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REGISTERED SOCIAL WORKER

Sawyer Johnson [they/them] MSW, RSW

As a queer and trans person living with complex mental health Sawyer has grown an intense passion for working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community specifically supporting trans and queer folx struggling with their mental health and addiction. In addition to this Sawyer is interested in working with polyamorous and ethically non-monogamous couples and singles navigating relationship struggles.


You don’t need to be fixed

Because you were never broken

Though they yelled their words of hate

Of loathing

And judgement

You resisted, persisted

They labelled you non-compliant

Not the right fit

You resisted, persisted, never broken

You yelled back and said


“I will build the life I see for myself; despite your rules I was never broken. Held up the weight of the worlds hate…yes, but never broken.”


These words ring true for Sawyer and their social work practice. To them therapy is not a space where people come to be fixed because people seeking therapy were never broken to begin with. It is through an oppressive capitalist societal worldview that tells us we are broken, that we will never be good

enough, and that our productivity is directly correlated with our self- worth. These sentiments go against Sawyers values, specifically around self-compassion, curiosity, as well as the importance of being gentle with ourselves. Self- compassion and curiosity are an integral element of therapy especially in a world that demands so much from us.


Sawyer uses anti-oppressive theory in all aspects of their practice. They recognize that racism, specifically racism that is targeted against Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour is inflicted both outside and within the queer community. They acknowledge that people’s identities impact all aspects of their lives including the way they navigate looking for a therapist. 


While they continuously work at fulfilling anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles within the therapeutic process, they recognize that as a white settler therapist they may not be the right fit for everyone given the historical and contemporary violence enacted by white therapists against Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour. They want you to know that if you feel comfortable reaching out for a consultation that race and racism within therapy can be discussed if you feel comfortable. 


Sawyer graduated with their Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary in 2018 and their Master of Social Work from the University of Calgary in 2023. 


If Sawyer sounds like they may be the right fit for you, please reach out for a free 20 minute consultation so you can get to know each other a bit better.


Sawyer offers individual sessions - $120/session

Sawyer offers couples sessions - $170/session

Sawyer Johnson [they/them] MSW, RSW

Sawyer Johnson [they/them] MSW, RSW

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Therapist Spotlight Sawyer Johnson MSW RSW

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About Us

❤️ Their work & Fees

❤️ Their work & Fees

❤️ Their work & Fees

  • Sawyer works with adults of all identities including queer and trans people struggling with addiction and mental health.


  • Sawyer offers individual sessions - $120/session
  • Sawyer offers couples sessions - $170/session 


  • Sawyer participates in therapy through the eyes of a queer, transgender, non-binary person. They believe all emotions and feel

  • Sawyer works with adults of all identities including queer and trans people struggling with addiction and mental health.


  • Sawyer offers individual sessions - $120/session
  • Sawyer offers couples sessions - $170/session 


  • Sawyer participates in therapy through the eyes of a queer, transgender, non-binary person. They believe all emotions and feelings are valid and should be honoured and cared for in the therapeutic process. They recognize that 
  • They value the healing power of nature, animals, and community. 

💗 Sawyer's Vibes

❤️ Their work & Fees

❤️ Their work & Fees

  • Curious,
  • Relational,
  • Empathetic
  • Authentic
  •  Transparent
  • Open
  • Caring
  • Hopeful
  • Genuine.  

💛 Sawyer is a great fit for you if you resonate with any of the following:

💛 Sawyer is a great fit for you if you resonate with any of the following:

💛 Sawyer is a great fit for you if you resonate with any of the following:

  • You want to get to know your emotions and feelings better and learn to allow yourself the space to feel deeply and meaningfully.
  • Your experience with substance use is having an impact on living the life you see for yourself and want to unpack what it means to struggle with addiction, learn strategies to manage problematic substance use, an

  • You want to get to know your emotions and feelings better and learn to allow yourself the space to feel deeply and meaningfully.
  • Your experience with substance use is having an impact on living the life you see for yourself and want to unpack what it means to struggle with addiction, learn strategies to manage problematic substance use, and start setting goals that feel right for you regarding substance use. Sawyer works from both a harm reduction and abstinence-based framework and can meet you where you are at in your journey. 
  • You want to learn more grounding yourself in the present moment. 
  • You are struggling with your sexuality or gender and want to talk to someone who understands what that journey may look like. 
  • You want someone to listen to you with no judgement in a safe and welcoming environment. 
  • You strive for self-compassion but may struggle to put your values into practice. 
  • You need a space where you can just be you! 

💚 Types of Therapy

💛 Sawyer is a great fit for you if you resonate with any of the following:

💛 Sawyer is a great fit for you if you resonate with any of the following:

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Feminist
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

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