Services Canada
http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
https://suicideprevention.ca/need-help/

United States

Emergency
911

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text
988

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233

Crisis Text Line Text "DESERVE" TO
741-741

Lifeline Crisis Chat (Online live messaging)
https://988lifeline.org/chat

Self-Harm Hotline
1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288)

Essential local and community services
211, https://www.211.org/

Planned Parenthood Hotline
1-800-230-PLAN (7526)

American Association of Poison Control Centers
1-800-222-1222

National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependency Hope Line
1-800-622-2255

National Crisis Line - Anorexia and Bulimia
1-800-233-4357

LGBT Hotline
1-888-843-4564

TREVOR Crisis Hotline
1-866-488-7386

AIDS Crisis Line
1-800-221-7044

Veterans Crisis Line
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net

TransLifeline
https://www.translifeline.org - 877-565-8860

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