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Assessments: Child and Adolescents (Minors)

Counselling: Adult (18+)

We work from a strength based and trauma informed lens and utilize a range of relevant, evidenced-based therapeutic approaches in order to provide the most appropriate, individually-tailored treatment and support for individuals. Common therapeutic approaches we use include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Depth Oriented Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Com... Read More

We work from a strength based and trauma informed lens and utilize a range of relevant, evidenced-based therapeutic approaches in order to provide the most appropriate, individually-tailored treatment and support for individuals. Common therapeutic approaches we use include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Depth Oriented Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Counselling: Child & Adolescents (Minors)

We work from a strength based and trauma informed lens and utilize a range of relevant, evidenced-based therapeutic approaches in order to provide the most appropriate, individually-tailored treatment and support for individuals. Common therapeutic approaches we use include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Depth Oriented Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Com... Read More

We work from a strength based and trauma informed lens and utilize a range of relevant, evidenced-based therapeutic approaches in order to provide the most appropriate, individually-tailored treatment and support for individuals. Common therapeutic approaches we use include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Depth Oriented Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART).

Occupational Therapy

We work from a strength-based approach designed to provide enriched contextual and activity experiences that will help children develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults. Based on the developmental frame of reference, therapy focuses on the “gaps” in the typical progression of growth and development. Gaps may be evident in cognitive skills, gross motor skills, fin... Read More

We work from a strength-based approach designed to provide enriched contextual and activity experiences that will help children develop the skills they need to grow into functional, independent adults. Based on the developmental frame of reference, therapy focuses on the “gaps” in the typical progression of growth and development. Gaps may be evident in cognitive skills, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, sensory integration skills, and daily living skills. Common therapeutic approaches often incorporate play into practice as a way of motivating children and reducing any anxiety or fears they might feel toward therapy. Play can involve games, toys, puzzles, songs, or physical exercises. The goal of pediatric occupational therapy is not only to help children adequately progress but to challenge them appropriately, helping to build self-esteem and confidence when it comes to their capabilities and aptitude

Speech Therapy

We work from a strength based approach and focus on the skills the child needs to be able to communicate effectively. Communication involves not only understanding our partner and being able to make our wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas known, but also how to interact socially with others and interpret their social language use. Common therapeutic approaches used incorporate play centered ... Read More

We work from a strength based approach and focus on the skills the child needs to be able to communicate effectively. Communication involves not only understanding our partner and being able to make our wants, needs, thoughts, and ideas known, but also how to interact socially with others and interpret their social language use.

Common therapeutic approaches used incorporate play centered learning with evidence-based approaches to engage and motivate the child during treatment sessions.

Tracey Bowes
(She/Her/Hers)

Tracey is an experienced classroom teacher (31 years) who has taught all grades from K-12 in the areas of literacy, ELL, math, middle school humanities, and fine arts (music and drama). Tracey is a certified Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Practioner and is graduating with a M.Ed in Literacy in November 2022. Her hope is to help everyone read and write using the most efficient, evidence-based practices available.

Tracey is an experienced classroom teacher (31 years) who has taught all grades from K-12 in the ... Read More

Nicole Brayton

Nicole is a registered provisional psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and their families. As a former teacher with 18+ years of experience working in a congregated gifted setting, Nicole knows the importance of building tolerance and perseverance while trying to understand self and how we relate to others. She has experience and is passionate about supporting clients in developing skills to manage emotional regulation, self-esteem, giftedness, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, and family relationships. She also has experience working with children and adolescents with ADHD and ASD (level 1).

Nicole is a registered provisional psychologist with experience working with children, adolescent... Read More

Lindsay Flynn

Coltanna High #5352

Coltanna is a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and various behavioural and social/emotional disorders. Coltanna also has lots of experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), trauma, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. Coltanna is also trained in psychoeducational assessments. She is passionate about supporting children, youth and families with complex mental health issues.

Coltanna is a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years experience working with children, adoles... Read More

Laurie Janzen MSW, RSW (#2989)

Laurie is a registered clinical social worker with over twenty years experience. She specializes in family and couple/marital therapy, as well as the treatment of mild to severe mental health concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, addictions, and grief and loss for all ages.

Laurie is a registered clinical social worker with over twenty years experience. She specializes ... Read More

Amber Langille

Amber is a certified teacher with a specialization in Special Education and Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder & Communication Needs. She is also certified in Applied Behavior Analysis. Amber has over 15 years of experience teaching children and adolescents with a variety of strengths and needs, including; Giftedness, ASD, ADHD, intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, FASD and Learning Disabilities. A major focus and passion of her career has been teaching Social Skills to children and adolescents at various levels.

Amber is a certified teacher with a specialization in Special Education and Teaching Students wit... Read More

Jaimie Malcolm #P7015

Jaimie is a registered provisional psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families from various backgrounds in clinical, community, and school settings. Jaimie’s approach to therapy incorporates different modalities to meet the unique needs of each of her clients. She has experience and is passionate about supporting clients who have experienced trauma or have concerns about substance use. She works with clients to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), family or relationship conflict, and various behavioural or social-emotional concerns.

Jaimie is a registered provisional psychologist with experience working with children, adolescent... Read More

Sharon Michalishen

Sharon has extensive experience working with children with ASD, selective mutism, Apraxia, and delays and disorders in the areas of language, phonology, and social communication. She has training in a variety of specialized approaches that support learners in the areas of receptive language, expressive language, phonological/articulation development, social language and literacy. She also has a wealth of experience working in special education, early childhood education, as well as private practice. She is passionate about supporting children and families to achieve their personalized communication goals, and the driving force behind her treatment planning is teaching through meaningful, playful and interesting experiences that are memorable for the learner. Developing rapport with children is Sharon’s number one priority!

Sharon has extensive experience working with children with ASD, selective mutism, Apraxia, and de... Read More

Melissa Soares MSc., R. Psych (4994)

PLEASE NOTE MELISSA IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW THERAPY CLIENTS AT THIS TIME

Melissa is a Registered Psychologist, clinical supervisor, and the owner and lead psychologist of Child Psychological Services. She has over 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families with diverse needs. She specializes in the assessment and intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit/hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability, Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and various behavioural disorders such Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder. She also facilitates groups and workshops on various topics including emotional regulation, social skills, ASD, ADHD, learning difficulties, anxiety, positive and collaborative parenting, and behaviour management.

PLEASE NOTE MELISSA IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW THERAPY CLIENTS AT THIS TIME Melissa is a Registered Ps... Read More

Lindsay White

Lindsay has over 11 years of experience working with children and their support networks as a registered occupational therapist.

She specializes in assessment and treatment of fine motor disorders, sensory disorders and picky eating. Lindsay strives at working with children of various diagnoses and complexities. She is passionate about working with children and helping them learn and develop through play.

Lindsay enjoys working with children and their families to provide therapy to help them excel in all areas of development. She enjoys facilitating parent groups and workshops on a variety of topics including fine motor development, sensory processing and picky eating. Lindsay is trained in SOS feeding therapy and enjoys sharing ideas about picky eating with children and their families.

Lindsay has over 11 years of experience working with children and their support networks as a reg... Read More

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