Helodia Dastine

Helodia Dastine, LCSW has worked in social service organizations and has been a Licensed Social Worker for a decade. Helodia has worked with individuals who suffered from cognitive disabilities, substance use, mental illnesses, individuals who have been diagnosed with HIV, Hep C, individuals who identify with the LGBTQAI community, BIPOC: (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community, and individuals who have struggled with grief and trauma. She also has experience working with specific issues men of color face as well as individuals who struggle with racial biases

She specializes in individual therapy with a psychoanalytical lens while combining herbalism to assist with healing. She is trained in Psychoanalysis, Dialectical Behavior therapy, (DBT), Trauma-informed Care, (TIC), Harm Reduction, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, and Holistic/Spiritual practices which provide the opportunity to educate clients on a myriad of ways to heal.

Helodia received her Master of Social Work degree from the GSS program at Fordham University. She also completed post-graduate training in psychoanalysis at the Training Institute for Mental Health in NYC and is currently completing her Doctoral program in Leadership, Education, and Advanced Clinical Practice with a focus on antiracist, diversity, and Equity at Simmons University.