Hello! My name is Katherine and I am a registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I hold an advanced diploma (Humber Polytechnic) and an Undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Care (Toronto Metropolitan University), as well as a Masters and PhD in Adult Education and Community Development (University of Toronto-OISE).

I have over 25 years of experience supporting children, youth, and families through their biggest challenges, which have included anxiety, parent-child relationship challenges, mood difficulties, grief, trauma, loss, emotional dysregulation, and other mental health and interpersonal challenges. I have done this in community settings, live in treatment centres, schools, hospital programs, and private practice.

My practice is grounded in a trauma-informed and gender-affirming lens, with a strong emphasis on relational safety and collaboration. I approach therapy as an evolving practice and value ongoing learning to remain responsive to the people I work with. I regularly engage in training and supervision to integrate approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Polyvagal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Strengths-Based work in ways that fit each individual’s needs. Whether you are working through relational challenges, making sense of earlier experiences, or building skills to navigate stress and life transitions, I aim to offer a thoughtful, grounded, and supportive space where growth can happen at your pace.

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Hello! My name is Stefanie, and I am a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) in good standing. I have been working in the field for over 10 years and have experience providing support to individuals and families with physical health concerns such as the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness or receiving palliative and end of life care. I have also provided extensive support to individuals who have experienced the traumatic death of a significant person, or whose grief journey manifests with complex symptoms and experiences.

Through my work in the field of grief and bereavement, I witnessed firsthand how obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) made grief even more difficult to manage, and how this mental health condition can be debilitating for individuals experiencing it. This led me to pursue intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for OCD. ERP is the first-line treatment for OCD and has many research studies supporting its effectiveness in helping individuals manage the symptoms of OCD.1 I am passionate about helping individuals take back control of their life from OCD and move towards a life driven by what is most important to them.

Stefanie offers individual counselling to youth and adults 16+

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Shé:kon! My name is Kyla Girard. My Mohawk name is Kahentóktha which translates to She Crosses the Field/She Goes To Any End. I am Turtle Clan from Wahta Mohawk Territory; however I have experience working with many First Nations and all walks of life across Turtle Island. I enjoy nature and have an immense appreciation for the beauty of Muskoka.

I hold a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University (Indigenous Field of Study). I am registered and in good standing with both the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as well as the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW).

Over the last 15 years I have supported individuals and families through work in women’s shelters, healing lodges, community health centers, child welfare/child-wellbeing agencies and mental health organizations. I hold certifications and have experience in children and youth mental health, trauma-informed care, crisis and trauma, mental health and addiction play therapy (CAPT), attachment, family healing, and yoga. I look forward to being of assistance and providing a safe and healing space for children, youth, families and individuals.

Kyla offers counselling to children, youth, families and individuals

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Please note that Marelle is currently on parental leave and not currently working with clients

Marelle is a registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), in good standing. Marelle holds a Master of Social Work degree from York University, as well as a Honours Bachelor of Social Work degree from McMaster University and a Honours Bachelor of Sociology degree from Laurentian University. Marelle holds multiple certifications in trauma-informed therapy/trauma-framework and heavily incorporates this into the work she does with clients. In addition, Marelle has participated in trainings for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy.

Marelle has worked with individuals, families, and couples who have experienced anxiety, depression, mental illness, high-conflict situations, marital struggles, family conflict and struggles, developmental delays, grief and loss, as well as victims of abuse, crime and tragedy. Marelle’s core values are situated in anti-oppressive, inclusive and equitable values.

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Nicole is not currently accepting new clients

My name is Nicole and I am registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). I hold a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto with a focus on Indigenous Trauma and Resiliency. I also hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology as well as diplomas in Addictions Counselling and Children’s Mental Health. I have been working in this field for over six years with experience in housing and food supports, addictions, and working with youth beginning at age 7 up to the age of 25. I have been working within the addictions sphere for the last year and a half and am looking to expand into private practice in order to support as many people as I can. With all my clients I try to ensure that I am approaching everything from a trauma informed lens as well as working towards clients discovering their inner resiliency and strength. I believe that therapy is not here to “fix” us, but instead is here to help us understand ourselves better and how we can be the best version of ourselves at this current moment. I hope that we will be able to work together to create a plan that helps you feel the best you can.

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Amanda Tonner-Cormier (she/her), Registered Psychotherapist.

My name is Amanda and I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I hold a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) and an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences, Major in Criminology and Minor in Sociology.

I have worked in the counselling field since 2016, initially in substance use treatment then moving into private practice. I have experience helping adolescents and adults with a variety of challenges, including addiction, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, grief, and criminalization. I draw from multiple therapeutic modalities to meet the needs of my clients and have completed training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Somatic Therapy.

My hope is to help my clients feel safe and accepted as they work toward a calmer mind. I firmly believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the springboard to healing, improved well-being, and achieving one’s innate potential. I would be happy to help you on your journey. Amanda offers individual therapy to children, youth and adults. Please note that Amanda is currently only offering online virtual therapy.

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Mitzi Beth (she/her) is a registered Social Worker in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers. Mitzi Beth holds a Master of Social Work degree and a One-Year Honours Bachelor of Social Work degree from Lakehead Univeristy, as well as an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences degree specializing in Criminology and Gender Studies from the University of Ottawa and a Social Service Worker diploma from Georgian College. Mitzi Beth has participated in trainings for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and continues to engage in ongoing professional development to meet your needs.

I have experience supporting individuals over the age of 18 who have been impacted by anxiety, attachment disruptions, life transitions, depression, interpersonal difficulties, emotion regulation, women’s issues, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, gender-based violence, and other mental health challenges.

Mitzi provides counselling to youth and individuals 16+

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