Jim is a Registered Psychotherapist and has cultivated his practice over the last several years. He is a Masters Graduate from Saint Paul University studying Counselling & Spirituality. Prior to that, he graduated from Carleton University with Honours obtaining his Bachelors of Arts in Psychology. Jim’s research primarily examined the link between Positive Psychology and Virginia Satir’s Transformational Systemic Therapy. Jim notes that his background colours the ways in which he approaches his therapeutic practice in addition to furthering his professional competence. His aim is that together, he and his clients will work to accomplish their counselling goals and galvanize personal growth. Jim approaches therapy by balancing the importance of therapeutic relationship and growth through the pursuit of goals. Through a strengths-based approach and by examining client values, he seeks to empower clients to become the author of their own story.

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Michelle is a registered psychotherapist with a background in counselling psychology. She works with youth, families, adults, and couples to support them through their mental wellness journey in the areas of anxiety, interpersonal relationships, couples’ therapy, parenting, parent child attachment, managing difficult emotions and experiences, disordered eating, and eating disorders. Michelle is grounded in emotion focused therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches tailoring each intervention to the individuals own experiences, strengths and needs. She has a keen interest in building strong trusting relationships within the therapy process in order to facilitate deepened self-discovery and growth.

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Victoria works with youth, young adults and families to support them through their mental health journey, often in the areas of anxiety, depression, suicide ideation, stress, self-esteem, relationship building, school difficulties and life transitions. Victoria has worked with individuals who have experienced trauma and loss and understands the impact this can have on your physical, emotional and mental well-being.

It takes courage to try something new or uncomfortable and Victoria acknowledges you for taking the first step to inquire about therapy. She holds a safe space for you to navigate the successes and challenges on your journey and will shine the light on your unique gifts and strengths. She offers opportunities for you to reflect on life’s moments from different perspectives while providing a non-judgmental and compassionate approach.

Victoria is grounded in mindfulness practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Narrative Therapy. She is also a yoga and breathwork teacher and integrates these practices into sessions to create an embodied experience for you. Victoria recognizes that your path is unique to you, therefore sessions are individualized and built collaboratively so that you feel supported and empowered throughout this process. She focuses on building a trusting and authentic relationship with you, while guiding you to discover that same connection within yourself.

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Jake is passionate about working with young people who are experiencing a diverse range of mental health needs. He has a particular interest in working with young people who are struggling with peers or school, experiencing difficult family dynamics, or simply looking to develop more skills to handle their emotions or thoughts.

Jake prioritizes relationship building and uses various methods to help young people find their worth, recognize their strengths, and actively participate in the change process. Jake will consider your voice every step of the way, as you are the expert of your experiences. He draws on various trauma-informed, play-based, cognitive and dialectical behavioural modalities in his work.

Reg # 829011

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Susan works with individuals from all walks of life who may embrace a range of mental health needs that can include but is not limited to: anxiety, depression, distress and loss, cultural and/or relational dynamics, self-esteem and self-worth, stress and school difficulties, as well as trauma. She recognizes that each individual may need to seek therapy for a number of reasons, such as receiving support during tremendous transitions in life, to face and endure new challenges, or to deal with the difficulties that one may encounter. Susan believes that every individual has the innate capacity to cope with the challenges that life offers, but it can be difficult to access these abilities from the encounters that each of us have had before.

In her work, Susan is dedicated to creating a comfortable, safe, and supportive environment. She seeks to work alongside each individual, where they are the expert of their own experiences and has the capacity of directing the therapeutic sessions. She likes to build a relationship with the individual in order to help them develop trust in themselves, to find their voice, and most of all, to heal what has been hurt so that they are able to take a step forward.

Susan takes a creative approach to her work, offering the individual the freedom of expression and exploration within her environment. She draws on a number of therapeutic modalities, but she understands the importance of tailoring therapy to the needs of the individual. Susan is rooted in strengths-based lens, where she brings in trauma-informed, narrative-focused, and cognitive-based modalities within her work. Susan is committed to exploring and empowering her clients; to introduce them to new ways of working, caring, and being; and to offer them the tools and strength needed in order to thrive successfully.

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Emily works with youth, young adults and their caregivers supporting them through a range of emotional and relational challenges. Emily also works with couples looking for couples therapy. She recognizes that asking for help can be difficult at times so she is committed to ensuring that the therapeutic space is comfortable and supportive. Emily values the importance of going at your own pace, and ensuring that you feel like the expert in your own experiences. She has worked extensively with young people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, issues of self-worth and stress. Emily is aware that sometimes life’s challenges can feel overwhelming and her goal is to support you in exploring what might be getting in your way, and ensuring that you feel heard and understood. She has experience with a number of different therapeutic modalities and recognizes the importance of tailoring therapy to the individual needs. Emily works hard to empower her clients to see that they are capable of growth and meeting their goals, providing a safe space to explore what is really going on.

Advanced Trainings/Continuing Education:

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy Level 1 & 2

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) & Mindfulness for Trauma

Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

Emotion-Focused Family Therapy

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Avallon specializes in assisting youth and young adults to develop coping skills to manage anxiety, depression and build healthy relationships. She works with youth that are struggling with their self-esteem and supports them in strengthening and building their self-worth. Avallon is well versed in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, and how to manage the impact that trauma can have on well-being. Avallon also takes a special interest in supporting young people with stress management, who are navigating challenges as they move from youth to adulthood (transitional aged youth).

Avallon creates her sessions together with you, so that it feels comfortable and appropriate for where you are at. She understands that coming to meet a therapist can feel uncertain and uncomfortable, and therefore has created a down to earth and casual approach. Avallon believes that having someone to talk to outside of your social circle, can help to offer a different perspective, and create a space where you are free to be whoever you are.

As a healthy movement and healthy mind practitioner, Avallon likes to integrate movement, meditation and expressive interventions to help support healing. However, she is flexible in her approach, and understands that therapy looks different for everyone! She uses different modalities in her practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Narrative Therapy and Movement based therapies.

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Rose works with youth and young adults to support them with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and challenges with relationships and communication. By listening with empathy, she aims to create a safe space for individuals to better understand themselves and to develop coping skills. Rose uses a client-centred approach, which means that she believes that the client knows themselves best and the therapy room is a space to access their inner wisdom. We all have unique experiences that have shaped our perception of ourselves, others, and the world around us. Rose will work to understand each client’s experience to provide individualized and meaningful therapy. She recognizes that the healing process is not linear and there is no timeline. When working with Rose, she will meet you where you are at with compassion and without judgement.

As a registered occupational therapist and psychotherapist, Rose works within a holistic frame and recognizes the deep connection between mind and body. She has previously worked in both the hospital and community sectors with individuals of all ages. Along with providing individual counselling, she also has experience developing and facilitating group therapy focusing on emotional regulation, anger management, and life skills. Rose draws on a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Relational Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

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Allie understands that seeking therapy can be a difficult first step to take. She aims to provide clients with a safe and non-judgemental space to navigate the various stressors in their lives and the difficult emotions they may be experiencing. Allie has worked in the children’s mental health setting supporting children, parents and families, as well as in the private practice sector helping children, teens and young adults. She holds trainings in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens (MBSR-T), Emotion Focused Skills Training (EFST) and family therapy. Allie utilizes a strengths-based, collaborative and empathetic therapeutic approach to support clients in recognizing their potential and increasing their well-being. She specializes in working individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, familial conflict and challenges associated with learning disabilities and ADHD.

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Gillian works with parents and families.

After 25 years of working with children and adolescents, she knows the immense strain that behavioural and affective disorders can place on even the most loving, supportive families. However she also knows that there are ways to heal even the most difficult relationships.

Gillian takes a strengths-based approach to family therapy, incorporating aspects of narrative, emotionally focused and structural therapy. From school refusal, to anxiety and depressive disorders, to ADHD and ODD, she has created intervention plans specifically designed to meet the needs of each unique client and their family. And naturally, her clinical work is also informed by her experiences as a mother of three teens. Most importantly, Gillian wants you to know that your family is not alone in its struggles, and together you can rebuild a functioning, fulfilling family life.

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Angela works with children, adolescents, and young adults affected by a range of transitional, socioemotional, behavioural, and/or relational concerns. As stressful events compound, you may be facing difficulties meeting the demands of daily life and struggle to utilize adaptive coping strategies. With a strength-focused and family-centred approach, Angela helps clients build healthy practices to express emotion and thought. She prioritizes the importance of fostering a safe space to establish a therapeutic relationship, tailoring support to explore your hopes and worries.

Angela comes with nearly a decade of experience, working the last several years at the Hospital for Sick Children as a clinical social worker. She received her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Toronto, after completing Bachelor’s in Social Work and Psychology at McMaster University. Focusing on trauma and attachment, Angela is also trained in multiple evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural and Dialectical Behaviour therapies.

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Emily works with children, youth and young adults who are experiencing a range of mental health and social, emotional concerns. She works collaboratively with individuals to explore experiences related to trauma, anxiety, depression, issues of self worth and stressful life transitions. Emily emphasizes that it is your journey and will move at your pace to ensure that you feel comfortable in the therapeutic process. Emily understands that beginning the therapeutic process can be uncomfortable and utilizes a warm, non judgemental approach to minimize this. Emily believes that you are the expert of your own experiences and works collaboratively to explore ways to bring about change utilizing your strengths and wisdom. Emily will develop her sessions alongside you to ensure that your voice is at the centre of the work you do together. Emily takes a trauma informed, client centered and strengths based approach to her work drawing on a range of therapeutic modalities best suited to a client’s individual goals. She prioritizes building an authentic and trusting therapeutic relationship in hopes of guiding you to do the same with yourself and others. Emily’s goal is to provide a safe and supportive space where you feel heard, understood and empowered.

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Brittney works with children, youth, young adults, and caregivers who are experiencing a range of mental health challenges. As she has a special interest in children’s mental health, Brittney went on to complete a clinical fellowship to specialize in family therapy, as she strongly believes the family system can be a lasting part of a child’s healing. She works collaboratively with both the individual and the family system to explore, understand, and bring about effective change using the strengths and wisdom inherent in each of us. Through her warm, non-judgemental inquiry, Brittney can support you to look at your presenting challenges with more compassion and acceptance, and support you to develop healthy ways to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Brittney takes a client-centred, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approach in her therapeutic work, drawing upon a wide range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive-Behavioural, Narrative, Emotion-Focused approaches. She has worked with a diverse range of youth and their families experiencing anxiety, depression, developmental trauma, OCD, ODD, and other behavioural challenges. Brittney’s goal is to help you feel safe, heard, and understood within the therapy process and highly values going at a pace that feels comfortable for you. She hopes that through the therapeutic relationship, you can deepen your self-awareness and feel empowered to tackle life’s difficulties.

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Pamela is a seasoned clinician who works with adolescents, young adults, adults, couples and parents to help develop coping skills and strategies to manage the challenges they are facing. These challenges may include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, self-esteem, marital conflict, interpersonal issues with friends, family, partners and peers, as well as in the workplace. Pamela provides a safe, non-judgmental space for the client to explore uncomfortable feelings and move forward in a healthier direction. Pamela has a particular expertise in the area of ADHD, providing counselling and guidance to those diagnosed individuals facing difficulties in academic and social spheres, and with family and peers. She employs very specific kinds of conflict-resolution, solution-focused treatment modalities in order to repair connections that are impacted. Her wealth of experience helps parents to better understand their neurodiverse child/teen/young adult with the goal of facilitating a resolution of interpersonal and family conflict impacted by the challenges of weakened executive functioning and emotional dysregulation. Pamela offers a psychoeducational as well as an interpersonal therapeutic approach with specific strategies and tools to help parents learn to incorporate parenting with leadership, compassion and knowledge, while understanding the complexities that ADHD presents. With over thirty years of clinical experience, Pamela uses a variety of approaches that foster the importance of each individual’s relationship with themselves and the presenting issues. She works collaboratively with individuals, couples and parents using a strength-based client- centered focus to accomplish their counselling goals and empower the redefinition of a healthier sense of self. Pamela draws on various attachment-centered, trauma-focused, self-reflective and conflict-resolution approaches to deepen the therapeutic journey with oneself and the therapist. The emergence of the pandemic has notably given rise to a multitude of challenges that have exacerbated underlying emotions and have resulted in a marked increase in depression and anxiety, poor self-esteem and feelings of uncertainty along with grief and loss. Using clinical sessions to work through the identified feelings of vulnerability, Pamela employs mindfulness- based stress reduction to help clients gain greater agency over their thoughts and feelings with the aim to stay present and engaged. Pamela has a rich background in the field of mental health as a clinical therapist in a variety of settings including hospitals, child and family community agencies, schools and private practice. She has extensive experience with a number of different therapeutic modalities and values the significance of tailoring therapy to meet each client’s presenting needs in her clinical approach. She has acted as a therapeutic case manager, has given numerous presentations in Canada and the United States where she has spoken about approaches to the therapeutic journey and she has facilitated various therapy groups. Pamela has also been a mentor and supervisor for Master of Social Work candidates.

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Alyssa works with youth, young adults, adults, and families experiencing a range of personal and interpersonal challenges. She works collaboratively with the individual to explore experiences and events related to mental health, trauma, sexuality or gender identity, loss, life change and transitions, issues around identity and self-esteem, and interpersonal issues with friends, family, partners, and peers.

Alyssa uses an approach which focuses on the importance of each individual’s relationship with themselves and works with her clients to strengthen their connection between mind and body. Alyssa focuses on empowering each individual to identify and mobilize their strengths and supports, and to learn and develop new ways of managing and coping with life’s challenges.

Using an integrative, exploratory, client-centered approach, Alyssa recognizes every client as the driver and expert of their own experiences and journey. She provides a safe, non-judgmental, supportive, inclusive and strength-based environment for her clients to explore and connect to their experiences and emotions. Alyssa has experience with a number of different therapeutic modalities and recognizes the importance of tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs. She recognizes the importance of going at each individual’s own pace and works with her clients to identify and create positive and meaningful change.

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