Desroy Headley

Desroy Headley

Child and Youth Care Practitioner, Education Assistant
Desroy Headley holds a Bachelor of Education, an Advanced Diploma, and a Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care. He is currently completing a certificate program in Behavioural Health. As a Practitioner, he has worked in community-based counselling, primarily offering mental health support to children, adolescents, and families with complex needs related to family issues, bullying, discrimination, substance abuse, and mental health challenges.

In his scope of practice, Desroy has worked in group homes, IBI centres, schools, and mental health organizations, providing mental health support and clinical guidance through a range of therapeutic approaches and modalities. These encompass Art and Play Therapy, DBT and CBT, Mediation and Talking Circles, and Wrap Around Therapy, among others. Desroy also provides therapeutic assistance to children, families, and adults with ASD, ADHD, and FASD, remaining fervently committed to supporting the developmental disabilities sector.

In his practitioner role, Desroy has also devised crisis response plans and programs tailored to meet the specific needs of the individuals and families under his care. He has also extended his mental health care and support to Northern Indigenous communities, serving youth and families. Through these diverse experiences, he has cultivated a deep passion for mental health and trauma work, which is integral to his identity as both a practitioner and an educator.