Counselling Services

As the Clinical Manager and Child and Family Therapist, I promote our mission by supporting the clinical services at Renew in order to offer exceptional care and support to separating and separated families. Through a commitment to Service Excellence, ensuring our team is equipped with the training, tools, and resources needed to deliver compassionate, client-focused care. 

In my secondary role providing family counselling and child therapy, I promote a holistic approach for families, caregivers, and individuals. I draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities to create personalized intervention plans tailored to the goals you identify. Each therapeutic relationship is grounded in person-centered planning and a strengths-based approach. My primary goal is to provide a culturally safe, non-judgmental space that fosters an environment conducive to achieving your goals. 

I stay current and engaged in both social work practice and social work education to ensure I offer the most effective and relevant support to my clients. 

Languages spoken/services available:

English and French

Qualifications:  

Registered with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (License #811396) 

Certified Equine-Assisted Therapist 

Certified Coach Practitioner, Group Coach Practitioner, and Leadership Coaching 

Parenting Coordinator Certification (expected June 2025) 

Professional Experience: 

Over 20 years of practice in the field 

Education: Laurentian University 

Providing in-person, virtual, and equine-assisted counseling to clients in Ottawa and surrounding communities 

Providing in-person counselling in Ottawa or online

I have over thirty years experience working with children and families. I have extensive practice in the child welfare sector, high conflict relationships, parental alienation, reunification, childhood trauma, addictions, and early childhood mental health promotion as a family therapist providing child therapy and family counselling.

Treatment Orientation:

I use a strengths-based approach in my therapeutic practice and use a variety of modalities including Cognitive behaviour therapy, Trauma informed practice and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I always endeavour to create a safe, culturally sensitive space and strive to practice through an anti-oppressive lens.

Qualifications

Years in Practice: 34

License: Ontario 228058

School: Carleton University

Serving Ottawa and the surrounding area.

I am a clinical therapist and a registered social worker. I have over 25 years of experience working with children, families and individuals as an agent of support and guidance.

I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a family therapist providing child therapy and family counselling, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humour with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counselling. Amongst my areas of expertise are child welfare, high conflict marriage, parent-child conflict, divorce, separation, post-separation contact, parent alienation, reunification therapy, grief, substance abuse, child abuse, anxiety, depression, anger and stress management.  I combine a traditional complementary methodology and holistic approach to offer a highly personalized approached tailored to each client, I make efforts to bring a culturally sensitive approach into my therapeutic space. I am committed to assisting each individual build on their existing strengths and support their goals through a safe and non-judgmental environment. My goal is to help children, families and individuals reach their highest potential and to help families live more harmonious and happier lives.
Treatment Orientation:
Under the umbrella of family-systems approach, modalities used in treatment may include play therapy, CBT, DBT, reunification therapy and mindfulness based interventions. therapy from a strengths-based approached, anti-oppressive and trauma-informed lens while working with children, youth, adults, and families.

Languages Spoken:
English and French  

Qualifications:  
License: Ontario/ 834112 

Years of Practice: 6 years
School: Wilfrid Laurier University

I am a clinical therapist and a registered social worker. I specialize in working with children and their families experiencing post separation parent-child contact problems, parent-child conflict, child welfare involvement, domestic violence, relationship issues, anxiety and depression as a family therapist providing child therapy and family counselling.

I strongly believe that the relationship between a client and therapist is the key factor in supporting change and as a result, I always make it a priority to provide safe spaces for individuals to share their stories so that we can together create a supportive plan that will assist them in overcoming their challenges.

Treatment Orientation: 

I use a range of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. 

Qualifications:  

Years of Practice: 20 years 

License: Ontario/ 327189

School: University of Toronto 

Serving Vaughan and the surrounding area.

I am a Clinical Social Worker dedicated to serving the needs of individuals, children and families. I have over 13 years of experience working with people in crisis, high conflict families dynamics, those with mental health, and developmental challenges. Through a strengths based, culturally responsive and trauma informed approach, I have supported families with reunification that builds upon the strengths of the family and actively engaged parents, children, and kin - including maternal and paternal relatives as well as families in the child welfare sector - helping to create safe environments for all. 

High conflict and crisis situations can impact one's mental health, often times creating anxiety, depression, and anger. With a solid knowledge of effective evidence based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Anger Management, I have helped individuals and families work through difficult life transitions.

Treatment Orientation:
Family Therapy, CBT, Anger Management, Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, and Group Therapy.

Qualifications:  
License: Ontario/819109

Years of Practice: 13

School: Andrews University, Michigan

Serving the Mississauga, Brampton, and the surrounding area.

Blake is a compassionate and highly skilled Child and Family Therapist, with a primary focus on providing Reunification Therapy to families experiencing high-conflict relationships post-separation. With over twelve years of combined experience in child protection and therapeutic practice, Blake specializes in helping individuals and families navigate the complex dynamics of narcissistic abuse, emotional immaturity, and dysfunctional family systems.

Blake brings a wealth of knowledge to support families through the emotional and practical challenges of separation, divorce, custody disputes, and navigating the family court system. His client-centered and strength-based approach empowers families by providing deeper insights into their relationship challenges while equipping them with practical tools to rebuild healthy dynamics. Blake understands the intense difficulties of high-conflict relationships, child abuse, and neglect, and works diligently to create a safe, supportive space for parents and children alike.

As a respected member of the Ontario College of Social Workers, Blake maintains good standing as a Registered Social Worker. He holds a Master of Social Work Degree from McMaster University, along with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Calgary, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Saskatchewan. Blake is committed to offering effective, empathetic support to families striving for healing and growth in the face of conflict and adversity.

Qualifications:  
License: Ontario/819666

School:  McMaster University

Serving the Mississauga, Brampton, and the surrounding area.

Are you ready for positive change in your family dynamics? Parenting and co-parenting can be both challenging and rewarding, and having the courage to reflect and refine your approach is admirable. As a Clinical Therapist and Registered Social Worker with over 25 years of experience, I am committed to helping families navigate complex issues such as parent-child contact problems post-separation, co-parenting conflict, intimate partner violence, unresolved trauma, mental health concerns, and life stressors.

Using a variety of therapeutic approaches—including attachment-based, strength-focused, and solution-oriented methods—I work to meet the unique needs of your family. I specialize in reunification therapy for high-conflict families and support for children, youth, and parents impacted by family conflict, abuse, and involvement with child welfare or court systems.

Rooted in culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive values, my practice empowers families as agents of change. If you want to improve communication, embrace conflict resolution, and manage emotions, I am here to guide you toward creating a new narrative. Let’s build on your strengths and work together to foster positive change.

Treatment Orientation:

Theoretical frameworks encompass a Trauma Informed Care and Family Systems approach.

Modalities used in therapy may include Cognitive Behavioural therapy, Narrative therapy,

Empowerment therapy and Solution Focused therapy,

Qualifications:

Years of Practice: 25 years

License: Ontario 806469

School: Wilfrid Laurier University

Providing online and in person therapy to Niagara and Hamilton Region.