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Eren Deran

Registered Social Worker / Psychotherapist

Hello and welcome! This is Eren.

I am a passionate and dedicated Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist. 

I have been a member of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers with good standing since 2019.

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I follow a client-centered approach and apply anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and anti-transphobic frameworks. I focus on different psychotherapeutic modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and group DBT are all forms of behavioral therapy.

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I have been working at different community centers as a registered social worker in Toronto, Canada, since 2019. I deliver structured dialectical behavioral therapy skills, group therapy, crisis support and planning, and mental health assessment services for individuals. My clientele includes adults, young adults, and children, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and newcomers.

Having experienced the process of immigration myself, I possess a deep understanding of the unique stressors and challenges that newcomers may face in adapting to a new country. My culturally sensitive approach allows me to connect with diverse individuals from various backgrounds, making them feel heard, understood, and supported throughout their therapeutic journey.

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I am deeply committed to professional growth, and as a result, I continuously engage in ongoing training and stay updated with the latest advancements in the field of psychotherapy. 

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Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or any other mental health concern, I am here to help you build a path towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Education

  • Master of Social Work, Hacettepe University, April 2017

  • Bachelor of Social Work, Hacettepe University, June 2014

Clinical Training

  • Skills for Safer Living Training

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Fundamentals: The University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, April 2021

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Tools for Thinking Differently: Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI), January 2021

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Balancing Acceptance and Change: Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI), October 2020

  • Anxiety - Practical Intervention Strategies: Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute (CTRI), Oct 2020

Professional Membership

  • Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers - Registration Number: 834591

  • Ontario Association of Social Workers

Eren Deran © 2026​​

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