Molly Roussel is a Clinical Social Worker and Student Researcher whose practice is rooted in a rigorous, evidence-based approach. A Ph.D. candidate in Social Work at the University of Ottawa, she holds a Master’s degree in Social Work with distinction as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of Moncton.

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Currently practicing at Centre Mieux-Être, she supports individuals facing a variety of psychosocial challenges. Committed to providing adapted and innovative interventions, she is currently training in EMDR therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and nature-based intervention, which gradually enriches her trauma-informed therapeutic approach.

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With a background in child protection and psychosocial intervention, Molly has developed a deep understanding of vulnerable populations' realities. She is actively involved in training future generations of professionals as a lecturer at the University of Moncton, where she teaches Health Sociology. She also supervises a Master’s-level social work intern, contributing to the clinical skill development of emerging social workers.

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Academically, she has been involved in multiple research projects related to social work practice, mental health, and nature-based and sports interventions. Her research explores how outdoor activities can promote psychological well-being, and she has presented her work at international conferences, including the World Congress of Sociology of Sport, where she highlighted the mental health benefits of outdoor interventions.

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Molly is a member of the New Brunswick Association of Social Workers and the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS). She combines clinical commitment, scientific rigor, and a drive for innovation, embodying a holistic vision of individual and collective well-being.