Thecla Damianakis

Dr. Thecla Damianakis serves as a Professor and PhD Program Coordinator at the School of Social Work, University of Windsor, with extensive expertise in clinical health research and gerontology.

• Ph.D., University of Toronto
• M.S.W., McMaster University
• B.S.W., B.A. (English), McMaster University

Her research focuses on developing and evaluating interventions for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, and bereavement, while examining psychosocial resources in recovery including spirituality, creativity, and community networks. She investigates quality-of-care metrics through institutional policies and communication models using qualitative methodologies.

Dr. Damianakis integrates epistemological frameworks and theory development to advance resiliency research in health contexts, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to mental health and aging populations.

She has supervised numerous graduate students and provides ongoing consultation to healthcare agencies. Her professional practice spans clinical counseling with diverse populations, community organizing for health equity, cross-cultural anti-oppression training, and program development for immigrants, refugees, women, and youth.