Derek Sigurdson, MSW, RSW

Action Therapist, Individual & Family Therapist

Derek earned his Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Manitoba. He began his career working in treatment / healing homes and then transitioned to working in the foster care system, where he spent over a decade of his career before beginning his work with Elements CTS. 

Derek works from a Strengths Based Relational Approach and specializes in individual therapy with children and adolescents who have been in the care of Child and Family Services. While also incorporating a Trauma-Informed Approach, Derek focuses on working directly with youth who are experiencing a multitude of psychosocial challenges.

As an Action Therapist, Derek incorporates a Land-Based Approach which empowers individuals to reconnect to the land and waters thereby helping to restore the crucial relationship that may have been lost.