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 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.

With over 16 years of experience, I have had the privilege of walking alongside children, teens, and families as they navigate the complexities of separation, divorce, and co-parenting. Whether a family is experiencing an amicable transition or facing high-conflict challenges, I offer guidance and support tailored to their unique journey. From helping parents have difficult conversations with their children about separation to easing transitions between two homes, I strive to create a space where families feel heard, understood, and supported.

I have extensive experience working with families in high-conflict situations, including those seeking reunification support or strategies for emotional regulation. My background in the child welfare sector has allowed me to work closely with individuals affected by intimate partner violence (IPV), coercive control, and the psychological impacts of narcissistic behaviors. I also support families navigating court involvement or child welfare (CAS) matters, offering compassionate guidance during what can be an overwhelming and emotional process.

I believe that every family’s story is unique, and my approach reflects this. Rooted in a client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed perspective, I meet families where they are, helping them move forward at a pace that feels right for them. Whether you're working through co-parenting challenges, concerns about parental alienation, or simply seeking a supportive space to process your emotions, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you and your family can find clarity and stability.

I look forward to supporting you on this journey.

Treatment Orientation:

I approach my work with a client-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed perspective, ensuring that each family feels supported in a way that respects their unique experiences. I integrate these frameworks with evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Qualifications:

License: Ontario 841963

School: York University

Providing online and in person therapy in Pickering 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.