About

Leigh Drong, MSW, RSW, CDE (She/her) is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Diabetes Educator with 20+ years of clinical experience.  Leigh has worked in both inpatient and outpatient hospital environments, with children, adolescents,  adults, and families experiencing medical and mental health conditions. 

Leigh’s approach to therapy is flexible depending on the needs of each client. Leigh has training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Leigh has a passion for helping others to overcome adversity, achieve their goals, and realize their potential.  Leigh brings empathy and compassion to her professional practice.  She understands the importance of establishing a safe and positive therapeutic relationship and takes time to understand the unique interests, abilities and challenges of each client with who she works.  

Leigh is also a Certified Diabetes Educator with expertise in supporting individuals and families living with type 1 diabetes.  

Leigh values and pursues ongoing education to maintain professional competency and ensure she provides evidence based, best practice care.  

Outside of her clinical work, Leigh is a Communication Skills Facilitator with both the Program for Interprofessional Practice and Research and the Physician Assistant Program at McMaster University.