The Team

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Katie has been practicing counselling and therapy since 2012. She began her career in social services, where she did community outreach, crisis work and individual counselling and psychotherapy for people struggling with mental health and addictions issues. 

She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and has also completed a Certificate in Addictions as a post-grad from Laurier University. She attended Yorkville University for her Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology. She has been trained to deliver many different therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Brainspotting and EMDR for trauma/PTSD.

She has a keen interest in working with First Nations clients and has completed many trainings specific to holistic, culturally-informed treatment. This includes addictions treatment for both substance use and behavioural addiction (video games, pornography,. 

Katie is a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and a member of the Ontario Association Of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP).

Rebecca is a master’s level Social Worker, as well as a Certified Trauma Practitioner, who has been practicing since 2007. In that time, she has worked with men, women, youth and children through crisis management, as well as individual and group therapy sessions. She has trained and utilized various methodologies such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, trauma-focused cognitive-behavioural therapy, brief and narrative therapy, exposure therapy, structured sensory intervention for children, adolescents and parents (SITCAP) model, art-based interventions and strengths-based theories.

Rebecca's specific experience lies within family violence work, trauma and children’s mental health.

She brings sound clinical skill, creativity, and commitment to each of her therapeutic relationships.  She believes that building a firm foundation based on rapport and trust is integral to individuals’ healing journeys and consequently, strives to develop respectful, committed, authentic relationships with each of the people she supports.

Rebecca acquired her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work at McMaster University. In 2016 she became certified in trauma therapy via the National institute for Trauma and Loss in Children. She has also completed level 1 in the Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy through Laurier University. Rebecca is a registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.

It takes a lot of courage to face our most distressing thoughts, emotions and behaviours. As a registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Holly is grateful to accompany individuals, children, youth and couples on a journey towards growth and rejuvenation.  Some of her areas of focus are anxiety, depression, grief and bereavement, trauma, PTSD and couples counselling.  

Approaches that she uses are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is a highly effective therapy for treating a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, phobias, body image issues, anger, addiction, and grief.  

All of us will face emotional issues, difficulties in relationships, loss or other stressors at some point in their lives.

Learning skills to deal with these challenges effectively can make a huge difference with how much enjoyment and satisfaction we can get out of life. It is important for Holly to provide an opportunity for people to be able to explore their concerns safely and without judgement. She firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to improve their emotional health and sense of well-being.

Alex is a Registered Psychotherapist. She completed her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, and holds both a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from McMaster University as well as a graduate certificate in Brain Disorders Management from Mohawk College.

Her previous experience working with clients of varying ages has allowed her to continue to develop and enhance an understanding of the uniqueness and complexity of individuals with mental health needs, as well as individuals with autism. Alex is an ally of the LGBTQ2+ community and an advocate for women’s rights, and she is passionate about helping clients move towards a healthier, happier state of being through various techniques.

Alex acknowledges that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to therapy, and believes that individuality should be valued and encouraged. Remaining person-centered, she enjoys working with her clients to discover the therapeutic approach that will serve them best and enhance their life.

Amber is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and MA Candidate. She is completing her Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics as well as a Masters of Clinical Science in Speech Pathology.

Amber was previously a Speech-Language Pathologist where she worked with adults, children, and families facing various speech, language, and literacy challenges. She has experience providing and adapting therapy for neurodivergent individuals and working with clients, their families, and caregivers during traumatic brain injury, concussion, and stroke rehabilitation. Amber has an extensive background working in schools, hospitals, and community programs.

Amber believes in meeting her clients where they are at and developing a strong relationship as the foundation to success in therapy. She is passionate about providing culturally responsive, inclusive, affirmative, and trauma-informed approaches rooted in compassion and non-judgment. She understands the power of collaboration and aims to hold space for clients to increase resilience and reach therapeutic goals.

Amber is an intern, so she is excited to be able to provide sessions at a reduced rate. 

 Sarah is a Master's level Social Worker and has been in the field since 2008 working with children and families in areas of child welfare, mental health and domestic violence.  She has trained in and utilizes various modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, emotion focused therapy for youth, art based interventions and Gottman's couples therapy.  

Sarah believes that the therapeutic relationship is based on building connection and trust as well as offering practical tools that clients can use to achieve their goals, whatever they may be.  She is empathetic, curious and enjoys learning from the clients she services.  Sarah achieved her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology in 2002, a Bachelor of Social work in 2008 as well as a Master's of social work in 2017.  She is a registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.