I specialize in working with maternal mental health clients. Helping them in navigating the challenges that come with fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood. I also specialize in helping clients heal from traumatic experiences, work through family stress, and break intergenerational cycles of trauma. My own lived experience healing from trauma, as well as postpartum anxiety and depression, led me down this career path and that’s why I am passionate about helping others reclaim their sense of self, peace, and well-being.

I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy. I work with my clients to find the best path to meet their unique goals and needs. I take an integrative and trauma-informed approach to counseling incorporating evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, somatic and nervous system regulation tools, and Attachment-Based Therapy.

I have a Masters in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, B.A. in Communications, and additional training in Perinatal Mental Health Support. I love walks outside, cats, and true crime podcasts. If you are looking for support through life’s major challenges, I am here to help you find your inner strength and resilience

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I have lived trauma experience, which allows me to truly understand the impact that trauma can have on every aspect of your life. I am committed to supporting others who may be struggling with finding themselves after experiencing a traumatic event. I use evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Based Therapies, and Psychodynamic. If you are feeling overwhelmed, I want to assist you to develop a deep resiliency to get through life’s challenging moments. I have a Masters in Counselling Psychology, with a B.A. in Police Studies. Additionally, I have advanced training as a family mediator and as a domestic violence mediator. My background includes having worked in the Probation and Parole field, as well as Public Health.

Education/Professional Training/Professional Associations

Member of Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals

B.A. Human Services and Police Studies from Georgian College

M.A. in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University

EMDR Trained, Niagara Stress & Trauma Clinic

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, from Medical University of South Carolina

Intergenerational Trauma Training- Canadian Perinatal Mental Health

Birth and Reproductive Trauma Training - Canadian Perinatal Mental Health

Perinatal Mental Health Training - Canadian Perinatal Mental Health

San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

Basic, Advanced, Domestic Violence Medication Certificate, from The Mediation Centre

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You’re wondering if it ever gets any easier. You might be overwhelmed, experiencing the grief or loss of a person or a relationship. You may struggle with boundaries in your personal and work life. Challenging parental relationships, family conflict and estrangement and can leave you wondering who you really are. What if we could move at your pace to uncover root causes of your current pain and return to wholeness? Having begun my own healing journey in therapy years ago, I appreciate what it feels like to be heard and understood. I’m Vanessa. At the core of my practice is my belief in your inner wisdom and strength. I bring a holistic trauma-informed approach that sees the whole you: body, mind, and spirit. Integrating Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Emotion-focused therapy, inner child work, yoga and mindfulness and several other modalities I foster a safe, healing environment.

My approach is warm and playful. I welcome laughter in our sessions. It will be my privilege to join you in your story and walk with you towards wholeness. I maintain a culturally aware, client-centred space of compassion and non-judgment for you to share and be authentic. All identities are warmly welcomed. All neurotypes are celebrated. I work with both individuals and couples.

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Tara is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a deep commitment to providing trauma-informed care.  Tara brings a warm, empathetic approach to therapy, ensuring that her clients feel welcomed, understood and supported.  She firmly believes that sharing our challenges can significantly lighten our burdens and she believes that health is a holistic integration of spiritual, physical, mental and emotional well-being.  Her clients value her honesty and integrity.  Tara is dedicated to walking alongside her clients on their journey with helping them reach their goals using evidence-based approaches such as Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing (EMDR) , Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).  She is committed to helping clients discover their inner strength and spark.  Tara is specialized in working in Women’s health and supporting moms as they navigate life’s challenges.  

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I am a Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in working with clients who have experienced trauma. I have experience and training in working with both Maternal Mental Health and First Responders. My central goal is providing optimal treatment to clients that best serves their needs and fosters a more hopeful and balanced future. I hope to use my clinical knowledge, life experiences, and unconditional positive regard to assist you to make wanted change. I believe in egalitarian relationships and feel that more can be accomplished when working together and collaborating. I believe each person is the expert of their own story; my role is to help you uncover the answers that you might already have. Whether you are looking for someone to walk with you through a challenging time or you are ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you and supporting you to achieve your goals.

I have a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counselling and I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario as a Registered Psychotherapist. The theories and techniques created from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and Person-Centered theory, Family Systems theory and other trauma-focused modalities, have provided the foundation and inspiration behind my current therapeutic approach. I recognize the importance of professional growth and I am committed to ongoing training and development to provide the best possible care to the clients I serve.

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Lisa is a dedicated and kindhearted psychotherapist who specializes in couples, parenting, and family therapy. She offers an in-depth understanding of the complexities that couples and families face throughout the various stages of life and relationships. Every couple and family are diverse and unique, making the need for individualized treatment developed through a lens of compassion, an important and meaningful approach. Lisa collaborates with clients to create a therapeutic plan that promotes growth, and effectiveness. Lisa integrates an array of evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Gottman’s Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Brief-Solution Focused Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, and Triple P Parenting Theory. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University, a B.A. in Police Studies, and a B.A. in Recreational Therapy. Lisa’s training and education is complemented by 15 years of experience working with families, partners, parents, and children/youth, to help navigate the complexities and nuances of each relationship within the family dynamic. Lisa’s overarching goal is to help her clients build their awareness and understanding of each family member’s needs, perspectives, boundaries and emotions. In her personal life, Lisa is the partner of an active firefighter, she has two children aged 8 and 5, and has a deep love for Sports, especially Hockey and American Football. She enjoys camping, playing hockey and pickleball, watching her children participate in extracurriculars, and is always open to attending sporting events or live concerts. If you’re struggling with the relationships within your family/partnership or want to strengthen the bonds with more understanding and perspective, Lisa is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for growth and sharing.

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